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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Chapter One: How to Choose the Right School for You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter Two: What Colleges Will Look for in You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Chapter Three: How to Ace the Big Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Chapter Four: Putting Together a Killer Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Chapter Five: How to Find the Money to Pay for College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 U.S. News College Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 The U.S. News Insider’s Index: How Do Your Schools Compare? How to Use the Insider’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Schools that are the hardest and easiest to get into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Where applying early may help you most—or not . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Schools whose freshmen are least (and most) likely to return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Schools whose students are most (and least) likely to graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Schools with the most diverse student bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Priciest private schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Cheapest public schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Best values: Great deals at great schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Schools whose graduates have the most and least debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Where the money is: Schools that award the most need-based aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Getting a late start? All is not lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Index to Major Fields of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 The U.S. News & World Report Ultimate College Directory How to Use the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Index of Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1724 About the Authors and Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1737 Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1737

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Introduction

In the coming months, you will be tackling the often overwhelming, frequently confusing, always anxiety-producing, and (we hope) ultimately rewarding task of selecting the right college and getting in. We may not be able to completely ease your worries, but we think the 2009 edition of the Ultimate College Guide will be a pretty big help on all other counts. This book will lead you through each step of the process, from figuring out what you want in a college and researching which schools fill the bill to putting together a killer application and negotiating a financial aid package after you make it in. The exclusive Insider’s Index, which begins on page 93, contains a rich assortment of data that you can use to compare colleges. The Ultimate College Directory, which begins on page 325, allows you to dig deep into the details. The first step in the process is to figure out what you want your new life in college to be like. Chapter One, “How to Choose the Right School for You,” will help you frame and find answers to such crucial questions as: What academic programs interest you, and just how tough do you want the coursework to be? Outside of class, how will you create a life that’s full and fun? What sort of campus setting will make you feel at home?

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The chapter goes on to examine a number of

The final chapter lays out everything you need

routes you might take, including big universities

to know—but probably don’t know you need to

and small liberal arts colleges, public honors pro-

know—about financial aid and winning scholar-

grams, women’s colleges, and community colleges.

ships. The fact that three or four colleges can

It also offers tips on how to research your potential

come up with wildly different ideas of how much

schools (how to use the Internet wisely as a source of

a family can afford to pay leaves many parents

information, for example) and how to make the

scratching their heads in frustration. This chapter

most of a visit to campus.

describes how colleges arrive at their figures and

In Chapter Two, you’ll learn what admissions

all of the tools they have handy to plug the gap

deans really care about when they start scrutinizing

between what you’re expected to pay and the cost

you. You’ll find out why your straight As might not

of freshman year. You’ll learn about federal

be as awesome as you think they are and why being

sources of aid (Pell grants, Stafford and PLUS

a member of one or two clubs or sports teams might

loans, and work-study programs), state aid pro-

serve you better than having joined 10. You’ll hear

grams, institutional awards based on need or aca-

about the value of “hooks”—the special qualities that

demics or some other talent, and loans from

make you interesting in a crowded field—and how

private lenders. And in case you end up with a bot-

to sharpen yours. The information in this chapter

tom line you can’t live with, we’ll teach you how to

will be of particular use to the younger brothers and

go back and successfully ask for more.

sisters of this year’s college applicants because

The Insider’s Index will tell you at a glance how

building a truly impressive résumé by senior year

your colleges stack up against the competition in

takes advance planning—and time. On page 30,

areas of special interest to applicants. Take note of

Ann Wright, vice president for the southwest region

which schools have the best record of graduating

of the College Board, describes how the admissions

their students, for example. Note which schools

process works at a selective university.

lose the most freshmen before sophomore year—

Chapters Three and Four cover the nuts and

when you’re visiting, you might want to ask for an

bolts of getting in: taking the college entrance

explanation. A look at the table on page 95

exams and putting together your application. We

(“Schools that are the hardest and easiest to get

help you think through the decision about which

into”) will tell you whether your test scores, grade

test to take—the SAT or ACT—and how to prepare

point average, and class standing put you in the

for the big day. If you decide that some test prep

ballpark or not.

might be in order, your options range from expen-

Several of the tables should help you deal with

sive private coaching to free online tutorials. In

money matters. The “Great deals at great schools”

Chapter 4, you’ll find detailed instructions on how

table on page 153, for example, features schools

to write a winning essay, how to ask for and get

that give you the most for your money. The method

effective letters of recommendation, and how to

we use to arrive at the list factors in each school’s

stay in touch with the admissions office without

U.S. News rank (which appears in its directory

driving anyone crazy.

entry in this book) and the cost of attending after

Should you apply using early decision? Maybe,

aid is taken into account. The higher the quality of

because in many cases an early applicant stands a

the program and the lower the cost, the better the

better chance of getting in. But there are good rea-

deal. Beginning on page 164, you can see the aver-

sons not to, as well—for one thing, you won’t have

age size of each school’s financial aid package,

multiple financial aid offers to consider. On page 59,

what proportion of the student body gets aid, and

Joyce Slayton Mitchell, the director of college advis-

how much of the package comes in the form of

ing at Nightingale-Bamford School in New York City,

grants and loans, on average. You can also see,

discusses common mistakes families make when

beginning on page 157, how much debt the average

students apply to college.

graduate takes on.

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The Ultimate College Directory provides

what sorts of services are available to disabled stu-

detailed profiles of some 1,400 four-year accredited

dents; and information on tuition, room and

colleges and universities based on an exhaustive

board, and the specifics on financial aid.

survey U.S. News sends out annually. The profiles

As you do your research, remember that the

contain the most up-to-date information on every-

choices you make will have a big impact on your

thing from programs of study available, to the aca-

quality of life for the next four years. Very likely,

demic credentials of the most recently admitted

they’ll influence your career path over the long term,

class, to housing options and all aspects of

too—and maybe the size of your paycheck. We hope

extracurricular life. You’ll get a sense of the demo-

that the leads you find in this guide will point you in

graphic makeup of both student body and faculty;

the right direction.

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Chapter One

How to Choose the Right School for You You’re about to make one of your first grown-up decisions, and it’s going to be a tough one. From among the thousands of colleges in the country, you have to choose just a handful to apply to. You could take the easy way out, of course—you know, pick a school according to how well it did in the NCAA Final Four, or the one that has the most luxurious dorms, or just fall in with the driven seniors who will apply indiscriminately to most of the Ivies. Or you can do the slightly harder work that will pay off for decades to come. You can take a long look in the mirror and ask yourself: Who is this person anyway? What does she want out of college? What kind of campus will make him feel at home? If you haven’t worried too much about self-awareness before, now’s the time—before you make a huge, costly blooper and wind up unhappy.

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What kinds of situations have made you feel aca-

thinks of college as a time to burn the midnight oil

demically and socially successful in high school? If

exploring new lines of inquiry is apt to be happiest

you haven’t been successful, why not? Which kinds

with a liberal arts education, which will supply the

of classes have you gotten the most out of? What

general knowledge and critical thinking skills

sorts of people have you enjoyed hanging out with?

needed in any number of jobs. A preprofessional or

Which activities have really been fun? How different

more practice-oriented education, one with lots of

from high school do you want your college experi-

internship opportunities, for example, might suit

ence to be?

you better if you already know that you’re headed for

Remember, you’re aiming to find the school that best suits you—not your friends, not your teachers,

a career in, say, nursing, nuclear engineering, or graphic design.

and not your parents. This chapter will help you nar-

But unless you have such a highly specialized

row the choices down to a manageable list of five to

career in mind, knowing what type of education you

10 places where you stand a great chance of being

want (liberal arts or practice-oriented) isn’t the

happy for the next four years. Your final list should

same thing as knowing exactly what you want to

include “reach” schools (schools that may be a bit

study—nor should it be. College counselors and

too hard to get into), “probables” (schools where

admissions officers say one of the most common

your qualifications are apt to get you in), and

mistakes high school students make when figuring

“safeties” (ones you can count on accepting you).

out where to apply is that they worry too much

Don’t skimp on the “safeties” category. As the competition to get into college has increased, lots of

about finding colleges strong in whatever field they think will be their major.

schools that have been thought of as safeties are sud-

Partly, this is because not knowing what they

denly awash in really strong applicants. One persua-

want to study makes them anxious, especially when

sive argument for applying to a couple of sure things

Aunt Martha, their parents’ colleagues, and even the

is that many colleges and universities can get pretty

clerks at the local grocery store keep asking them

generous with their scholarships when they want to

where they’re going to go and what they plan to

nab candidates whose grades put them near the top

study. Another reason is that with such a long list of

of the applicant pool.

colleges to consider, having an intended major to plug into an Internet search engine seems like an

Questions to ask yourself

obvious and easy way to whittle the list down to size.

Here’s a shocker: As many as one in every three

overly simple strategy. The fact is, most undergrads

first-year college students decides for some reason

change their minds about what they want to study at

not to come back for sophomore year. Many of the

least once, and a good many switch majors two or

students who drop out or transfer are those who

three times. “We think that’s a healthy thing,” says

didn’t do their research and made too hasty a deci-

William Hiss, vice president for external affairs at

sion the first time around. There’s no need for you

Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. “Some of the jobs

to find yourself among them. Following are the key

young people today will do haven’t even been

questions to ponder as you do your search.

invented yet.”

However, many students come to regret this

Stay nimble. It’s a pretty sure bet that you’ll

What kinds of academic programs interest me?

change your mind, too. A better approach when

First, ask yourself why you want to go to college at

you’re not absolutely positive about your career direc-

all. Are you looking for a chance to dig deep into

tion is to look for schools that offer you flexibility.

your studies, think big thoughts, and discuss them

Let’s say that you’re interested in art. If you think it’s

late into the night over coffee with your intellectual

definitely going to be your life’s work, you should

friends? Or are you mostly after the training that will

consider a specialty school like the San Francisco Art

prepare you for a specific career? Somebody who

Institute or the Maryland Institute College of Art in

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Baltimore. But if you think there’s a possibility you’ll

spend time studying overseas because, in the era of

want to do something else, you might want to pick a

globalization, it is good preparation for working in

liberal arts college or a big university where art is

almost any kind of business. If you’ve enjoyed com-

one of a rich menu of choices and where it’s easy to

munity service as a high school student, you might

get a taste of some other fare. A good rule of thumb,

be happy at a college that makes service a class

counselors say, is to identify three or four academic

requirement—where architecture students might

fields that excite you and find schools with strong

direct the renovation of a local day-care center, for

departments in all of them.

example, or urban policy students might volunteer

Besides giving thought to what you might like to study, it’s a good idea to check out how the learning

at inner-city nonprofit agencies. Someone who’s superfocused on preparing for

happens. For example, freshmen often feel so lost in the crowd when they come to a big university that many schools now try to help new

“Some of the jobs young people today will do haven’t even been invented yet.”

students connect with other kids and faculty members right from the start. Instead of dumping newcomers all into large introductory lecture courses with

the job market might want to think about schools

300 or 400 students, they might put each freshman

that emphasize internships or that offer cooperative

into one small seminar of 15 or 20 that is taught by

education. In co-op programs, undergrads in fields

a professor rather than a graduate assistant.

from marketing to engineering to communications

Many of the larger institutions, including the

to psychology fit several terms of paid, professional

University of Texas–Austin, the University of

work experience into their schedules. Alternating

Maryland–College Park, and the University of

between full-time work and full-time study means

Georgia–Athens, offer honors programs for their

that you get a grasp of the theory in class and then

most capable undergraduates. These programs typi-

see it in action in the office; then you come back and

cally feature rigorous coursework in smaller-than-

hash over what worked and what didn’t. Employers

normal classes and intensive research with the

love to hire graduates of co-op programs because

possibility of a “senior capstone” project, like a the-

they often show up with already-honed communica-

sis. At a small liberal arts college, you’re more apt

tion skills and have had practice solving problems.

than at a large university to spend much of your

They also have lots of experience working in teams,

time deep in class discussions, working on group

which is how most people work these days.

projects, or working one-on-one with a professor on

Meanwhile, the paychecks, which can total several

some kind of independent study.

thousand dollars a year, go a long way toward cover-

Live and learn. On some campuses, students are

ing tuition. The trade-off is that you usually have

grouped together in learning communities, some-

to put in a fifth year of college and give up your

times called “living/learning communities.” They

summers from sophomore year until graduation to

might take two or more courses together and even

fit in all the coursework.

live in the same dorm so that discussions can continue long after class ends. You’re interested in sci-

How challenging do I want school to be?

ence? Investigate what the chances are that you’ll get

Lots of students these days are so determined to

to participate in an original research project with a

impress their friends and families that they auto-

faculty member supervising you. Whether or not

matically limit their list to the most selective colleges

you intend to stick with Spanish, you might want to

they can get into. They don’t stop to think about how

check out how good the study abroad options are.

hard they want to study and how well they handle

On some campuses, large numbers of students

pressure. These are both important questions to ask

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Who am I? You can’t choose the right school unless you know

the whole freshman class consists of former high

the answer, so get set to take a long look inward.

school stars.

Ask yourself these questions:

• What will I want to do with my time outside of class? Volunteer at a homeless shelter? Hike in

• What do I want to get out of college? Maybe you’re after an intense but broad intellectual

the mountains? Go shopping? • How important is diversity? Perhaps you’re pretty

experience. Or perhaps you want training for a

conservative but don’t mind taking the heat from

career in Web design.

liberals, or maybe you’re more relaxed when

• What’s my learning style? Are you the hide-in-theback-of-the-lecture-hall type? Or are you someone who thrives on being in the thick of the discussion? • How competitive am I? You may struggle just to stay in the middle of the pack at a college where

you’re one of the crowd and everyone looks like you. • How independent am I? Remember: A major reason students transfer is that they want to be closer to home.

yourself as you get ready to leave high school for the

the College of William and Mary in Virginia rather

bigger world. Often, the answer hinges on where

than a nearby university after a tour guide at the uni-

you fall now—and where you want to fall—in the

versity let slip that during exam time, students

academic pecking order. If you loved being at the top

sometimes ripped key pages out of books in the

of the heap in high school, you might really get

library. “I couldn’t deal with a place that competi-

bummed out at a college where everybody was a

tive,” she says.

valedictorian, too, and you have to pull all-nighters pack. Rather than be miserable and stressed out for

Will I be happier at a big university or a small liberal arts college?

the next four years, it might be better to pick a some-

Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, has

what less competitive school where you can get a

an enrollment of around 1,400 students. The popula-

good education but still stand out.

tion at the University of Texas–Austin, meanwhile,

on a regular basis just to stay in the middle of the

If, on the other hand, you’re jazzed by competi-

exceeds 39,000 undergrads, plus nearly 11,000 grad-

tion and by people who can match you brilliant

uate students. Many liberal arts colleges hold the line

thought for brilliant thought, you might be happiest

at a couple thousand students; a midsized university

at a really tough school—as long as you come pre-

might enroll 10,000 or so. It isn’t necessarily true that

pared to study and even to fight for resources. The

small equals friendly and intimate and big means lost-

best way to tell if a school has more of a collaborative

in-the-shuffle, but a school’s size will definitely make

or cutthroat culture is to ask its current students.

a difference to your college experience.

Find out, for example, if team learning, in which five

For one thing, size is usually a pretty good indi-

or six students work together and all receive the

cator of how much a college or university focuses on

same grade, is common. This kind of learning is

its undergraduates (at big universities, graduate stu-

becoming more popular as schools look for ways to

dents often get the attention of the best faculty mem-

really engage students in their coursework. Or

bers and first dibs on things like laboratory space).

maybe you have to worry that somebody’s going to

Smaller schools typically have smaller classes than

destroy your science experiment when no one’s

large universities and fewer students per professor,

looking. One New Jersey student ended up choosing

so faculty members can be available for plenty of

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give-and-take with undergraduates inside the class-

more social and extracurricular options than a small

room, during office hours, over coffee in the student

school. A look at Howard Payne’s and the University

center, and sometimes even in their homes.

of Texas’s websites reveals that the former school

Students in a discussion-oriented class of 20 or 30

has fewer than 40 clubs and organizations, com-

can get to know each other a lot more easily than

pared with UT’s 900-plus.

they could in a huge lecture of 300 or 400, are more

Small colleges often work hard at making sure

apt to get to collaborate on projects, and are more

new students are all set to succeed on campus and

likely to be actively engaged in their coursework.

that they’re bonding with peers and professors. At a

Even though many big schools are making an

big school, you’ll have to take charge of reaching out

effort to do a better job of serving undergraduates

and forming new relationships, or you will risk being

with freshman seminars and learning communities

lost among the masses. Richard DiFeliciantonio, vice

and other programs, it is still often true that first-

president of enrollment at Ursinus College, a liberal

year students find themselves lectured to by gradu-

arts school in Pennsylvania, points to the lower grad-

ate assistants in one jam-packed auditorium after

uation rates at big universities as a sign that such

the next. You’ll want to ask both about average class

schools can be really rotten choices for even bright

sizes and a school’s student-to-faculty ratio, which

students who arrive without a clear direction and

will give you some indication of how accessible

focus, because those students are likely to flounder

professors will be.

when left completely to their own devices.

Liberal arts colleges also tend to have many fewer

It will be up to you to stand up for yourself and be

graduate students than universities, if any. That

insistent, to go and ask for face time with your pro-

means that students in the sciences, particularly, are

fessors, and to stop in and see the registrar when it’s

likely to get a real crack at doing serious one-on-one

necessary to get a place in a required course. It will be

research with the school’s most accomplished profes-

up to you to find a group of kids with whom you’ll feel

sors. On university campuses, the Ph.D. candidates

like you belong. One young woman who chose

are going to take precedence, and the faculty stars

Pennsylvania State University (undergraduate student

might never actually work with undergrads.

body: around 36,000) and loved it recalls that as soon

On the other hand, the typical university offers a

as she arrived for freshman orientation, she began

much wider variety of majors than most small col-

seeking out professors for chats and investigating a

leges and many more courses to choose from,

list of more than 600 clubs. She discovered student

although space might be limited to those in the

government, and that made her four years great.

major. Moreover, in fields like science and engineering, where you want cutting-edge research to be

What kind of place will make me feel at home?

reflected in your classwork, it can be a real advantage

When you pick a college, you’re also committing to

to be on a campus that is producing Ph.D.s. Many

where—not to mention how—you’ll be spending all

students cherish the freedom that comes along with

your time for the next four years. On the way from

being anonymous in a large crowd, and they’d rather

your dorm to the library, will you be walking by

learn by lecture than be put on the spot in a class dis-

burned-out buildings on filthy streets or biking past

cussion. After all, it’s not so easy to skip class or let

ivy-covered brick buildings and perfect green quads?

your readings or papers slide when you’re one of

During your downtime, will you go snowboarding or

only a small number of students.

snorkeling, apple picking or clothes shopping? Is

Are you looking for a community where the faces are mostly familiar and there’s a sense of com-

hiking in the country your idea of a good time, or do you really get into the city and the club scene?

mon identity? Do you want a place with such a

Many students, especially those who intend to

multitude of people—and diverse groups of people—

study hard in college, never give a thought to how

that you’re constantly meeting someone new and

much of a boost or a downer weather and geography

different from you? A large school is bound to offer

can be, and how much both can affect their ability to

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turn out grade-A work. One graduate of a college in

What will I want to do in my spare time?

Connecticut holds the cloudy days and limited vistas

Remember, you’re moving your whole self to cam-

at least partly accountable for her four years of

pus, not just your brains. What else really charges

undergraduate misery. Coming from Nevada, she’d

your batteries? There aren’t too many athletes who

known that Connecticut was short on blue skies and

get to be stars in college, but if you played lacrosse

mountain views before she decided to attend, but

or field hockey seriously in high school, you might

she figured—wrongly—that the scenery wouldn’t

find that there’s a big hole in your week if you

affect her mood much.

choose a school without an intramural program. If

Obviously, the farther you go from home, the

music or theater has always kept you busy off hours,

tougher (or more expensive) it will be to drop back in

what will you do if there’s no drama club or singing

for the weekend. How badly do you want to stay in

groups? A school’s website often includes lists and

close contact with your family and hometown bud-

descriptions of student organizations, sometimes

dies? Some college counselors advise their clients to

with e-mail links so you can send your questions to

page through the calendar and count up the holidays

current members. Whether you end up at a small

or other events that will be spent at home. How

college or a university, belonging to an organization

much will all these trips cost in time and fares?

of students who share your interests is a great way to

Research shows that well over half of all college

make lasting friends.

freshmen attend a school within 100 miles of home.

It’s a good idea to talk with students who partic-

Weigh the action. Think about how hectic you’d

ipate in the clubs or sports that interest you because

like the pace of life around the campus to be. One

you’ll want to find out how active the club is and how

rural New Englander was dead set on going to New

hard it is to get off the sidelines and be involved.

York University until she spent a summer there and

There might be a jazz musical ensemble on paper,

found city life too stressful. She picked a small

but maybe there’s been no concert in three years.

California college instead. On the other hand, one

Maybe the drama club or the debate team is so filled

young

with talented people that you’ll mostly be sitting in

man

who

chose

the

University

of

Wisconsin–Madison reports that shortly after classes

the audience.

started, he realized that the quiet setting was going to drive him nuts. Because he wanted to become a finan-

Will I fit in?

cial advisor eventually, he decided to transfer to NYU,

This question worries even the most confident high

where he could take advantage of Wall Street by snag-

schoolers. Yes, you probably want college to be a

ging internships and summer jobs that would prepare

much bigger and more exciting world than you’re

him for his career.

used to. And yes, you probably know that living in a

Consider where you’ll actually be living, too.

diverse community is good preparation for real life.

Some colleges put most of their students in campus

But feeling comfortable is important, too. If you’re

housing, and the lounges and rooms are where a

not, chances are you won’t feel able to freely speak

whole lot of the fun happens. At other schools, large

up and express your views or be as relaxed and con-

numbers of students live in off-campus apartments

tented socially as you might be.

or commute from home. You might like the freedom

How much diversity is right for you? Think for a

at a school like that—or you might really miss hav-

minute about your social life in high school. If you felt

ing the dorm experience.

you had to blend in with the in crowd no matter what,

One final point: local companies tend to recruit on

you probably should stick with schools where many of

campus, which means that many students end up set-

the students are like you, whether racially, economi-

tling near where they attend college. Do you like your

cally, politically, or in their ideas of fun. If you were

favorite school’s location well enough to stick around

happy to go your own way, on the other hand, or

after graduation? A major move might mean starting

delight in the idea of being in a diverse community,

out cold in the job search, without any connections.

too much sameness may feel boring and suffocating.

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Ease up, Mom and Dad The following stories are true, but

Maine. A kid who spends fresh-

names have been omitted for

man year at Mom’s or Dad’s top

restraint. “Top off the tank and

obvious reasons:

choice too often spends sopho-

stand by,” advises Howard

more year as a transfer student.

Greene, a former admissions offi-

“A lot of it is a self-fulfilling

cer at Princeton who is now an

rejected by a highly selective

prophecy,” says Karen Levin

independent educational consult-

college, Mom and Dad marched

Coburn, coauthor of Letting Go: A

ant in Westport, Connecticut.

into his guidance counselor’s

Parents’ Guide to Understanding

James Sumner, dean of admission

office waving plane tickets. The

the College Years. “If they come in

and financial aid at Grinnell

counselor was instructed to

with a chip on their shoulder,

College in Iowa, recalls attempting

jump on a plane and go

they probably won’t seek out

to interview one young man

straighten out the “mistake.”

opportunities that make it a posi-

whose father first refused to leave

tive experience.”

the room, then answered all of the

• The day after their son was

• One father called his daughter’s

College visits require even more

counselor to read the essay he

Letting the teenager take the

had written for her Ivy League

lead leaves parents in an impor-

application. The daughter

tant supporting role. You can

rejected her father’s version and

help develop a list of schools

essay as well. Admissions officers

wrote her own, only to learn

that all of you are comfortable

can easily distinguish between

later that Mom’s “typing” was

with by suggestion and by ask-

the writing of a 45-year-old and a

actually heavy editing.

ing questions, rather than by

17-year-old, so “editing” is apt to

dictating an acceptable five or

backfire. Instead, plan on review-

with a question about the status

10. If your child insists that she

ing the application folder for

of her son’s application. An

wants a diverse, urban environ-

mistakes or omissions. Once it

admissions officer called the

ment, don’t keep harping on the

has been sent, do not call, write,

son back with the answer, only

virtues of a small liberal arts col-

or e-mail the admissions office.

to learn that the boy had no

lege in the middle of nowhere.

All communication should come

idea he’d applied to the school

In fact, don’t harp at all.

from the student.

• A parent called her alma mater

and had no desire to attend.

questions himself. (The student didn’t get in.) Hands off the application

You should lay out any finan-

In the end, if a thin envelope

The son withdrew his mother’s

cial or geographical constraints

should drop through your mail

application.

up front, however. You need to be

slot, the best course of action is

serious about the situation for

to receive it philosophically and

Are some parents overinvolved in

your own sake as well as your

supportively, and to focus on

their child’s college search? You

child’s. It can be devastating to a

where the student did get in. If

bet. “Parents, bite your tongues,

student who has set his heart on

you turn your child’s great disap-

go to your rooms, back off,”

Harvard to hear in April that,

pointment into your own, then

advises Wylie Mitchell, dean of

despite a $16,000 award, the

he’s apt to feel that he has failed

admissions at Bates College in

budget just won’t bear it.

you, too.

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You might be happiest in a great big polyglot popula-

How important is prestige?

tion—as long as you can belong to a club or a sports

When college freshmen are asked to identify what

team with others who feel like kindred spirits.

factors made them choose their school, academic

Keep in mind that diversity means much more

reputation usually tops the list. One obvious reason is

than the color of the faces you’ll encounter. You’ll

that it is impressive to get into a name-brand college

also want to think about students’ socioeconomic,

or university that everybody admires. But there’s

political, religious, geographic, and educational

another reason, too. Many people rely on school rep-

backgrounds. How will you feel, as a public school

utation because they have so little actual knowledge

graduate, if many of the kids you’re living with grad-

of the colleges they’re considering. A school’s pres-

uated from prep school and come from families with

tige is taken as a sign that it’s really, really good.

tons of money? Or how will you feel as an atheist if

Yes, there’s a connection, and not just in the

a large number share—and actively practice—the

minds of parents. Employers also assume that pres-

same faith? Some students are looking for a chance

tigious schools do a good job of educating their

to be among people with different perspectives; it

future workers. Some leading companies recruit

allows them to test their own worldview and expand

almost exclusively on elite campuses, and an Ivy

or defend it.

League degree definitely can help you get your foot

Consider what’s cool. Whether you’ll feel at

in the door when you’re looking for your first job.

home on campus will also depend on the dominant

Being surrounded by crowds of smart, talented stu-

culture, if there is one. What’s considered cool to do

dents almost certainly means a higher level of dis-

outside of class? Investigate whether everybody

cussion and debate than you would find at a less

heads off to fraternity parties on the weekend or is

competitive institution, and a list of valuable con-

more apt to be marching at an antiglobalization rally.

tacts for later in life, too.

Or are students 20,000 strong in the football sta-

But prestige isn’t the only or necessarily the best

dium? Maybe there’s equal room for all three. Is it

indicator of quality—particularly when it comes to

perfectly respectable to spend Friday nights at the

figuring out which school is right for you. Many

library, or is it considered kind of nerdy? “We don’t

other colleges offer top-notch, tough programs with

have football—we’re chess champions,” says

very strong records of sending students on to gradu-

Freeman Hrabowski, president of the University of

ate school. The “top 10” lists of colleges whose grad-

Maryland–Baltimore County. “This is a place where

uates go on for Ph.D.s in various disciplines were

it’s cool to be smart.” To get a fix on these aspects of

sprinkled liberally with names like Reed College,

diversity, it’s a good idea to quiz as many current stu-

Carleton, Oberlin, and Kalamazoo between 1992

dents as possible. The student newspaper and a cal-

and 2001. While national acceptance rates to med-

endar of events can also help you figure out what

ical school hover around 50 percent, Knox College in

matters on campus.

Illinois gets nearly 80 percent of its applicants into

Current students can also tell you how well a

med school, while Abilene Christian University

highly diverse population actually mixes in practice.

placed more than 85 percent of its med school appli-

Although large, urban schools and big state universi-

cants over the past five years.

ties usually score best on diversity measures, some-

Ask for the stats. Most colleges keep statistics

times they can also be the most fractured. Students

like these, and you should ask for them, as well as

find and hang around with other kids exactly like

information on the kinds of alumni networking

themselves. If you notice during your campus visit

opportunities the schools offer and the kinds of jobs

that the African-American students are sitting at one

previous graduates have landed.

table in the dining hall, Koreans are at another, and

Will a degree from an Ivy guarantee you a bigger

female lacrosse players are at a third, it’s probably safe

paycheck? Not necessarily. Consider the results of

to assume that there’s not a whole lot of mixing and

one recent study (headed by a Princeton economist,

mingling going on outside the cafeteria, either.

no less). When the researchers compared the earn-

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If school is a struggle It used to be that colleges simply

on tape to students who have a

student-to-faculty ratio of

rejected students with learning

hard time reading; others send a

5 to 1, and a “master notebook”

disabilities—or left them alone to

paid note-taker to class with any-

system (main ideas of a lecture

sink or swim. These days, stu-

one who can’t process a lecture.

or text go in one column and

dents who learn in nontraditional

The services are usually free, but

supporting details in another)

ways are finding that scores of

not always. Freshmen and soph-

result in 92 percent of graduates

schools are not only happy to

omores in the University of

transferring to four-year colleges.

take them, but will take pains to

Arizona’s Strategic Alternative

help them succeed. The key to

Learning Techniques program,

college is apt to be, call the

getting help is to be “upfront and

for example, get a learning spe-

admissions office and ask about

know what to ask for,” says edu-

cialist, a writing program, and

programs for learning-disabled

cational consultant Imy F. Wax,

tutors for $2,200 a semester.

students. If your call is referred

coauthor of the K&W Guide to

Upperclassmen, who use the

to an academic support office, a

Colleges for Students with Learning

services less frequently, pay

learning opportunities program,

Disabilities or Attention Deficit

somewhat less.

or another office that handles

To find out how welcoming a

Ironically, the one college in

matters related to the Americans

First, you have to find a col-

the country dedicated entirely to

With Disabilities Act, and every-

lege whose policies match your

students with learning disabilities

one seems eager to respond,

needs because approaches to

and AD/HD, two-year Landmark

that’s a good sign. (You’ll want to

serving learning-disabled stu-

College in southern Vermont,

dig for details about what kinds

dents vary considerably from

refuses to provide note-takers or

of supports are available, though,

campus to campus. Many

books on tape. Landmark, which

because colleges define LD serv-

schools tend to limit their serv-

receives two applications for

ices in such different ways.) If

ices to untimed tests in quiet

every $48,860-per-year slot,

your questions to admissions are

rooms, plus the regular aca-

prides itself instead on arming

greeted by hemming and hawing,

demic counseling that’s offered

students with the skills and

the college may not want to

to all students. Others add tutor-

strategies necessary to pursue a

be bothered.

ing and training in time manage-

rigorous liberal arts curriculum.

ment. Some provide textbooks

Learning communities, a

Disorder.

but decided to attend lesser-known schools with the

How should you use the U.S. News college rankings?

earnings of students who attended the elite schools,

Each year, U.S.News & World Report surveys nearly

they found that the former group earned just as

1,450 four-year colleges and universities in the coun-

much as the latter. Why? It’s the students that mat-

try to gather information about their academic and

ter, not the school, say the economists. Students who

extracurricular programs. The results of that survey

are accepted by elite colleges aren’t just smart; they

are published in one form in this book, in the

are motivated, hardworking, and creative—traits

lengthy descriptions of each school that begin on

that will help them get ahead regardless of where

page 330. They are also used to create a yearly rank-

they actually go to school.

ing of schools that is published each summer in a

ings of students who were accepted to elite colleges

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An Ivy experience at half the cost? St. Mary’s College of Maryland

lic honors program is a “college

now offer honors programs as

and New College of Florida are

within a college” on the grounds

states fight to keep their best and

both innovative small liberal arts

of State U, where students live in

brightest at home. Among them

schools that do well in the annual

separate housing, attend acceler-

are the University of South

U.S. News college rankings. Both

ated classes, and do research

Carolina, California State

offer tough academic programs

that leads to a publishable paper

University–Fresno, Middle

and generally small classes that

or a thesis. Often, they collect

Tennessee State University, and

attract some pretty impressive

very generous scholarships. One

Western Washington University.

talent. But because they are pub-

recent computer science gradu-

Not surprisingly, these pro-

lic honors colleges within their

ate of the University of Delaware

grams are breeding grounds for

state university systems, they’re

who focused his research on nat-

future graduate students. A

downright cheap compared to

ural language processing and

recent survey found that 54 per-

similar private colleges. A year’s

artificial intelligence could have

cent of St. Mary’s alumni attend

tuition, room, and board at St.

gone to the Massachusetts

graduate school or professional

Mary’s runs around $20,000 for

Institute of Technology, Harvard,

school within three years of grad-

in-state students, at New College,

Columbia, Cornell, or the

uating. Some 10 percent of New

about $10,500.

University of Pennsylvania. But

College graduates have gone on

Delaware offered to fully cover

to complete their Ph.D.s.

The two schools are unusual in that they have their own separate

the $70,000 cost of his four

campuses; the more typical pub-

years there. Some 70 universities

separate guide, “America’s Best Colleges,” available

the ranking alone won’t tell you what you need to

on newsstands, and on the U.S. News website

know to make a decision, but the ranking tables are

(www.usnews.com). The rankings show how schools

crammed with hard-to-gather information that

stack up against each other based on a number of

allows you to compare schools on key characteristics

quality measures, including the proportion of fresh-

that contribute to academic excellence. There hasn’t

men who return for sophomore year, the proportion

been a whole lot of research done on how students

of students who graduate within six years, average

pick colleges, but a couple of surveys of current stu-

class size and student-to-faculty ratio, how much a

dents suggest that most applicants use rankings

school spends per student on instruction and

properly—as one piece of useful information about

research, and the capabilities of incoming students

a school, not as the sole basis for a decision.

as measured by their class standing and test scores.

Mine the data. The best way to take advantage of

U.S. News collects data on up to 15 of these indica-

the U.S. News rankings is to study the data for clues

tors, crunches all the numbers, and ranks schools

that will help you narrow your search. For instance,

among their peer institutions.

you can scan the column of SAT scores to figure out

Many guidance counselors and college admis-

where you could be admitted—or even rise to the top

sions deans worry that high schoolers place too

of the applicant pool and possibly qualify for a merit

much importance on a school’s numerical ranking

scholarship. You can use the data on class size to get

in developing a list of colleges, arguing that it’s

a sense of just how intimate the classroom experi-

impossible to reduce all of the intangibles that make

ence will be—or how good the chances are you can

a college a good fit to mere numbers. It’s true that

hide in the back of the room. You can check student-

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to-faculty ratios to see how much attention you’re

How much will it cost?

likely to get from professors outside of class, or look

This is one of the first questions most parents are

at the freshman retention rates to learn how hard

going to want an answer to, and it obviously has to

schools work to keep students from dropping out.

be considered and discussed up front. But don’t rule

Perhaps you’ll find a great candidate or two that you

out a wonderful college just because it’s expensive!

hadn’t considered before, or even heard of. The

If you’re a desirable candidate, a school will usually

rankings can be used to inform your thinking—they

do its best to meet your need with financial aid or, in

just won’t provide an easy answer.

some cases, scholarships based on your particular talents. Sometimes, a middle-income family with a

How safe will I be?

highly qualified applicant is offered such a generous

Universities have come to understand that they

package that it’s actually less expensive to attend the

need to do a better job of protecting students from

pricey private school than to go to a $10,000 or

crime. Today, emergency phones and late-night

$12,000 state university. Desirable students at or

buses or escorts are as common on campus as

under the poverty line probably can count on having

pizza boxes and laptops. Families can thank the

all their costs covered with a combination of federal,

federal government for the increased focus on

state, and college grants; student loans; and work-

security. The law now requires all schools receiving

study. That said, Mom and Dad should talk about

federal funding to report their statistics on how

their financial limits early on. It can be crushing to

many and what kinds of crimes are committed on

be accepted by a first-choice school only to find out

campus to the Department of Education and to

that it was never a real option. (For more on how to

publish the information in an annual report.

meet the costs of college, see Chapter Five.)

Often, the information is available in the campus security area of the school’s website. If you can’t

Where might I get the best deal?

find it there, call and ask for the latest report. By

Universities increasingly use money to attract the

reading the local newspaper and asking the police

most talented applicants possible, so you’ll definitely

for crime statistics, you can get a feel for what goes

want to investigate schools where your qualifications

on in the world around the campus, too.

put you among the cream of the applicant crop. The

Find out how secure the dorms are and whether

surest way to stand out is to have a grade point aver-

outsiders have access to the library, fitness center, or

age and board scores that outshine the school’s aver-

student union. At the University of Maryland–

ages. “The institution will treat students at the top of

Baltimore County, new dorms have been equipped

the pecking order more generously,” says Barry

with a video security system that requires visitors to

McCarty, former dean of enrollment services at

stand in front of a camera before being buzzed in.

Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania.

The University of Pennsylvania has taken video tech-

Schools that draw most of their students from a

nology to the campus perimeter, where it has

single state or region and are trying to improve

installed a network of closed-circuit television cam-

diversity on campus may be especially willing to

eras that keep an eye on the surrounding streets.

shell out extra cash for students from far-flung

Since the cameras were put in place, the school has

places. “We’d like to see more out-of-state students

seen an impressive drop in robberies and attempted

apply,” says Julie Rice Mallette, the director of schol-

robberies on campus. At the University of

arships and financial aid at North Carolina State

Delaware–Newark, students can read about inci-

University–Raleigh. On the other hand, sticking

dents in a crime news box that pops up on the

close to home can also save you money. Several

school’s customized Web browser the day after

states, including Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina,

they’re reported. Depending on where you’re look-

New Mexico, and West Virginia, offer merit scholar-

ing, you might want to quiz officials about crisis

ships to state residents if they choose to attend a

policies and evacuation plans, too.

state school. Eligibility requirements vary by state,

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but the awards typically go to any student who has a

admitted to these programs are guaranteed a place at

record of achieving good grades. Those who qualify

the partnering four-year school their junior year if

find that these programs generally cover the tuition

they complete an associate’s degree.

at State University and that the grants can be applied toward tuition at in-state private schools, too.

At the same time, community colleges are revamping their course offerings to make them more challenging so that their grads are equipped

Is community college an option?

for the greater rigors of a four-year school. Over the

Here’s a statistic that may surprise you: Forty-five

past 10 years, the number of two-year schools with

percent of all first-time college freshmen in the

honors programs has jumped by nearly 50 percent

country go to a community college. Many of them

to more than 550, says Rod Risley, executive director

will stop with a two-year associate’s degree and join

of Phi Theta Kappa, a community college honors

the workforce, but a growing proportion—now

organization. Graduates speak highly of the small

about 30 percent—will continue on and graduate

classes, dedicated teachers, and opportunities for

from a four-year college or university. Chances are

one-on-one interaction with faculty members.

they’ll be well prepared to succeed once they trans-

There’s a pretty wide range of quality and mis-

fer, and students who choose the two-plus-two

sion among two-year colleges, so you’ll have to

option will almost certainly save money by starting

choose carefully if this seems like the route for you.

out closer to home. They might even end up at a bet-

Some schools emphasize job training while others

ter four-year school than they would have as a fresh-

really concentrate on preparing kids to continue a

man. “I was absolutely stoked!” says one young man

liberal arts education. Ask about schools’ transfer

of his transfer to the highly ranked and hard-to-get-

rates—and where graduates end up. And ask

into University of California–Berkeley. He had

whether the schools you’re considering have any

started out at his local community college after high

articulation agreements with public universities in

school when every single one of his four-year

your state. Such agreements spell out which com-

choices turned him down.

munity college classes will be accepted by the four-

Some high school graduates decide to attend community colleges because they aren’t yet academically

year school, and are one sign that successful transfers are a priority.

ready for a four-year program or are not emotionally

Once enrolled, don’t specialize too much or

prepared to leave family and friends behind. Others

choose a major. “We are looking for breadth and bal-

want to keep the total cost of a four-year degree as low

ance,” says Jennifer Fondiller, dean of admissions at

as possible. It has always been one mission of com-

Barnard College in New York City. While four-year

munity colleges to prepare such students to continue

universities typically accept credits for most core

successfully at the state public universities. But now

courses, they often refuse to grant credit for upper-

that two-year schools have been sprucing up their aca-

division courses or vocational classes. To avoid hag-

demic offerings to attract more competitive students,

gling later on, you will want to contact the schools

a growing number of students have been using the

you’re interested in transferring to as soon as possible

two-year experience as a stepping stone to more selec-

freshman year, both to signal your interest and to find

tive private schools as well. Schools like Dickinson

out which courses will transfer easily.

College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania; Washington University in St. Louis; New York University; Cornell University in Ithaca, New York; and Johns Hopkins in

The right way to handle the research

Baltimore have launched scholarship programs for community college honors students. Some selective

Once you’ve figured out who you are and what type

universities,

of

of school you want, it’s time to start searching for

Wisconsin–Madison, feature “dual enrollment” pro-

the college that fits you best. Whittling the possibili-

grams with local community colleges. Students

ties into a short list of the five or eight or 10 that

12

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the

University

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Low-tech words of wisdom When your back starts aching

2007, $22.95). Check out this

chatty and informal, though the

from too many hours in front of

guide for detailed, narrative

small type can be difficult to

your computer, try curling up with

descriptions of universities,

a more traditional source of infor-

including useful dates, such as

mation: a book. We reviewed a

when applications are due, as

Admissions Dean by Joyce

shelf-load of selections on college

well as insider tidbits, like

Slayton Mitchell (Ten Speed

admissions and found a number

which school’s students hold

Press, 2005, $14.95). Mitchell,

that are well worth your time.

an annual Pumpkin Drop,

director of college advising at

where they immerse a gourd in

the tony Nightingale-Bamford

liquid nitrogen and drop it from

School in New York City, details

Loren Pope (Penguin Books,

the library’s roof (answer:

the process of choosing and

2000, $15). An advocate of a

Caltech).

getting into your first-choice

• Colleges That Change Lives by

liberal arts education, Pope pro-

• Financing College by Kristin

read. • Winning the Heart of the College

school.

files 40 progressive, lesser-

Davis (Kiplinger, 2001, $17.95).

known schools that offer a

This comprehensive book

Guide by Marty Nemko

first-class college experience.

reports on every aspect of pay-

(Barron’s, 1999, $9.95). If you

ing for higher education, includ-

want just one easy-to-read vol-

Robert Leider (Octameron, 2007,

ing how to invest college

ume skimming the whole col-

$13). This is the flagship volume

savings and what to do if you

lege admissions process, this is

of an inexpensive but quality

haven’t put enough away.

the book for you.

• Don’t Miss Out by Anna and

guidebook series that covers

• The Insider’s Guide to the

• You’re Gonna Love This College

• Writing a Successful College

everything from campus visits to

Colleges, 2009 by the staff of the

Application Essay by George

how to find scholarships.

Yale Daily News (St. Martin’s

Ehrenhaft (Barron’s, 2000,

Available at www.amazon.com or

Griffin, 2007, $19.99). Editors

$10.95). Read this for a step-by-

www.octameron.com.

and writers at Yale’s student-run

step guide through the process

• Fiske Guide to Colleges 2009 by

newspaper profile more than

of choosing an essay topic, writ-

Edward B. Fiske (Sourcebooks,

320 top colleges. The style is

ing a draft, and revising it.

you’ll apply to is going to take some serious dig-

schools you’ve got on your list and take their feedback

ging—at least as much as your parents do when they

into account. Later, you might want to ask the admis-

buy a new house or car. You should plan on spend-

sions office at your favorite schools for the names of a

ing some time browsing through the college guides

few recent graduates who wouldn’t mind giving you

in your high school’s guidance or college-counseling

their views. And you’ll probably want to e-mail or talk

office, and contact the schools that interest you to get

to several current students to find out what they like

their course catalogs and application materials.

(and don’t) about their school.

Next, start talking to people. Assuming your guid-

You may be tempted to bag the college fairs

ance counselor isn’t too overwhelmed by her work-

because it’s so much easier these days to check out

load to give you some quality time, you’ll definitely

schools on your computer, but it’s smart to go any-

want her input. You might also tell other adults who

way. Many colleges interested in ending up with the

know you really well—family, friends, and teachers,

most enthusiastic freshmen now keep track of how

for example—what it is you’re looking for and which

much interest their applicants show, and the fairs

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are a pretty painless way to make contact. They also

and are jammed with information about courses,

offer a quick and easy way to meet admissions rep-

financial aid, extracurricular opportunities, and

resentatives from a variety of local and national

campus life. But surf with caution, advises Ken

schools at once and pick up their informational

Hartman, executive director of the National

material—and perhaps discover a college or two you

Technology Institute for School Counselors in

hadn’t yet thought of. Come armed with a list of

Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Much of what you’ll find,

fairly specific questions, or you’re apt to get nothing

he says, is the cyber equivalent of glossy brochure

more than a sales pitch.

copy. To arrive at a list of candidate schools, start with a

Cultivate your counselor

visit to one or two of the college search engines. One

If your guidance counselor is like most, he’s probably

of the most extensive sites is www.collegeboard.com,

too swamped for frequent chatty visits. While it might

which creates a list of potential schools based on your

be a temptation to work without your counselor’s

answers to a number of questions about such factors

input, that’s almost always a mistake. Your biggest

as cost and geographic location. The search feature at

college resource may be his connections. If he visits

www.usnews.com, the U.S.News & World Report site,

campuses regularly and invites lots of admissions offi-

also generates a customized roster of schools based

cers to your high school, he’s probably very familiar

on your preferences. The site features the annual

with many colleges’ strengths, weaknesses, unique

rankings of colleges and universities produced by

qualities, and selectivity. Later in the process, it will be

U.S. News, as well as a tool that permits you to rerank

your counselor who writes your letters of recommen-

schools according to the criteria that matter most to

dation, so introduce yourself, ask questions about col-

you, such as student-to-faculty ratio, class size, or

leges, and drop off a résumé that lists your recent

acceptance rate. Other search engines include

accomplishments. Ask for leads on useful guidebooks

Princeton Review’s www.princetonreview.com and

and websites. Find out whether your school hosts

CollegeView’s www.collegeview.com.

workshops on college admissions. If so, attend them all and sit in the front row.

Once you’ve created a list of possible schools, you typically can click straight through to each col-

You won’t always want to take your counselor’s

lege’s home page—and to a wealth of good intelli-

advice, however. His judgments about your abilities

gence if you take the time to dig deep. Beyond

might not be based on the most up-to-date, mature

course descriptions, you can find details about pro-

you—or he may not know you well enough to under-

fessors’ research programs, their e-mail addresses,

stand how your aspirations and determination might

and possibly even student evaluations of their teach-

lead you someplace your grades alone won’t. One

ing abilities. A look at the registrar’s pages might

Cincinnati girl remembers having had a really diffi-

give you an idea of whether the most interesting

cult freshman year in high school and being advised

classes have long waiting lists. By checking out the

to steer clear of the toughest math and science courses

home pages of student organizations that intrigue

from then on. By the time she had to sign up for jun-

you, and by going through back copies of the student

ior-year courses, she knew she could handle AP biol-

newspaper, you can dig up all kinds of clues about

ogy. She petitioned for the right, won her case, and

life on campus, from race relations to fraternity and

was accepted senior year at Northwestern University.

sorority life to how big a problem crime seems to be. And you can take a virtual tour of the campus, from

Surf the Web

science labs to dining halls.

Virtually everybody applying to college nowadays

E-mail offers another way to get the facts you

uses the Web for at least part of the research—up

need. If you are an athlete, you might contact

from just 4 percent in 1996—and it’s easy to see

coaches at the college you are most eager to attend;

why. College websites are far snazzier and more

one young man checked out crew teams by contact-

sophisticated than they were even a few years ago,

ing coaches and ended up rowing for an Ivy League

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Why choose a women’s college? Views from the top There are about 60 colleges for

ship roles open to women—in

identity, and come to see it as

women in this country, compared

student government, in extracur-

core to their experience and a

with just three for men. What’s

ricular organizations—provide

highly positive force in their lives.

the appeal? U.S. News asked the

the opportunity for women to

presidents of Smith College in

develop into leaders accustomed

prepares students exceptionally

Northampton, Massachusetts,

to making a difference. To see

well for a world that may not be

and Barnard College in New York

this, you need only to look at our

as friendly to women as Barnard,

City to describe the benefits of

graduates. Smith alumnae

since they will assume that the

the single-sex experience.

include Gloria Steinem, founder

problem is not with them but

of Ms. magazine; Shelly Lazarus,

with the world—and even as they

Carol Christ (Smith): Those who

CEO of Ogilvy & Mather; Laura

are savvy enough to adapt to it,

have taught in both co-ed and

D’Andrea Tyson, the first woman

they will also be working to

women’s colleges know that

to head the White House Council

change it. I believe that women’s

women participate more actively

of Economic Advisors; Margaret

college graduates are far less

in discussion in classes com-

Edson, winner of the 1999

likely to suffer from what one

posed entirely of women. This

Pulitzer Prize for Drama; and

might call "the enemy within," all

difference is particularly impor-

Victoria Murden McClure, the

the things we do to sabotage our-

tant in male-dominated disci-

first woman and first American to

selves through insecurity,

plines such as mathematics,

row solo across the Atlantic

because they have developed a

science, and engineering. Studies

Ocean.

strong sense of who they are and

have shown that women’s high

I often say that [the experience]

what they can do. Our graduates

dropout rates from engineering

Judith Shapiro (Barnard): It is a

are strongly represented in fields

programs, as well as from majors

hard sell to many young women.

like medicine, among women

in math, chemistry, and physics,

In fact, most applicants come to

starting their own businesses,

result from hostility from male

Barnard for a host of other rea-

and at the top of various profes-

peers and instructors. Such hos-

sons: academic quality, the com-

sions where men have domi-

tility obviously doesn’t exist at

bination of enjoying all the

nated. Women’s college

Smith. Engineering students

advantages of a liberal arts col-

graduates are hugely overrepre-

study with a faculty that is more

lege plus the opportunities

sented among women who sit on

than half female.

afforded by [partner school]

the boards of Fortune 500 corpo-

Our alumnae consistently tell

Columbia, a large research uni-

rations and occupy high posi-

us that Smith helped them

versity. And then, of course, there

tions in the world of finance

develop intellectual self-confi-

is New York. But the overwhelm-

generally.

dence and authority, qualities

ing majority of the students I

that helped them markedly in

have known really connect with

their careers. The many leader-

this aspect of the institution’s

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college. You might not have the nerve to approach a

Ask a few blunt questions. How serious a problem is

group of students on campus with your queries

crime? How big do the classes tend to be? How easy

about how well they like their classes or how at

is it to get the classes you need? Does everybody

home minority students feel, but e-mail makes the

head home on weekends? Then, since it can be

asking easy. Most schools periodically open chat-

tough to form your own impression with opinion-

room discussions where students who are interested

ated parents in tow, spend time wandering around

can quiz counselors or other students.

alone. To learn about campus issues, read the college paper. Check out bulletin boards. Flyers—be

Make the most of your visit

they for keg parties or Albanian film festivals—give

Someone who prefers to go his own way rather than

a useful glimpse of the social scene. Athletes might

joining the crowd may feel out of place at a school

hang out in the sports complex, while performers

dominated by fraternities; sports fans may feel frus-

should see the stages or check out a rehearsal.

trated at a college with no school spirit. No matter how much your virtual visit tells you about a college,

Parental prerogatives

there’s no substitute for a trip to campus if you want

Parents should view themselves primarily as chauf-

to get a real feel for how well you’ll fit in. Besides,

feurs whose job it is to get their children to an

showing up for an admissions interview and campus

important meeting unfrazzled and on time. Once on

visit is an important way to let the decision makers

campus, they should take to the background. Many

know that you’re seriously interested. These days,

counselors advise parents to skip the tour altogether

many colleges are flooded with applications from

or go on a separate one.

superqualified students, and your level of interest—

While formal interviews are no longer required

measured by visits, number of phone calls or e-mail

at many schools, a scheduled talk with an admis-

exchanges, contact with professors and coaches, for

sions officer offers a fine opportunity to both gain

example—can influence whether you get a thumbs-

information and impress the staff. Even if the talk

up or thumbs-down if it comes to a vote between you

feels really comfortable and informal, keep in mind

and another equally qualified applicant.

that you’re being judged the whole time on how

The college tour should begin junior year if pos-

enthusiastic you seem to be about the school and its

sible because you definitely want to be nosing

programs, and on your thoughtfulness, intelligence,

around when classes are in session so you can sit in,

and humor. Admissions officers don’t mind at all if

observe the students in action, and talk to a profes-

you ask pointed questions (Why do so many fresh-

sor or two. Students themselves should make the

men decide not to come back?), but you might want

interview appointments and sign up for the tours.

to save your queries about where to find the best

“It looks bad to have your mother calling,” says

weekend parties for your campus tour guide.

admissions consultant Katherine Cohen, author of

The admissions office can arrange for you to

The Truth About Getting In and Rock Hard Apps: How

spend a night in the dorm—a great way to get insight

to Write a Killer College Application.

into what daily life is like. You’ll find out pretty quickly

Overall, you’ll probably want to see a number of

whether the hallways are noisy with music and con-

colleges and universities of different sizes and types

versation, and with groups of kids congregating to gab

in urban, rural, or suburban locations. But cramming

or watch TV, or if everybody’s quietly cramming

five or six schools into a two-day period will only prove

behind closed doors. Spending this kind of relaxed

to be an exercise in frustration. Not only will you not

time with students will give you a chance to ask ques-

have time for a thorough check, but your head will be

tions like: What do you like and hate about this

spinning by the time you head home. It is ideal to

school? What are the classes like—and do professors

maintain a one-school-a-day policy.

or graduate students teach the introductory courses?

Once on campus, be aware that your tour guide

How easy is it to get to know professors and see them

will present the school in the most favorable light.

outside of class? What do students do for fun on the

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Your plan of action Freshman year

Sophomore year

Fall

September

• Buckle down early, since even your ninth-grade

• Draw up a list of college majors that intrigue

As (and Ds) will count in the eyes of college

you, and review your four-year course load with

admissions counselors. Consider taking a study

the majors in mind.

skills and time management class or workshop—and then put what you’ve learned to use. • Explore clubs and activities in and outside of

• Register for the PSAT or the practice ACT (the PLAN) if they are offered to sophomores at your school. These tests will prepare you for

school that offer you the chance to develop your

the SAT and the ACT and can help you identify

interests and abilities as well as your leadership

weaknesses in time to address them.

skills. Consider volunteering in your community.

October and November

Too often, students wait until junior or senior

• Take the PLAN, which measures your academic

year and then hurriedly—and unconvincingly—

development. Or take the PSAT to practice for

pad their résumés. Colleges want to see passion

the SAT.

and long-term commitment. • Visit your guidance counselor early in the term

• College fairs are a great way to “see” many schools at once. Go to www.nacac.net.org,

to map out a four-year curriculum that will

the website of the National Association for

meet college entrance requirements and put

College Admission Counseling, to find the

you into the most challenging courses you can

fairs nearest you.

handle. If you expect to take Advanced

December

Placement courses later, you may need to sign

• Discuss your test results with your guidance

up for prerequisites now. • Look into National Collegiate Athletic Association requirements if you think you may want to participate in sports in college. And

counselor, and figure out how to make improvements where needed. • Explore your reasons for going to college, which may have a huge bearing on where you belong.

consider whether your sports experience jibes

April and May

with your college plans. Do schools that

• Talk to your guidance counselor and your par-

interest you need players in your sport?

ents about whether you should take summer-

• Research careers, and talk to your parents about

school classes to improve your grades, to fit in a

your interests and goals. Find opportunities to

needed course, or to investigate a subject that

meet people working in fields that interest you.

appeals to you. Look around, too, for other con-

Summer • Those who are old enough to get a summer job may need to work and begin saving money

structive ways to spend your summer. June • Take the ACT or the June SAT Subject Tests, if

for college. Others who are not old enough

appropriate. It’s best to take the subject tests

might take on volunteer work to gain

as soon as you complete biology or geometry,

experience or enroll in an enrichment course

for example—even if that happens to be in

or summer camp at a college.

ninth grade.

• Read for pleasure—and while you’re at it, learn

• Spend some time researching colleges.

the unfamiliar words. Vocabulary skills come in very handy on the SAT.

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Your plan of action, continued Junior year

social environment, and diversity, to name a few.

September

View college brochures in your counselor’s

• Get serious about your schoolwork if you haven’t

office, or go online to search websites such as

already; junior-year grades are extremely impor-

www.usnews.com or www.collegeview.com, or go

tant in the college admissions process, as is the

to specific colleges’ own sites.

rigor of your coursework. • Attend college fairs, and gather information. If

break (or in the fall) with your parents or with a

you are just beginning your college search, click

counselor who takes groups of students on tour.

on “Best Colleges” at www.usnews.com for addi-

If you can, it’s best to plan to be on campus

tional information on more than 1,900 schools

while schools are in session, so that you can visit

and to link to the colleges’ own websites. • Talk with your parents about what limitations they

classes and talk to students and professors. April

plan to set on where you’ll attend college. Knowing

• Register for June SAT or ACT tests.

now how much your parents will contribute or

May

whether they object to a campus far from home

• Take Advanced Placement tests if you are eligi-

may affect your decision about where to apply. • Start researching scholarships. You may find use-

ble, and prepare to take June SAT or ACT tests if you plan to apply early.

ful information in your school or public library

Summer

and at www.finaid.org and www.fastaid.com. The

• Send for college applications, and think about

U.S. News site features a scholarship search tool,

essay topics. Consider whom to ask for recom-

too.

mendations.

• If you hope to play for a college team, and per-

• Counselors advise entering senior year with three

haps qualify for an athletic scholarship, intro-

or four schools in mind that are apt to accept you,

duce yourself to coaches at colleges you are

as well as one or two “reaches.” If you haven’t

considering.

already been to campus, visiting schools now or

October • Take the PSAT to practice for the SAT and to qualify for scholarships offered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. December • Review your test results with your counselor, and consider taking an SAT preparation course or using test-prep software. January and February • Check with your schools to see if they prefer—or

in the early fall will help you create a list. Map an itinerary, and set up admissions interviews. • Compile a résumé of activities, honors, leadership positions, and job experience. You’ll need this information for college applications and scholarship forms. • Continue to read extensively and work on your writing skills. • Try to find a job that will give you experience in a field that interests you and that will sharpen your

require—the ACT, the SAT, or neither. Most col-

leadership skills—and add to your savings

leges will accept either test, and some coun-

account.

selors recommend taking both, since many

• Talk honestly with your parents about how you

students do better on one than on the other.

will finance your college costs and how much

March

they expect you to supply. Colleges typically

• Identify the characteristics of a college that mat-

expect freshmen to contribute about $1,500 to

ter to you—size, location, cost, academic rigor,

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Senior year

December

September

• Mail applications, or turn them in at school.

• Check your course list one more time. Are you

• If you applied early and you were accepted,

missing credits required by schools you’re applying to? Plan to work really hard this term

withdraw applications from other schools. • Start working with your parents on completing

because your first-quarter or first-semester

the Free Application for Federal Student

grades will be included on your transcript.

Aid form. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov, or get

• Ask colleges to send you their application materials. • Continue researching scholarships. Begin assembling documents for aid applications. • Give out recommendation forms and stamped envelopes addressed to the colleges’ admissions offices. • If you plan to apply for early decision, consider what effect that choice could have on financial aid. • Review your final list of colleges with your counselor. • As you schedule visits with admissions and financial aid advisors, think about also visiting with faculty and students in the department that interests you.

forms from your high school or by calling (800) 433-3243. January • File all federal financial aid forms, and apply for state aid. • Ask your school to send midyear grade reports to your colleges. • Verify that all your application materials have been sent out. February • Check with schools to make sure that they have the documentation they require. March • Look for your decision letters this month and in April. • Don’t give in to “senioritis.” Your college

• Register for the fall ACT and/or SAT.

admission is contingent upon your final high

October

school grades.

• Request that your transcripts be sent to colleges.

April • Evaluate your financial aid offers. You’ll have to

• Mail early-action or early-decision applications.

make a decision about where to go and notify

• Take any tests for which you are registered.

your college by May 1, then let other schools

Have your test results sent to schools.

know you won’t be coming.

November

June and summer

• Take the SAT Subject Test in Language with

• Have your high school send your final tran-

Listening (for Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish) if required by your colleges. • Start writing your essays. If you applied early

script to the college you will be attending. • Know when tuition and room-and-board payments are due. • Notify the financial aid office if there have been

decision, notify the college about honors you

any changes in your family’s circumstances

have received since you submitted your appli-

that might make you eligible for additional aid.

cation and ask your high school to send out a

(Perhaps one of your parents was laid off or

recent transcript.

there was a major illness in the family.)

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America’s best colleges Each year, U.S.News & World Report ranks more than

Universities–Master’s

1,400 colleges and universities based on such

These schools offer a full range of undergraduate

measures of excellence as graduation and freshman

degrees and some master’s programs but few, if

retention rates, class size and student-to-faculty

any, doctoral programs.

ratio, and the expert opinions of college presidents and deans. To see where your schools rank, check

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out the “America’s Best Colleges” guidebook, avail-

1. Rollins College (FL)

able on newsstands, or go to www.usnews.com.

2. Elon University (NC)

Here are the schools that top the lists for 2009.

3. Stetson University (FL)

Colleges whose ranks are identical are tied.

4. James Madison University (VA) 5. The Citadel (SC)

National Universities

5. Loyola University New Orleans (LA)

Universities in this category offer a full range of undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs, and

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emphasize faculty research.

1. Villanova University (PA)

1. Harvard University (MA)

2. Loyola College in Maryland

2. Princeton University (NJ)

3. Providence College (RI)

3. Yale University (CT)

4. Bentley College (MA)

4. Massachusetts Inst. of Technology

4. Fairfield University (CT)

4. Stanford University (CA) 6. California Institute of Technology

West

6. University of Pennsylvania

1. Trinity University (TX)

8. Columbia University (NY)

2. Santa Clara University (CA)

8. Duke University (NC)

3. Gonzaga University (WA)

8. University of Chicago

4. Loyola Marymount University (CA) 4. Mills College (CA)

Liberal Arts Colleges Liberal arts colleges focus almost entirely on

Midwest

undergraduate education and award more than

1. Creighton University (NE)

half of their degrees in the liberal arts disciplines.

2. Xavier University (OH)

1. Amherst College (MA)

3. Valparaiso University (IN)

1. Williams College (MA)

4. Butler University (IN)

3. Swarthmore College (PA)

5. Drake University (IA)

4. Wellesley College (MA) 5. Middlebury College (VT)

Baccalaureate Colleges

6. Bowdoin College (ME)

These colleges focus on undergraduate education

6. Pomona College (CA)

and offer degree programs in the liberal arts and in

8. Carleton College (MN)

such professional fields as business, nursing, and

9. Davidson College (NC)

education.

10. Haverford College (PA)

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South

West

1. Ouachita Baptist University (AR)

1. U.S. Air Force Academy (CO)

2. Erskine College (SC)

2. Master’s College and Seminary (CA)

3. John Brown University (AR)

2. Oklahoma Baptist University

4. Covenant College (GA)

4. Vanguard University of Southern California

5. High Point University (NC)

5. California Maritime Academy

North

Midwest

1. Cooper Union (NY)

1. Taylor University (IN)

2. U.S. Coast Guard Academy (CT)

2. Ohio Northern University

3. Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA)

3. Augustana College (SD)

4. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (NY)

4. Cedarville University (OH)

5. Elmira College (NY)

4. Northwestern College (IA)

weekends? How much studying and partying goes

need them. (Which school was it that had the great

on? After you’ve seen the college, it’s a good idea to

gym? The unbelievable drama department? The cute

walk around the city or town to get a sense of what it

tour guide?) It’s smart to write down your observa-

would feel like to be a part of the larger community.

tions along the way. In April, after all those fat accept-

Every school will make an impression. But count on it: You’ll forget a lot of the details by the time you

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Chapter Two

What Colleges Will Look for in You Anybody who’s heard the depressing stories of standout students rejected by every school (and of whole classfuls of valedictorians turned away by the Ivy League) might logically wonder how his own not-even-close-to-star-quality credentials will gain him a spot in any college. It’s true that getting into highly ranked colleges is harder than ever these days—and that a smaller proportion of applicants is making the cut even at places that used to be considered sure bets, or “safeties.” And it’s really hard, it seems, to make it to the end of the process with your sanity intact. Driven by anxiety and mistaken ideas about what admissions officers expect, too many teenagers treat high school as an endurance test these days, taking on more tough courses and activities than they can handle and leaving little time for friends or sleep. This single-minded focus often means “the battle is lost in terms of a healthy high school education,” says Scott White, director of guidance at Montclair High School in New Jersey, who sees more students than ever suffering from anxiety, depression, anorexia, and panic attacks.

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But it doesn’t have to be that way. U.S. News

fact that so many kids are determined to go to the

asked several dozen counselors and admissions

same small group of prestigious schools. “The quality

deans to describe what schools are looking for in

of the applicant pool is so strong that we could easily

applicants and how you can measure up without

have filled a very impressive freshman class just with

totally stressing out. The first thing to remember is

the students who didn’t quite make the grade,” says

that most schools still accept more than half of their

Lee Stetson, dean of admissions at the University of

applicants. And even if you’re applying to more com-

Pennsylvania. Last year, Penn received more than

petitive colleges, you can greatly improve your

20,000 applications for about 2,550 spaces.

chances by preparing early, by pursuing your inter-

The simple truth is that there are more students

ests actively (without confusing quality with quan-

than ever fighting for a limited number of spaces.

tity), and by looking for the right fit. You’ll have a

The Department of Education predicts that the num-

much better chance of being accepted by a good

ber of high school graduates will increase by 11 per-

school—without going nuts in the process.

cent, to 3.2 million, by the end of the decade. Almost two-thirds of the students graduating from high

First, consider what you’re up against

school today head directly to campus, up from just half only 20 years ago. The University of Wisconsin–Madison, for example, received more

Some students are so anxious about getting into col-

than 40 percent more applications for 2005’s enter-

lege that they or their families are taking creative—

ing class than it received in 1989. The University of

even extreme—measures to gain an edge. For

Miami, dismissed not so long ago as “Suntan U,”

instance, there was the student at a New York City

received 18,807 applications for the 2,277 spots in

high school who stole Bowdoin College’s catalog

the class of 2009—more than double the number of

from the guidance office during the fall of her sen-

a decade earlier. Colleges are making matters worse

ior year so that none of her classmates would be

by marketing strenuously to the most talented stu-

tempted to apply there. (She didn’t get in.) There

dents they can possibly attract. (Thus the pounds

was the Miami teenager who surfed the Federal

and pounds of material you’ve probably already

Election Commission website to find out whether

received in the mail.) The result tends to be that

any admissions officers she’d be trying to impress

applications go way up—and the schools can be

had made political donations. Upon discovering that

pickier.

the Colby College interviewer gave money to the

Because the students who don’t make the cut at

Republican Party, “I muted my leftist views,” says

the most elite colleges have taken up space in their

the future government major. (Also a no-go.) One

second and third choices, it’s harder to get into

determined father took a year off from work to run

schools that have been less selective in the past, too.

his daughter’s get-into-college campaign; a mom

Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania is now accept-

used her daughter’s e-mail address to contact presti-

ing only about 44 percent of students, down from 74

gious colleges with impressively intelligent ques-

percent in 1995. Brandeis’s acceptance rate has

tions. Meanwhile, Katherine Cohen, a New York

dropped from 60 percent to 36 percent over that

college consultant whose firm, IvyWise, collects up

time, and the rate at Adelphi University in New York

to $33,000 for helping students select a college and

has dipped from 78 percent to 68 percent since

get in, is booked for a year, with a waiting list. Some

1997.

of her clients fly 2,000 miles to keep their appoint-

Some students have responded by applying to

ments. Yet even she was surprised when a parent

more schools; instead of five or eight applications,

brought in a new charge: a student who had only

they’re spending hundreds of dollars to send off

just finished seventh grade.

10 or 15. (Indeed, part of the increase in competition

Partly, the anxiety that makes applicants and their

can be blamed on all these multiple applications.)

families take such bizarre steps can be blamed on the

But the real key, say the pros, is to apply to the right

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The athlete’s edge Yes, indeed, athletes do have an

Educational Values, William G.

ated immediate openings for a

edge—as do trilingual students

Bowen and James L. Shulman

range of talent from shot-putters

and gifted artists. Amherst

analyzed data from 30 colleges

to distance runners. In general,

College, a Division III school that

and found that the high-profile

Title IX legislation, meant to

does not offer athletic scholar-

athletes at Division I schools

ensure gender equity in college

ships, sets aside about 66 places

(which can offer scholarships)

sports, has led to a boom in

in each freshman class of 425 for

have SAT scores 237 points lower

women’s athletics and a hearty

athletes who will play 27 varsity

than students at large; at liberal

appetite for players. “There are

sports, from women’s field

arts colleges, there is a 135-point

more programs in some sports

hockey to men’s swimming.

gap. In his book Intercollegiate

than there are quality athletes,”

“There’s no question that there’s

Athletics and the American

says Tracy Coyne, head coach of

an advantage for a very limited

University, former University of

the women’s lacrosse team at the

number of ‘impact’ athletes,”

Michigan president James J.

University of Notre Dame.

says Richard Nesbitt, director of

Duderstadt says that Division I

admission at nearby Williams

coaches get “a certain number of

ent to make a college team, you

College, which fills about 66

‘no questions asked’ admits, so

should be showcasing your skills

spots every year with athletes

that they can confidently go after

at summer camps that draw col-

who play 32 varsity sports. But at

the very top athletes.”

lege scouts; golfers and tennis

highly selective schools, grades

If you think you’ve got the tal-

How can the more typical ath-

players should be getting in

and recommendations count very

lete use a sport to his or her

some tournament play. Ask your

heavily, too. “It’s hard to justify

advantage? Pay attention to sup-

high school coach to contact col-

admitting a mediocre student

ply and demand. Which sports

lege coaches on your behalf, and

when you’re turning away supe-

tend to have a shortage of col-

follow up with a letter and video

rior kids,” says Monica Inzer, for-

lege players? Which schools are

highlights of your play. (While

mer dean of undergraduate

launching teams or graduating

NCAA regulations prohibit

admission and student financial

players—or just added the only

coaches from approaching you

services at Babson College near

goalie they need? (You can find

until the summer before senior

Boston and now dean of admis-

much of this sort of intelligence

year, there’s nothing stopping

sion and financial aid at

by scouring college websites.)

you from initiating the contact.)

Hamilton College.

Julie Browning, the dean of

Coaches can’t necessarily get you

Athletes who can rise to the

undergraduate enrollment at Rice

in, but they have enormous pull

level of play at Division I power-

University in Houston, recalls

with admissions. Once you’ve

house universities generally get

that the launch of a women’s

secured a spot on the “coach’s

more leeway when it comes to

soccer team a couple years ago

list,” Shulman and Bowen found,

grades and test scores. While

created a need to recruit 13 play-

you’ve improved your chances

researching their book, The Game

ers. When Babson added

for admission by as much as

of Life: College Sports and

women’s track, the school cre-

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schools, understand what admissions people are

people in admissions can see whether you’ve chal-

really looking for, and—if you’re reading this book

lenged yourself by taking honors and Advanced

before the last minute—start thinking well in

Placement classes or have taken the easiest possi-

advance about how you can become the strongest

ble path. If the school’s curriculum wasn’t all that

candidate possible. (Younger brothers and sisters,

challenging, it probably won’t be held against

take note: Eighth-grade algebra is the essential first

you—as long as your grades are good. On the

step toward Advanced Placement calculus.)

other hand, somebody in a competitive high

“You can’t control who else is applying,” says

school with 20-plus AP courses might be able to

Nancy Hargrave Meislahn, dean of admission and

show lower grades without any penalty, but had

financial aid at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

better also show a course load that makes the most

But you can make sure you find activities that allow

of the curriculum.

you to stand out and that you always take the most

Besides helping admissions staffers gauge

challenging courses you can handle. Here are a few

what kind of student you are, the profiles allow

principles to keep in mind.

them to better distinguish among candidates from schools that often differ wildly in resources and

Grades don’t matter the way you think

rigor. For example, they might decide to reject a class valedictorian from School A in favor of No. 100 at School B if the second school offers far

Guess what? Perfect As and a standing at the head

more rigorous courses, and on the assumption

of the class aren’t as impressive as they used to be.

that No. 100 is more thoroughly prepared for col-

This may be hard to believe, given the scary

lege work.

headlines about how tough the competition is.

This is not to suggest that you ought to be

And, in fact, it’s true that your transcript, and

signing up for 10 AP courses. (See pages 27–28

what it shows about your four years in high

for advice on planning your AP strategy.) But you

school, is still the most important part of your

definitely are going to be judged on whether or not

application. But the numbers by themselves might

your courses make sense given your previous

just mean you’ve been given a big leg up by grade

record. A student who took geometry freshman

inflation, or that you’ve chosen easy courses with

year and has good grades in math might well be

an eye toward snagging the top slot. Lots of high

expected to be in AP calculus senior year. On the

school administrators don’t even bother calculat-

other hand, admissions officers probably wouldn’t

ing class rank for their seniors anymore because

hold regular chemistry against a student who’s

they don’t believe rank gives a very accurate pic-

always received only average grades in science.

ture of what a student has actually achieved. So

A mediocre grade in a tough course is going to

instead of focusing in on your grade point average

be looked at closely, so you’d better think carefully

as a measure of your performance, the people in

about what to do if you’re struggling. The ques-

admissions are going to scour your transcript for

tionable grade might not hurt you at all if it’s one

signs that you’ve taken full advantage of all the

C among mostly As, say, and you’re obviously

intellectual opportunities your high school has to

stretching yourself by taking the course. One high

offer, that you’re determined, and that you’re

school student considered dropping AP calculus

maturing as a student.

before receiving her first C ever during first

How can they tell you’ve made the most of

semester of senior year. She stuck with the class

your school’s resources? Your guidance counselor

after an admissions officer told her that he would

tucks a detailed profile of your school in with your

rather see kids taking accelerated courses than

recommendation letter. The profile, which you’ll

getting straight As. Taken as a whole, her tran-

hear more about in Chapter Four, lists all the

script showed a strong student rising to a chal-

courses that you’ve been able to select from, so the

lenge. If your transcript is not otherwise filled with

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As, the grade could instead signal to admissions

fessors, means that many less selective and less well-

staffers that you’re not quite ready to handle col-

known schools just keep getting better and more

lege-level work in the subject. In that case, you

attractive. Taking advantage of the ultra-tight

might be better off dropping down a level than

academic job market, they’re scooping up top-notch

scraping through an advanced course and finishing

faculty who haven’t managed to get hired at more

unprepared.

prestigious places. After aggressively recruiting

Suppose you’re someone who floundered fresh-

talented professors, the University of Maryland–

man year but settled in and succeeded as a junior.

Baltimore County regularly sends its students off to

You probably won’t be penalized for your early

graduate schools like the Massachusetts Institute of

erratic performance if the overall direction of your

Technology, Stanford, and Oxford. In a typical year,

high school record is upward. The people judging your application are looking for evidence of determination and personal growth as well as obvious ability. “We’ll be very

“A really sharp kid in the top 25 percent of incoming students has some real negotiating power.”

excited about a student who receives poor advising into the vocational track but who takes college prep courses out of

the top-ranked medical school at Johns Hopkins

sheer will,” says Nancy Cable, former vice president

accepts applicants from many colleges without fancy

and dean of admissions and financial aid at

reputations—places like Oakwood College in

Davidson College in North Carolina.

Alabama, Frostburg State University in Maryland, and the University of California–Irvine. While Ohio

On the other hand, your grades might make you a hot prospect

State was luring senior professors away from universities such as Berkeley and Tufts by building state-of-the-art research facilities, it also attracted

One real benefit of looking for colleges that match

students with higher ACT scores. The average has

your interests and abilities, as opposed to schools

gone from 21.9 to nearly 26 since 1987.

with a prestigious name and reputation, is that you’re apt to discover that you’re in demand. Many

Any old AP courses won’t do

fine schools below the top ranks are anxious to attract applicants whose qualifications will help

Colleges send slightly mixed messages about what

boost the student-body profile. Even better, they’re

they want in terms of an AP record. At the same time

often willing to hand out generous merit awards to

that admissions officers say they expect applicants to

induce you to come. Ray Loewe, founder and presi-

be taking full advantage of challenging courses, they

dent of College Money, a Marlton, New Jersey, con-

also worry that the academic content of the courses is

sulting firm that helps families figure out how to

being diluted. A report by the National Research

finance college, tells his student clients to search out

Council contends that both AP classes and the fast-

schools where their grades and test scores will put

growing International Baccalaureate (IB) courses

them in the top quarter of the applicant pool. Not

(a rigorous two-year curriculum of study that is

only will these kids become “premium candidates,”

intended to get kids ready for college anywhere in the

Loewe says, but “the money comes out on the table.

world) are often taught by poorly prepared teachers

A really sharp kid in the top 25 percent of incoming

who stress rote memorization rather than problem

students has some real negotiating power.”

solving and discussion. About the same time as the

The good news here is that your options beyond

report came out, Harvard announced that college

the most selective schools have never been stronger.

credit would only be awarded for perfect AP test

A trickle-down of talent, both of students and pro-

scores of 5 because professors were complaining that

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students with lower scores weren’t well-prepared

lawyer someday and you join the debate team to get

enough to move into advanced classes.

practice arguing.

The best approach for college-bound students is to

But many elite colleges are also noting how

keep on taking AP classes, but to pick them wisely.

much effort goes into intellectual pursuits outside of

You’re going to be better off if you can show a strong

the school day. Sometimes the opportunities are

background in core subjects (English, math, the basic

ready-made (a community college course that takes

sciences, history, and a foreign language), so concen-

you to the next level in photography; a summer

trate your advanced coursework in those areas. Don’t

enrichment camp with a focus on astronomy or

expect AP courses such as environmental science or

computer programming; a workshop on local artists

art history, which some critics deride as “AP lite,” to

and their paintings at your city’s museum), and

impress admissions officers unless you already have a

sometimes you have to create the opportunities

solid grounding in the basics. And plan on taking the

yourself. Maybe you could volunteer to report on stu-

AP test. No matter what grade you earn in the class,

dent life for your community newspaper if you love

not showing a score for the test—or showing a low

writing. Or start a summer business researching

score—may signal to administrators that the course

family genealogies if history’s your thing.

wasn’t all that advanced and that you didn’t master college-level material.

Fancy internships or exotic field trips that seem to speak more about your family’s money and con-

The number of AP classes your transcript will be

nections than about your love of learning won’t

expected to show varies widely. One or two will suf-

dazzle the folks at the most prestigious schools

fice at some schools, while the typical applicant to

anymore; too many students have friends and rela-

highly ranked Amherst College applies with four.

tives who can find them a summer gig at a law

Most people can’t handle a full load of college-level

firm. The secret is to find experiences that admis-

courses in one year, so overdosing on APs may drive

sions folks can tell are clearly meaningful to you

you crazy and leave colleges unimpressed. “If AP is

because they make sense in the context of who you

truly demanding, it should not be possible to take

show yourself to be.

five classes” over such a short period, says William Shain, former dean of undergraduate admissions at Vanderbilt University.

You need to love learning— not just getting As

It’s bad to be a joiner but good to do what you love That advice—choose meaningful experiences— holds true when it comes to extracurricular activities, too. Why? It used to be that colleges wanted

One way colleges swamped with superqualified appli-

well-rounded students. Now, faced with growing

cants differentiate one from the next these days is to

piles of applications padded with indiscriminate

look for the spark that says, “I like to learn just for the

club memberships, most selective colleges aim

fun of it.” These tend to be students who can be

toward a well-rounded freshman class instead.

counted on to contribute to a college’s intellectual life

“The embodiment at age 17 of a Renaissance per-

rather than just passively attend classes.

son is difficult to find,” says David Gould, a former

It may be that all the proof you need exists within

admissions dean at Brandeis who now runs an

your school experience. Perhaps you’re a capable math-

independent counseling service in Concord,

ematician who decides to go to summer school so you

Massachusetts. “We realized we could accomplish

can fit in an extra course. Maybe you’re a science stu-

the same thing with lots of different people.”

dent passionately interested in the environment who

The take-home message is that you should show

participates in the science fair every year or researches

a commitment to one or two of your burning inter-

an article for the school paper on the impact of a local

ests and not simply join every club in school in a

highway project. Or maybe you’re interested in being a

misguided effort to appear really active. What

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impresses the people who read applications is proof

tions are similar, such signs of initiative can make

that an interest is a theme of your life, not just dur-

one an obvious pick.

ing school hours but outside, too. One young TVsports addict started writing a sports column for his

Beach time doesn’t count for much

high school paper, coaching basketball in a poor neighborhood, and interning at an all-sports televi-

Admissions deans don’t look kindly on summers

sion channel, for example. A Wisconsin girl, a

spent lazing at the beach, but otherwise they’re sur-

music lover, chose as her essay topic how practicing

prisingly open-minded. If you need money, take that

the piano had helped her develop discipline and

fast-food restaurant job, then try to make the experi-

confidence. Asked on her applications about com-

ence as meaningful as you can. One student who

munity service, she described how she’d raised

worked in a mailroom ended up changing a com-

$1,600 for a missionary effort through her church

puter program to make mail distribution more effi-

by putting on two solo recitals. Her extracurricular

cient, which helped lead to an acceptance at

activities included the school’s jazz group, wind

Williams College.

ensemble, and the orchestra that accompanied the

If you don’t have to spend your whole summer at

musicals. Along with her good grades and high SAT

work, you might really benefit by investing some

scores, the girl’s passion for music proved irre-

time in community service. Service is such an inte-

sistible to Northwestern, Marquette, Tufts—and the

gral part of the high school experience for so many

University of Chicago, where she enrolled.

students now that many colleges have come to

It’s important to keep in mind that while you

expect it and ask about it; examining an applicant’s

don’t want to appear to be a person who just racks

volunteer efforts can tell an admissions staffer a lot

up memberships, neither do you want to show a

about her leadership abilities, imagination, and

complete lack of versatility. Given a choice between

capacity to show compassion and concern for others.

a brilliant musician whose whole life is music and

A superficial one-time effort meant for show won’t

a brilliant musician who’s also a key member of the

do you any good—again, colleges are looking for

diving team, many schools will prefer the multidi-

commitment.

mensional person.

The sharper your “hook,” the better Leaders tend to have an edge What many students don’t realize when they start this Many colleges, especially selective ones swamped

whole process is that even near perfection might not be

with desirable candidates, are looking for leadership

enough to get them in at selective schools. Although

talent: kids who have the gumption and people skills

they hate to admit it, many colleges target certain

to influence others and make things happen. Maybe

groups of applicants for admission—maybe because

you won’t be able to point to a class presidency—

they want to increase the diversity of the student body

after all, few can. But think about what you can point

or expand the physics department, say, or add

to. Chances are, if you’ve poured yourself into a cou-

women’s ice hockey or a few potential future donors.

ple of activities that really mean something to you, it

Most people think of ethnic mix when the importance

won’t be hard to come up with evidence that you

of diversity is discussed, but colleges want the popula-

don’t just sit back and wait for life to happen. Maybe

tion to reflect socioeconomic differences, too—and

your years of baseball have included several seasons

they don’t want all their students to come from the

assisting your brother’s Little League coach. Maybe

same three or four cities. Applications from states

your gift with animals has inspired you to start a pet-

with small populations such as Wyoming or Nevada

sitting business, or to volunteer to help raise funds

sometimes get a second close read at colleges hoping

for the local pound. When colleges compare two

to boast that their students come from all 50 states.

applicants whose interests and academic qualifica-

Students in the targeted groups are described as

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Inside the Rice admissions office: What do selective schools really value? —by Ann Wright, vice president

7,500 people applied to Rice, so

formers on the SAT physics

for the southwest region of the

only 23 percent could be admitted.

exam. Who doesn’t want a top-

College Board. Wright has also

And many more than that were

scoring female with a sudden

served as dean of enrollment

qualified! To winnow their lists,

intense interest in nanotechnol-

management at Smith College,

colleges create evaluation systems

ogy research, even if her extracur-

director of admissions at the

that rank the people in the pool

riculars and grades are on the

University of Rochester, and vice

based on whatever qualities the

modest side?

president for enrollment at Rice

schools value most highly.

University.

At Rice, we rated each appli-

cant pool is read at least three

cant on a scale of 1 to 5 in each

times by members of the admis-

Several years ago, Money maga-

of five categories: rigor of the

sion committee, which includes

zine’s cover featured a poor col-

high school course load; overall

43 staffers, professors, alumni,

lege applicant in the guise of a

performance in the college-prep

and students. The full-timers in

martyr—hands tied and body

curriculum; recommendations;

the admissions office might work

skewered by the arrows of his

presentation (the clarity of the

their way through 200 applica-

favored colleges, a victim of the

student’s answers and the quality

tions a week during the peak sea-

biggest competition of the twenti-

of the essay, for example); and

son. Each reader rates the

eth century. Well, it might seem

personal qualities, like leader-

application; then a second, more

that the competition is even blood-

ship, talent, and the potential to

senior person makes another

ier now—and in terms of sheer

add something to college life. A

independent judgment.

numbers battling for spots at top

total rating of close to 20 moves

schools, it probably is. But there’s

you into the next round. Readers

selected to move on for another

no excuse for students allowing

also pull out students who may

review, which narrows the group

application panic to ruin their high

not approach 20 overall, but who

further. In the third round, where

school years. In reality, colleges are

are outstanding in one or two

all applicants are academically

in fierce competition for students

areas, and who have “flags”—

qualified, a Decision Committee

who fit their profile. The key to

special achievements such as

roundtable discusses how each

making yourself an attractive can-

publications or election to high

applicant works in terms of “fit.”

didate is to educate yourself about

office. Coursework, grades, and

Besides academic achievement,

how schools pick their next class,

academic recommendations are

the committee looks for flags, life

and then figure out which colleges

most important.

experiences, subtle warnings, and

are apt to want you.

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The top half of the Rice appli-

Test scores matter, but at Rice

Half of the applicants are

maturity and enthusiasm.

they are thought of primarily as

Sometimes, there’s heat: “I’d

Inside the back room

verification of a student’s

rather have two linguists than

By definition, highly selective col-

record—or sometimes as the

five civil engineers!” “This is a

leges receive many more applica-

sign of a “late bloomer” who

bright premed who cares only

tions than they have spots. If they

might wake up in college. It’s not

about getting into med school,

want a class of 700 and usually

unheard of to see an applicant

not about dealing with people!”

enroll 41 percent of the people

who dozed through three years of

“This is my ‘one’ student; I met

accepted, they must admit about

high school, only to find herself

him in Knoxville, and I’d sacrifice

1,700 students. Two years ago,

in the top 1 percent of all per-

a week off to admit him!”

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Admission by crook or by hook

“legacy” applicants. If you really

etouQ swodahS gnivoM,” written

Some students will go to aston-

are related to the governor, col-

entirely backward and sent in

ishing lengths to get into a col-

leges may want to know, but

with a mirror so I could read it.

lege. We’ve seen essays obviously

don’t bother getting recommen-

written by a third party or plagia-

dations from VIPs who never

details—or lack thereof—can cre-

rized from the Internet, lists of

heard of you but once met your

ate a big impression. We’ve

accomplishments and honors

great-uncle at a fundraiser.

heard from too many “candy

that are clearly contradicted by

Otherwise, the qualities that

Remember that attention to

strippers,” members of the

school records, and outrageously

come through on a successful

“drum and bagel corps,” and

egotistical responses. Don’t even

application, beyond a strong aca-

members of the “honor role.”

think about trying such maneu-

demic record, are enthusiasm,

And, a word to people filing mul-

vers. Application readers are a

personal pizzazz, and a genuine

tiple e-applications: it won’t help

savvy bunch, and it’s the kiss of

passion for learning. When I read

your case to (accidentally) tell

death to commit one of these

an essay, I look for answers to

Rice that “Stanford is my dream

sins—an automatic route to

these questions: “Can you write?

school.”

Rice’s deny pile.

Can you think? Do you care?

A bit of bragging and name-

When all is said and done, you

What do you care about?” You

should feel good about your

dropping is fine, however. Rice is

don’t have to have experienced a

chances of getting in if you’ve

obviously interested in great

major earthquake to impress us!

applied to colleges whose values

music students and wonderful

One of the best essays I’ve read

and standards match your

athletes, and we have a special

came from a guy who wrote

strengths. And you’ll be better

concern for those who have over-

about how growing a beard

able to take a rejection philo-

come a difficult situation like ill-

changed all his relationships;

sophically. Students who have

ness, family tragedy, or

another came from a girl who

chosen well can be pretty sure

discrimination. And it’s OK to

wrote wonderfully about the

they were qualified to get in, if

talk about family connections, as

sights and smells of an early-

only there had been room.

many colleges that value tradition

morning bicycle ride. Then there

give special consideration to

was that disaster titled “dniW eht

having “hooks,” attributes so attractive that they’re

(For Mitchell’s views on the biggest goofs applicants

likely to overcome even ho-hum grades.

and their parents make during the college search

At superselective schools like Harvard, almost all

process, see page 59.)

slots go to kids with some hook, says Joyce Slayton

An easy way to find out where you might be

Mitchell, director of college advising at Nightingale-

needed is to call coaches, musical directors, and

Bamford School in New York and author of Winning

department chairs, for example, and ask what they’re

the Heart of the College Admissions Dean. “To have the

searching for this year. A baseball coach with too

freshman community they want,” she explains, “col-

many catchers will probably tell you there won’t be a

leges need musicians and athletes, leadership in stu-

place for another one on the team, whereas a conduc-

dent organizations and government, a certain

tor desperate for bassoons will demand you FedEx

percentage of alumni children, and minorities and

over an audition tape—and more important, will tell

international students. That’s almost everybody.”

the admissions committee if you seem promising.

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During the time you spend online and on cam-

judges all applicants on their “intellectual vitality.”

pus, you’ll want to study up on the schools’ per-

Pepperdine routinely turns down top-scoring stu-

sonalities, too. That’s because admissions people

dents in favor of others who share the university’s

are looking for students who will be a good “fit”

commitment to community service. In the end,

just as applicants are looking for a college that fits

success at this whole process hinges on your abil-

(or should be, anyway). Some universities value

ity to offer something special that the college needs

initiative and the ability to take risks; Stanford

or wants.

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Chapter Three

How to Ace the Big Exam Have you ever had that nightmare where you’re sitting in an empty classroom, No. 2 pencil in hand, feeling nauseated and totally unprepared to take any sort of test, when a faceless teacher places a copy of the SAT in front of you and shouts “go,” right before the hands on the clock start speeding around, double-time, and your mind goes absolutely blank? Then you wake up—thankfully— sweaty and screaming? You’re not alone. Students lose sleep about the SATs and ACTs for a reason: They matter. And while some of the hullabaloo regarding the SAT Reasoning Test, which launched in March 2005, has finally died down, there are still lots of questions regarding how to proceed with standardized testing: For example, which of the two college entrance exams should you take in order to maximize your scoring potential? Is it worth shelling out big bucks for professional test prep or are you better off studying on your own? How important are the SAT and ACT writing sections to the admissions office?

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It’s essential to consider these issues, as standardized test scores are the second most important

dean of enrollment and academic services at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

factor to admissions officers, right behind grades in

If you find yourself in this boat, about to be tossed

academic courses, according to a recent survey by

overboard with no life preserver, you can use your

the National Association for College Admission

application essay and interview to explain the discrep-

Counseling, the professional organization of guid-

ancy as best you can, and to point out any achieve-

ance counselors and admissions deans. And

ments in other areas, such as sports or the arts, that

schools—the vast majority of which still require

make you a good pick anyway. You should also make

applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores—rely on

sure the admissions staff understands that you’ve

the results for a range of important decisions.

matured and plan to work harder in college. If you’re

For example, many large state institutions,

particularly excited by a school’s new biochemistry

including the University of Iowa and the University

department or the stellar eighteenth-century Brit Lit

of Washington, plug scores into a formula along

faculty, for instance, ask intelligent questions and

with grade point average to determine a cutoff num-

make contact with students and professors. Your obvi-

ber below which nobody gets in. Cleveland State

ous enthusiasm for academic pursuits, new as it may

University draws the line for entrance to its honors

be, may make admissions officers more willing to

program at a combined SAT score of 1950 (out of a

take a gamble on your application.

possible 2400) or an ACT of 30 (out of 36), while

If you lean in the opposite direction, with low

schools such as Howard University in Washington,

scores and a series of stellar report cards, use well-

D.C., Boston University, and the University of North

chosen teacher recommendations and the quality of

Carolina–Greensboro, among dozens of others,

your writing to convince admissions officers that

hand out freshman scholarships based partly on test

your grades are the more accurate measure of your

results.

smarts and not the result of grade inflation at your high school. Ideally, of course, both your standard-

But don’t panic

ized exam results and your GPA will be high.

Even so, there’s no need to exaggerate the impor-

the testing juggernaut—and how to turn the stuff of

tance of admissions tests. Many schools, particularly

nightmares into a big, fat acceptance letter from the

small liberal arts colleges that don’t have to screen

school of your dreams.

Here’s the rest of what you need to know about

tens of thousands of applicants, look at SAT or ACT scores in the context of the entire application file; in

The SAT versus the ACT

other words, the scores are just one piece of the puzzle of who you are. Anybody who has been prepping

Consider this question: To test best, should Joe take

frantically to retake the SAT for a third time in a last-

(A) the SAT, (B) the ACT, (C) both of the above?

ditch effort to gain a few more points should bear in

High achievers gunning for top-tier schools often

mind that test scores seldom overshadow the tran-

assume they have no choice but to select (A). In the

script. When there’s a mismatch between the two,

college-crowded state of Massachusetts, for exam-

admissions officers try to figure out why. Often, they

ple, 85 percent of 2004’s high school graduates

give more weight to grades.

took the SAT, while just 12 percent took the ACT

This works in favor of diligent and successful stu-

Assessment, the college entrance test that domi-

dents and against underachievers whose test scores

nates at many Midwestern and Southern high

suggest brilliance but whose report cards hint at lazi-

schools. Nationally, however, the latter is steadily

ness. “If a student with a B in chemistry gets a 750 on

closing the gap. In the graduating class of 2004, a

the [SAT] subject test, I think, ‘This kid knows how to

record-breaking 1.4 million or so students sat for

take a test,’” but hasn’t shown the sustained effort and

the SAT, and nearly 1.2 million took the ACT—a 15

mastery needed for a top mark, says William Conley,

percent increase since 1999.

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Looking past the SAT If you’ve taken both the SAT and

For additional choices, visit

the ACT and are disappointed

www.fairtest.org/optinit.htm.

with your lackluster results,

Muhlenberg College, in

Among schools that still require the tests are a number that have de-emphasized their

don’t despair. A growing number

Allentown, Pennsylvania, which

importance. In the past, appli-

of the nation’s four-year institu-

made the SAT optional for the

cants to the University of

tions leave standardized test

class entering in 1997, has a pol-

California–Berkeley whose

scores out of admissions deci-

icy that is typical for test-optional

grades and SAT scores fell below

sions for many freshman appli-

schools. Applicants who decide

a numerical cutoff were removed

cants. Among them are schools

not to submit their scores can

from the pool before delibera-

that give students the option of

now send in a graded paper and

tions about admissions began.

not submitting test scores, like

come to campus for an interview

Now there’s no cutoff. “When

Bates, Bowdoin (the first school

instead. If you choose this route,

you have so many [qualified] stu-

to make the SAT optional, back

one of the best ways to impress

dents, you have to go deeper

in 1969), Connecticut College,

admissions committees is to

into academics,” explains one

Dickinson, and Mount Holyoke,

send in a transcript packed with

admissions staffer. Other large

and those, like the University of

challenging courses, as many

schools that get a flood of appli-

Texas, that admit in-state stu-

administrators say they have

cations from high achievers,

dents near the top of their high

found the strength of an appli-

such as the University of North

school class regardless of SAT

cant’s high school curriculum,

Carolina–Chapel Hill, sort appli-

performance. The size of this

and how well he or she suc-

cants by the numbers and then

entire cluster of schools has

ceeded at taking advantage of it,

search for qualities that might

grown nearly 100 percent in

to be highly reliable predictors of

override mediocre scores. All of

recent years, according to the

the applicant’s college achieve-

these admissions policies are

National Center for Fair and

ment. Showing Advanced

more equitable, say anti-testing

Open Testing, to more than 700

Placement courses, plus high

advocates, as they don’t penalize

institutions. For a list of schools

marks on the AP exams, gives

those who can’t afford expensive prep courses.

surveyed by U.S. News that

you an edge—and, as a bonus, in

make the tests optional for

many cases you will also receive

some or all students, see page 36.

college credit.

Today, virtually all colleges accept both tests, and that means you can present the one that best

math sections of the SAT) and enrolled at Michigan the next fall.

shows your stuff. Students ahead of the curve on

Why the variation in her scores? Historically, the

this trend are, well, scoring ahead of the curve.

two exams have assessed different things—the old

For instance, one young woman from Maryland

SAT measured raw aptitude while the ACT meas-

worried that her combined score of 1100 on the

ures academic achievement in high school content

old SAT wouldn’t make the grade at her top

areas. The overhauled SAT is much more similar to

choice, the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor,

the ACT, but differences remain. To gauge which

and took the ACT as well. She scored a 28 (equal

exam is right for you, it helps to know the basic

to approximately 1260 on the critical reading and

structure and content of each test.

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You’re not a great test-taker? Look here According to a recent U.S. News survey of colleges

California State University–Sacramento

and universities, these schools have decided not to

California State University–San Marcos

require SAT or ACT scores from some or all of their

California State University–Stanislaus

applicants. Among them are several that have

Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN)

recently changed their policies in response to the

Cazenovia College (NY)

brouhaha over the new writing exam, like the College

Chadron State College (NE)

of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and

City University (WA)

Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. You’ll

Cleary University (MI)

want to check with schools that interest you; some

Cleveland Institute of Music

institutions recommend that scores be submitted

Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA)

even though they’re not required, and some will con-

College of New Rochelle (NY)

sider test results if applicants want them to.

College of St. Mary (NE) College of the Atlantic (ME)

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Alabama State University

College of the Holy Cross (MA)

Albany State University (GA)

Colorado Christian University

Albertus Magnus College (CT)

Columbia College (IL)

Albion College (MI)

Concordia College (AL)

Allen University (SC)

Connecticut College

Antioch College (OH)

Cornish College of the Arts (WA)

Arkansas Baptist College

Culver-Stockton College (MO)

Art Center College of Design (CA)

CUNY–College of Staten Island

Atlantic Union College (MA)

CUNY–Medgar Evers College

Austin Peay State University (TN)

CUNY–New York City College of Technology

Baker College of Flint (MI)

CUNY–York College

Bard College (NY)

Curry College (MA)

Bates College (ME)

Curtis Institute of Music (PA)

Bellevue University (NE)

Daniel Webster College (NH)

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (MA)

Davenport University (MI)

Bennington College (VT)

Dickinson College (PA)

Berklee College of Music (MA)

Dowling College (NY)

Bethany College (CA)

Drew University (NJ)

Black Hills State University (SD)

East-West University (IL)

Boston Architectural College

Edward Waters College (FL)

Boston Conservatory

Excelsior College (NY)

Bowdoin College (ME)

Fashion Institute of Technology (NY)

Brigham Young University–Hawaii

Florida Memorial College

Burlington College (VT)

Franklin and Marshall College (PA)

California College of the Arts

Franklin University (OH)

California Institute of the Arts

Gardner-Webb University (NC)

California State University–East Bay

Goddard College (VT)

California State University–Los Angeles

Golden Gate University (CA)

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Goldey Beacom College (DE)

McDaniel College (MD)

Graceland University (IA)

Mercy College (NY)

Grambling State University (LA)

Messiah College (PA)

Granite State College (NH)

Metropolitan State University (MN)

Gratz College (PA)

Midway College (KY)

Hamilton College (NY)

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

Hampshire College (MA)

Minnesota State University–Mankato

Hartwick College (NY)

Missouri Baptist University

Henry Cogswell College (WA)

Missouri Western State University

Heritage University (WA)

Montana State University–Northern

Hilbert College (NY)

Montserrat College of Art (MA)

Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY)

Morris College (SC)

Hofstra University (NY)

Mountain State University (WV)

Humboldt State University (CA)

Mount Holyoke College (MA)

Humphreys College (CA)

Muhlenberg College (PA)

Indiana University East

National University (CA)

Indiana University–South Bend

New England College (NH)

International College (FL)

New School University (NY)

Jarvis Christian College (TX)

Nichols College (MA)

John F. Kennedy University (CA)

North Carolina School of the Arts

Johnson and Wales University (RI)

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Judson College (AL)

Northern Arizona University

Juilliard School (NY)

Northern State University (SD)

Juniata College (PA)

Northwest Missouri State University

Knox College (IL)

Nyack College (NY)

Laguna College of Art and Design (CA)

Oakland University (MI)

Langston University (OK)

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Lawrence University (WI)

Ottawa University (KS)

Lebanon Valley College (PA)

Pacific Northwest College of Art (OR)

Lewis and Clark College (OR)

Pacific Union College (CA)

Lewis-Clark State College (ID)

Paul Quinn College (TX)

Lincoln Memorial University (TN)

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Lindsey Wilson College (KY)

Peru State College (NE)

Livingstone College (NC)

Philander Smith College (AR)

Long Island University–Brooklyn (NY)

Pikeville College (KY)

Longy School of Music (MA)

Pitzer College (CA)

Loras College (IA)

Post University (CT)

Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge

Purdue University–Calumet (IN)

Lourdes College (OH)

Purdue University–North Central (IN)

Lyndon State College (VT)

Regent University (VA)

Manhattan School of Music (NY)

Ringling School of Art and Design (FL)

Marygrove College (MI)

Robert Morris College (IL)

Marymount Manhattan College (NY)

San Diego Christian College (CA)

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San Francisco Art Institute

University of Arizona

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

University of Arkansas–Little Rock

San Francisco State University

University of Arkansas–Monticello

Seton Hill University (PA)

University of Charleston (WV)

Shawnee State University (OH)

University of Great Falls (MT)

Sheldon Jackson College (AK)

University of Houston–Downtown

Shimer College (IL)

University of Maine–Farmington

Siena Heights University (MI)

University of Maine–Fort Kent

Sierra Nevada College (NV)

University of Maine–Presque Isle

Silver Lake College (WI)

University of Maryland–University College

South Carolina State University

University of Mississippi

Southeastern University (DC)

University of Mobile (AL)

Southern California Institute of Architecture

University of Nevada–Las Vegas

Southern Nazarene University (OK)

University of Nevada–Reno

Southern University–New Orleans

University of New England (ME)

Southern Vermont College

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Stephens College (MO)

University of Texas–Brownsville

St. Gregory’s University (OK)

University of Texas–El Paso

St. John’s College (NM)

University of the Arts (PA)

St. Lawrence University (NY)

University of the District of Columbia

Sul Ross State University (TX)

University of Wisconsin–Parkside

SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill

University of Wisconsin–Whitewater

SUNY–Empire State College

Urbana University (OH)

Susquehanna University (PA)

Ursinus College (PA)

Texas College

Utah Valley State College

Texas Southern University

Utica College (NY)

Texas Wesleyan University

Voorhees College (SC)

Texas Woman’s University

Walsh College of Accountancy and Bus. Adm. (MI)

Thiel College (PA)

Wayne State College (NE)

Thomas College (ME)

Weber State University (UT)

Thomas Edison State College (NJ)

West Virginia University–Parkersburg

Thomas University (GA)

Wheaton College (MA)

Touro College (NY)

Wichita State University (KS)

Union Institute and University (OH)

Wiley College (TX)

Unity College (ME)

Wilmington College (DE)

University of Alaska–Southeast

Yeshiva University (NY)

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The SAT, designed to better measure your aca-

usage and mechanics like grammar and punctua-

demic preparedness (or how much knowledge you

tion as well as rhetorical skills, takes 45 minutes;

have actually mastered) has a maximum score of

Mathematics, which includes questions on pre-

2400. The exam takes an endurance-testing three

algebra, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, takes

hours and 45 minutes, and costs $43. First comes

60 minutes; Scientific Reasoning, which measures

a short handwritten 25-minute essay. Sample

your ability to design and interpret basic experi-

query: “Novelty is too often mistaken for progress.

ments,

Assignment: The statement above suggests that

Comprehension, in four subject areas, also takes 35

what is new and different is often confused with

minutes. The 215 multiple-choice questions are

advancement. To what extent do you agree or dis-

presented in random order—simple and killer

agree with this view?” The essay is scored by two

queries all mixed together from the start—and the

readers and accounts for approximately 30 percent

style is considered more straightforward than the

of the writing score. (See page 40 for more on the

SAT. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so feel

essay and how it’s graded.) The rest of the writing

free to take your chances.

takes

35

minutes;

and

Reading

section has 49 multiple-choice grammar and usage

Test-takers choosing the ACT also have the

questions, which can appear at any time in the test.

option of adding a 30-minute essay that costs an

The 70-minute “Critical Reading” section con-

additional $14 and will satisfy colleges that

sists of 67 multiple-choice questions that include

demand a writing score as part of your application.

sentence completions and both long and short read-

A sample query: “In some high schools, many

ing comprehension passages. The 70-minute math

teachers and parents have encouraged the school

section tests your knowledge of geometry, statistics,

to adopt a dress code that sets guidelines for what

and Algebra II topics such as exponential growth,

students can wear in the school building. Some

absolute value, and functional notation; it includes

teachers and parents support a dress code because

both multiple-choice and grid-in questions, and cal-

they think it will improve the learning environ-

culators are allowed.

ment in the school. Other teachers and parents do

The SAT includes an experimental section (used

not support a dress code because they think it

to test new questions) that can be an additional crit-

restricts the individual student’s freedom of

ical reading section, an extra math section, or fur-

expression. In your opinion, should high schools

ther multiple-choice writing questions. It does not

adopt dress codes for students? In your essay, take

count toward your score, but you won’t know which

a position on this question. You may write about

section it is, so you’ll have to take it seriously. SAT

either one of the two points of view given, or you

questions appear in order of difficulty, from easy to

may present a different point of view on this ques-

hard, and the style of the test can be tricky. Possible

tion. Use specific reasons and examples to support

answers include lots of “distractors,” or choices that

your position.”

are specifically meant to distract test-takers from the

In 2003–2004, the average score on the SAT

correct response. One SAT question, for example,

was 508 out of a possible 800 for the old verbal

asked for the antonym of “blue,” meaning “sad”; two

section and 518 for the math. Though the content

colors, including “red,” appeared as options to throw

may be slightly different now, these scores are, by

test-takers off. Students are penalized for wrong

design, exactly comparable to results on the new

answers, which means that guessing isn’t a good

exam. The mean ACT was 20.9 out of a top score

idea unless you can definitely eliminate one or more

of 36. Those who plan to be tested multiple

incorrect responses.

times—or who fear they’ll have to be—take note:

The ACT, on the other hand, is a roughly three-

Although you can choose to submit only your high-

hour exam that costs $29 and measures academic

est ACT score, schools see the results of every SAT

preparation in four sections: English, which covers

you sit for.

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To figure out which exam to take, you can buy

senior reader will make the call. This raw score then

review books for under $20 apiece and try a practice

counts for about 30 percent of the total 200–800

version of each test. Then compare your scores

writing score.

using a concordance table, which shows how SAT

According to the College Board’s scoring guide-

scores and ACT scores equate to each other. (A sam-

lines, a 0 means you completely failed to answer the

ple is available at www.collegeboard.com/prod

question; a 6 means you’ve eloquently and effectively

_downloads/highered/ra/sat/satACT_concor-

argued your case. “Holistic scoring has far less to do

dance.pdf.) Until there are national score reports

with [what your answer is] and far more to do with

for the writing test, experts suggest simply ignoring

whether or not you develop your argument well,”

that section and comparing the total of your math

says Brian O’Reilly, executive director of SAT information and services for the College Board. “You can take either side of

“Holistic scoring has far less to do with [what your answer is] and far more to do with whether or not you develop your argument well.”

the issue and back up your argument with something you read in a textbook, novel, newspaper article, or even saw in a movie.” Believe it or not, as long as

and critical reading scores on the SAT with those

your essay is readable, errors in spelling, punctua-

portions of the ACT to get a good—if not perfect—

tion, and grammar will not be held against you—

idea of how you’ll do on one exam versus the other.

the multiple-choice portion of the new writing

If you perform substantially better on the prac-

section will test your knowledge in those areas.

tice SAT, stick with that exam, or go ahead and take

And don’t spend precious time trying to remem-

both and report the ACT score if it turns out to be a

ber that the French Revolution started in 1789,

pleasant surprise. Keep in mind that many top-

since you will not be judged on how straight your

ranking colleges require two or three SAT Subject

facts are, either. “We don’t want to penalize [stu-

Tests in addition to the SAT Reasoning Test, but

dents] on a writing assignment because they ref-

some, like Wesleyan University in Connecticut, will

erence the wrong date historically or the wrong

accept the ACT in lieu of all SATs. The upshot:

author of a literary work,” explains O’Reilly, not-

Check with the colleges you think you want to apply

ing that this would be particularly unfair given

to before deciding which tests to take.

that students who use their own personal experiences in an essay could make up stories that fit

How your SAT essay will be graded—and used

their argument. “What we’re measuring is how

What happens to your brilliant ideas and exquisite

SAT essays and grades by a Massachusetts Institute

phrasings once you’ve put the pencil down? Your

of Technology professor found that the longer a stu-

essay will be trucked off to two members of an army

dent’s answer, the better his or her score. Testing

of readers across the country who’ve been specially

officials insist the correlation was expected. “In the

trained in the art of “holistic” scoring—or, in other

process of developing a full, complete argument—

words, of absorbing and judging your prose in a cou-

bringing in supporting examples and explaining

ple minutes flat.

why they support your side of the argument—length

well did they develop an argument.” Interestingly enough, a recent analysis of sample

Each reader will give you a grade of 0 to 6, based

is not unimportant,” says O’Reilly. “On average, the

on how convincingly you take a stand on an issue and

longer essays do get higher scores because the stu-

prove your point. Your two scores will be combined

dent is saying more than his or her fellow student is

for a composite of 0 to 12; if there is a discrepancy of

saying in a short essay.” But before you ramble on

more than one point between the two readers, a more

and on, be forewarned: College Board officials insist

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that length is not an automatic guarantee of 5 or 6.

critical reading and math scores. So far, less than half

“There are plenty of examples of longer essays with

of the country’s colleges and universities have said they

lower scores,” O’Reilly adds.

will require this year’s applicants to submit either SAT

The readers, many of whom are English teachers

or ACT writing scores; nonetheless, this group

experienced in grading the old SAT Subject Test in

includes the Ivies, the entire University of California

writing, understand that what you manage to piece

system, and many other highly selective institutions,

together in 25 minutes will be substantially different

which, for the most part, were already requiring the old

from a paper handed in at school. “In a testing situa-

SAT writing exam. “We are using the test because we

tion, we are taking a snapshot of a first draft,” says

regard writing as a critically important aspect of college

Bernard Phelan, an English teacher at Homewood-

success, and, of course, in measuring the potential for

Flossmoor

High

School

in

Flossmoor, Illinois, and a member of the committee that developed the writing section. To be sure that everyone’s on the same wavelength, read-

“On average the longer essays do get higher scores because the student is saying more than his or her fellow student is saying in a short essay.”

ers are assigned sample essays representing each point level from 0 to 6 and must come up with the right score for each

successful college work,” says Ann Wright, vice presi-

on their own before they can proceed with grading

dent for the southwest region of the College Board.

real essays.

Officials at the University of Virginia plan to use test

In general, says Agnes Yamada, Professor Emerita

results both for admission and for placement. “We

of English at California State University–Dominguez

think it will not be greatly different from the SAT

Hills and an experienced test-reader herself, the peo-

Subject Test in writing and its predecessor, the English

ple scoring your essay will expect to get a clear sense

Composition Achievement Test,” says dean of admis-

of your direction—and to see that you actually move

sion Jack Blackburn, who explains that U.VA. has

forward rather than jump around or get stuck. “At

required one of these earlier tests since the 1960s, and

level 3, you often have papers that are so undeveloped

has long felt confident that their scores accurately pre-

that every sentence sounds like the beginning of a

dict writing ability. “We think that the new test will be

new essay,” says Yamada. Or the writers just repeat

quite similar to the old one, and we hope that we can

themselves and fail to “advance the paper.” Besides

use it in much the same way as in the past.”

direction, she says, readers want “good details, good

Because the actual essays will not be included in

examples, and specificity.” If human rights is the

the SAT score reports, college officials must decide

topic, for example, you might start by describing your

whether to read them online. One tack many will

position and ticking off the several people—Martin

take is to call up the essay when they feel a need to

Luther King Jr., Elie Wiesel, Nelson Mandela—whose

compare it with a polished application essay, which

experiences and beliefs you will use to support it, then

may have been produced as an English assignment,

devote a paragraph to specifics about each that make

say, and carefully honed over a long period of time—

your case. Suppose you decide that writing about your

or even written by a parent. Essays of marginal appli-

own life would prove your point. A narrative is com-

cants may be download about whom more

pletely acceptable—as long as your story is rich in

information is needed, or possibly those by candi-

details. “The writer has to remember that we are not

dates for merit awards. “The short essay will repre-

familiar with his aunt or grandma,” says Yamada.

sent the student’s ability to think logically, to prepare

How much weight will college admissions offi-

ideas in draft form, and to demonstrate written com-

cers give your written work? Schools are still in the

munication skills,” Wright says. “We’ve been trying

midst of developing their policies, and it remains to

to find more ways to evaluate students because they

be seen whether the result will matter as much as

are starting to look the same on paper,” says Todd

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Rinehart, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment at

requiring it.” Syracuse University, MIT, and the

the University of Denver, which has also decided to

University of Iowa are taking a similar stance.

use the essay in admissions decisions, viewing it as

“While [we] recognize that the development of

a source of much-needed extra information.

effective writing skills is essential to success in

Critics have raised concerns about the useful-

high school, college and work environments, it

ness of the brief, timed essay, which clearly doesn’t

does not seem appropriate for us to require a pre-

represent the kind of writing most students will do

admission writing sample until we know just how

in college. Thus, a number of schools will not be

it will enhance our ability to serve students

using it in the admissions process at all. “We don’t

through placement decisions or admission

feel that the writing section adds value to the criteria

processes,” says Iowa’s director of admissions Michael Barron, who anticipates that as many as half of applicants

“We’ve been trying to find more ways to evaluate students because they are starting to look the same on paper.”

who take the ACT will elect to include the writing test. “Since the SAT will provide a writing sample and writing sub-scores for each of the students who sit for the exam,

already presented about applicants in their complete

we will receive those scores and begin our longitu-

package, and we have concerns about implications,

dinal review of their potential impact on placement

in particular, for students who may be socioeconom-

and admission efforts for our students.”

ically disadvantaged—we don’t want to potentially

The uncertainty surrounding colleges’ use of the

disadvantage them even more if they don’t have

new writing exams has exacerbated student confu-

access to a strong writing curriculum,” says Julie

sion and concern, says Alan Crocker, assistant head-

Green Bataille, spokesperson at Georgetown

master and college advisor at the New Hampton

University, which will ignore writing results.

School in New Hampshire. “It would be nice if there

Officials at the University of Chicago, which is

was some consistency in the use” of the new tests,

known for its unusual and thought-provoking appli-

he says. But students shouldn’t expend much effort

cation essay questions, will not look at the SAT essay

trying to make sense of school policies, advises Joyce

either, nor do they plan to in the future.

Slayton Mitchell, director of college advising at the

Many who will not be using the essay in admis-

Nightingale-Bamford School in New York City.

sions decisions right away are taking a wait-and-

“Build the strongest academic record you can build,

see approach until sound data about the test’s

document the local record with national SATs in as

value in predicting ultimate success in college is

many areas as you can do well. Then see who wants

available, both on a national and institutional level.

a student just like you. No need to get into who

For example, Kenyon College won’t factor in the

wants what and do they know and what if they

writing section for now because “we don’t quite

change. Do the best you can in as many areas as you

know how to use it,” says Beverly Morse, associate

can document.”

dean of admissions, research, and information management. At the end of every school year, Kenyon conducts a validity study in which the sta-

Calculating how much prep you need

tistics that were used to admit a Kenyon student are correlated with the same student’s freshman-

Once you decide which test to take, how much time

year GPA. “I’m going to plug in the writing score

and energy—not to mention money—should you

as another variable in that study,” says Morse. “If

devote to preparing for it? First, you’ll need to figure

there is a high correlation between the writing

out how important test scores are to the colleges

section and success at Kenyon, we will think about

you’re interested in attending. Some schools,

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including Bates College in Maine and Dickinson

results measure up against the scores of students

in Pennsylvania, have dropped the tests entirely as

who have been accepted at colleges you’re interested

an entrance requirement, reasoning that high

in, take a look at the math and verbal SAT and ACT

school GPA and writing samples are equal or even

score ranges provided in each school’s entry in the

better predictors of success in college, and that

Ultimate College Directory. Although mean scores

eliminating applicants solely on the basis of test

on the new 2400-point scale will not be available,

scores penalizes the less affluent who can’t afford

experts in counseling, admissions, and testing note

any sort of fancy test prep. Others have unoffi-

that your math and critical reading scores are exactly

cially decided to de-emphasize the importance of

comparable to the old scores; thus, judging your

test scores in admissions decisions for the same

combined scores in those two sections against the

reasons, though you probably won’t know this

scores reported in a school’s directory entry should

when you apply.

give you a ballpark idea of where you stand.

The next step is to calculate how the test

“Reading and writing are skills that usually overlap,”

results you can expect to get would stack up

adds the College Board’s O’Reilly. “It’s not univer-

against scores of the college’s entering freshmen.

sal—there will be differences—but, in general, most

To get a sense of how you’ll perform when the big

students will see their reading and writing scores be

day comes, you’ll need to take a look at your suc-

relatively similar, and so they can simply view writ-

cess on the PLAN test or the PSAT. PLAN, which

ing scores in comparison to verbal scores at colleges

schools in the ACT-centric states administer to

as well.”

tenth graders (many of whom also choose to take

If your predicted score is better than the scores

the PSAT), mirrors the ACT: It is divided into

of freshmen at schools you’re applying to, you prob-

English, math, reading, and scientific-reasoning

ably don’t need to do exhaustive studying, except

sections, and is graded on the same 36-point

that you will certainly want to take several practice

basis. The idea is that if you find you’re weak in

tests to familiarize yourself with the exam’s format

certain subject areas, you can tailor your course

and pacing. “The new SAT isn’t that much harder;

selection or study to get ready for the big test. The

it’s just longer. You get pretty tired out after the third

PSAT, which students usually take in their sopho-

hour—and there’s still more to go,” says a student

more or junior year, closely reflects the SAT exam:

who took the exam, and whose concerns about time

The 2 hour and 10 minute test is divided into

have been echoed by countless peers. Think of it this

three sections—50 minutes apiece of math and

way: You don’t want to tackle a marathon without

critical reading and 30 minutes of multiple-choice

doing some long runs beforehand. In addition, any-

“writing skills” questions—each of which is

body who has been racing down the accelerated

scored on a 20-to-80 scale. The PSAT does not

math track in high school should also spend some

include a written essay, mostly because grading it

time dusting off long-forgotten algebra and geome-

is such a labor-intensive task, but high schools

try skills.

may assign a practice one anyway.

If your practice test scores are only mediocre,

If you add your math, critical reading, and writ-

you should absolutely prepare for the real exam

ing PSAT scores together, then tack on a zero, you’ll

more extensively, whether you study by yourself at

get a number that should roughly approximate the

home or pay for a coaching class. Says Robert

combined score you’ll earn on the SAT—although

Schaeffer, public education director of the

test prep of any sort should give you a boost, and

National Center for Fair and Open Testing in

even just having the PSAT under your belt might

Cambridge, Massachusetts, an organization that

help your performance on the SAT.

advocates standardized testing reform, “There’s no human endeavor, from writing to tennis, that

See where you stand

practice doesn’t improve. Why should the SAT be

To get an idea of how your PLAN and/or PSAT

any different?”

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Studying on your own for the new SAT

to spend hours online where distractions, like

Walk into any bookstore and you’ll be confronted with

instant messaging, are plentiful.

shelves upon shelves of the latest-and-greatest SAT

Both Kaplan and Princeton Review offer 36-hour

and ACT prep materials, from compilations of prac-

cram courses that review material likely to appear on

tice exams to tips on how to beat the system. Still, a

the exam and teach key test-taking skills. For exam-

good place to start is the source of testing madness.

ple, you’ll learn guessing techniques and strategies

The College Board develops the SAT, and its website,

such as how to gauge when a problem isn’t worth

www.collegeboard.com, contains practice questions

the time it will take to answer it. Kaplan’s course

for all sections as well as a free downloadable practice

runs $899, while Princeton Review’s is priced

test that comes with an explanation of correct

between $899 and $1,099, depending on location. If you can’t concentrate in a group and a higher price tag isn’t an

“The new SAT isn’t that much harder, it’s just longer. You get pretty tired out after the third hour—and there’s still more to go.”

obstacle, one-on-one help might be the right answer. Private tutoring at Kaplan costs between $2,199 and $4,199, depending on the number of

hours

and

location,

while

answers. The Official SAT Study Guide: For the New

Princeton Review’s individualized prep runs from

SAT, with eight full-length exams, is another great

$2,300 for the standard 23-hour package to more

resource at $19.95. In addition, the ACT student web-

than $8,000 for the same period of time with the

site, www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html, con-

most experienced, in-demand tutors.

tains gratis sample questions and exams, test-taking tips, and links to official materials like The Real ACT

The online option

Prep Guide, with three full-length exams and a price

If you’d rather do your preparation by computer, possi-

tag of $25.

bilities abound—many of them free. SparkNotes, for example, features a free fully searchable version of The

The cast of test-prep characters

New SAT Book, which is sold in bookstores for $19.95, at

If you decide that your SAT or ACT score could use

www.sparknotes.com/testprep/books/newsat; you can

a boost from a professional, you’ve got plenty of test-

also download free diagnostic tests and other tools

prep options to choose from. In fact, teaching nerv-

such as a list of a thousand of the most frequently

ous teens to ace these tests has turned into a

tested vocabulary words. The website Number2.com

multimillion-dollar industry. A slew of new coaching

offers free interactive ACT and SAT courses that teach

services, from free online courses to $100-an-hour-

you how to approach each type of question, let you

and-up private tutors, have joined classroom kings

practice at your own pace, and monitor your progress;

Princeton Review and Kaplan in the business over

these tutorials automatically adjust according to your

the past few years. The range of choices means you

skill level. Countless other sites provide various forms

can probably find a style and method of prep that

of help for free; just log on to your favorite search

will work best for you.

engine to take advantage of these services.

Some students need the stimulation and struc-

Not to be outdone, Kaplan and Princeton

ture of a classroom, while others learn better

Review also offer a full range of online course

when cozying up to a computer in their pajamas.

options that run anywhere from around $99 to

One of the big selling points of private tutoring

$699 and up, depending on content and dura-

and online courses is that you can learn at your

tion. (In the latter’s new “Live Online Class,” stu-

own pace. But the latter route may not be a great

dents can talk directly to their instructor with a

idea for unmotivated students, and some parents

specialized headset, included in the $699 cost.)

are understandably wary of encouraging their kids

The College Board’s “Official SAT Online course”

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contains specific lessons like “algebra and func-

cost worthwhile, you might benefit more if you suf-

tions review” and over 600 practice questions, as

fer from test anxiety, say guidance counselors.

well as three official practice tests, which you can

Indeed, much of what these classes are selling is

take online or on paper—the latter being key to

confidence: There’s less chance of going into the

approximating real test-taking conditions—with

testing room and choking if you’ve been drilling and

detailed score and skills reports; a four-month

taking practice tests for weeks or months in advance.

subscription is $69.95.

Also, students who have had trouble with the math portions of the PSAT may profit quite a bit from

How much will it help? Both Kaplan and Princeton Review claim that students who take any of their pricey coaching courses typically see huge gains in their scores.

“There’s no human endeavor, from writing to tennis, that practice doesn’t improve. Why should the SAT be any different?”

A 2001 study commissioned by the latter firm showed a 136-point jump in the combined verbal and math scores among its

prep programs, because math skills generally are

students; a former staff member has suggested that

easier to improve through coaching than verbal

pupils in the top 25 percent of their class usually do

skills.

even better, improving their scores by an average of 250 points. With this sort of information in mind, all

Check references

Princeton Review students are guaranteed a score

Before shelling out hundreds of dollars for any kind

increase—between either a PSAT or SAT taken

of course or tutor, Judi Robinovitz, a private educa-

before the class and an SAT taken after the class—or

tion consultant who runs several learning centers in

they can retake the course at no cost. In fact, the

Florida and tutoring services in New York City, rec-

company is so confident that the new SAT is even

ommends doing some investigative work. The best

more “coachable” than the old—particularly the for-

referrals are those that come from someone you

mulaic writing section—that it is now guaranteeing

trust who has had firsthand experience. You’ll want

a 200-point gain. Kaplan charges pupils a nominal

to ask about the credentials of an outfit’s instructors.

fee to take the class over again if their scores don’t go

Have they been teaching SAT prep for at least five

up or they aren’t satisfied for any reason.

years? Do they take the SAT themselves on a regular

Still, independent reports suggest that the gains

basis and continue to score in the top 5 percent of

are less striking. A study conducted by the College

test-takers? Do they teach from real and recent

Board found that students who retook the SAT with-

College Board tests? A professional should be able to

out taking a cram course saw their scores rise an

provide you with several student references, says

average of 43 points, while the scores of Kaplan and

Robinovitz. She also suggests auditing the first ses-

Princeton Review pupils increased only an addi-

sion of any class before you sign up to make sure it’s

tional 19 to 42 points, on average. More recently, a

a good fit.

study by an education graduate student at the University of California–Berkeley found that

Keeping it all in perspective

preparing for the tests increased overall scores by

It’s important not to get carried away with test prep-

only an average of 20 to 30 points. Critics point out

ping, especially during the all-important junior

that the latter study doesn’t distinguish between dif-

year, when your grades matter more than almost

ferent methods of coaching, and they question both

anything else. You don’t want any obsessing about

sets of results.

the SAT to distract you from more worthwhile pur-

While it’s impossible to foretell whether taking a

suits, like paying attention to Dickens in AP

course will boost your scores enough to make the

English or truly grasping the origins of capitalism

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in history class. And remember that a higher-than-

key, don’t underestimate the value of simple steps

average score will not ensure that your dream

like getting a good night’s sleep before the exam,

schools will be clamoring to admit you, since most

eating a healthy breakfast that morning, and trying

look at students holistically, judging the application

to stay calm throughout the entire process.

and the person as a whole. “We consider a student’s

Remember: Even a perfect 2400 or 36 is no magic

best test scores,” reads Harvard University’s admis-

guarantee of getting in, say admissions officers

sions website, “but it is generally our experience

across the country. At the end of the day, they’re just

that taking tests more than twice offers diminishing

one part of the package.

returns.” In addition, while academic preparation is

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Chapter Four

Putting Together a Killer Application You’ve sweated your way through the challenging courses and put your heart into drama club, student government, four seasons of lacrosse, and hours and hours at the local food bank. You’ve prepped for the SATs—and taken them twice—and tramped behind tour guides across more than a dozen campuses. The hard work has only begun. Now you’ve got to put all the facts, figures, and that special je ne sais quoi together in a package that will blow the minds of the admissions committee and nail you a place in next year’s freshman class. This is no small feat, given the competition. To ace this last, most crucial phase of admissions, you’re going to have to give careful thought to each step of the application process. How do you write an essay that will grab a tired staffer who’s been plowing through more than 30 a day for weeks? How can you get a recommendation from a teacher who will write as if he knows you, and not just serve up clichés? Is it better to be honest about that trouble you got into—even if it was ages ago in the ninth grade—or not? What do you stand to gain and lose by applying early decision? And

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how about when your alumni interviewer pressures

result, your counselor can explain the situation in

you to divulge where else you’re applying?

her recommendation.

What follows are answers to all these questions

One of your counselor’s responsibilities is to

and more, gleaned from admissions professionals

send colleges a profile of your high school, which

who have judged hundreds of thousands of appli-

has a big impact on how admissions personnel view

cants before you.

your application. The profile clues them in on how thoroughly you’ve taken advantage of what’s been

Get great guidance

available to you by describing the curriculum that you’ve chosen from, including all of the Advanced

Here’s why your high school guidance counselor

Placement, International Baccalaureate, and honors

should be your new best friend: Besides helping you

courses available. It explains the grading system and

zero in on a sensible list of schools, counselors can

how class rank is calculated, and supplies a tally of

get you into any remaining classes you need, sug-

the universities that accepted last year’s seniors.

gest which standardized test will best showcase your

Most profiles also describe the demographic

abilities, and write a recommendation that, come

makeup of the school and its community.

April, will help determine whether you receive fat envelopes or skinny ones.

As a result, admissions officers can interpret your grades in light of what they discover about a

In fact, your biggest college resource may be your

school’s resources. The less challenging its curricu-

counselor’s connections because she’s probably well

lum, the higher an applicant’s grades must be, for

plugged into the college admissions scene. Why does

example. It’s a good idea to take a look at your

this matter to you? Admissions officers who know

school’s profile to see, for instance, whether it

and trust her may call for the inside scoop—like who

reports an average family income that far surpasses

the best candidates from your senior class are. She’ll

your parents’ earnings. If so, you might ask your

be the one fielding phone calls about everything from

counselor to clarify the situation in the recommen-

a low grade on your transcript to a difficult discipline

dation letter; the added insight will help explain why

problem. And if that’s not enough to convince you,

you’re working after school instead of playing sports.

suppose that—worst-case scenario—you wind up get-

While lots of high schoolers get great counsel,

ting rejected everywhere you apply; a sympathetic

many others have to navigate college admissions with

counselor might plead your case to admissions offi-

little or no guidance. The numbers tell the story:

cials at schools that still have open slots.

Although the National Association for College

These are people you definitely want watching

Admission Counseling recommends that the student-

your back, so don’t be shy about making the first

to-counselor ratio in a school not exceed 100 to 1

move. You can be one of the few faces in the hall

(which already sounds pretty big), at some big public

that your advisor recognizes if you pop into his

high schools the numbers push as high as 565 to 1.

office often to talk about college, extracurriculars,

Not only do most counselors have too many students;

and the state of the world in general. If your coun-

they also have too many duties, including scheduling

selor is too swamped for frequent chats, it’s a good

classes, finding resources for learning-disabled stu-

idea to drop off a résumé that lists your recent

dents, and dealing with troublemakers.

accomplishments for her files. “If students are

So what do you do if your counselor is perma-

going to brag to anyone, we’re the people,” says

nently missing in action, resists all advances, or

Risa Green, codirector of college counseling at

doesn’t know enough about colleges to be helpful?

Milken Community High School in Los Angeles.

Experts suggest trying to make an appointment with

She suggests handing over a portfolio of your best

another counselor at your school—being sure to tell

papers and creative projects, too. Be prepared to

your own advisor that you’re gathering information

share any major personal problems. If one of your

from as many people as possible so he or she does-

parents gets seriously ill and your grades slip as a

n’t get offended. Eventually you may be able to offi-

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Does money matter? It depends. Most colleges claim

to a “need-blind” admissions

Some schools admit a large per-

to keep a wall between admis-

policy that ignores a student’s

centage of their freshmen without

sions and financial aid, so check-

ability to pay, coupled with a

considering whether they will need

ing the tiny box on an

promise to fully meet the need of

financial aid; from that point on, the

application that says you’re

every student admitted.

class is filled out with those who

going to be applying for assis-

Most schools, says Heller, take a

can afford full tuition.

tance shouldn’t influence the

“need-aware” approach. In other

decision-making process at all.

words, stellar candidates will be

with this situation is to know what

Still, Donald Heller, a Penn State

admitted regardless of their finan-

you’re up against. Ask colleges up

professor of education and coau-

cial status, but middling students

front about how their decisions

thor of several studies on finan-

are apt to be judged, in part, by

are affected by need. Then use

cial aid, notes that relatively few

how much they will cost the school.

your application and any inter-

schools—mostly the Ivies and a

The result is that many applicants

views to make yourself seem so

clutch of small, selective institu-

who might meet the standards for

valuable that the committee will

tions like Amherst, Vassar, and

admission are rejected if the college

want you no matter what.

Williams—are truly committed

knows it won’t meet their need.

In the end, the only way to deal

cially switch counselors, but it isn’t easy. A student

tional consultants who sometimes start as early as

who argues that she’s not getting a fair shake

the eighth or ninth grade, grooming their “clients” as

because an older sibling’s bad behavior biased the

desirable candidates and later helping them develop

counselor against the whole family may have a shot,

a list of schools and prepare applications. Their serv-

but pleas based on personality clashes or alleged

ices usually cost from $700 to upwards of $2,200 a

incompetence aren’t normally approved. However,

year. Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions also offers

college admissions committees know that, for a vari-

one-on-one counseling over the phone at $1,399 for

ety of reasons, not everyone gets good advice or a fair

10 hours, with each additional hour costing $139.

recommendation. Says one admissions dean, “We

Less-personalized guidance is available, too, in semi-

try not to hold [a mediocre letter] against a candidate

nars or online packages. If you are truly needy, you can

if the rest of the transcript is strong.”

turn to groups such as the Bottom Line in Boston, which counsels students for free. Many pricey consult-

Look into hired help

ants also do pro bono advising, so you may want to call several in your area, explain your situation, and ask if

You may find that you want to investigate outside

they can help or suggest some other options.

counseling options as a way to lower your anxiety level

One motive many families who use private coun-

a few notches. Counselors-for-hire will coach you on

seling share is the desire to keep Mom, Dad, and the

all the basics and more: picking appropriate high

kids from strangling each other during these often

school courses and extracurricular activities, research-

tense months. “Most parents come to us saying, ‘I

ing and selecting colleges to apply to, writing an

can’t talk to my kids. They won’t listen to me. I think

engaging essay, preparing for your interviews, and

it’ll be much better coming from you,’” says one

applying for financial aid.

California advisor. As for students, they get to spill

Qualified advisors abound these days, but they

their guts to a sympathetic ear. In fact, independent

don’t come cheap. At the high end are private educa-

counselors often end up acting more as therapists

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You can put away the white out The Internet has put an end to typ-

www.xap.com. In most cases,

take care with a paper form hurry

ing and retyping—and erasing and

their services are free to appli-

through the Internet version. If

retyping—the same information

cants, although you still have to

you decide to apply online, be

on dozens of forms. Today, most

pay an application fee to the

sure to have a parent or teacher

colleges and universities have their

schools. Students can also go to

read over your essays before you

application forms online so that

www.commonapp.org for a

hit the submit button. Print it out

they can be printed and filled out

generic form, called the

and read it through yourself, too.

or completed electronically.

Common Application, which is

Keep a copy; Internet delivery is

Among them are state university

accepted by nearly 300 colleges

not infallible. Chasing down the

systems like those in Texas and

and universities.

mailman to white out that glaring

New York. In addition to college-

Just don’t let the relative ease

spelling error you just remem-

specific sites, you can log on to

of applying electronically be your

bered is—sadly or not—no

one of several that host hundreds

downfall, guidance counselors

longer an option.

of colleges’ e-applications, such as

and admissions officers warn.

www.collegenet.com and

Too often, students who would

than anything else—a fair, unbiased person who will

Pull the pieces together

listen to you stress out about which topic to explore in

By the time you’re sitting down to fill in the

your essay and offer advice, without screaming.

blanks, there’s not a whole lot you can do about

No matter what kind of program you choose, be

your transcript, which, as the key part of your

sure to check out a prospective counselor’s qualifica-

application, is going to get a thorough going-over.

tions first. Perhaps the most important question to ask

Besides demonstrating how well you’ve succeeded

any private consultant is: How much experience have

academically (your grades), the transcript shows

you had? It’s smart to expect at least five years as a high

whether you’ve challenged yourself or skated by

school guidance counselor or in college admissions, as

(your course load) and, when studied alongside

well as membership in either the Independent

your standardized test scores, often hints at

Educational Consultants Association (703-591-4850)

whether you’re a consistent and hard worker or an

or the National Association for College Admission

underachiever. (For more on what the admissions

Counseling (800-822-6285). Ask for professional and

office wants to see when it studies your four-year

client references—and call them.

history, see Chapter Two, “What Colleges Will

Avoid inexperienced consultants who claim that

Look for in You.”)

their Ivy League degrees give them special insight

Elsewhere in the application, the effort you put

into the admission process, consultants who promise

out now can greatly improve your odds. Here are

entrance into prestigious schools before viewing your

some tips.

academic record, and independent counselors who have cantankerous relationships with guidance

Hit the mark with your essay

offices. Remember, you can’t afford to alienate

Dante got it wrong. There is another circle of hell:

your high school counselor! He still writes the all-

writing the college essay, an exercise that can

important recommendation, and colleges will still

make or break your chances of being admitted.

call him if they want to know more about you.

“Often [test] scores are in the same acceptable

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range, the kid’s done well in the same classes

sense.” Some favorites that stick in admissions

everybody else has taken, and it’s the essay we

deans’ memories:

finally refer to,” says University of Chicago admissions dean Ted O’Neill.

• A reflection on race by a part-time cashier in

How to compose the prose that will win you that coveted spot is, of course, what everybody hopes to learn from books like this one. Most start

a discount clothing store • A deadpan appreciation of late-night TV game shows

with the premise that essay writing is easy—if you

• A young American Indian woman’s recount-

just know the secrets. Well, it’s not. Writing about

ing of moving from a big city in Utah back to

yourself with imagination and the perfect balance

the Navajo reservation

of humility and pride is really, really difficult. To succeed, you’ll have to start early, be willing to rewrite, and follow a few rules— some of which are even simple.

“Sometimes the least successful essays are so polished they don’t reveal anything about the writer.”

Let’s start with the easiest: Always answer the question. If it’s “Why do you want to go to Kalamazoo College?” don’t talk

• A young man’s reflection on having his

about your lifelong ambition to be a trapeze artist;

right foot amputated at age 2, living with a

address what’s compelling about Kalamazoo. If a uni-

prosthesis, and growing up to play three

versity asks, “If you could be a tree, what kind of tree

varsity sports

would you be?” try to get into the spirit of things—and

• An emotional essay about the torment a

don’t be snotty, no matter how inane the question

young woman went through after severely

might seem.

injuring her father in a skiing accident

There’s agreement among admissions deans that literary perfection is not necessary; they want an

Thompson warns that, though tempting, essays

introduction to the real 17-year-old you. “Sometimes

about adversity and how you surmounted it can be

the least successful essays are so polished they don’t

hard to pull off. The last thing you want to do is

reveal anything about the writer,” says O’Neill.

sound whiny. He advises focusing on the positive

Chicago is renowned for its offbeat topics, which

lessons learned. Do not under any circumstances

have included the significance of given names and

write about breaking up with a boyfriend or girl-

the possible extraterrestrial origins of such features

friend! A broken heart is one of the few topics

of modern life as the tax code. The answers, says

admissions officers agree are off limits. If you still

O’Neill, can reveal a lot about a student’s creativity

have no idea where to begin, try canvassing the peo-

and thought process.

ple who know you best for their take on your three

Many other schools leave the topic open, and settling on a good one is the hardest part of the job for

most compelling qualities, or ask them to help you recall a formative experience.

many seniors. If you have no idea where to begin, try

Once you’ve chosen a subject, use the KISS

taking the advice of Michael Thompson, former

principle of writing: Keep It Super Simple. Take a

dean of admission and financial aid at the University

single idea or event, and describe it in loving detail.

of Southern California in Los Angeles, and tell your

One mistake college essayists often make is that

readers something they don’t already know about

they write an overview of their lives. A narrow focus

you. “When a student writes to us that they work 30

is bound to offer your readers more interesting

hours a week and the money they make goes into the

insights about what you think and who you are.

family income,” he says, “then the fact that they

Another rule that writers follow: show, don’t tell.

weren’t president of the chess club makes more

Telling is making a statement like “I am a very

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Tips for homeschoolers What do you do for teacher rec-

Most schools also want evidence

achievement in much the

ommendations if Dad did the

that a student educated alone

same way that Advanced

teaching? How do you produce a

interacts well with others, such as

Placement courses do for

class rank for the only kid in

a history of participation in team

regular applicants.

school? Each year, thousands of

sports or a local choir, for exam-

homeschooled students must

ple. Some tips:

jump through hoops to docu-

• Test your knowledge. College entrance exams carry extra

• Establish an academic record.

weight because, as one dean

ment their accomplishments for

Like many homeschooling par-

put it, “We can’t trust the

admissions officers.

ents, Cohen did not grade her

grades.” The University of

homeschooled son, Jeff. When

Virginia, for one, urges home-

some early strategic planning,

schools wanted a transcript,

schoolers to take five or six

advises Cafi Cohen, author of And

she awarded As in subjects

SAT Subject Tests, if possible.

What About College? How

she felt he had mastered—a

Homeschooling Leads to

tactic she explained up front to

take on greater importance,

Admissions to the Best Colleges and

admissions officers, and that

too. Articulate why you’ve

Universities. Selective institutions

got him a place at the U.S. Air

been homeschooled and what

like the University of Virginia and

Force Academy. Another alter-

you’ve learned from various

Stanford insist on a solid curricu-

native is to present a bibliogra-

projects. Supporting evidence

lum in certain subjects like math

phy of what students have

of intellectual vitality, like aca-

and science, and are on the look-

read for each course.

demic papers and samples of

Use your ingenuity and do

out for any extraordinary talent— musical, athletic, or otherwise.

• Polish your portfolio. Essays

• Take college classes. College

artwork, is also welcome.

coursework indicates

passionate person.” Oh, really? Says who? Show

However, a college essay is no place for the fancy

your readers how passionately you feel about, say,

words you memorized for the SATs; your audience

scuba diving, with details that put them on the

wants to hear your thoughts in your own voice. If

water with you, like how thrilling it is to smell the

your expostulation is transmogrified to mephitic

salty air as the dive boat races toward the reef, how

pedantry, throw out the thesaurus and try again.

you’re filled with anticipation and more than a little fear. Write about how your anxiety dissipates as you

Get a glowing recommendation

sink toward the seafloor, with only the crackle of

The impact of recommendation letters is easy to

snapping shrimp and the hiss of your own breath-

underestimate, but that would be a big mistake. A

ing for company. Caring passionately, it turns out,

recent survey of college admission officers by the

is one of the personal qualities schools want most

National Association for College Admission

in applicants. Admissions officers don’t expect

Counseling showed that nearly 60 percent consid-

every student to be a Renaissance boy or girl—cap-

ered recommendations from teachers and guidance

tain of the soccer team, president of the student

counselors to be of moderate or considerable impor-

body, and a member of the French, history, and glee

tance in their efforts to distinguish one qualified stu-

clubs. They want students who are excited about life

dent from the next.

and scholarship and who can express this—and thus, themselves—in writing.

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perfect world, the teachers would speak to your fab-

If you haven’t spent much time recently with the

ulous performance in the classroom and the coun-

teacher or counselor who will recommend you, make

selor would carry on about your contributions to the

an appointment to talk over your accomplishments

school and your community. But overworked guid-

during high school and your goals for college. You

ance counselors often don’t know kids well enough

want to make sure your letter writers have something

to give colleges much more than a school profile and

concrete to say because shallow recommendations do

your class rank. So it makes sense to approach teach-

little to further your cause. Ideally, your teachers and

ers who can describe your place in the big picture—

counselors will be able to point to specific stories or

preferably somebody who has seen your best work

particular qualities and say this is a great kid

academically over a period of time.

“because”—that kind of insight can really make a dif-

If you’ve been deeply involved in an organization in or outside of school, consider adding an extra letter from someone who knows you in that context. For example, if ballet is

“Recommendations can highlight things that you can’t write about gracefully or talk about without seeming like an arrogant jerk.”

a major part of your life and you spend hours every day after school practicing pirouettes, it’s probably a good idea to

ference in how admissions staffers view you. Talking

have the director of your ballet school—who can

yourself up isn’t always the easiest job, but if you do

speak to your dedication, talent, and drive—write a

your part, your teachers can often get information

letter on your behalf. Letters from alums (or a CEO

across that you’d never feel comfortable expressing in

or a senator, for that matter) can bolster your

your essay or in interviews with admissions officials.

chances if they shed light on your abilities or per-

“Sometimes it’s obnoxious to do a real strong self-

sonality, but only if they are written by someone who

presentation,” explains Charles Cogan, associate dean

really knows you well. VIP recommendations that

of admissions and director of international recruit-

say merely that Jack or Jill mowed the lawn and

ment at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.

seemed like a nice kid don’t help, no matter who

“Recommendations can highlight things that you

they come from.

can’t write about gracefully or talk about without

Quantity should not be confused with quality.

seeming like an arrogant jerk.”

Emory University in Atlanta has a three-recommendation limit; most other schools say they rarely want

Stick in any relevant extras

more than four recommendations total—and defi-

So you’re a rap-rock guitarist? A successful Internet

nitely not the 14 that filled one recent applicant’s

entrepreneur? A published author? Students who

folder at Wake Forest University in North Carolina.

have a special talent or an unusual accomplishment

Once you’ve found the right people to ask for let-

or personal quality that can be captured in a portfo-

ters, there’s a lot you can do to make it easier for

lio may want to send the evidence to the admissions

them to enthuse on your behalf. Obviously, it helps to

office along with their application—particularly if

approach teachers and counselors well before the let-

they’ve received recognition from someone other

ters are due; a month in advance of the deadline is a

than Mom. Such “hooks” can help you stand out in

good rule of thumb. For students applying early deci-

a field of outstanding applicants and sway opinion in

sion or early action, this can mean asking teachers

your favor, even if other aspects of your application

almost as soon as school starts in the fall. Be sure to

aren’t top-notch.

come prepared with the appropriate forms along with

Smaller colleges especially welcome extra infor-

stamped, preaddressed envelopes, and remember to

mation, including tapes or CDs, videos, and web-

check the privacy waiver. This reassures admissions

sites. “We really want to know as much about each

officials that the evaluation is an honest one.

candidate as possible,” says Paula Mitchell, director

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Hello, you’re in If you can’t take the pressure of

decade, including William

ting in. At Western Michigan

filling out a slew of applications

Paterson University of New Jersey

University, the odds are equal

and then waiting months upon

in Wayne and Virginia Tech in

whichever way you apply;

months to learn your fate, there

Blacksburg. Virginia Tech coun-

Newbury has recently taken

is another answer. Getting

selors travel to high schools,

about 90 percent of instant-

accepted into Newbury College in

where the admissions decisions

admission applicants and about

Brookline, Massachusetts, and a

are made. Now, private colleges

80 percent of the regular pool.

number of other schools could

like Newbury are jumping on the

It’s a good idea to call ahead of

take about as long as watching

bandwagon, too. For schools, the

time to ask what you need to

your favorite sitcom. Under these

advantage of this quickie service

bring to the interview. Newbury

schools’ “instant admissions”

is that accepted students are

still requires a personal essay,

options, applicants meet with an

more likely to attend, perhaps

for example; Western Michigan

admissions official who reviews

because their admittance comes

does not. Also be sure to prac-

their transcript and test scores

with a smile and a handshake.

tice your interview skills and

and asks them a few questions

For their part, high school sen-

topics with a guidance coun-

about their academic interests

iors get a big reduction in stress.

selor or parent before the big

and extracurricular activities.

While they may be offered admis-

day. If you got an F in sopho-

Applicants then get a thumbs-up

sion as early as the fall, they can

more English, you should be

or a thumbs-down, usually within

usually wait until May to give the

prepared to explain why and

half an hour.

school an answer. Or they can

how you’ve improved. If you

just say yes on the spot.

can’t, you might flunk instant

Virtually unheard of 20 years ago, “instant” or “on-site” admis-

Going with an instant-

sion has been adopted by a host

admission interview may or may

of state schools over the past

not affect your chances of get-

admissions, too.

of the U.S. Office of Higher Education for the

Don’t get caught tweaking the truth

Council of International Schools. For example, one

When you’re staring down at that blank application

Ithaca freshman sent slides of her paintings to

form or empty computer screen, it can be tempting

emphasize that, although she didn’t plan on major-

to embroider your qualifications or download an

ing in art, she devoted lots of time and energy to cre-

essay and call it your own. As the number of qualified

ating it. Many big state schools don’t have the

students vying for spots at selective colleges grows,

resources to examine your works of genius, however,

the urge to cheat on an application sometimes seizes

so find out an institution’s policy before dropping

even the most capable student. For example, one

them into the mail.

applicant to Pomona College in Claremont,

If your talent—as a leader in student politics, for

California, seemed like a shoo-in a few years ago. He

example—can’t easily be demonstrated in a portfolio,

was valedictorian of his class and scored well into the

you might include a résumé instead. This way, you

1500s on his SAT. But there was something about his

can add detail about what you’ve accomplished to the

essay that seemed familiar to the assistant dean of

bare-bones list of activities on your application.

admissions reading his application file. In fact, it was the third time that afternoon she had read the same work—from applicants scattered around the globe.

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The essay, it turned out, was a sample posted on

just don’t jibe. “You say, ‘Gee, this essay seems to

www.essayedge.com, a site that offers editing and

have been written by Maya Angelou, but the tran-

writing tips for college essays. Bruce Poch, vice presi-

script belongs to Willie Lumplump,’” says William

dent for admissions at Pomona, returned the papers

Hiss, former admissions dean at Bates College, who

along with a copy of the EssayEdge sample. The vale-

is now vice president of external and alumni affairs

dictorian confessed to his school’s headmaster and

there. More often, the transcript belongs to Junior

soon received a rejection letter in the mail.

and the essay is written or heavily edited by Mom

Poch figures that the student, “who could have

and Dad.

done the essay in his sleep,” was simply too over-

Getting caught is not the only reason to avoid

whelmed to bother—and it seems he’s not alone. In

heavy-handed parental “proofreading.” William

fact, a recent survey asked more than 2,100 college

Shain, former dean of undergraduate admissions at

students if all of the information on their applica-

Vanderbilt, says that when he reads an essay that is

tions was factually correct. One in 50 answered no.

implausible even for a very literary 17-year-old, “the

The true number is probably much higher, says

essay ceases to have any impact, because you lose

Rutgers University professor and study author

the natural charm of a high school senior.”

Donald McCabe, an authority on academic integrity

Remember, admissions people know what high

issues, because the line between packaging oneself

school students sound like.

smartly and stretching the truth can be so blurry

Most common, students embellish the truth,

nowadays. “You get a lot of students who feel they

exaggerating a leadership role or their contributions

suffer disadvantages,” he explains, so they think they

on the soccer field. Spinning a bench-warming

can “make the playing field more level.”

career into a star turn is a high-stakes move because

Admissions officers warn that they read applica-

admissions folks may contact your high school

tion folders very carefully and are good at catching

coach. Pomona’s Poch recalls several applicants

this kind of fakery. “That’s why we have bags under

whose listed number of weekly hours spent on

our eyes,” quips Keith White, associate director of

extracurricular activities exceeded what was possible

enrollment management at the University of

given the number of waking hours in a week. If

Wisconsin–Madison, who has seen several essays

dance and community service are so much a part of

shared among siblings and friends. He says certain

your life, why haven’t they been mentioned in your

topics and word choices often tip him off. Recently, for

letters of recommendation? In four cases out of five,

example, he noticed that two students from the same

this sort of fudging backfires, experts warn. You

high school had described their relationships with

probably won’t actually be accused of being dishon-

their parents using words straight from a Friends

est, but you definitely won’t get in.

episode. When White compared the essays, he found them to be virtually identical. (In these cases, the UW

Deal wisely with admissions

admissions office asks for an explanation in writing of similarities found; the applicants rarely respond, and

This is a relationship you want to manage carefully.

that is the end of the matter.)

Here are a few pointers.

One desperate father wrote a glowing recommendation for his daughter, signed her guidance coun-

Stay in contact

selor’s name, and sent it off to Notre Dame. After the

Colleges want to know just how badly they’re

school’s assistant provost for enrollment smelled a

wanted, and it can sometimes help your chances to

rat—the letter and her transcript just didn’t seem to

be really clear about your interest. Having a handle

describe the same person—he phoned the guidance

on which applicants will enroll if accepted helps

counselor, who knew nothing of the missive. Needless

schools prevent the expensive error of ending up

to say, the student is not at Notre Dame.

with too many, or too few, freshmen come fall. As

Another red flag is a transcript and an essay that

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Getting out of wait-list limbo April may be known as the cru-

here and I’m still interested,’”

from a wait-listed candidate sev-

elest month, but that’s only

says Michael Steidel, admissions

eral years ago in his office. The

because Harvard grad T. S. Eliot

director at Carnegie Mellon

jug, covered with Life Savers

never had to sweat out May,

University in Pittsburgh. “That’s

candy, had a scroll inside that

June, and even July in today’s

the message we want to hear.”

read: “SOS SOS SOS. I’m

wait-list wasteland. Many col-

If you’re bound and deter-

stranded here in South Carolina,”

leges are trimming acceptances

mined to scale the walls of a

and went on to detail how the

and expanding their waiting lists

highly selective school, you’ll

applicant needed to be rescued

to avoid over-enrolling students,

have a better shot if you give col-

by the admissions committee to

which has meant crowded

leges information they don’t

fulfill her dream of becoming a

classes and housing crunches on

already have, like updates on

cosmetic surgeon. “We loved it,”

hundreds of campuses. The

grades, new honors, academic

recalls Steidel. “It was cute; it

result is a growing number of

awards, lessons learned doing

was innovative.” And it won the

not-quite-yes-but-still-not-quite-

additional community service, or

girl a seat. Another memorable

no letters and masses of nervous

even a letter of recommendation

wait-list winner from Hawaii

high school grads come spring.

from a senior-year teacher. You

painted the seascape outside her

While no magical combination

should also alert colleges as fast

window on a coconut—a scene

of grades or activities can propel

as possible if you no longer need

she said she’d love to pine for

borderline applicants over the

financial aid; funds get doled out

from a dorm room in Pittsburgh.

top, there’s plenty a stranded

early, making those who can pay

“When you know someone wants

candidate can do to catch an

their way much more attractive

it that badly,” says Steidel, “it

admissions officer’s eye again—

late in the game.

does turn the committee’s head.”

starting with an expression of

Sheer creativity can help, too.

eagerness to attend. “It’s e-mail;

Carnegie Mellon’s Steidel still

it’s faxes saying, ‘I’m still out

keeps a bottle that he received

with the campus. If you order a video tour of

research opportunities in biochemistry or study

Emory, an admissions officer will note the request

abroad opportunities, for example. Then you might

in your application folder; e-mails to Miami

send the appropriate person an e-mail introducing

University in Oxford, Ohio, will be logged in a

yourself and your interests.

database. Most institutions naturally construe a

Will admissions officers think you’re a pest if

campus visit as a sign of serious interest, so you

you check on your application? That depends on

should be sure to travel to the schools that top your

what you mean by “check.” Trying to find out

list—and let the admissions office know you’ve

whether you’ve been accepted before decisions are

stopped by.

released will almost certainly irritate whoever takes

But don’t just call for the sake of calling. Every

your call, but checking that your application is com-

communication should have a point. Maybe you’re

plete can stave off disaster. One Elon University stu-

updating the admissions staff on your latest achieve-

dent didn’t realize until March of her senior year of

ments or searching for information that you really

high school that the College Board hadn’t sent her

can’t find in brochures or on the website. Call to find

SAT scores to any of the schools she’d designated.

out which professor you should talk to about

She had to postpone college for a year and go

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through the whole process again. The second time

jinks don’t worry anyone much, but more serious

around, she says, “I was that annoying person who

charges like assault, drug dealing, or academic dis-

called every single day.” She ended up getting into

honesty will be closely scrutinized.

all of the 12 schools to which she applied.

If you’re asked, straight out, whether you’ve ever been arrested or suspended or expelled from high

Schedule an interview

school, you should absolutely come clean. Getting

You’ve heard about the “optional” college interview?

caught in a lie will kill your chances of being admit-

Well, it really isn’t so optional if you want to show

ted—and you might get kicked out if you’ve already

commitment to the school. “All other things being

been accepted. “If a student has falsified [his] answer

equal, we are more inclined to admit a student if that

[to the discipline question], I have no problem pulling

student has interviewed,” says William Caren, associate vice president for enrollment services at the State

University

of

New

York–Geneseo. (Most admissions

“All other things being equal, we are more inclined to admit a student if that student has interviewed.”

officers will understand if applicants can’t visit because the cost is too great or there is some other hardship preventing a

the rug out from under them,” says Christopher

trip.) The best way to shine, beyond looking clean

Gruber, dean of admission and financial aid at

and neatly dressed, is to show that you’re passionate

Davidson College. The likely leaks? High school coun-

about your interests and equally passionate about

selors who report infractions to colleges and teachers

attending the school. Practice speaking about your

who inadvertently mention in a recommendation let-

favorite classes and activities ahead of time, say

ter how much Steve has matured since he burned the

experts, and avoid one-word answers.

gym down sophomore year. Most private schools have

You’ll definitely want to research the school thor-

policies to notify colleges of suspensions and expul-

oughly before the interview because no one will be

sions. Public school counselors are hampered by state

impressed by a barrage of questions about statistics

privacy laws, but they can hint at problems with vague

you could have found on the website. It is better to

phrases like “had difficulty last semester.”

ask why students transfer, say, or if graduate assis-

The key here is to demonstrate that your brush

tants teach classes. The idea is to gather information

with authority led to personal growth. Writing a

that will help you decide whether it’s the school for

thoughtful explanation of what happened to go

you, while astonishing the interviewer with your

along with your application will help, but a special

curiosity and thoughtful turn of mind. Brandeis, for

trip to campus to explain yourself in person may be

one, rates students on a 1-to-5 scale on the basis of

in order if the infraction is serious. One Florida high

their intellectual curiosity and personal qualities. At

schooler, who was expelled when marijuana was

other schools, admissions officers take notes during

found in her car, arranged a meeting with officials

the session and review them with the admissions

from the New College of Florida in Sarasota to clar-

committee afterward. Making an incredible impres-

ify what had happened. The student had already

sion can push your application over the top.

signed up for drug counseling and taken steps toward earning her GED. Joel Bauman, then dean of

’Fess up to bad behavior

admissions and financial aid, was impressed. “She

One important job of the admissions office is to fer-

confronted the problem head on and had done

ret out any bad apples. By probing applicants’ disci-

things to make up for it,” says Bauman, who is now

plinary histories, colleges hope to avoid admitting

vice president of enrollment management at

nasty characters who might harm other students or

Westminster College in Utah. “That takes courage,

cause legal headaches down the road. Youthful high

integrity, and character.” The student was admitted.

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Keep your other colleges to yourself

there’s no clear reason, colleges can be expected to

This is one case where full disclosure may not be

reject a candidate who seemingly doesn’t measure

in your best interest. In fact, if you do answer the

up. Plus, so many learning-disabled students today

question “Where else are you applying?” you run

are reaching college age and choosing to apply that

the risk that the information will actually be used

many schools are much more open than they used

against you.

to be to taking kids who learn in nontraditional

Sometimes there’s an innocent reason for a col-

ways—not to mention helping them succeed.

lege’s nosiness. The staff may want to figure out what

You can often gauge a college’s attitudes before

all your schools have in common (strong journalism

applying by phoning the admissions office and ask-

programs, say), so as to better sell their institution to

ing who coordinates services for learning-disabled

you. But in many cases, the goal is to guess how likely

students and what programs and accommodations

you are to actually attend if you get in. Colleges that

the school offers. If your questions are met with

are worried about boosting their “yield,” or the frac-

silence, you may be better off looking elsewhere.

tion of admitted students who ultimately enroll, may

(For more on what to seek in a college if you’re learn-

reject or wait-list even the most outstanding candi-

ing disabled, see page 9.)

dates if they’ve also applied to more popular or more prestigious schools. There are two places this issue may come up: on

Consider early decision—but be careful

the application or in an interview. What to do? Some counselors suggest supplying the names of a few

While Ivy League presidents and editorial writers

similarly competitive schools from your list or stat-

continue to debate the pros and cons of early deci-

ing that you are still undecided. You can also leave

sion, the process is alive and well at more than 400

the question blank on the application or declare

of the nation’s four-year colleges and universities.

yourself uncomfortable with the question in an

Many admissions offices, in fact, accept a large

interview. For the most part, colleges will let unan-

proportion of each entering class early. The

swered questions slide. “I respect a student who says

University of Pennsylvania, for instance, took 46

they prefer not to answer,” says Michael Frantz, vice

percent of the 2003–2004 freshman class from its

president for enrollment services at Wilkes

early-applicant pool.

University in Pennsylvania.

So high schoolers intent on getting into one of

But don’t be surprised if an interviewer pushes

these schools have to ask themselves, “Should I put

for an answer. One recent applicant says a Tufts

myself into that early group?” Three-quarters or

University alumni interviewer asked four or five

more of seniors at some affluent high schools now

times what other schools he was applying to. He

are doing so, up from around a quarter a decade ago.

tried to evade the question, he says, but the man per-

If you join them, you promise to enroll if you’re

sisted, and he was left with a “sour aftertaste.”

accepted, and you’ll know by mid-December

Although he was admitted to Tufts, he ultimately

whether you’ve got a spot. (It used to be that early-

enrolled at Harvard.

decision candidates couldn’t apply to more than one school. Revised guidelines from the National

If you’re learning disabled, say so

Association for College Admission Counseling now

Students who have struggled with learning disabili-

allow them to apply elsewhere as regular candidates,

ties will inevitably wonder: to tell or not to tell? Most

as long as they withdraw any pending applications if

guidance counselors recommend honesty in this sit-

accepted by their first choice.)

uation—at least if there are any red flags in your his-

You don’t have to be a math major to figure out

tory that need explaining. A precipitous drop in

why so many students apply early. Their odds of get-

English grades or poor test scores are likely to raise

ting in go up, sometimes a lot. “The admit rates look

questions in an admissions committee. When

so good, it’s hard not to be tempted by them,” says

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A counselor’s take on where applicants (and their parents) go wrong —by Joyce Slayton Mitchell,

ments. In our experience, here are

calls to admissions, contacting

director of college advising at

the most common mistakes fami-

professors and coaches with

Nightingale-Bamford School in

lies make when applying to col-

questions, and thinking about

New York City and the author of

lege—and how to avoid them.

and actually doing the writing on their applications. If parents

Winning the Heart of the College Admissions Dean (2005, Ten

Parents take the initiative, and

think about it, they’ll want their

Speed Press, $14.95).

that hurts the student

kids to take on this developmen-

Nowadays, many colleges are so

tal task, which will help them get

concerned about their image that

ready to leave home.

“The handwriting isn’t the same throughout the application!” says

they are choosing their freshman

Johnny’s counselor to Johnny’s

classes with a very close eye on

Raising test scores becomes an

mom. “It looks like you wrote most

their “yield” (the proportion of

obsession

of it for him.”

accepted students who actually

Yes, the higher your test scores,

choose to enroll). What this

the better you’ll feel. But test

classes, and soccer, and music, and

means for applicants is that

scores usually reflect the kind of

the school newspaper!” Mom

enthusiasm about a school

curriculum you study and the

replies. “He has no time to be writ-

counts for a lot to the admis-

grades you earn—it doesn’t pay

ing his college applications!”

sions dean, who wants to pick

to try to eke out a gain at all

students who won’t turn down an

costs!

“But he is so busy with his

“Yes, we give interviews. Ask

offer. But it’s the student, not the

Let’s think about it. Deans are

Susie to give us a call before her

parent, who has to show the

looking for interesting young

campus visit.”

interest.

people who are eager to learn,

When parents or a hired con-

kids with great curiosity about

call—she’s too busy with classes,

sultant stand in, even if only to

the world. Does someone who

and soccer, and music, and the

handle clerical chores, the young-

studied vocab and took practice

school newspaper to be calling the

ster’s image suffers more than

tests for two months, or every

colleges. I’ll make the appointment

you might imagine. The seniors

Saturday morning of junior and

for her.”

who make it into Selective U are

senior year, sound like an inter-

not only very busy, they’re also

esting kid to you? No, she

“I’ve got 650’s on my SATs, so

the ones who can manage their

sounds like an ordinary kid from

my parents want me to spend the

academics, sports, music, the-

a fearful family. Harvard,

summer cramming in an SAT-

ater, publications, student gov-

Georgetown, Stanford,

prep program. I’ve got to get my

ernment, friends, and family with

Northwestern, Rice, Amherst,

scores up to get the college I

sleep deprivation like they will

and other top schools think noth-

want!”

never again have to in their lives

ing of turning down the applicant

until they bring home a new

with the perfect SAT scores. As

baby—and still have the maturity

soon as a student is within a cer-

When I swap stories with my col-

to take charge of the college

tain range of numbers, admis-

leagues, I often hear of panicked

selection process and make a

sions deans want to know, “Who

parents and well-meaning stu-

case for themselves. They need

is this kid? What did she do last

dents making these kinds of state-

to be the ones making the phone

summer?”

“Oh, she won’t have time to

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A counselor’s take, continued When Fred Hargadon, the for-

Application questions aren’t

you’ve been given. And they want

mer dean of admission at

taken as seriously as the essay

it presented in the authentic

Princeton, was asked by a mother

I try to instill in my students an

voice of a 17-year-old.

what would be the best thing her

appreciation for the importance

son could do the summer before

of the application question: Why

thousand about the war in Iraq,

senior year to get into Princeton,

did you choose to apply to Duke?

the admissions officer’s eyes will

his response was, “Pump gas!”

Admissions staffers want to

glaze over. If it is about one of

He didn’t literally mean that

know whether you understand

the three Ds (divorce, depres-

pumping gas would open the

the match between your person-

sion, or drugs), chances are he

door, but that it’s very important

ality and the college culture—and

will groan. If your essay is about

that applicants have had experi-

they are impressed when they

God, love, injustice, or the pur-

ences that lead to personal

discover that you do. You can

pose of life, it had better be

growth—not that they fit some

imagine my chagrin when Eric

funny! Bill Fitzsimmons, the

preconceived notion of the ideal

Kaplan, associate secretary at

admissions dean at Harvard,

applicant. A student might choose

Penn, calls to say, “Joyce, I love

once told a group of counselors

a summer of service to others, or

this kid, but she wants to go to

that a farm boy had chosen not

sports, or reading, or ceramics, or

Duke!” I say to my students, “I

to write about his work on the

starting a business, or cutting

should be able to take the name

family farm because he thought,

grass, or working in the supermar-

of the college out of your

“Those big-time college deans

ket. It matters less what he picks

response and know what college

wouldn’t want to hear about any-

than that he learn something

you are talking about.”

thing so ordinary.” In fact, they

about himself and is able to express that learning in writing.

When you get to the essay,

If your essay is one of a couple

do. Think about it: The admis-

keep in mind that whatever ques-

sions deans won’t know that

tions you are asked, all of your

you’re interesting unless they

enough, 650’s on the SAT won’t

colleges are after the same infor-

know who you are. It’s your job

keep him out of any college in

mation: an idea of what you’ve

to tell them!

the country. And if he’s not, no

learned about yourself and the

score will get him in.

world from the opportunities

If the student is interesting

Hector Martinez, director of college guidance at The

Granted, these numbers can be attributed in

Webb Schools in Claremont, California. Johns

part to the high grade point averages and board

Hopkins University in Baltimore admitted 57 percent

scores of many early applicants; applying early

of its early-decision applicants in 2004, compared

won’t help at all if you aren’t qualified. But there’s

with 29 percent of the regular admission pool.

no doubt that applying early decision gives many

Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, which has

students an edge. Penn admissions dean Lee

two early-decision deadlines, took 51 percent of its

Stetson openly acknowledges that applicants to his

combined early pools and 27 percent of its regular

school have a better chance of getting in early than

applicants. Penn took 34 percent in the early round,

they do during regular admissions. A recent study

compared with 17.8 percent of regular applicants.

at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government con-

(For a list of schools where applying early boosts your

firmed that early applicants have a leg up. After ana-

chances most, see page 103.)

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14

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researchers found that the average advantage of

tests on a shorter timetable and lose the luxury of

applying early was equivalent to scoring 100 points

time to demonstrate their leadership and aca-

higher on the SAT.

demic prowess as seniors.

Still, applying early is by no means a good choice

If the binding commitment doesn’t appeal to you

for everyone. For starters, if you’re asking for finan-

but shortening that dreadful period of suspense does,

cial aid—and particularly for merit aid that’s handed

consider applying “early action” if it’s offered by your

out based on talent rather than need—it’s best to

top-choice school. These plans generally don’t give

apply to several places during the regular admis-

you the same edge in admissions, but they also don’t

sions cycle. This way, schools get to compete for you,

require a promise to attend. Applicants are notified of

and you can compare offers. Keep in mind that even

their status in December but given until May to accept

when colleges do arrive at the same conclusion

or reject an offer. Because early action is nonbinding,

about how much aid you need, one may be more

a student can test his or her chances at one or more

generous with its outright grants than another. Late

early-action schools, see what happens, and still apply

bloomers, too, probably should not apply early, in

to additional colleges in the spring.

order to leave more time to rack up achievements. A student with a mediocre GPA may be better served

Once you’re in, don’t blow it

by a stellar fall semester than by applying early, which helps, but won’t turn old Bs into As.

When that long-awaited acceptance letter arrives

So who might benefit from taking the plunge?

in the mail, you’ll obviously want to celebrate—

Strong students with a clear sense of what they want

perhaps for the rest of senior year. But forsaking

out of college—a cutting-edge art department, say—

academics for an easy coast into prom week can

and who are sure that a given college is their first

have serious consequences.

choice. Applicants whose parents are alums (“lega-

Michele Hernandez, author of A Is for Admission:

cies” in admission office parlance) and wealthy stu-

The Insider’s Guide to Getting into the Ivy League and

dents also have lots of incentive to apply early,

Other Top Colleges, points out that an offer of admis-

particularly if they lack some special quality or talent

sion is contingent on successful completion of high

that would give them a boost during the regular

school. Admissions personnel at most colleges will

round. Schools often court these applicants, whose

inspect your final transcript, and you’re going to have

families tend to make good donors and who turn

to explain any big drop in grades in a written state-

into loyal alumni themselves, but they might only

ment. The director of admissions reads these

give such students preference during the early-

accounts and decides what action to take.

admissions cycle.

She’ll probably be sympathetic if there’s valid

Applying early just to get the work of filling

cause for a decline in academic performance—a

out forms behind you is dangerous because you

serious illness in the family, say, or one particularly

risk binding acceptance to a school you wouldn’t

difficult math class. But genuine slackers do have

have picked with a couple of months’ more

to answer for their behavior. Summer school may

thought. Many students’ idea of what’s important

be required, or you might be placed on academic

in a college—an urban location or small size, for

probation for the first semester of freshman year.

example—does a 180-degree turn between

In the most extreme instances—a straight-A stu-

November, when early applications are due, and

dent inexplicably has a straight-D quarter, for

April, when most college-bound kids are weighing

example—acceptances can be revoked. In fact,

their options. Kids who diligently identify their

Hernandez estimates that a few students a year are

ideal school by the beginning of twelfth grade pay

“de-admitted” from each of the more-selective col-

a price, too, in time stolen from academics and

leges. Less-selective institutions are unlikely to

extracurriculars during the all-important junior

turn errant students away entirely, though they

year. Early applicants also take their standardized

may require corrective action.

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Other symptoms of senioritis are of interest to

semester is essential for those who have been put on

the admissions staff, too, although they generally

wait lists, for one thing. Those in AP courses can’t

aren’t evident in a transcript. Any criminal violations

afford to slack off either, as a high score of 5 or even

that come to light, like sexual assault or vandalism,

4 on an exam often translates into college credit; this

will almost certainly result in a reevaluation of your

can save tuition and may allow you to opt out of an

admittance. So will episodes of cheating or frequent

introductory lecture class and get straight into a

cutting of classes, which are often reported by guid-

more advanced seminar. Besides, if you keep work-

ance counselors or teachers.

ing hard until the end of senior year, you’ll be far less

Aside from fulfilling the “successful completion

rusty when you start studying in the fall. Just

of senior year” bargain, there are other, more practi-

remember, you’ll still have two full months to cele-

cal reasons to stay engaged in high school until the

brate after final grades are in hand.

bittersweet end. Getting superior marks in the final

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Chapter Five

How to Find the Money to Pay for College If fall is the season of teenage college dreams, spring is when the grown-ups wake up and face reality. The acceptance letters have come and the first check is due. And it’s a big one. Now what? The sticker shock that families always experience when faced with actually making tuition payments has been exacerbated in recent years by a struggling economy. Even as stock portfolios took a big hit, colleges and universities confronted with depressed endowments, rising energy and health insurance costs, and shrinking state support have been sharply jacking up tuition. Public schools in states with budget shortfalls have instituted the most staggering increases over the past several years. Tuition at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, is rising 8 percent for in-state students this fall to about $5,595 (nonresidents pay around $23,110), for example; in recent years, in-state students at the University of Iowa in Iowa City have seen 19

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percent, 8 percent, and 4.5 percent jumps. Even the less-arresting percentage increases imposed by pri-

turn out that College A says you need so much less than College B? The experience of one upstate New

vate schools translate into big dollars. How can par-

York family is typical. While the federal government

ents possibly satisfy the tuition collectors as well as

estimated that the family should be able to afford to

their starry-eyed children?

pay $14,450, Arizona State University judged that

OK, take a deep breath. And remember that relatively few families have to come up with the stag-

the family could pay $15,533, and Penn State expected the family to come up with $20,375.

gering tuitions charged by the Ivy League and

The often-great differences between financial

many other private institutions. In recent years,

aid awards are one of the aspects of this process

four out of five U.S. undergrads have attended pub-

that puzzle and frustrate families the most.

lic universities, and only 8.4 percent have paid

Colleges argue that it isn’t such an easy matter to

$24,000 or more a year in tuition and fees. The

gauge a family’s true need. Thanks to the growth in

upshot is that almost 70 percent of undergrads

the value of people’s homes, the availability of new

have paid less than $8,000 in tuition annually.

financial tools like flexible home-equity credit

Granted, these statistics bring cold comfort to

lines, and the complicated finances of blended

students who have their hearts set on high-priced

families, it’s tough to figure out which moms and

private schools. But even those colleges don’t etch

dads are really hard-pressed for cash and which

their sticker prices in stone; they offer financial aid

ones simply don’t want to have to sacrifice this

to roughly three-quarters of their students. The

year’s Caribbean vacation.

savvier you are about what financial aid is available

What’s more, aid officers argue, it’s reasonable

and how it is doled out, the more likely it is that

to expect families to have saved something for col-

you’ll get a share of the money. In the following

lege, and to borrow if necessary, because education

pages, you’ll learn how aid packages are calculated

is an investment that pays off with much higher

and put together, how to appeal a school’s offer of

future earnings. So colleges make their own, and

aid if it seems too low, and how students can boost

often quite different, judgments about what families

their chances of winning a merit scholarship (an

have in the way of resources. Finally, aid officials

award that’s based on academic performance or

look at their own school’s “need” (that is, how badly

some other talent, and not on need). And if it turns

they want you to attend based on your academic

out your family doesn’t qualify for much—or any—

accomplishments or other talents) before deciding

free money, you’ll be equipped to better manage the

how much they’ll actually award. Here’s a detailed

bills with information about low-cost loans, tax

look at how the process works.

breaks available for college expenses, and employment options a student might consider.

You start with the FAFSA… The first exercise any supplicant must go through is

How colleges figure out what you “need”

filling out the Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA. (The electronic form, which flags errors and missing

In a nutshell, you fill out a federal or maybe a college-

data for you before you submit it, can be found at

specific form that asks a lot of questions about your

www.fafsa.ed.gov.)

income, assets, and expenses. The numbers are

The government applies a formula called the

crunched, and out pops your “expected family contri-

“federal methodology” to the numbers you supply

bution,” or EFC in financial aid lingo. The difference

on the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for a slice

between the cost of a year in college and your

of the billions of dollars in federal grants and loans

expected contribution is your “need,” or the amount

awarded each year. States use the results to award

of aid you are eligible for.

their own state aid, too. Most public universities use

Sounds straightforward enough. So why does it

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Great deals at great schools To determine which schools offer the best value,

Universities–Master’s

we use a formula that relates a school’s academic

These schools offer a full range of undergraduate

quality, as indicated by its U.S. News ranking, to

degrees and some master’s programs but few, if

the net cost of attendance for a student who

any, doctoral programs.

receives the average level of financial aid. The higher the quality of the program and the lower the

South

cost, the better the deal. For more great values,

1. The Citadel (SC)

see page 153.

2. Rollins College (FL) 3. Converse College (SC)

National Universities

4. Stetson University (FL)

Universities in this category offer a full range of

5. Mercer University (GA)

undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs, and emphasize faculty research.

North

1. Harvard University (MA)

1. Alfred University (NY)

2. Princeton University (NJ)

2. Hood College (MD)

3. Yale University (CT)

3. Villanova University (PA)

4. California Institute of Technology

4. Bentley College (MA)

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

5. Le Moyne College (NY)

6. Stanford University (CA) 7. Dartmouth College (NH)

West

8. Columbia University (NY)

1. Trinity University (TX)

9. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill

2. Gonzaga University (WA)

10. Duke University (NC)

3. Whitworth College (WA) 4. University of Portland (OR)

Liberal Arts Colleges

5. Seattle Pacific University

Liberal arts colleges focus almost entirely on undergraduate education and award more than

Midwest

half of their degrees in the liberal arts disciplines.

1. Creighton University (NE)

1. Williams College (MA)

2. Bradley University (IL)

2. Amherst College (MA)

3. University of Detroit Mercy

3. Wellesley College (MA)

4. Muskingum College (OH)

4. Pomona College (CA)

5. Drake University (IA)

5. Swarthmore College (PA) 6. Grinnell College (IA)

Baccalaureate Colleges

7. Smith College (MA)

The baccalaureate colleges focus on undergradu-

8. Carleton College (MN)

ate education and offer degree programs in the lib-

9. Macalester College (MN)

eral arts and in such professional fields as

10. Wabash College (IN)

business, nursing, and education.

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Great deals at great schools, continued South

West

1. University of the Ozarks (AR)

1. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

2. Ouachita Baptist University (AR)

2. Oklahoma Baptist University

3. LaGrange College (GA)

3. Howard Payne University (TX)

4. Florida Southern College

4. Master’s College and Seminary (CA)

5. Alderson-Broaddus College (WV)

5. Corban College (OR)

North

Midwest

1. Lebanon Valley College (PA)

1. College of the Ozarks (MO)

2. Elmira College (NY)

2. Taylor University (IN)

3. Elizabethtown College (PA)

3. Marietta College (OH)

4. Messiah College (PA)

4. Dordt College (IA)

5. Seton Hill University (PA)

5. Huntington University (IN)

which may include grants or loans from the institu-

$9,000 when the standard institutional methodology

tion’s own budget as well as the government money.

is used.

How much you’ll have to pay depends entirely on

But colleges may stray from the standard method

your own complex set of financial characteristics.

and fine-tune the formula even further. Each college

But as a general guideline, a FAFSA form for a fam-

has its own customized version of the institutional

ily with one student in college and an income of

methodology. Many colleges and universities, for

$65,000—in which the older parent is 50, one par-

example, don’t let parents deduct the cost of tuition

ent works, and federal taxes total $11,000—would

for private elementary or secondary school from their

result in an expected family contribution in the

resources, reasoning that private schooling is a matter

neighborhood of $5,800 to $7,900.

of personal choice. Other schools may allow a generous deduction. One institution may expect contribu-

…and maybe the Profile

tions from both parents whether they’re still married

Applicants to several hundred of the country’s most

or not, while another won’t.

selective (and high-priced) private colleges face an

You can file the Profile online at https://

additional and much more detailed aid form, the

profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp. The College

College Board’s CSS/Profile application, which feeds

Board charges applicants $5 to process the form,

into a far-more-sensitive “institutional methodology.”

plus $18 for each college to which you have the pro-

This formula includes home equity as a resource,

file sent.

while the federal formula does not, so a family might wind up with a considerably higher expected contri-

Then the college might fiddle…

bution. The Profile also takes into account parental

Once all the formulas have been applied, financial

assets held in a sibling’s name and does not allow

aid officers have the right to use their discretion

any sort of deduction for business or investment

and adjust the bottom line. Even though the for-

losses, which can make a significant difference for

mulas say that your tax-deferred retirement assets

some families. The College Board says that the same

won’t count against you, for instance, some schools

$65,000 family would have to contribute about

might trim your award if the family nest egg is

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huge. Or your award might get a boost if an aid

which has one of the most generous aid policies in

officer makes adjustments for expenses that the

the nation and doesn’t require students to take out

forms don’t ask about, like nursing home care for

any loans, the $65,000 family could get about

a family member. (Make sure you bring any such

$41,500 of the $47,375 cost paid for by grants. With

hidden expenses to light.)

two children in college, even a family with total

Even if all of the colleges in your candidate

income of $120,000 and $50,000 in nonretirement

pool somehow do agree on how much you should

savings could receive as much as $34,895 for the

be able to afford, their financial aid packages may

Princeton student.

still vary in significant ways because of “preferen-

But more and more often when the aid budget

tial packaging.” This means that colleges with a

is tight, the package doesn’t come close to meeting

limited amount of aid to dole out are increasingly awarding more money to students they really want. One college might make outright grants a higher proportion of

“The big shocker is that the only place it looks like teachers make a fortune is on the FAFSA.”

the total package, for instance, while a college less keen on snagging you might offer more of the award in the

full need, which means that you have to come up

form of loans and work-study.

with both your family’s EFC and whatever the col-

Basically, schools handing out money from their

lege doesn’t cover. “Most schools don’t have

own coffers—as opposed to Uncle Sam’s—can use the

enough money,” says Sandy Baum, a professor of

information from the FAFSA and Profile forms in any

economics at Skidmore College and an expert on

way they want. And they do, because they’re often

financial aid. One school might leave a $3,000

competing to get the same terrific students. Some col-

gap, for example, while another might leave a

leges even apply the federal methodology to one stu-

$6,000 gap. (Instead of “gapping,” some schools

dent and the institutional methodology to another,

manage their financial aid budgets by practicing

driving “need” up or down by using whichever for-

“need-conscious” or “need-aware” admissions,

mula supports the school’s assessment of a student’s

which means that the school considers ability to

appeal. Home equity is a favorite tool. For a highly

pay when deciding whether to admit some appli-

desirable student, information about family assets

cants. After 90 or 95 percent of the class is filled,

could come from the FAFSA, which ignores home

the rest of the hopefuls, even if they’re qualified,

equity. For a student who is less interesting, assets

are likely to be rejected unless they don’t need

could be taken from the Profile form, which counts it.

financial aid. Other schools use an “admit-deny” strategy. They admit all students regardless of

…and you end up happy—or “gapped”

their need but then decline to offer financial aid to

Many colleges pride themselves on “meeting full

the less qualified.)

need,” which means they come up with aid packages

Whatever the package, the initial offer is strictly

that fill the entire difference between each family’s

conditional on a double-check of your financial

expected contribution and the cost of freshman year.

information. The school will at least want corrobo-

(Of course, plenty of families don’t agree that their

rating tax information from the previous year. And

need is being met when they realize just how much

many private schools and some public universities

they’re expected to contribute. “The big shocker is

run all aid applicants through the “verification”

that the only place it looks like teachers make a for-

mill, an audit-like process in which the college asks

tune is on the FAFSA,” says one dad whose wife is

for tax returns, bank statements, and other paper-

also a teacher. “It says you’re good for $16,000 a

work that can back up your claims about income,

year. I’m thinking, ‘Wow!’”) At Princeton University,

assets, and expenses.

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Since even schools with generous funds run out,

for, plus possibly a work-study job. If you’re eligible

it’s smart to file aid applications early. Your FAFSA

for aid from your state, that will come next. Then, if

ought to be in as soon as possible after January 1;

you still have remaining need—which you might,

due dates for other aid applications vary by school,

because there are caps on how much federal and

but waiting until the last moment is a bad idea.

state aid each person can get—the school will award grants and possibly loans from its own funds.

Finally, you weigh your offers Once all of your aid letters are in hand, you have to

Government giving

make sense of their bottom lines. What will each

To qualify for any of the following, you must file the

school really cost you? The price tag includes

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (the FAFSA).

tuition, fees, room, and board—the charges for

Pell grant. Families with modest household

which you will receive a bill from the college—plus

incomes (typically less than $40,000) may be

books, personal expenses, and travel. To figure out

awarded a federal Pell grant of up to $4,310 for each

how big a burden you’ll have to assume, take the

year of undergraduate study. This money, which

total cost and subtract the free money, which

comes from the federal budget, does not have to be

includes federal and state grants and institutional

repaid. Because need depends on family size and the

grants and scholarships. Then subtract the antici-

number of family members in school as well as

pated earnings from a work-study job, which is

income, a large family with a higher income might

usually paid directly to the student and covers per-

qualify, for instance. The key is the expected family

sonal expenses. The remaining dollar figure is

contribution, which can be no higher than $4,110 for

what you will have to pay, either up front or

the year.

through loans. This should be your real point of comparison between aid packages.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. Exceptionally needy students—typically, they

Next, examine which loans each college is offering

can’t afford any family contribution at all—may qual-

you (described in detail in the next section of this

ify for an FSEOG in addition to a Pell grant. The

chapter). Federally subsidized student loans, which

amount ranges from $100 to $4,000 a year, depend-

are available to families with demonstrated financial

ing on need and on the funding available at your

need, offer extremely low interest rates and generous

school. FSEOG grants are an example of “campus-

grace periods after graduation before interest accrues

based” federal aid, which means that colleges apply

and repayments begin. Less desirable, but still often a

each year to the Department of Education for

good option, are unsubsidized loans for students and

funding, and the financial aid office determines how

parents, which also carry low rates but begin accruing

much each student receives.

interest as soon as the loan is in your hands.

Stafford loan. If you qualify for one of these low-

Finally, find out whether the aid will be renewed

rate loans based on need, your Stafford loan will be

each year, and if it will be renewed in the same form.

subsidized, which means that the federal govern-

One young woman whose $20,000 in costs were

ment pays the interest on the loan while you’re in

completely covered by her large state university

school. You’ll qualify if the school’s total cost of

decided to transfer to another school after she dis-

attendance exceeds your expected family contribu-

covered that $8,000 of her grant aid had been con-

tion. An unsubsidized Stafford loan, on which inter-

verted to loans for sophomore year.

est accrues while you’re in school, is available to students regardless of need. You begin repaying

Everything you need to know about the contents of your aid package

your loan six months after you graduate or drop below half-time status, and you can choose from several repayment schedules, including the standard

What’s in an aid package? The first layer usually con-

10-year term, a longer term with lower payments, or

sists of whatever federal grants or loans you qualify

payments that are based on your annual income.

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Don’t get scammed The skyrocketing cost of a higher

scholarship searches available

might be required, for instance,

education has a lot of people

on the Web, there’s no reason to

to show that you’ve been

pay for this service.

rejected for each scholarship

scrambling for money—including scam artists out to relieve you of

• We guarantee you a scholarship or

suggested to you, even the ones

your hard-earned funds. As you

your money back. In fact, even

that are obviously inappropriate.

search for scholarships, steer clear

the most obscure scholarships

• You can’t get this information any-

of anybody who makes any of the

are competitive; no legitimate

where else. Scholarship providers

following claims:

organization will promise that

spread the good news about

you’ll land an award. Any assur-

their competitions widely

ance by a scholarship search

because they are seeking a big

for you. Some services charge a

service that you’ll get your

pool of strong applicants. So

bundle for a search that you can

money back if you’re not satis-

“insider” or “exclusive” lists of

do at little or no cost. With

fied with the results usually has

awards mostly aren’t.

plenty of comprehensive, free

many strings attached. You

• For a small fee, we’ll do a search

If your school participates in the Ford Federal

essarily entail washing dishes in the campus cafete-

Direct Loan Program, you’ll borrow directly from the

ria. Moreover, the pay can be competitive with off-

federal government; otherwise you’ll be given a list of

campus employment. You might work 10 hours a

banks or other lenders that participate in the Federal

week, for example, and earn at least minimum wage;

Family Education Loan Program. If you’re a depen-

pay usually ranges from $6 to $10 an hour.

dant, you can borrow up to $3,500 during your fresh-

Financial aid departments set the standard

man year, up to $4,500 during your sophomore year,

amount for work-study awards based on their fund-

and up to $5,500 in subsequent years, but no more

ing each year from the Department of Education,

than $23,000 overall for undergraduate study. Interest

which is determined in part by how much work-

rates change annually. Up-front fees total about 4 per-

study money students at the school have earned in

cent of the loan amount. They vary from bank to bank,

prior years. To some extent, colleges also factor in

though, so it pays to shop around.

their philosophy about how many hours full-time

Perkins loan. Undergraduates may also qualify

students should work. At Rhodes College in

for a federal Perkins Loan of up to $4,000, depend-

Memphis, Tennessee, the standard work-study award

ing on need and on the funds available at their

is $1,600 a year. At Colorado State University in Ft.

school. The interest rate is a flat 5 percent for the life

Collins, the average hourly pay is $8, which would

of the loan, there are no up-front fees, and the loan

total $3,840 for a student working 15 hours per week.

is repaid directly to the school. (Repayment rates are

Job possibilities run the gamut from checkout at

one of the variables that determine how much a

the library to lab research to staffing the office in the

school gets each year from the federal government

psych department. Increasingly, schools also are

to fund Perkins loans.)

partnering with organizations in the community to

Federal work-study. After a Stafford loan, a job

create work-study positions that double as service—

subsidized by the federal work-study program is one

tutoring slots with the America Reads program, for

of the most common components of a financial aid

example, or lifeguard jobs at the local Y. Once you’ve

package. Some students turn up their noses at this

earned the full amount of your work-study award,

form of “self-help,” but a work-study job doesn’t nec-

the job officially ends, although sometimes an

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employer can continue your job and pay you from

Case, director of financial aid at Amherst. That’s

other funds.

less likely to happen at McDonald’s. Another ben-

It can be tempting to add hours by taking on a second job, but working too much may interfere with

efit of on-campus work: the chance to make connections with other students and faculty.

your studies. Two recent surveys by the U.S.

State grants and loans. Many states offer their

Education Department show that students who work

own grants and loans to residents who attend school

more than 15 hours a week during the school year are

in state. Some of the money is awarded to students

less likely to complete their degrees than those who

who show need, and some is given out to any stu-

work up to 15 hours a week. Undergrads who work

dent, regardless of family financial status, who keeps

up to 15 hours a week also tend to have higher grade

his or her grades up. To find out what your state offers, contact your state’s higher education agency. (A listing is avail-

“Merit scholarships help get the attention of exceptional students who might not otherwise look closely at us.”

able at www.studentaid.ed.gov; click on “funding,” then scroll down to “state aid.”)

Aid from the college coffers point averages than those who put in more time.

If a college determines that your financial need is

Accepting a work-study job that is included in your

$10,000 and federal and state aid covers $5,000,

aid package is not mandatory, and many students

you’re eligible for institutional aid to cover the

choose not to work at all or to work for an off-campus

remaining $5,000 in need.

employer instead. In a recent year, the University of

Need-based grants and loans. In the best-case

Wisconsin–Madison offered work-study jobs to 10,544

scenario, you’d get a $5,000 grant from the school to

students. About 3,565 accepted when they signed off

make up the whole difference. Indeed, a student

on their aid packages, but only 2,053 had earnings.

who is especially desirable to a college may get the

(The rest presumably never took the next step of

whole amount covered, while a student who is for-

obtaining a work-study job; you do have to look for the

tunate to be admitted might receive a far stingier

work yourself.) At colleges in urban areas, in particular,

grant. A school’s generosity also depends on how

you may be able to find better-paying work—or work

much money it has to give away. While Princeton

that’s more closely related to your field of study—out-

can afford to hand out grants only, less well-financed

side of the work-study program. If you prefer not to

schools are likely to package a loan or direct you to

work at all, the financial aid office might be able to

private lenders.

replace your work-study award with a loan.

Merit money. Merit awards are granted by

Don’t be too quick to reject a work-study job in

schools recruiting applicants for some special talent

favor of an extra 50 cents an hour somewhere else.

or quality—high grades or test scores that will

What many students don’t realize is that what they

enhance the student body profile, for example, or

make from work-study won’t be counted next year in

chess-playing finesse, tromboning skills, or out-

the calculation of their expected family contribution.

standing community service. You don’t have to be

But half of net earnings from other employment

needy to get one of these scholarships, just really

must go toward next year’s family contribution.

attractive to the people making decisions. “Merit

In addition, on-campus bosses are often more

scholarships help to get the attention of exceptional

willing than other employers to fit your work

students who might not otherwise look closely at

schedule around classes and exams. “If you’re

us,” says Ben Sandler, adjunct instructor at

working for your academic department or the

Washington University in St. Louis.

library and you ask for time off to work on a paper,

While there’s undeniable appeal in seeing just

generally they’ll work with you,” says Joe Paul

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this: If you can earn admission to a top-ranked

age, but we do make a fair number of adjustments. I

school, you also have the clout to win a merit schol-

have a fund at my disposal for it.”

arship at a very good school with a little less cachet.

There is a certain etiquette to asking for more

While it’s a mistake to choose a college based

money. “I wouldn’t say negotiate,” says Kathy Ruby, the

entirely on cost, aiming for some merit money with

director of financial aid at St. Olaf College in

a couple of your applications will give you more flex-

Northfield, Minnesota. Ask her to re-evaluate an aid

ibility when the time comes to put down a deposit.

offer, however, and you’ll get another response entirely:

Schools’ goals naturally vary, so the kind of applicant

“We’ve certainly been doing a lot more of that.”

they’re willing to lavish aid on varies, too. Still, the

Walking into an aid office with a better offer in

quickest way to stand out is to have a grade point

hand and a “match it” attitude won’t garner you any

average and board scores that outshine the school’s

sympathy, however. It’s a great idea to tell schools that

averages and put you in the top fifth or top quarter

you’ve received alternative offers (Carnegie Mellon

of the student body.

University in Pittsburgh, for example, explicitly

This focus on attracting students with merit aid,

encourages admitted students to fax in aid packages

and the related trend of granting highly prized appli-

from other institutions), but the key to success is giv-

cants more generous need-based financial aid pack-

ing the college a substantive reason to reconsider.

ages, is most pronounced at second- and third-tier

“If someone says, ‘Well, I got this award from

colleges. (Many of the most prestigious institutions

Emory, and their award is based on need, and your

don’t offer merit scholarships.) One caveat is that

award is based on need, but it appears that you guys

merit awards don’t always add much to your total

are way off in your assessment of what my need is,’”

package. That’s because colleges anxious to make

financial aid officials will be open to a second look,

their aid money stretch as far as possible often substi-

says Rodney Oto, the director of student financial

tute a merit scholarship for need-based aid you would

services and associate dean of admissions

have received otherwise. That’s not so bad if the

Carleton College, also in Northfield, Minnesota.

at

money is used to replace a work-study job or a loan.

It may be that some of your family expenses are

(Even better if the school uses the money to fill any

invisible on federal aid forms. Bates College in

gap between your official need and the school’s aid

Lewiston, Maine, considers costs families incur pro-

package.) But if the merit award is large enough, it

viding nursing home care for elderly parents, for

may also replace all or part of a need-based grant.

instance, as well as changes in job status that may have happened after the forms were filed. Some aid

How to negotiate for more aid— and win

officers say they might consider factoring in a younger sibling’s upcoming class trip to Europe or, more commonly, the private high school tuition of a

Financial aid officers often deal with two kinds of dis-

younger sibling, if it’s clearly creating a hardship. To

appointed parents: those who reasonably and con-

better the odds of getting the maximum award, fol-

vincingly make a case that they need more help, and

low these few ground rules:

those who rant and rave in frustration. If, in the end,

• Speak up. Every family’s finances are quirky

you’re bummed out by a puny package, you might

in some way—there’s an upcoming bonus

find that aid officials have the power to make it

that’s a one-time event only, a bunch of pend-

grow—assuming you fall into the convincing camp.

ing hospital bills because of a sibling’s seri-

These days, most aid administrators will readily

ous illness, a business start-up or serious

hear an appeal. In fact, they pretty much expect to.

financial reversal. Let the aid office know

“Everybody appeals after they get the initial award—

about any anomalies; the more the office

I call it ‘Let’s Make a Deal,’” says Jim Stevenson,

knows, the better.

director of financial aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. “We don’t increase every pack-

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in until May 1. But that’s what everybody else

Your other borrowing options

thinks, too. Dealing with a family’s tangled

You’ve reviewed a college’s aid offer a dozen times,

finances during crunch time puts tremendous

pleaded with the financial aid officer, and even asked

pressure on overworked aid representatives.

your wealthy great-aunt for money, and you still

That’s when mistakes happen.

come up short. If you’re willing to borrow to go the

• Do your homework. While aid staffers say they

distance, here are some sources to tap.

are happy to explain the logic behind an award, they hope you’ll be prepared for the

The PLUS program

discussion. Review the forms that you filed

The Department of Education’s Parent Loan for

and jot down any changes in your finances or

Undergraduate Students is available to any creditworthy parent, regardless of need, and can be used to cover all costs of

“Everyone appeals after they get the initial award—I call it ‘Let’s Make a Deal.’”

attending an accredited school. That means books and living expenses as well as tuition. For 2007–2008, the variable rate for these PLUS loans was 8.02 percent. Interest is

any omissions. Fax any relevant new docu-

charged on a PLUS loan from the date of the first

mentation to the aid office. Finally, calculate

disbursement until the loan is paid in full.

how much you can contribute to college

The program guarantees that all outstanding

costs, and be ready to justify the figures. If

debts will be forgiven if the parent who signs the

you’re comparing offers from different

loan is permanently disabled or dies. And come tax

schools, consider the example of a Milwaukee

time, families may be able to take a deduction on the

mother who prepared a spreadsheet of the

paid interest.

offers. It’s smart to maintain a call log to verify whom you’ve been talking with, when,

Your home equity

and what about.

Higher-income families may find that borrowing

• Go to the top. If you’re not satisfied with what

against their home makes more sense than taking out

you’re hearing from an aid representative, ask

a PLUS loan. Many couples who don’t qualify for the

politely but firmly to speak with the director of

interest deduction because they earn too much can

financial aid. Most say their phone lines are

take a tax deduction for at least some of the interest on

open to anyone who makes a specific request.

a second mortgage or home-equity line of credit. A

Not all comers will be warmly received. Students

line of credit is usually the preferred option, even

with stellar grades and accomplished athletes, for

though rates are variable. Why? Second mortgages

example, tend to have a bit more bargaining power.

disburse the money in a lump sum, which means par-

Applicants to state schools tend to find less flexibil-

ents can end up paying interest on the costs of their

ity than at private universities. Families that hire a

child’s senior year as early as the start of his or her

financial aid consultant to do their bargaining are

freshman year.

apt to find the conversation over before it begins. Many schools refuse to barter with consultants on

Private lenders

the grounds that doing so would violate the privacy

Another borrowing option is a private student loan.

of families.

These usually cost more than PLUS or home-equity

Finally, it is best not to mistake financial aid offi-

loans because they tend to have higher interest rates.

cers for pushovers. “I’ve had people say to me, ‘Well,

But some families prefer them because the students,

look, we’re paying for four cars,’” says Oto, recalling a

rather than the parents, are responsible for paying

particularly far-fetched plea. “That isn’t going to fly.”

them off. Moreover, private loans to students tend to

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Extra help from Uncle Sam Mostly, you’re going to be writ-

$2,000 a year total in Lifetime

benefit was available for 2004 to

ing big checks for the foresee-

credits. And you can only use one

people with incomes up to

able future. But come April,

credit per student; you’ll have to

$130,000 on a married couple’s

parent and student taxpayers

do the calculations to see which

joint return and $65,000 on a sin-

can get a little back from the

one works best.

gle return. Remember: You can’t

Internal Revenue Service:

Not everyone qualifies, how-

double-dip and take a credit and

ever. Married couples with more

deduction for the same student.

Tax credits

than $90,000 in adjusted gross

Two credits for college expenses

income get a reduced credit, and

Tax deduction for student loan

are available to parents: the

those making more than

interest

Hope tax credit, which can be

$110,000 can’t claim a credit at

Interest on most personal loans

used for freshmen and sopho-

all. The income limits for single

isn’t deductible, but up to $2,500

mores, and the Lifetime Learning

taxpayers are $45,000 and

a year of interest is deductible on

credit, for students in any year of

$55,000.

loans used for tuition, room and

college. The annual credits

board, books, transportation, and

directly reduce tax, which means

Tax deduction for tuition

other expenses. (This doesn’t

a $1,000 credit saves $1,000. The

People whose income barred

apply to a loan from Grandma,

Hope credit is for 100 percent of

them from taking a credit for

by the way.) The amount of inter-

the first $1,000 of tuition and

2006 could possibly claim up to

est that was deductible for 2004

half of the next $1,000, for a

$4,000 of tuition as a tax deduc-

gradually phased out at incomes

maximum of $1,650. The Lifetime

tion, though income curbs lim-

of $100,000 to $135,000 on a

credit allows you to write off 20

ited some people to $2,000.

joint return and $50,000 to

percent of the first $10,000 in

Unlike a credit, which reduces

$65,000 on a single return. And

tuition, so the most you can take

your tax, a deduction reduces the

remember, interest on a home

is $2,000. Parents putting more

income upon which tax is fig-

equity loan is generally

than one child through school

ured. So for someone in the 25

deductible no matter how the

can claim a Hope credit for each

percent tax bracket, a $4,000

funds are used.

child who qualifies but only up to

deduction saves $1,000. This

offer more-flexible repayment terms. For instance,

they’re almost sure to go up. That’s one reason

payments on private loans often can be deferred until

many students stick with federal loans, which carry

after graduation, while families must begin repaying

interest rate caps.

each year’s PLUS loan soon after the end of the school year.

Weighing how much debt you can handle

Your chosen college Some universities team up with a bank to offer their

As the cost of tuition keeps going up, so does the

undergrads private loans with attractive terms. The

weight of the debt. At some institutions, graduates

University of Notre Dame, for instance, offers a loan

now leave campus with average burdens of $30,000.

program in cooperation with Citibank. Still, while

Most undergraduates misjudge how much they’re

the rates on many private loans are ultralow now,

going to owe—and how debt could affect their post-

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Prefer not to borrow? Buy time If spreading payments out over

each semester. The plans don’t

panies and send enrollment

the academic year will help you

charge interest, but do require you

information out with financial aid

avoid borrowing, think about sign-

to pay an annual enrollment fee of

letters. Parents who sign up start

ing up for a tuition payment plan.

approximately $50.

sending their checks to the out-

These programs allow you to pay

Some institutions administer

side service—almost immedi-

the room, board, and tuition bills

the programs themselves; par-

ately after their child’s high

at your child’s school in monthly

ents send their monthly checks

school graduation.

installments instead of sending

directly to the school. Most col-

off big checks at the beginning of

leges partner with outside com-

college plans—until late senior year, when aid

alarming rates and, unlike subsidized student

offices provide exit counseling. A recent study by the

loans, don’t wait until graduation to grow. Keeping

State Public Interest Research Groups found that

up with the monthly payments on an outsize bal-

more than three in four students underestimate

ance will, at best, be a drag on your lifestyle. And

their debt, by an average of nearly $5,000, and that

not keeping up can really haunt you later on. Late

many are unfamiliar with their repayment options.

payments and delinquencies on a credit report can

It’s important to think now about how much

make it difficult to borrow for a car, a home, or

debt you want to take on over four years and to make

graduate school. Even worse, some students face

sure you stay on track. Financial aid experts advise

financial disaster. According to data collected for

visiting an aid officer periodically during college,

Harvard University’s Consumer Bankruptcy

beginning in January of freshman year, both to mon-

Project by lead researcher Elizabeth Warren, a pro-

itor how fast the loan amounts are piling up and to

fessor at the law school, and project director

get some help thinking ahead to how repaying the

Deborah Thorne, an assistant professor at Ohio

money will factor into your postcollege plans.

University, some 90,000 Americans under age 25

Ask how much the monthly payments are

filed for bankruptcy in 2003.

likely to be on your existing and projected levels of debt, and compare that with your expected postgraduation income. Payments on $20,000 in

How to find and win an outside scholarship or two

Stafford loans at current rates over 10 years, for instance, would equal about $200 a month, a siz-

Suppose you don’t qualify for any federal or college

able chunk of an entry-level, $25,000 salary. (You

aid in the first place—or your appeal for more help

can stretch repayment beyond the standard 10-year

falls on deaf ears. Thousands of other organizations

repayment schedule to lower the payment, but it

stand ready to give money away, if only students ask;

will cost you additional interest.)

indeed, over the past several years, new scholarships

Credit card debt, too, lies in wait to trap unsus-

have popped up like weeds. Some go to brainiacs,

pecting borrowers. According to a study by the

some to the best essayists, some to the student who

student loan agency Nellie Mae, 21 percent of

lives in the right place or belongs to the right club.

undergraduates with credit cards are carrying bal-

FastWeb, one of the first Internet scholarship search

ances between $3,000 and $7,000, which repre-

sites, has expanded its database from 180,000

sents a 61 percent increase in debt over the span

awards in 1996 to more than 1.3 million today, worth

of one year. These balances rack up interest at

a total of over $3 billion.

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Where to find help on the Web Looking for authoritative online

• www.finaid.org. Devoted solely

• www.usnews.com. You’ll find all

sources of college aid informa-

to college aid, this site covers

the U.S. News college rankings

tion? Start here:

scholarship, loan, and finan-

and statistics here—plus, under

cial aid basics, with more

“Find the Money,” guidance on

detail as you drill down

scholarships, loans, and other

comprehensive site on college

through the pages. Includes

financial aid.

admissions and finances. Under

good tips on maximizing

the tab “Pay for college,” you’ll

financial aid eligibility.

• www.collegeboard.com. A

find a good financial aid calcula-

• www.studentaid.ed.gov. If you

• www.collegeanswer.com. You can compare lenders and apply for student loans at this site, cre-

tor, plus debt calculators, a

click on “Publications,” you’ll

ated by student-loan giant Sallie

scholarship search, and a work-

find a Department of Education

Mae. You’ll also find loan and

sheet for comparing aid awards.

guide entitled “Funding

financial aid calculators and a

Education Beyond High School:

scholarship database.

• www.fastweb.com. The leading free scholarship search service

The Guide to Federal Student

features a database of 1.3 mil-

Aid,” which gives all the details

lion scholarships worth more

on Pell grants and Stafford,

than $3 billion.

Perkins, and PLUS loans.

What can you do to collar some of this cash?

Spending time on an application will mean impres-

Apply for it, first and foremost. Online search

sive essays (be sure to get a parent’s or teacher’s cri-

engines, like those at www.usnews.com and

tique). It’s OK to file and reuse your essays on other

www.fastweb.com, can locate a lot of potential

applications, but you’ll want to refine them as you

awards fast. You fill out a form about yourself—

go. The process gets easier with practice, says Ben

including every characteristic and hobby you can

Kaplan, who wrote How to Go to College Almost for

think of—and all of the relevant scholarships pop

Free and The Scholarship Scouting Report: An Insider’s

up. It’s important to be detailed about your interests.

Guide to America’s Best Scholarships. Kaplan’s first

One award found on CollegeNET (www.collegenet

scholarship application took about 16 hours to com-

.com) is for water-skiers, while another is for people

plete, but by the time his winnings were edging

who play the recorder.

toward $90,000, the Harvard grad could finish

Don’t rely solely on the Internet in your schol-

some of them in as little as an hour.

arship search, however. Many local scholarships handed out by 4-H clubs, churches, civic groups,

Maximizing the money

and hospitals aren’t listed online. Your high

If you win an award from an outside sponsor,

school’s guidance office probably keeps a list of the

whether it’s the prestigious Intel Science Talent

possibilities close to home, and it’s smart to just call

Search award or a prize from your local Elks club,

around and ask about awards. Financial aid offices

you’re likely to feel an impact on whatever financial

at the colleges you’re interested in may also main-

aid you receive from your school. Often, outside

tain listings of outside scholarships; sometimes

awards, like merit awards, are used to replace a

they’re posted online.

portion of your need-based aid. It used to be that

Once you’ve assembled the necessary applica-

colleges simply used the outside scholarship

tion forms, take a deep breath and…slow down.

money to replace their own grants, which left the

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students no better off. Now, it’s common for col-

Georgia’s effort to slow its brain drain is succeed-

leges to at least use half an outside award to lower

ing. Ten years ago, only about a fifth of the stu-

your loan burden, while the other half goes to

dents who scored 1400 or more on the SAT stayed

replace school-awarded grants. At the most gener-

in state for school. Today, that proportion has

ous schools, outside scholarships replace your

nearly doubled.

loans first. If you still have scholarship money coming after the school loans are wiped out, the

Apply to colleges in clusters

college will sub the remaining funds for its own

What do the California Institute of Technology, the

grant awards. Some schools describe their scholar-

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Rice

ship policy on their websites, but most do not,

University have in common? These schools all com-

which means you’ll have to call up your financial

pete for the same students—and indeed, most

aid officer and ask him or her directly.

schools have a serious rival or two.

If you do discover that your school soaks up part

Savvy applicants sometimes can take advantage of

of your scholarship by using it to replace grants you

these rivalries if they apply to more than one school in

would otherwise receive, you can try to negotiate a

a group. While it’s a mistake to try to pit one financial

better deal. Ask your scholarship provider to help

aid officer against another, many officers admit that if

you make your plea because providers often have a

their school’s offer is bested by that of a rival, they’re

lot of clout with financial aid officers. If the school

likely to take a second look at their own package. Dan

upsets a parent or student with its policy, there’s just

Lundquist, vice president for admissions and finan-

one student and one tuition at stake. But schools risk

cial aid at Union College in Schenectady, New York,

a wealth of future funding when they displease a

says that if a student he has admitted receives a

scholarship provider.

stronger need-based offer from another liberal arts college in New York, “we would want to discuss the

Picking schools with aid in mind

differential and reasons behind it.” Similarly, Lundquist would want to hear about an offer of merit

No, you shouldn’t opt for a school just because it’s

aid from a rival. “We would give serious consideration

cheap. On the other hand, choosing colleges shrewdly

to a non-need-based offer to help a student’s family

can minimize your costs. One strategy, as we’ve

feel good about saying yes to Union,” he says.

noted, is to target a couple schools with merit awards to hand out. Here are a couple of additional tips.

Go north Canadian colleges continue to be a bargain for

Stay in state

Americans. The cost of attending prominent Canadian

Aside from the fact that tuition is cheaper for resi-

schools such as McGill University in Montreal and the

dents who attend public colleges, several states,

University of British Columbia in Vancouver ranges

including Kentucky, South Carolina, New Mexico,

from $12,200 to $18,000 (in U.S. dollars) a year.

and West Virginia, offer good students (the

Competition can be fierce. Three years ago, the

requirements vary by state) scholarships if they

University of Toronto had more than 75,000 applica-

attend a state school. Modeled on Georgia’s HOPE

tions for just under 15,000 freshman spots. But think

scholarship, these programs typically cover tuition

of it this way: As an American bringing some diversity

at State U, but the grants can be applied toward

to campus, you might have at least a slight edge.

tuition at in-state private schools as well. So far,

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Glossary What does it mean if a college is “test-optional” or practices “gapping”? Here, you’ll find a key to the large and specialized vocabulary of admissions and financial aid. If a term appears in boldface inside a definition, you can find its own entry elsewhere. acceptance rate. The proportion of applicants admitted is one measure of how selective a college is. It gives you an idea of how much competition you’ll face. ACT. Most colleges and universities will accept either of two college admissions exams, the ACT Assessment or the SAT. The ACT tends to be the more popular of the two among students applying to many Midwestern and Southern institutions. It tests your knowledge in English, reading, mathematics, and science reasoning. The ACT is administered nationally five times a year, in October, December, February, April, and June. Many counselors advise students to take both the ACT and the SAT to see which one better shows off their capabilities.

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admissions committee. Your application may be

alumnus; alumni. A male graduate or former stu-

read by several people on this committee, typi-

dent of a college or university; more than one

cally made up of faculty and staff members,

male former student (or a mixed-gender group).

and sometimes alumni and students, who, along with admissions officers, help evaluate applications. The committee will scrutinize

application fee. This fee accompanies your application and typically runs $25 to $60 or more. articulation agreement. If you’re thinking about

each component of your application, from test

completing a year or two at a technical or com-

scores and transcripts to essays and letters of

munity college before transferring to a four-

recommendation.

year college or university, you might want to

admissions interview. You probably won’t have to

check to see if your community college has an

sit for an interview with someone on the

articulation agreement with any colleges or uni-

admissions staff, but it’s definitely a good

versities. These arrangements make the process

idea. An interview lets you show how inter-

of transferring go more smoothly than it other-

ested you are in a school, as well as how

wise might because they define which commu-

intelligent, humorous, and multitalented you

nity college credits will be honored by the

are. Many schools use interviews as an oppor-

four-year school; the two-year degree would typ-

tunity to get to know and assess prospective

ically satisfy the new college’s lower-division

students in a more personal way than the application allows. Interviews can be done on

general education requirements. associate’s degree. The two-year associate’s degree

campus during your visit or by an alumnus

in science awarded by a junior or community

in your area.

college might be career-oriented and lead to a

admit-deny. Schools whose financial aid budgets are

job as a veterinary technician, dental hygienist,

stretched sometimes use what’s known as an

or legal secretary, for example. The more gen-

“admit-deny” strategy, admitting students who

eral associate’s degree in arts often is the first

are academically qualified but offering them little

part of a four-year bachelor’s degree.

or no aid even though they need it. Because

board scores. When someone brags about her board

these students often can’t enroll, the strategy is

scores, she’s telling you what she got on the

typically used for marginal applicants.

SAT entrance exam or the SAT Subject Tests,

Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Admissions staffers like to see some Advanced Placement

which are administered by the College Board. campus visit. You can narrow down your choices by

entries on an applicant’s transcript because

studying this book, attending college fairs, scour-

these more rigorous courses indicate that the

ing websites, and collecting school catalogs, but

student has challenged himself and presum-

you won’t want to actually make a decision until

ably can handle college-level work. AP tests

you see and talk to students, sit in on a class or

are given nationwide in the late spring, usu-

two, spend a night in the dorm, and maybe get a

ally during the first two weeks of May, and are

taste of the cafeteria food. Many counselors sug-

scored on a scale of 1 to 5. If you get a “quali-

gest visiting colleges of varying sizes and types,

fying” grade on the AP Exam, colleges may

in urban and more rural locations, to get a feel

give you credit for the course and you can

for how schools differ. They also suggest that the

move into an advanced class. A score of 3 may

student (not Mom or Dad) call admissions and

qualify for credit, but some schools demand a

schedule the visit.

4 or a 5.

class rank. Your class rank is determined by where

aid. See financial aid.

your high school grade point average (GPA) sits

alumna; alumnae. A female graduate or former stu-

among those of the rest of your class. Many

78

dent of a college or university; more than one

high schools calculate a “weighted rank,” which

female former student.

takes into account both your grades and how

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tough your courses were. Others figure a “straight rank,” based strictly on grades. Some have stopped calculating class rank because

see if such loans are available, and ask about interest rates. community college. According to the American

they don’t believe it gives a very accurate idea of

Association of Community Colleges (AACC),

achievement.

there are now 1,202 of these two-year postsec-

class size. The number of students in your college

ondary institutions that offer certificate programs

classes will determine to a large extent how the

and associate’s degrees. Some students choose to

teaching and learning happens. An introductory

spend a year or two at a community college and

economics course with 500 other students will be

then transfer to a four-year college, which can be

taught by lecture, probably supplemented by

a great way to transition to life after high school

smaller group discussions led by graduate assis-

if you don’t feel quite ready to take the plunge

tants, who will also grade your tests and papers.

and a good way to save some tuition dollars even

By contrast, a seminar on eighteenth-century

if you are. Many community colleges have articu-

British literature with only seven other students

lation agreements with four-year schools that

will center on class discussion and debate and

allow credits to transfer smoothly.

offer students the chance to really get to know the

cooperative education. Colleges that offer a “co-

professor. The college profiles in the directory sec-

op” program—particularly popular in business

tion of this book contain information on class

and technical fields—alternate a term in the

sizes at each school.

classroom with time in the workforce. You

college catalog. Unlike a college’s view book, a

learn the theory in class, then apply it on the

heavily illustrated first peek at a school, its cata-

job and, as a bonus, earn money and build

log is an all-business publication that lists all

connections and a résumé that can come in

classes offered, faculty and their credentials,

handy upon graduation. The trade-off: You

requirements for graduation, and detailed infor-

typically must put in a fifth year of college and

mation on costs.

several summers.

college entrance requirements. The admissions

cost of attendance. The total amount it will cost

requirements set by a college or university vary

a student to go to school for a year. The figure

from school to school, but typically include a

includes tuition and fees; room and board

minimum GPA or test scores and a certain

(or a housing and food allowance for

number of courses in English, mathematics,

off-campus students); and allowances for

social studies, science, and foreign language.

books, supplies, transportation, and

college fair. Here’s your chance to meet with admissions representatives from a wide range

miscellaneous expenses, including the rental or purchase of a personal computer.

of colleges and universities in one fell swoop

counselor-for-hire. See educational consultant.

and ask about everything from the types of

CSS/Profile. Several hundred of the country’s

courses that are offered to admissions and

most selective private colleges ask financial

financial aid requirements. It may seem easier

aid applicants to fill out this detailed form in

to stay home and browse the Web, but colleges

addition to the federal aid application form,

want to know who’s really, truly interested, and

known as the Free Application for Federal

showing up is one way to let them know you

Student Aid (FAFSA).

are. Be sure to complete the student informa-

curriculum. A set of courses that make up a pro-

tion cards put out by each college you’re consid-

gram. Many schools have a general curriculum,

ering so it’s clear that you were there.

required of all students, that consists of courses

college-sponsored loan. A small number of col-

in mathematics, English, science, and the

leges offer their own loans to parents and stu-

humanities. Your major will also have a curricu-

dents. Check each college’s aid materials to

lum of required classes.

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diversity. The mix of cultures and ethnic groups, as well as of people from different religious and

selecting the right schools, getting ready for

socioeconomic backgrounds, will have a big

admissions tests and interviews, and preparing

impact on the character of a school. Are you

applications. If you choose to hire a consultant

comfortable befriending and working with peo-

and are unable to find one by word of mouth,

ple unlike you, and who hold different views

it’s a good idea to interview several from among

from your own? Or would you rather stick with

the membership of the Independent

kids from your home state or your own reli-

Educational Consultants Association (www.edu-

gion? Statistics on the demographic breakdown

cationalconsulting.org) or the National

of the student body appear in each college’s

Association for College Admission Counseling

directory profile.

(www.nacac.com).

double major. Specialization in two academic fields of study, or majors. dual enrollment. A majority of states have adopted

essay. Colleges typically require a personal statement on the application so the admissions staff can get behind the numbers and see how

policies that encourage enrollment partnerships

cogently and creatively you think, as well as

between high schools and colleges. These

how your experiences have contributed to your

arrangements allow high school students to

personal growth. You’ll want to do a careful job,

take courses that earn credit toward a high

because when two candidates are equally quali-

school diploma and a college degree at the

fied, the essay may tip the balance. If the topic

same time.

is left up to you, counselors and deans alike

early action. Under an early-action plan, you apply

advise that you write about a familiar subject

to college in the fall and get “action”—which is

(as opposed to a theme such as poverty or world

to say, a decision or deferral—on your applica-

peace) and that you spend time drafting and

tion by December or January. You can apply to

editing. It’s a good idea to ask Mom and Dad

more than one school and have until May 1 to

for feedback and proofreading, but that’s all

make your decision. Early action may be a good choice for someone who has narrowed the field

they should do! expected family contribution (EFC). This number,

to two or three schools and is anxious to be

which appears on financial aid award letters, is

done with the waiting game.

the amount your family will be asked to con-

early decision. A growing number of applicants opt

tribute to the cost of your education. It is calcu-

for early decision because they want an edge

lated based on the information you supplied

over the competition. Colleges often accept a

about your income and assets on the Free

higher proportion of early-decision applicants

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and

than they do of those in the regular pool. But

on a second form used by many private colleges,

you have to be really sure about a school,

the CSS/Profile. Your EFC may vary quite a bit

because you’re obligated to enroll if you’re

from college to college because schools interpret

accepted and receive an adequate aid package.

families’ financial situations differently.

Early-decision applications are usually due in

extracurricular activities. What life offers outside of

November, and you’ll most likely get the deci-

class at college will probably have a big impact

sion within a month. The problem, say coun-

on your happiness, just as it did in high school.

selors, is that students may make hasty and

So when you’re creating a list of schools, pay

poorly researched choices. Plus, they lose the

attention to whether you’ll still be able to play

opportunity to compare financial aid offers.

lacrosse, write for the school paper, belong to

educational consultant. For a fee that usually ranges

80

seniors and their families through the process of

the drama club (and actually have a shot at

from several hundred to several thousand dol-

some stage time), or work for the local food

lars, educational consultants guide juniors and

bank. You’ll also want to be able to talk about

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one or two activities that are particularly important to you when you interview.

financial aid advisor. If you apply for any type of financial aid from your school, you will be

FAFSA. See Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

assigned to a financial aid advisor on the staff

Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).

who puts together your package and is available

Banks and other lenders that participate in this program are sources of student loan funds. Unless your college is part of a program that

to help you plan funding throughout your college years. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. If your college

allows you to borrow directly from the govern-

participates in this program, you’ll borrow your

ment, it will give you a list of lenders to contact

student loans directly from the government. If

when it awards financial aid.

not, you’ll be given a list of banks or other

federal methodology. In calculating how much financial aid you are eligible for, the federal gov-

lenders to contact. fraternities/sororities. How strong an influence do

ernment takes the information you supply on

these social societies have on campus life? A

the federal aid application form and feeds it

school where much of the social life revolves

into this formula to arrive at your expected con-

around frat parties and where many students

tribution to the cost of college.

choose to live in fraternity and sorority houses

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity

may feel inhospitable to someone who prefers

Grant (FSEOG). This federal grant, which can

not to participate—or just right to someone

range from $100 to $4,000 per year, goes to

excited about Greek life.

exceptionally needy students whose families

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

typically can’t afford to contribute anything at

This is the application you’ll need to complete if

all to college costs. To be considered for this

you’re applying for federal and state grants,

grant, you must complete the Free Application

loans, and work-study. The paper version of the

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

FAFSA is available in your guidance office,

fifth-year program. Some schools have designed

public library, or the financial aid office of a

curricula that allow you to complete both a

local college. You can also have a paper copy of

bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five

the FAFSA mailed to you by calling 800-433-

years. This is usually accomplished through

3243. For additional information or to fill the

some accelerated coursework and an overlap of

form out online, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.

undergraduate and graduate classes. These pro-

freshman retention rate. The proportion of stu-

grams usually require high levels of academic

dents who return to school for their sopho-

performance.

more year is a number worth looking at. If it’s

financial aid. A financial aid package usually con-

low, you’ll want to find out why. Do students

sists of federal Pell grants and state grants,

feel lost in the shuffle? Do their aid packages

which don’t have to be repaid; federal Stafford

tend to shrink after freshman year? We’ve

and Perkins loans for students, which do; and

included each school’s rate in its profile.

work-study programs. Colleges may add in

freshman seminar. Recognizing that a schedule full

their own grants or scholarships as well.

of large lecture classes makes it difficult for

Financial aid amounts are based on the infor-

freshmen to connect with professors and peers,

mation you supply in your Free Application

many schools make sure each first-year student

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and

has at least one enriching small-group class expe-

other forms, but colleges may use preferential

rience. The seminars are typically led by a faculty

packaging as a way to recruit great students,

member, so students can form a bond with a pro-

as they offer more in grants and less in loans

fessor earlier than they might otherwise.

to someone they really want than to more marginal candidates.

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enough in grants, loans, and work-study to fill

get into courses, so students have to stay

the whole gap between what a family is

longer than they expected to get all of their

expected to pay and the cost of a year in college.

credits?

gapping. Many schools’ financial aid budgets are too strained to allow them to meet every student’s full need. Instead, they may “gap” a fam-

paid back. The federal Pell grant is an example. honors colleges and programs. These programs

ily, or offer aid that is not sufficient to cover the

take different forms, but their purpose is the

difference between the expected family contri-

same: to attract stellar students and to give

bution (EFC) and the cost of college. This gap

them the chance to do accelerated work in

can be closed through outside scholarships and

smaller-than-usual classes with respected fac-

bigger parent loans. But it will be up to you to

ulty members. Some honors programs require

find them. Your financial aid advisor can offer

a separate application; some offer a spot based

guidance.

on high school performance. Some house hon-

grade point average (GPA). Your grade point

ors students separately so that they engage with

average is calculated using a formula that

each other outside of the classroom as well as

takes into account both your grades and the

inside it. Typically, some sort of culminating

number of credits earned in each class. An A

project or thesis is required.

in a class worth two credits will not influence

hook. Many applicants don’t realize that admis-

your GPA as much as an A in a class worth

sions decisions are often heavily influenced by

four credits. Some high schools calculate

what skills or characteristics the school needs

“weighted GPAs” by making grades in AP

in a given year. A school might want to add a

and honors classes worth extra. Sometimes,

women’s soccer team, expand the biology

the GPA colleges use is figured without

department, or be able to boast a student body

grades in nonessential courses such as typ-

representing all 50 states. Whatever special

ing. It’s a good idea to know the policies of

qualities or talents you have are apt to put you

both your high school and the colleges to

high on some college’s wish list. It’s up to you

which you’ll apply. If your high school calcu-

to develop these “hooks” and convey them in

lates class rank, colleges may consider your

your interviews and on your application.

rank and your GPA. graduate assistant. Freshmen at large universities

indebtedness. As tuition rises, so does the amount students have to borrow. It’s a good idea to talk

are apt to be taught part of the time by graduate

regularly with the financial aid office during col-

students who work as teaching assistants to

lege about how your total indebtedness at gradu-

university faculty. If you take a large lecture

ation might affect your plans afterward. Many

course, you will most likely take part in study

students underestimate how much they’ll owe

sessions facilitated by graduate students, who

and how painful the payback will be on an entry-

may also grade your papers.

level salary.

graduation rate. The proportion of students who

in-state/out-of-state tuition. At private colleges,

have graduated within a certain time period;

tuition costs are the same whether you’re a resi-

U.S. News uses a six-year graduation rate

dent of the state or not. At colleges and univer-

when calculating its annual rankings of col-

sities funded by taxpayers of a state, the tuition

leges and universities. This number, available

for an out-of-state student is generally far

in the directory profiles, will give you some perspective on how students fare at a school.

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grant. A form of financial aid that never has to be

higher than what the in-state student pays. institutional methodology. Colleges that use the

If a school’s graduation rate seems low, ask

CSS/Profile to calculate financial aid feed your

the admissions office to explain why. Do stu-

family data into a formula that is more sensitive

dents transfer in great numbers? Is it hard to

than the federal formula. It counts home equity

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as a resource, for example, while the federal

tions going after class. Typically, students in a

methodology does not.

learning community take two or more linked

intercollegiate sports. Intercollegiate competition pits

courses as a small group and get to know each

one college’s team against another college’s

other especially well. In some cases, they live

team.

and eat in the same residence halls, too.

interdisciplinary major. In an increasingly complex

lecture. Courses taught in a lecture format involve

world, biologists studying the brain must

little classroom interaction and often have

understand chemistry and physics to make

enrollments of a few hundred students. A pro-

progress, and architects need to understand

fessor gives the actual lectures, but he or she

the environment to design buildings. As a

usually relies on graduate assistants to lead dis-

result, college students today sometimes

cussion groups and review sessions and to

choose a field of study that crosses disciplines.

grade papers and exams.

Bioengineering draws from biology, physics,

legacy. Someone who is a legacy of a college has a

chemistry, and mathematics. Cognitive science

close relative who also attended (usually a par-

combines linguistics, computer science, and

ent or grandparent). Some schools may give

psychology. If a school doesn’t offer one of

preferential consideration to these applicants,

those types of majors, it might let you craft

or perhaps a bit more scholarship aid, while

your own.

others disregard legacy status entirely in the

internship. Many colleges encourage or even

admissions process.

require short stints in the workplace, on the

liberal arts college. These typically small, residential

theory that an internship in a field related to

colleges emphasize undergraduate education

your studies gives you a chance to apply and

and a curriculum centered on a broad set of

reinforce what you’ve learned in class, gain

courses as opposed to more specialized techni-

hands-on experience, and build your résumé.

cal or professional training. These courses typi-

intramural sports. Rather than compete against

cally include language, literature, philosophy,

teams from other colleges, members of an

history, and the natural sciences. Liberal arts

intramural sports program play against other

colleges award more than half of their degrees

teams from their school.

in liberal arts disciplines.

Ivy League. The term is now used as shorthand for

loan. Money you receive that must be paid back.

eight of the country’s most elite schools:

See Perkins loans, PLUS loan, Stafford loan,

Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth,

college-sponsored loans, and private loans.

Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania,

major. Some students enter college having known

Princeton, and Yale. Technically, it is the name

since elementary school what their chosen field

of the athletic league formed by the eight

of study would be; others come to school with-

schools, with shared academic standards and

out a clue as to which path they’ll follow. Many

eligibility requirements for athletes.

students switch majors once or twice as they

learning center. The campus learning center pro-

discover new interests. Usually, you declare

vides a wide variety of student services, from

your major as you enter junior year and are

academic and career counseling to tutoring

required to take a certain number of credits in

services, test preparation, and study skills work-

the subject. Many students choose to double

shops. Check with your school to find out what

major, or major in two subjects. Some colleges

types of services are available.

offer interdisciplinary majors, such as

learning community, living/learning community. To make sure students are engaged in their studies and bonding with peers and professors, many schools have devised ways to keep the conversa-

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scores, many colleges award scholarships based

ence between the amount the family is expected

not on financial need but on academic achieve-

to be able to pay (by each college’s calculations)

ment. Scholarships are also given out in recogni-

and the cost of a year in college. The aid pack-

tion of other talents or accomplishments the

age usually consists of a combination of grants,

college finds desirable, such as musical ability or

loans, and work-study.

community service. National Association for College Admission

need-blind admissions. When a school has a needblind admissions policy, it judges all applica-

Counseling (NACAC). The professional organ-

tions for admissions without regard to whether

ization of admissions officers and college

or not a student will need financial aid.

counselors. National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

need-conscious or need-aware admissions. Schools that can’t afford to meet every student’s full

(NAIA). The NAIA is a voluntary association of

need sometimes accept most of their students

nearly 300 colleges and universities in 14

in a need-blind fashion, then make decisions

regions. The NAIA conducts 23 national cham-

about the final 5 or 10 percent of the incoming

pionship events in sports that include basket-

class based on ability to pay.

ball, football, swimming, and tennis.

open admission. Under an open-admission policy,

Universities that are known as the big intercolle-

a school accepts all applicants who meet or

giate sports powerhouses belong to the other

exceed a certain standard. For example, an

athletic governing body, the National Collegiate

open-admissions standard may require a high

Athletic Association (NCAA).

school diploma and a minimum grade point

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The

average. Anyone who meets those requirements

NCAA is a voluntary association of about 1,250

is virtually guaranteed admission. The policy is

colleges, universities, athletic conferences, and

most often used by community colleges.

sports organizations responsible for the adminis-

orientation. Sometime before class starts, you’ll get

tration of intercollegiate athletics. Member

a chance to spend time on campus forging con-

schools compete in three groups: Division I,

nections with faculty members and your new

Division II, and Division III. The organization

classmates. Orientation activities vary widely

administers 88 championships in 23 sports.

from school to school. You might go out on a

National Merit Scholarship Corporation. This group

citywide scavenger hunt, take a backpacking or

administers two annual scholarship competi-

white-water rafting trip, tackle a community

tions: the National Merit Scholarship Program

service project, or just attend a meeting or two.

and the National Achievement Scholarship

Pell grant. These federal grants are awarded to the

Program, which recognizes outstanding African-

neediest undergraduate students as part of the

American students. High school students enter

financial aid package and do not have to be

this competition by taking the PSAT/National

repaid. To be considered, you must fill out the

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, usually during

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

their junior year. Students whose scores and

(FAFSA) form. Your eligibility depends on the

other academic standards qualify them as final-

size of your expected family contribution. It can

ists are considered for scholarships. Other high

be no higher than $4,110 for the year. Typically,

scorers are recognized for their achievement.

Pell grants go to families with household

need-based aid. Need-based financial aid is awarded

incomes of less than $40,000 yearly. The

to students whose family income, assets, and

grants are capped at $4,310 per year of under-

expenses—as indicated on the Free Application

graduate study. The minimum award is $400.

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—demonstrate

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Perkins loan. Perkins loans, need-based loans of up

that they can’t afford to pay the whole cost of

to $4,000 per year, are awarded by the financial

college by themselves. Their need is the differ-

aid office. The interest rate is a flat 5 percent for

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the life of the loan, and you don’t make any

lem-solving skills, and writing skills. While it is

loan payments while in school.

designed to be taken during the junior year of

PLAN. The PLAN is a “pre-ACT” test typically administered in the fall of sophomore year. It covers the same subject areas as the ACT

high school, some students choose to take it sophomore year. reach school. Looking only at your grades and

(English, mathematics, reading, and science),

scores, getting into a “reach” school is a long

making it a predictor of success on the ACT. It

shot. On the other hand, maybe you’ve got a

also includes an “interest inventory” to help

hook that will compensate. Most students like

students prepare for life after high school.

to include a reach school or two on their list of

PLUS loan. The federal Parent Loan for

colleges as well as some that will probably

Undergraduate Students is available to any

accept them and a couple of safety schools that

credit-worthy parent of a dependent student,

almost certainly will.

regardless of need, and can be used to cover all

recommendation. Admissions and scholarship

costs of attending an accredited school. The

committees use letters of recommendation

PLUS loan lets parents borrow enough to cover

from guidance counselors and teachers to learn

any costs not already covered by the student’s

about the character and personality of each

financial aid package, up to the full cost of atten-

applicant. You want to ask people to recom-

dance. The interest rate for loans disbursed on

mend you who know you well enough to say

or after July 1, 2006, is fixed at 8.02 percent for

something specific about you or your perform-

both Direct PLUS loans and FFEL PLUS loans.

ance; clichés won’t help your case.

Parents interested in this type of loan should

rolling admissions. Schools that use rolling admis-

submit a completed PLUS application to the

sions evaluate and respond to applicants as the

school’s financial aid office.

applications come in, rather than waiting to

preferential packaging. In order to shape their incoming classes and attract the most desirable students, some schools offer more attractive

start the process until all applications have been received. They continue accepting students until the class is full.

financial aid packages to more appealing stu-

room and board. Room charges pay for your hous-

dents. A very talented applicant might receive

ing; board charges pay for your food service.

almost all grant aid, for example, while a less

These charges can vary from student to student

outstanding contender might be offered a pack-

depending on the meal plan and type of cam-

age equally split between grants, loans, and

pus housing he or she selects.

work-study. private loan. A number of lenders and other finan-

safety school. You’re very likely to make it into your safety schools because you exceed all of the

cial institutions offer private-education loans for

entrance requirements and have grades and test

parents and for students. These loans usually

scores that fall above the average. Because most

carry a higher interest rate than the federal stu-

schools are interested in raising the academic

dent and PLUS loans, and the student loans are

profile of their student body, many give out

not subsidized. The College Board’s Signature

merit scholarships to induce their highly quali-

Loans are an example of a private-loan program

fied applicants to enroll. Many applicants

for students.

choose to apply to a couple of safety schools in

PSAT. The Preliminary SAT is a standardized test that offers practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to qualify for the National Merit

addition to colleges that will probably accept them and a reach school or two. SAT Reasoning Test. The SAT college entrance

Scholarship Corporation’s scholarship pro-

exam takes 3 hours and 45 minutes and meas-

grams. The test measures verbal reasoning

ures the critical reading, mathematical, and

skills, critical reading skills, mathematical prob-

writing skills students have developed over

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time. The SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800

service learning. Schools that build service learning

and is usually taken by high school juniors and

into the curriculum require volunteer work as a

seniors. The test is given several times a year.

class assignment. Students get practical experi-

Because many schools will accept either the

ence related to what they’re studying and work

SAT or the ACT, students often opt to take both

on citizenship, too.

and see which score is strongest. The total score possible on the SAT is 2400. SAT Subject Test. The SAT Subject Tests are onehour, mostly multiple choice subject tests designed to measure how much students know

dent loans have an ultralow interest rate, and the federal government pays the yearly interest while you’re in school. Stafford loan, unsubsidized: Students who don’t

about a particular academic subject and how

demonstrate significant financial need can still

well they can apply that knowledge. Some col-

take out a Stafford loan to help pay the family

leges and universities require applicants to sub-

share of costs, but they’ll be responsible for the

mit SAT Subject Test results; others use them as an additional indicator of academic achieve-

interest on the loan while in school. student-to-faculty ratio. This measure, which shows

ment or as an indicator of where to place you in

how many students are enrolled in a college or

first-year classes.

university per professor, gives a rough sense of

scholarship. A scholarship is a form of funding that

the sort of contact you’re apt to have with faculty

does not have to be repaid. Usually, scholar-

members. The greater the number of students

ships are awarded based on academic, athletic,

per professor, the harder it’s likely to be to get

or other talent.

individual attention. Student-to-faculty ratios can

selectivity. Schools that receive 15 applications for each spot are much more selective than schools

be found in the profiles in this book. test-optional school. In recent years, a number of

that receive only two. They accept a much

schools dissatisfied with standardized tests as a

smaller proportion of their applicant pool and

predictor of performance have decided to stop

have the luxury of taking only the most highly

requiring them in admissions decisions. A test-

qualified students.

optional school does not require applicants to

self-help aid. The part of the aid package that isn’t just handed out, but requires some effort on your part—loans and work-study. senior capstone. These culminating projects are

submit SAT or ACT scores, although students may choose to. transcript. This all-important document shows the courses you’ve taken and the grades received.

generally completed over the course of your

When studied alongside a profile of your high

final year or semester under the guidance of a

school that lists all courses available to you,

faculty advisor and might consist of an inde-

admissions officers can get a sense of whether

pendent research project (like a thesis), a serv-

you’ve challenged yourself or chosen easier

ice-learning project, or an internship experience.

courses.

You can expect to present a final project, paper, or presentation at the close of the year. senioritis. Nope, it’s not “inflammation of the sen-

tuition. Tuition is what you pay to be educated at a college or university but does not include what you pay for food and housing.

ior.” This affliction plagues some students who

tuition discounting. Schools that give out lots of their

have heard that they’re accepted at college and

own aid (on top of what Uncle Sam hands out)

are anticipating graduation. Symptoms include

are often said to be discounting their tuition.

the inability or lack of motivation to continue

Students receive different “discounts” depending

working. Better fight it off, because colleges do

on how badly the institution wants them.

look at those final transcripts and may require summer school if grades slip too much.

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Stafford loan, subsidized. These need-based stu-

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typically contains general information on

supports jobs for students with financial need.

degree programs, a sense of the student-body

You can expect to work between eight and 20

profile, and the types of student clubs and

hours a week, and earn at least minimum wage

organizations.

(maybe more, depending on the type of work you

wait list. If you fit the admissions criteria for a

do and the skills required). Once you’ve earned

particular school but miss the cut, you may be

the full amount of your work-study award, the

offered a place on the waiting list. If your

job officially ends, although employers often find

heart is set on the school, be sure to keep your

ways to keep valued workers on the payroll by

grades up, let the admissions office know

tapping alternative funds. Your financial aid

about any new honors that come your way, and make sure it’s clear that you’re still inter-

advisor can point you to work-study jobs. yield. A college’s yield is the proportion of admitted

ested. Wait-listed candidates are usually

students who accept the offer and enroll. It’s a

encouraged to make a deposit at another

number colleges keep a close watch on. For one

school in order to ensure they have a spot in

thing, a high yield indicates that students really

the fall, though they’ll forfeit the deposit if

want to be at the school. Also, schools are con-

their first choice makes an offer.

cerned about ending up with too many or too

work-study. Federal work-study money, which may

few freshmen.

be promised as part of a financial aid package,

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College Planner W

ith all the details and dates to remember, applying to college can be a major organizational challenge. This planner can help. You can copy this sheet and then fill one out for each school you’re considering. Your comments will allow you to compare

characteristics of different schools—and remind yourself of interesting facts down the line.

SCHOOL: LOCATION

COMMENTS

Region Setting (urban, suburban, rural) Distance from home

ACADEMICS Rigor of coursework Choice of majors Class size and student/faculty ratio Academic facilities Quality of professors Access to professors

CAMPUS LIFE Size of student body Diversity of student body Student attitudes about the school Social life Extracurricular activities Housing options Atmosphere

COSTS Affordability Access to grants/aid

CAREER PREPARATION Range of internships Quality of career services

OTHER FACTORS

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CAMPUS VISITS: QUESTIONS TO ASK

O

nce you’ve decided on a short list, it’s extremely helpful to visit the campuses, if possible. You’ll be overwhelmed with information, but don’t forget to ask questions, too. Current students are one of the best candid sources of information. Talk to a

few different ones, not just the tour guide. Consider these questions and add a few of your own.

SCHOOL: QUESTIONS FOR STUDENTS: What do you like most about this college? What’s the worst thing about it? ________________________ What do you wish you had known when you were making your own decision? _________________________________________________ What are the students like here? ______________________________________________________________________________________ What are the classes like? Lots of small discussion groups? Mostly large lectures? ______________________________________________ Do graduate students or professors teach introductory classes? ____________________________________________________________ How often in the past semester have you participated in class or met with a professor outside of class? ____________________________ Where do students study? Where do students hang out on campus? Off campus? On the weekend? _______________________________ How central are fraternities and sororities to campus social life? What about sports? ___________________________________________

QUESTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATORS: What percentage of students go on to graduate or professional schools? __________________ What percentage of students graduate in four years? What percentage of first-year students return the next year? ____________________ What was the average tuition increase over the past five years? _____________________________________________________________ When must you declare a major? Can you design your own major? __________________________________________________________ (If applicable) Can you take classes at other schools in the area? ____________________________________________________________ Who serves as a student’s adviser? Do advisers change each year? __________________________________________________________ What are the living options on campus? Off campus? ____________________________________________________________________ What percentage of students study abroad at some point during their four years? ______________________________________________

Additional questions: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact information (names, phone numbers, email addresses) for students and administrators I met: ___________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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APPLICATION ORGANIZER

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ith this organizer you can always see at a glance what’s done, what needs to be done, and when it has to happen. At the top of each column, write the name of the school you are applying to. Note the deadlines for the application and financial aid forms.

Then just check off the squares as you complete each item for each school.

SCHOOL NAMES 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

APPLICATIONS Application deadline Application form completed Essays completed Application mailed or E-mailed

RECOMMENDATIONS Gave form to

NAME HERE

Writer mailed form or returned it to me Sent thank-you note Gave form to

NAME HERE

Writer mailed form or returned it to me Sent thank-you note Gave form to

NAME HERE

Writer mailed form or returned it to me Sent thank-you note

TRANSCRIPTS Gave transcript form to counselor Form mailed Gave midyear report form to counselor Form mailed

TEST SCORES Requested that score reports be sent SAT I SAT II ACT AP exams

FINANCIAL AID FORMS Financial aid application deadline FAFSA form submitted Completed Profile registration process Profile form submitted If needed, college’s form submitted

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MY PERSONAL PROFILE

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illing out a personal profile will help you complete the application process more quickly and easily. You can use it as a cheat sheet as you complete your college applications, and give copies to the people who are writing your letters of recommendation. If you

haven’t thought of that perfect essay topic yet, a thoughtfully completed profile should give you some good ideas.

Name:

Phone number:

Address:

E-mail address:

High school counselor’s name:

Phone number:

Colleges I’m applying to:

SCORES SAT:

ACT:

High school GPA:

Verbal:

Multiple Choice:

AP (subject, score):

Math:

Writing Test:

AP (subject, score):

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES (Attach a transcript.) List your favorite courses and a few words about why they interested you.

AWARDS List award, date received, and description.

ACTIVITIES Include jobs, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. List the dates you participated and/or hours per week, and any leadership positions you held. On a separate sheet, you can summarize what you did and why it was meaningful.

PERSONAL INFO Are you the first member of your family to attend college? Did you have an extraordinary childhood? Do you breed show turtles for fun? Outside of individual awards, activities, and courses, what is most interesting about you? What makes you stand out as a college applicant? Using the space below, write down a few ideas, and continue brainstorming on a separate sheet.

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How Do Your Schools Compare? Schools that are the hardest and easiest to get into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Where applying early may help you most—or not . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Schools whose freshmen are least (and most) likely to return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Schools whose students are most (and least) likely to graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Schools with the most diverse student bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Priciest private schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Cheapest public schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Best values: Great deals at great schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Schools whose graduates have the most and least debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Where the money is: Schools that award the most need-based aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Getting a late start? All is not lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

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How to Use the Insider’s Index The Insider’s Index will help you see how your

degrees in the liberal arts disciplines

schools stack up on key measures, from graduation

• Universities–Master’s, which offer a full range of

rate to the size of their financial aid packages to the

undergraduate and master’s programs but few, if

diversity of the student body. (See page viii in the

any, doctoral programs

Introduction for further discussion.) As you search

• Baccalaureate Colleges, which offer programs in

for a particular college or university, you’ll notice that

the liberal arts (accounting for fewer than half of

the lists are organized by type of institution:

their degrees) and in professional fields such as

• National Universities, which offer a wide range of

business, nursing, and education

undergraduate majors as well as master’s and doctoral degrees • Liberal Arts Colleges, which emphasize under-

Schools that did not supply the necessary data do not appear in the tables. “N/A” means “not available.”

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Schools that are the hardest and easiest to get into How much competition are you facing? In this table, colleges and universities are organized by how “selective” they are: that is, how picky they can be in choosing freshmen. Selectivity is determined by the test scores and high school class standing of applicants who enroll, plus the proportion of applicants who are accepted. Within each category, schools are ranked by their acceptance rate. SAT results are the combined math and critical reading scores; you can compare your scores on the math and critical reading sections of the test to get an idea of how well you fit a school’s profile. All data are for the fall 2007 entering freshman class.

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National Universities Harvard University (MA) Princeton University (NJ) Stanford University (CA) Yale University (CT) Columbia University (NY) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Brown University (RI) Dartmouth College (NH) University of Pennsylvania California Institute of Technology Washington University in St. Louis Cornell University (NY) Georgetown University (DC) Duke University (NC) University of California–Berkeley Johns Hopkins University (MD) University of California–Los Angeles University of Notre Dame (IN) Rice University (TX) University of Southern California Boston College Emory University (GA) Northwestern University (IL) Tufts University (MA) Carnegie Mellon University (PA) Lehigh University (PA) Vanderbilt University (TN) Brandeis University (MA) College of William and Mary (VA) University of Chicago University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill University of Virginia New York University University of Rochester (NY) Wake Forest University (NC) University of California–San Diego University of Michigan–Ann Arbor University of California–Santa Barbara

9% 10% 10% 10% 11% 12% 14% 15% 16% 17% 17% 21% 21% 23% 23% 24% 24% 24% 25% 25% 27% 27% 27% 27% 28% 32% 33% 34% 34% 35% 35% 35% 37% 41% 42% 43% 50% 54%

700–800 690–790 660–760 700–800 680–760 660–760 660–760 660–770 650–750 700–780 680–750 630–730 650–750 660–750 590–710 630–730 570–690 640–750 640–750 620–720 610–710 640–730 670–750 670–750 610–710 600–680 640–740 630–720 630–740 670–770 600–700 590–700 620–710 600–700 610–700 540–660 590–690 530–650

700–790 700–790 680–790 700–790 680–780 720–800 670–770 670–780 680–780 770–800 690–780 660–770 650–740 680–790 630–760 660–770 610–740 660–760 670–780 650–740 630–720 660–740 680–770 670–740 680–780 640–710 660–740 650–740 620–710 660–760 610–700 610–720 620–720 630–720 630–710 590–700 630–730 540–660

1400–1590 1390–1580 1340–1550 1400–1590 1360–1540 1380–1560 1330–1530 1330–1550 1330–1530 1470–1580 1370–1530 1290–1500 1300–1490 1340–1540 1220–1470 1290–1500 1180–1430 1300–1510 1310–1530 1270–1460 1240–1430 1300–1470 1350–1520 1340–1490 1290–1490 1240–1390 1300–1480 1280–1460 1250–1450 1330–1530 1210–1400 1200–1420 1240–1430 1230–1420 1240–1410 1130–1360 1220–1420 1070–1310

31–35 30–34 29–33 30–34 30–34 31–34 28–33 29–34 31–34 32–35 30–33 28–32 29–32 29–34 N/A 28–33 24–31 31–34 29–34 28–32 N/A 29–33 30–34 30–32 28–32 N/A 29–33 28–32 27–32 28–33 26–31 N/A 28–31 27–31 27–31 23–29 27–31 23–29

95% 96% 91% 97% 94% 97% 92% 91% 96% 99% 95% 87% 90% 90% 99% 82% 97% 86% 83% 86% 80% 88% 85% 80% 73% 93% 80% 79% 79% 83% 76% 87% 66% 72% 64% 99% 92% 96%

100% 99% 98% 100% 99% 100% 99% 98% 99% 100% 100% 98% 96% 97% 100% 97% 100% 95% 95% 97% 96% 95% 97% 96% 93% 99% 95% 96% 97% 98% 95% 96% 93% 95% 91% 100% 99% 98%

N/A 3.9 N/A N/A 3.9 N/A N/A N/A 3.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3.9 3.7 4.0 N/A N/A 3.7 N/A 3.8 N/A N/A 3.6 N/A 3.7 3.8 4.0 N/A 4.0 4.0 3.6 3.7 N/A 3.9 3.8 3.8

16% 16% 18% 18% 18% 19% 21% 25% 26% 27% 27% 27% 28%

650–750 690–770 670–770 680–780 670–760 650–740 650–750 650–750 620–720 680–740 660–740 650–750 630–730

660–740 690–760 660–760 680–760 670–760 650–730 650–740 640–740 630–710 640–690 650–720 650–740 640–710

1310–1490 1380–1530 1330–1530 1360–1540 1340–1520 1300–1470 1300–1490 1290–1490 1250–1430 1320–1430 1310–1460 1300–1490 1270–1440

29–33 29–34 29–34 27–33 29–33 29–33 29–33 N/A 29–32 N/A 28–31 27–32 28–32

84% 87% 85% 91% 89% 85% 82% 89% 64% 63% 80% 71% 83%

98% 98% 95% 96% 100% 99% 97% 99% 92% 85% 96% 93% 98%

3.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3.6 3.5 N/A 3.8 4.0

Liberal Arts Colleges Claremont McKenna College (CA) Pomona College (CA) Amherst College (MA) Swarthmore College (PA) Williams College (MA) Bowdoin College (ME) Middlebury College (VT) Haverford College (PA) Colgate University (NY) Bard College (NY) Washington and Lee University (VA) Wesleyan University (CT) Davidson College (NC) ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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N/A N/A 28–31 28–32 29–32 27–31 29–33 27–32 28–31 27–31 25–30 29–32 28–32 28–31 29–33

24–29 26–29 27–31 25–29 25–29 25–29 25–29 N/A 23–28 27–31 21–26 N/A 24–28 25–29 23–28 23–28 25–30 25–29 23–27 22–26 N/A 22–26 24–30 24–29 23–29 24–30 23–27 25–30 23–26 25–29 23–28 24–28 N/A N/A 23–27 24–30 24–29 26–30 25–30 24–29 25–30 N/A 25–29

46% 66% 65% 42% 49% 43% 76% 36% 45% 50% 18% 71% 38% 64% 30% 40% 52% 40% 35% 27% 45% 24% 47% 42% 69% 64% 24% 50% 26% 53% 33% 32% 40% 96% 41% 48% 43% 60% 43% 44% 51% 28% 52%

74% 90% 89% 77% 85% 78% 92% 72% 76% 80% 49% 90% 74% 95% 64% 81% 79% 71% 77% 63% 81% 55% 80% 70% 94% 81% 62% 83% 56% 87% 69% 74% 81% 100% 80% 81% 74% 93% 72% 84% 85% 56% 89%

N/A N/A 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.5 N/A 3.6 N/A N/A 3.4 N/A N/A 4.0 N/A

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1130–1350 1200–1380 1180–1370 1170–1340 1180–1350 1130–1330 1140–1360 1080–1280 1110–1310 1190–1370 N/A 1170–1380 1080–1280 1250–1420 1060–1260 1090–1290 1130–1320 1130–1330 1070–1260 1010–1210 1090–1300 1040–1220 1170–1360 1110–1330 1110–1370 1140–1400 1040–1260 1170–1360 1090–1260 1130–1310 1090–1270 1096–1310 1090–1300 1070–1300 1100–1310 1150–1340 1120–1360 1170–1380 1163–1380 1120–1380 1170–1370 1030–1230 1130–1330

High school class standing

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570–680 600–690 600–690 600–680 610–690 560–660 580–690 560–660 560–660 590–680 520–620 600–700 550–650 650–730 530–640 560–660 580–680 570–670 540–640 510–610 560–670 530–610 620–710 570–680 570–700 580–700 540–650 580–670 550–630 570–650 550–640 543–650 560–670 560–670 560–670 580–670 580–690 620–710 620–710 580–700 590–690 550–650 580–680

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560–670 600–690 580–680 570–660 570–660 570–670 560–670 520–620 550–650 600–690 N/A 570–680 530–630 600–690 530–620 530–630 550–640 560–660 530–620 500–600 530–630 510–610 550–650 540–650 540–670 560–700 500–610 590–690 540–630 560–660 540–630 553–660 530–630 510–630 540–640 570–670 540–670 550–670 543–670 540–680 580–680 480–580 550–650

74% 93% 75% 73% 69% 72% 74% 69% 60% 60% 66% 78% 68% 72% 66%

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35% 37% 38% 39% 39% 42% 42% 43% 44% 44% 46% 47% 48% 49% 49% 49% 50% 50% 50% 50% 51% 51% 51% 51% 51% 51% 52% 53% 54% 54% 55% 56% 56% 56% 56% 56% 56% 56% 57% 57% 59% 59% 59%

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1280–1460 1430–1560 1260–1440 1240–1420 1310–1460 1230–1400 1310–1490 1270–1460 1280–1440 1230–1390 1180–1390 1300–1480 1250–1440 1280–1440 1230–1490

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Pepperdine University (CA) George Washington University (DC) University of Miami (FL) Northeastern University (MA) SUNY–Binghamton Fordham University (NY) University of Florida SUNY–Stony Brook Baylor University (TX) Tulane University (LA) University of Missouri–St. Louis University of Maryland–College Park University of San Diego Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Texas Christian University University of Connecticut Clemson University (SC) Southern Methodist University (TX) University of Central Florida University of South Florida Pennsylvania State University–University Park SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Syracuse University (NY) University of Texas–Austin University of Tulsa (OK) University at Buffalo–SUNY American University (DC) Hofstra University (NY) University of Georgia Florida State University Clark University (MA) Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) University of California–Irvine University of Delaware University of Pittsburgh University of Texas–Dallas University of Wisconsin–Madison Illinois Institute of Technology University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Boston University New Jersey Institute of Technology Ohio State University–Columbus THE U.S. NEWS INSIDER’S INDEX

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3.7 N/A 4.0 N/A 3.7 3.7 4.0 3.5 N/A 3.4 N/A 3.9 3.8 3.7 N/A N/A 4.1 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.7 3.6 N/A 3.8 3.2 3.5 3.4 3.8 3.6 3.5 N/A 3.8 3.6 N/A 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.6 3.5 N/A N/A

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University of California–Davis University of New Hampshire University of South Carolina–Columbia University of the Pacific (CA) North Carolina State University–Raleigh University of Missouri–Kansas City Colorado School of Mines University of Arkansas University of Nebraska–Lincoln DePaul University (IL) Georgia Institute of Technology University of Alabama University of Illinois–Chicago University of Washington University of Massachusetts–Amherst Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Marquette University (WI) Virginia Tech Auburn University (AL) University of Maryland–Baltimore County Yeshiva University (NY) Indiana University–Bloomington Mississippi State University University of Louisville (KY) University of Vermont University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign University of Tennessee Drexel University (PA) Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge Loyola University Chicago Polytechnic University (NY) Brigham Young University–Provo (UT) Michigan State University University of Denver University of St. Thomas (MN) Case Western Reserve University (OH) Miami University–Oxford (OH) University of Cincinnati Texas A&M University–College Station Washington State University University of Alabama–Birmingham University of Kentucky Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN) St. Louis University Clarkson University (NY) University of California–Riverside University of California–Santa Cruz University of Colorado–Boulder University of Dayton (OH) University of Utah University of Iowa Michigan Technological University University of Missouri–Columbia Oklahoma State University University of Alabama–Huntsville Iowa State University University of Oklahoma Missouri University of Science & Technology Samford University (AL) University of Kansas Kansas State University

High school class standing

59% 59% 59% 59% 60% 60% 61% 62% 62% 63% 63% 64% 64% 65% 66% 66% 67% 67% 69% 69% 69% 70% 70% 70% 70% 71% 71% 72% 73% 73% 73% 74% 74% 74% 74% 75% 75% 75% 76% 76% 77% 77% 79% 80% 81% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 83% 84% 86% 88% 88% 89% 89% 90% 92% 92% 95%

490–630 500–610 530–630 510–630 520–610 560–660 530–640 510–630 500–650 520–630 590–690 490–600 N/A 530–650 510–610 560–670 540–630 530–630 500–610 520–640 550–680 510–620 490–630 490–610 540–630 540–670 520–630 530–630 520–640 540–640 470–600 550–670 480–620 530–640 520–640 580–690 540–640 490–610 520–630 490–600 N/A 490–610 490–610 540–650 510–610 450–560 500–620 520–630 520–620 490–630 520–650 530–650 530–650 490–610 490–610 510–640 510–640 525–670 510–620 N/A N/A

540–660 510–620 550–650 545–670 550–650 560–690 600–690 520–650 530–670 510–620 650–730 500–620 N/A 560–670 520–630 630–710 550–660 570–670 520–630 560–660 560–680 520–640 500–640 500–640 540–640 630–740 530–640 560–670 550–650 520–640 560–675 570–680 520–650 540–640 520–640 620–720 570–660 500–630 560–670 510–610 N/A 500–630 530–660 540–670 560–670 470–610 520–630 540–650 530–640 490–630 550–670 590–690 540–650 510–630 490–620 530–680 540–660 590–690 490–630 N/A N/A

1030–1290 1010–1230 1080–1280 1055–1300 1070–1260 1120–1350 1130–1330 1030–1280 1030–1320 1030–1250 1240–1420 990–1220 N/A 1090–1320 1030–1240 1190–1380 1090–1290 1100–1300 1020–1240 1080–1300 1110–1360 1030–1260 990–1270 990–1250 1080–1270 1170–1410 1050–1270 1090–1300 1070–1290 1060–1280 1030–1275 1120–1350 1000–1270 1070–1280 1040–1280 1200–1410 1110–1300 990–1240 1080–1300 1000–1210 N/A 990–1240 1020–1270 1080–1320 1070–1280 920–1170 1020–1250 1060–1280 1050–1260 980–1260 1070–1320 1120–1340 1070–1300 1000–1240 980–1230 1040–1320 1050–1300 1115–1360 1000–1250 N/A N/A

20–27 N/A 23–28 23–28 22–27 21–28 25–29 23–29 22–28 22–27 27–31 21–27 21–26 23–29 N/A 25–31 24–29 N/A 22–27 22–27 23–31 23–28 20–27 21–27 23–28 26–31 23–28 23–28 23–28 23–28 N/A 25–30 23–27 23–28 23–27 26–31 24–28 21–27 23–28 20–26 21–27 21–27 23–28 24–29 23–29 18–23 21–29 23–28 23–28 21–27 23–27 23–28 23–28 22–27 22–27 22–27 23–28 25–30 22–28 22–27 21–28

95% 24% 29% 41% 34% 34% 53% 32% 27% 20% 66% 38% 23% 86% 22% 48% 34% 40% 38% 28% 61% 31% 26% 24% 23% 55% 39% 31% 27% 33% 31% 49% 29% 35% 21% 66% 35% 20% 45% 36% 30% 25% 31% 37% 40% 94% 96% 25% 23% 25% 23% 30% 26% 27% 28% 26% 33% 38% 32% 28% 23%

100% 66% 65% 70% 78% 58% 87% 62% 53% 48% 96% 57% 58% 97% 58% 85% 65% 82% 62% 59% 85% 68% 53% 49% 61% 89% 69% 65% 55% 69% 61% 83% 69% 66% 51% 92% 72% 46% 76% 57% 56% 50% 63% 68% 73% 100% 100% 58% 49% 49% 54% 61% 57% 59% 56% 58% 67% 69% 59% 60% 62%

3.7 N/A 3.9 3.5 4.1 3.3 3.7 3.6 N/A 3.4 3.7 3.4 N/A 3.7 3.5 3.7 N/A 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.2 3.5 N/A N/A 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.3 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.6 N/A 3.7 3.4 N/A 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.7 N/A 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.5 N/A 3.5 3.3 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.4 N/A

12% 15% 19% 26% 29% 30%

560–660 570–680 N/A 570–680 N/A 630–710

600–690 530–680 N/A 550–650 N/A 630–700

1160–1350 1100–1360 N/A 1120–1330 N/A 1260–1410

N/A 25–30 N/A N/A N/A N/A

56% 47% 17% 32% 27% 55%

81% 77% 55% 52% 67% 86%

N/A N/A N/A 3.7 N/A N/A

Liberal Arts Colleges United States Naval Academy (MD) United States Military Academy (NY) Brigham Young University–Hawaii Pitzer College (CA) Berea College (KY) Bates College (ME) ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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N/A N/A 21–25 28–32 26–29 23–27 25–29 27–30 N/A 24–29 26–30 25–28 28–31 27–31 27–30 25–29 26–30 25–29 22–29 26–30 24–29 21–27 27–32 20–25 26–30 26–30 25–30 24–27 22–29 22–27 26–31 25–30 25–30 24–28 N/A 27–31 25–30 27–31 26–31 24–28 26–30 26–30 25–29 25–29 26–30 20–25 27–31 24–29 22–28 25–29 20–25 20–25 20–25 26–30 23–28 25–30 25–30 21–27 22–28 N/A 22–28 24–29 25–30 N/A 24–29 25–29 24–29 22–27

45% 65% 40% 61% 61% 37% 60% 66% 57% 47% 39% 58% 53% 62% 48% 64% 57% 35% 41% 62% 25% 37% 61% 23% 51% 55% 63% 49% 40% 58% 54% 52% 28% 33% 42% 56% 63% 39% 46% 46% 45% 53% 31% 75% 58% 28% 40% 35% 31% 28% 39% 22% 27% 44% 32% 47% 47% 32% 27% 17% 39% 26% 40% 36% 50% 50% 31% 30%

55% 97% 73% 92% 88% 76% 93% 89% 87% 80% 80% 82% 82% 89% 79% 87% 89% 74% 73% 91% 51% 70% 91% 48% 83% 86% 92% 89% 74% 87% 82% 83% 58% 69% 76% 88% 85% 71% 81% 77% 76% 81% 68% 75% 84% 64% 75% 56% 54% 69% 67% 49% 47% 75% 67% 75% 78% 68% 55% 58% 77% 49% 69% 77% 81% 83% 62% 72%

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30% 33% 33% 34% 34% 34% 35% 36% 37% 37% 37% 37% 39% 40% 42% 43% 44% 44% 45% 45% 45% 47% 48% 49% 51% 52% 52% 52% 53% 53% 54% 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 56% 56% 56% 57% 57% 57% 60% 60% 61% 61% 61% 61% 62% 62% 62% 63% 63% 63% 64% 64% 64% 64% 66% 66% 66% 66% 66% 67% 67% 69% 69% 69%

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Lane College (TN) College of the Holy Cross (MA) Spelman College (GA) Reed College (OR) Trinity College (CT) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Connecticut College Gettysburg College (PA) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Muhlenberg College (PA) Skidmore College (NY) Wheaton College (MA) Denison University (OH) University of Richmond (VA) Dickinson College (PA) Union College (NY) Occidental College (CA) St. Lawrence University (NY) Agnes Scott College (GA) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Cornell College (IA) Wabash College (IN) Whitman College (WA) Lambuth University (TN) Rhodes College (TN) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Smith College (MA) Stonehill College (MA) Ursinus College (PA) Wofford College (SC) St. Olaf College (MN) Grove City College (PA) Hampshire College (MA) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) St. Mary’s College of Maryland Wheaton College (IL) Furman University (SC) Lawrence University (WI) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Allegheny College (PA) Illinois Wesleyan University New College of Florida Beloit College (WI) Thomas Aquinas College (CA) Centre College (KY) Drew University (NJ) Knox College (IL) Lake Forest College (IL) Asbury College (KY) Bennington College (VT) Salem College (NC) Baker University (KS) Carson-Newman College (TN) Kalamazoo College (MI) Coe College (IA) Hillsdale College (MI) Sewanee–University of the South (TN) Washington College (MD) Birmingham-Southern College (AL) Goucher College (MD) Hanover College (IN) Ohio Wesleyan University University of Puget Sound (WA) Juniata College (PA) Southwestern University (TX) DePauw University (IN) Earlham College (IN) Lyon College (AR)

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N/A N/A 3.6 3.9 N/A 3.5 N/A N/A 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.5 3.6 N/A N/A 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.7 N/A 3.4 3.6 3.8 3.2 3.8 3.7 3.9 3.5 N/A 4.0 3.7 3.7 3.5 3.4 3.5 3.7 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 N/A 3.9 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.4 N/A 3.5 3.6 3.4 3.7 3.5 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.7 3.3 3.5 3.8 N/A 3.6 3.5 3.7

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Berry College (GA) Austin College (TX) Gordon College (MA) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Northland College (WI) Presbyterian College (SC) Augustana College (IL) Goshen College (IN) McDaniel College (MD) Westmont College (CA) Wittenberg University (OH) College of Wooster (OH) St. John’s University (MN) Carroll College (MT) College of St. Benedict (MN) Maryville College (TN) University of Minnesota–Morris College of the Atlantic (ME) Millsaps College (MS) West Virginia Wesleyan College Willamette University (OR) Alma College (MI) Central College (IA) St. John’s College (NM) Linfield College (OR) Nebraska Wesleyan University Ripon College (WI) Transylvania University (KY) Westminster College (MO) Albion College (MI) College of Idaho (ID) St. Mary’s College (IN) Hendrix College (AR) Hope College (MI) Luther College (IA) Georgetown College (KY) Wartburg College (IA) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) St. Norbert College (WI) Simpson College (IA) Centenary College of Louisiana Houghton College (NY) William Jewell College (MO) Calvin College (MI)

High school class standing

70% 71% 71% 71% 71% 71% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73% 74% 74% 75% 75% 76% 76% 77% 77% 77% 77% 78% 79% 79% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 81% 81% 81% 83% 83% 83% 84% 84% 86% 87% 88% 90% 92% 92% 95%

510–620 560–670 530–650 N/A 530–620 500–610 N/A 510–640 500–610 540–650 490–610 540–680 498–643 490–595 505–630 460–600 520–680 590–690 550–670 420–550 570–690 498–665 414–642 620–730 490–610 N/A N/A 530–640 480–610 510–630 488–640 510–620 570–690 530–650 480–670 500–590 480–610 530–660 N/A N/A 470–600 510–640 530–650 530–650

510–610 560–660 520–630 590–680 480–620 530–640 N/A 500–650 500–630 540–660 500–620 560–650 537–663 480–590 540–660 480–590 500–640 540–640 540–650 430–560 550–660 520–668 452–650 570–680 500–610 N/A N/A 530–650 500–620 530–640 498–633 510–620 550–660 540–650 540–650 490–610 510–630 530–670 N/A N/A 490–620 490–620 500–650 540–650

1020–1230 1120–1330 1050–1280 – 1010–1240 1030–1250 N/A 1010–1290 1000–1240 1080–1310 990–1230 1100–1330 1035–1306 970–1185 1045–1290 940–1190 1020–1320 1130–1330 1090–1320 850–1110 1120–1350 1018–1333 866–1292 1190–1410 990–1220 N/A N/A 1060–1290 980–1230 1040–1270 986–1273 1020–1240 1120–1350 1070–1300 1020–1320 990–1200 990–1240 1060–1330 N/A N/A 960–1220 1000–1260 1030–1300 1070–1300

23–29 23–28 22–28 24–29 21–27 22–27 23–28 22–28 21–25 24–28 22–27 23–29 23–28 21–26 23–28 21–27 22–28 24–30 23–29 20–26 25–29 21–27 19–29 25–31 21–27 22–27 N/A 23–29 23–28 22–27 21–27 22–27 25–31 23–29 22–28 21–26 21–26 22–27 22–27 22–27 22–27 21–28 22–28 23–28

34% 38% 32% 34% 27% 32% 34% 31% 28% 45% 29% 32% 23% 28% 43% 28% 25% 33% 40% 29% 47% 25% 23% 28% 33% 27% 21% 47% 18% 27% 33% 32% 43% 35% 29% 39% 31% 32% 27% 25% 36% 33% 28% 26%

65% 73% 61% 70% 50% 66% 63% 61% 61% 79% 50% 63% 53% 60% 77% 64% 59% 52% 66% 57% 76% 61% 51% 64% 63% 64% 51% 76% 51% 57% 67% 65% 75% 66% 60% 66% 59% 60% 58% 59% 64% 64% 62% 51%

3.6 N/A 3.6 3.6 3.3 3.4 N/A 3.5 3.5 3.8 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.8 3.5 N/A 3.5 3.5 3.3 3.7 3.5 3.5 N/A 3.6 N/A 3.4 3.5 3.3 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.5 N/A N/A 3.5 3.6 3.6

26% 36% 36% 38% 41% 42% 42% 44% 45% 47% 47% 49% 55% 56% 60% 60% 62% 65% 66% 71% 74% 74%

480–580 600–690 520–600 550–630 530–630 520–620 580–680 520–600 590–680 560–650 540–610 520–620 530–620 510–590 560–650 530–640 530–620 530–630 510–600 520–640 530–630 530–630

540–650 620–690 510–600 600–680 540–640 540–630 610–700 550–630 550–650 580–680 560–630 540–630 550–640 520–610 560–660 540–650 540–630 560–670 520–620 510–630 540–630 530–630

1020–1230 1220–1380 1030–1200 1150–1310 1070–1270 1060–1250 1190–1380 1070–1230 1140–1330 1140–1330 1100–1240 1060–1250 1080–1260 1030–1200 1120–1310 1070–1290 1070–1250 1090–1300 1030–1220 1030–1270 1070–1260 1060–1260

N/A 28–30 N/A 24–29 23–28 22–27 27–31 22–26 25–29 N/A 24–28 N/A 23–28 20–24 24–29 24–28 23–28 24–29 N/A 21–27 N/A N/A

37% 57% 20% 42% 45% 29% 57% 25% 42% 61% 30% 35% 36% 23% 37% 18% 21% 26% 27% 70% 30% 30%

67% 88% 62% 81% 83% 75% 86% 64% 79% 87% 62% 67% 76% 61% 75% 68% 54% 63% 63% 90% 66% 69%

3.0 3.8 3.3 N/A 3.5 3.3 3.8 3.4 3.6 N/A 3.3 3.5 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.3 3.6 3.6 3.5 N/A 3.3

Universities–Master’s (North) CUNY–Baruch College SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz Bentley College (MA) Providence College (RI) Marist College (NY) Villanova University (PA) Bryant University (RI) Emerson College (MA) College of New Jersey Quinnipiac University (CT) Ramapo College of New Jersey Fairfield University (CT) Salisbury University (MD) Loyola College in Maryland Wagner College (NY) St. Joseph’s University (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) University of Scranton (PA) Touro College (NY) Ithaca College (NY) Nazareth College (NY) ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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Universities–Master’s (South) Elon University (NC) Lipscomb University (TN) Rollins College (FL) University of North Carolina–Wilmington Mercer University (GA) Loyola University New Orleans Belmont University (TN) Bellarmine University (KY) James Madison University (VA) Stetson University (FL) College of Charleston (SC) Mississippi College Spring Hill College (AL) Christian Brothers University (TN) Harding University (AR) University of Mary Washington (VA) Union University (TN)

41% 57% 58% 58% 60% 61% 62% 63% 64% 64% 65% 65% 66% 69% 80% 80% 81%

560–650 500–610 555–640 530–610 530–640 550–690 540–630 500–620 520–610 500–600 570–650 460–580 490–608 470–610 480–620 560–660 510–680

570–660 490–620 555–640 540–630 540–630 530–630 530–630 510–610 530–620 480–590 570–650 450–580 480–570 480–620 480–620 530–630 510–640

1130–1310 990–1230 1110–1280 1070–1240 1070–1270 1080–1320 1070–1260 1010–1230 1050–1230 980–1190 1140–1300 910–1160 970–1178 950–1230 960–1240 1090–1290 1020–1320

24–28 21–27 23–28 21–26 23–28 23–28 23–28 22–27 22–26 21–26 23–26 20–26 21–26 21–26 21–28 23–27 22–28

29% 25% 45% 25% 42% 27% 31% 22% 29% 35% 27% 25% 26% 29% 27% 38% 35%

66% 52% 75% 62% 71% 54% 59% 50% 75% 74% 60% 57% 61% 62% 54% 74% 60%

4.0 3.5 3.4 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.4 3.5 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.5

56% 63% 64% 65% 65% 66% 66% 68% 69% 69% 70% 73% 74% 76% 76% 76% 77% 78% 78% 81% 81% 81% 83% 86% 88% 89% 90%

530–650 N/A 400–600 430–600 500–600 500–610 N/A N/A 490–600 530–680 N/A 520–640 510–610 520–630 480–640 500–620 N/A 520–630 513–645 530–640 540–660 570–690 510–610 480–600 500–650 500–620 490–610

510–610 N/A 460–630 400–590 500–580 490–600 535–640 N/A 500–610 550–680 N/A 530–640 490–580 530–650 485–640 510–620 N/A 550–660 540–640 550–660 520–640 560–670 530–640 490–610 510–650 510–640 500–640

1040–1260 N/A 860–1230 830–1190 1000–1180 990–1210 – N/A 990–1210 1080–1360 N/A 1050–1280 1000–1190 1050–1280 965–1280 1010–1240 N/A 1070–1290 1053–1285 1080–1300 1060–1300 1130–1360 1040–1250 970–1210 1010–1300 1010–1260 990–1250

21–28 20–25 19–26 20–26 23–26 21–26 21–26 22–26 22–26 22–26 19–26 23–29 21–26 24–29 22–28 22–28 22–26 24–29 21–27 24–30 22–28 25–30 23–27 21–26 22–28 22–28 22–28

27% 27% 23% 22% 31% 27% 25% 28% 24% 26% 26% 29% 25% 48% 33% 25% 29% 37% 20% 43% 33% 48% 28% 22% 30% 36% 28%

55% 61% 49% 51% 83% 61% 62% 57% 60% 59% 55% 61% 54% 79% 65% 55% 65% 69% 49% 74% 56% 80% 65% 48% 58% 69% 60%

3.5 3.4 3.4 3.4 N/A 3.5 3.4 3.5 3.6 N/A N/A 3.6 3.4 3.7 4.0 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.4 3.8 3.6 3.8 3.6 3.4 3.5 3.7 3.4

45% 49% 49% 52% 52% 59% 59% 61% 61% 63% 64% 64% 68% 69% 70% 73% 75% 76% 81%

520–620 552–665 550–650 520–630 600–690 490–590 530–640 N/A 540–650 520–620 520–640 520–640 480–600 530–640 510–640 510–620 550–680 500–620 570–640

560–670 553–669 560–650 530–650 610–690 480–600 540–640 N/A 570–670 540–620 490–610 530–630 500–610 540–650 520–650 500–620 520–650 490–610 520–640

1080–1290 1105–1334 1110–1300 1050–1280 1210–1380 970–1190 1070–1280 N/A 1110–1320 1060–1240 1010–1250 1050–1270 980–1210 1070–1290 1030–1290 1010–1240 1070–1330 990–1230 1090–1280

23–28 25–29 25–29 23–28 27–31 21–26 N/A N/A 24–29 22–26 19–27 23–28 21–26 24–29 22–28 21–27 24–29 22–28 22–27

42% 55% 41% 28% 53% 30% 41% 32% 36% 31% 38% 32% 33% 42% 34% 45% 33% 36% 30%

79% 91% 74% 65% 85% 54% 74% 67% 73% 70% 78% 63% 68% 76% 58% 72% 61% 66% 60%

3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.7 N/A 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.5

Universities–Master’s (Midwest) Webster University (MO) University of Detroit Mercy Newman University (KS) Southwest Baptist University (MO) University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) University of Michigan–Dearborn Maryville University of St. Louis (MO) Grand Valley State University (MI) University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Olivet Nazarene University (IL) Xavier University (OH) Elmhurst College (IL) Butler University (IN) Drury University (MO) Rockhurst University (MO) College of St. Catherine (MN) Drake University (IA) Hamline University (MN) Creighton University (NE) Franciscan University of Steubenville (OH) Truman State University (MO) Bradley University (IL) John Carroll University (OH) Bethel University (MN) University of Evansville (IN) Valparaiso University (IN)

Universities–Master’s (West) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Chapman University (CA) Whitworth University (WA) Loyola Marymount University (CA) Trinity University (TX) Regis University (CO) University of Portland (OR) New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Santa Clara University (CA) University of Redlands (CA) Mills College (CA) Seattle University California Lutheran University Gonzaga University (WA) LeTourneau University (TX) Point Loma Nazarene University (CA) University of Dallas Pacific Lutheran University (WA) Oklahoma City University 100 THE U.S. NEWS INSIDER’S INDEX

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86% 93%

490–633 520–620

480–610 480–590

970–1243 1000–1210

21–27 18–26

29% 50%

56% 61%

3.5 3.2

26% 27% 58% 75% 76% 79%

540–633 560–660 500–600 510–630 620–730 520–640

588–669 610–680 510–610 500–620 535–680 520–640

1128–1302 1170–1340 1010–1210 1010–1250 1155–1410 1040–1280

24–29 27–30 20–25 23–27 24–29 22–27

21% 59% 31% 27% 48% 32%

53% 94% 65% 68% 81% 67%

3.5 3.8 3.6 3.4 N/A 3.7

65% 67% 69% 75% 78% 78%

510–660 430–560 480–630 525–660 500–650 470–610

490–630 460–550 480–610 490–600 510–650 480–610

1000–1290 890–1110 960–1240 1015–1260 1010–1300 950–1220

21–28 20–25 20–27 21–27 21–28 20–26

27% 29% 28% 37% 32% 30%

49% 58% 58% 53% 65% 65%

3.6 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.5

12% 54% 71% 74% 76% 77% 79% 82% 90% 91% 93%

N/A 460–600 530–650 510–630 540–660 470–580 N/A 515–645 460–496 520–675 465–690

N/A 470–600 530–600 550–660 530–650 460–570 N/A 530–630 465–595 520–660 510–645

N/A 930–1200 1060–1250 1060–1290 1070–1310 930–1150 N/A 1045–1275 925–1091 1040–1335 975–1335

21–26 20–25 21–26 23–29 23–29 21–27 22–27 22–27 21–28 23–30 22–27

14% 22% 24% 38% 35% 21% 31% 30% 27% 38% 28%

52% 51% 51% 65% 65% 51% 56% 60% 55% 68% 55%

3.5 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.6

17% 75% 81%

590–660 440–610 495–610

630–690 460–560 460–590

1220–1350 900–1170 955–1200

N/A 21–27 19–25

N/A 32% 51%

N/A 58% 61%

3.9 3.7 3.5

Baccalaureate Colleges (North) United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmira College (NY) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Messiah College (PA)

Baccalaureate Colleges (South) Covenant College (GA) University of Charleston (WV) Ouachita Baptist University (AR) Bryan College (TN) John Brown University (AR) Milligan College (TN)

Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest) College of the Ozarks (MO) Judson University (IL) McKendree University (IL) Ohio Northern University Cedarville University (OH) Concordia University (NE) Northwestern College (IA) Augustana College (SD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Taylor University (IN) Northwestern College (MN)

Baccalaureate Colleges (West) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Oklahoma Baptist University Corban College (OR)

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88%

360–440

370–450

730–890

15–18

5%

27%

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41% 48% 75% 78%

390–470 360–450 N/A 400–490

400–480 350–440 N/A 400–490

790–950 710–890 N/A 800–980

N/A 15–18 N/A 16–21

1% 5% 5% 5%

7% 16% 14% 17%

2.7 2.6 2.7 2.7

38% 58% 75% 76% 88% 89%

370–450 370–460 375–470 404–505 410–530 380–480

360–450 350–450 395–480 402–515 390–490 370–480

730–900 720–910 770–950 806–1020 800–1020 750–960

14–18 14–18 18–24 N/A 17–23 16–19

5% N/A N/A 4% N/A N/A

17% N/A N/A 7% 3% 7%

2.8 2.8 2.7 2.7 N/A 2.6

N/A N/A 74% 78%

400–490 400–470 370–460 370–450

410–500 390–460 370–460 380–470

810–990 790–930 740–920 750–920

16–20 16–19 14–18 15–18

3% N/A 4% 2%

9% N/A 15% 16%

2.7 N/A 2.7 2.8

67%

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350–460

710–920

14–18

N/A

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47% 60% 64% 66% 70% 70% 78% 81% 81% 81% 87% 88% 88% 92% 95% 95% 100%

N/A 360–460 N/A 480–480 390–490 380–500 390–480 390–500 400–500 398–510 410–500 350–450 400–520 420–500 380–490 N/A 380–460

N/A 370–470 N/A 360–460 370–490 380–500 380–480 400–520 390–510 398–500 410–510 370–470 390–520 400–480 390–490 N/A 380–480

N/A 730–930 N/A 840–940 760–980 760–1000 770–960 790–1020 790–1010 796–1010 820–1010 720–920 790–1040 820–980 770–980 N/A 760–940

N/A N/A N/A 14–19 17–19 14–21 15–18 17–22 13–22 17–22 16–19 N/A N/A 14–21 16–20 N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2% N/A 3% 7% 6% N/A N/A N/A N/A 2% N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 11% N/A 10% 19% 17% N/A N/A N/A N/A 12% N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A 2.2 N/A 2.7 2.6 2.0 2.7 3.0 3.1 N/A N/A N/A 2.7 N/A 1.9

45% 56% 61% 64% 68% 83% 94% 97% 100%

330–430 380–460 330–410 350–450 N/A 310–430 310–410 330–420 N/A

320–420 380–480 330–420 350–450 N/A 320–430 300–410 330–430 N/A

650–850 760–940 660–830 700–900 N/A 630–860 610–820 660–850 N/A

11–16 15–21 13–16 14–18 15–18 13–17 13–16 13–16 N/A

3% 4% 4% 9% N/A 5% 3% 1% N/A

12% 18% 12% 24% N/A 15% 10% 6% N/A

2.5 N/A N/A N/A 2.5 2.6 2.2 2.3 2.1

38% 76% 87%

350–450 N/A 410–510

340–450 N/A 410–520

690–900 N/A 820–1030

14–18 14–18 18–21

5% 3% 4%

16% 15% 19%

2.4 2.4 2.8

45% 46%

N/A N/A

N/A N/A

N/A N/A

14–18 13–18

5% 6%

15% 8%

2.6 2.6

Liberal Arts Colleges Bloomfield College (NJ) Bennett College (NC) Jarvis Christian College (TX) Ferrum College (VA)

Universities–Master’s (North) Lincoln University (PA) University of Maryland–Eastern Shore Dominican College (NY) Dowling College (NY) College of St. Joseph (VT) Anna Maria College (MA)

Universities–Master’s (South) Lynn University (FL) Savannah State University (GA) North Carolina Central University Fayetteville State University (NC)

Universities–Master’s (West) California State University–Dominguez Hills

Baccalaureate Colleges (North) Columbia Union College (MD) CUNY–York College Felician College (NJ) Fisher College (MA) Becker College (MA) New England College (NH) Mount Ida College (MA) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill Thomas College (ME) University of Maine–Fort Kent Mount Aloysius College (PA) CUNY–New York City College of Technology St. Francis College (NY) Southern Vermont College Keystone College (PA) Pennsylvania College of Technology CUNY–Medgar Evers College

Baccalaureate Colleges (South) Shaw University (NC) Chowan University (NC) Virginia Union University University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Benedict College (SC) St. Paul’s College (VA) Livingstone College (NC) Concordia College (AL)

Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest) Central State University (OH) Harris-Stowe State University (MO) Purdue University–North Central (IN)

Baccalaureate Colleges (West) Langston University (OK) Wiley College (TX)

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Where applying early may help you most—or not Applying early can sometimes boost your chances of getting in. One study of 14 elite schools by Harvard researchers found that applying early decision conferred an advantage equivalent to an extra 100 points on the SAT. Acceptance rates and the design of early plans can change from year to year; in this table, colleges are ranked by the size of the difference between their early and non–early acceptance rates for the class that entered in the fall 2007. The difference in acceptance rates is figured using unrounded data.

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National Universities Lehigh University (PA) University of Notre Dame (IN) Johns Hopkins University (MD) Wake Forest University (NC) Northwestern University (IL) Cornell University (NY) University of Pennsylvania Columbia University (NY) Dartmouth College (NH) College of William and Mary (VA) California Institute of Technology Yale University (CT) Brandeis University (MA) Brown University (RI) Tufts University (MA) Boston College University of Chicago Stanford University (CA) Rice University (TX) Vanderbilt University (TN) Emory University (GA) University of Rochester (NY) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Carnegie Mellon University (PA)

58% 41% 45% 59% 44% 37% 29% 25% 29% 46% 27% 20% 42% 23% 35% 33% 40% 16% 30% 36% 31% 41% 12% 23%

30% 19% 23% 41% 26% 20% 13% 9% 14% 33% 15% 8% 32% 13% 27% 26% 32% 9% 25% 32% 27% 41% 13% 28%

28% 22% 22% 18% 18% 17% 16% 16% 16% 13% 12% 12% 10% 10% 8% 8% 8% 7% 5% 4% 4% -0% -1% -6%

40% 48% 35% N/A 28% N/A 49% N/A 33% 29% 32% 47% 39% 35% 31% 31% 42% 38% 20% N/A N/A 23% 30% 16%

ED EA ED ED ED ED ED ED ED ED EA EA EA, ED ED ED EA EA EA ED ED ED ED EA ED

65% 66% 77% 61% 56% 53% 40% 49% 39% 48% 36% 33% 43% 60% 41% 43% 44% 42% 38% 30% 42% 36% 46% 25% 21%

30% 34% 48% 33% 28% 27% 16% 26% 16% 27% 16% 15% 26% 42% 24% 27% 29% 27% 26% 18% 31% 26% 40% 20% 16%

36% 32% 29% 28% 28% 26% 24% 23% 22% 21% 19% 18% 17% 17% 17% 17% 15% 15% 12% 12% 12% 10% 5% 5% 5%

28% 23% 27% N/A 39% 38% 40% 40% 28% 37% 41% 34% 39% N/A 33% 56% 35% N/A N/A 43% 40% N/A 22% 39% N/A

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Liberal Arts Colleges Oberlin College (OH) Wellesley College (MA) Grinnell College (IA) Lafayette College (PA) Bucknell University (PA) Kenyon College (OH) Williams College (MA) Davidson College (NC) Amherst College (MA) Vassar College (NY) Swarthmore College (PA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Wesleyan University (CT) Scripps College (CA) Haverford College (PA) Colorado College Carleton College (MN) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Washington and Lee University (VA) Bowdoin College (ME) Colby College (ME) Hamilton College (NY) Macalester College (MN) Middlebury College (VT) Pomona College (CA)

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National Universities University of Arkansas SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry DePaul University (IL) Syracuse University (NY) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Clark University (MA) University of Connecticut University of Georgia Tulane University (LA) North Carolina State University–Raleigh University of Miami (FL) George Washington University (DC) University at Buffalo–SUNY Clarkson University (NY) University of Massachusetts–Amherst Northeastern University (MA) Fordham University (NY) Case Western Reserve University (OH) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) American University (DC) University of Vermont University of Denver Hofstra University (NY) Virginia Tech Boston University University of Maryland–Baltimore County

89% 83% 82% 80% 78% 84% 63% 64% 63% 72% 51% 56% 69% 97% 79% 50% 52% 83% 57% 55% 70% 74% 46% 50% 37% 46%

41% 43% 50% 50% 48% 56% 34% 39% 37% 47% 30% 35% 51% 80% 63% 36% 38% 72% 49% 53% 69% 74% 60% 70% 59% 76%

48% 40% 31% 31% 30% 29% 29% 25% 25% 25% 21% 20% 18% 17% 17% 14% 13% 11% 8% 2% 1% -0% -15% -20% -22% -30%

64% 75% 60% 18% 38% 12% 72% 73% 43% 65% 56% 38% 10% 13% 23% 40% 36% 35% 12% 15% 39% 34% 35% 23% 10% 28%

EA EA EA ED ED ED EA EA EA, ED EA EA, ED ED ED ED EA EA EA EA ED ED EA EA EA ED ED EA

82% 73% 90% 89% 83% 75% 89% 89% 69% 79% 92% 67% 67% 77% 88% 65% 92% 70% 75% 62% 64% 87% 78% 72% 86% 73% 86% 57% 89% 54% 98% 88%

26% 24% 45% 47% 41% 34% 49% 50% 32% 42% 55% 32% 34% 44% 55% 33% 60% 38% 46% 32% 35% 59% 51% 45% 60% 47% 61% 33% 66% 32% 76% 67%

57% 50% 45% 42% 42% 40% 40% 39% 38% 37% 37% 35% 33% 33% 33% 32% 32% 32% 30% 30% 30% 27% 27% 27% 26% 26% 25% 24% 23% 22% 22% 22%

83% 88% 87% 34% 35% 40% 76% 39% 48% 24% 44% 41% 51% 21% 66% 44% 54% 14% 16% 77% 39% 78% 56% 33% 45% 28% 5% N/A 15% 33% 27% 28%

EA, ED EA, ED EA EA, ED ED ED EA EA ED ED EA, ED ED ED ED EA, ED ED EA, ED ED EA, ED EA, ED ED EA EA EA, ED EA, ED ED ED ED ED ED EA EA

Liberal Arts Colleges Kalamazoo College (MI) St. Olaf College (MN) College of St. Benedict (MN) Lawrence University (WI) Union College (NY) Wheaton College (MA) St. John’s University (MN) Beloit College (WI) Trinity College (CT) St. Lawrence University (NY) Earlham College (IN) Connecticut College Muhlenberg College (PA) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Wittenberg University (OH) Gettysburg College (PA) Gordon College (MA) Denison University (OH) Wabash College (IN) Ursinus College (PA) Skidmore College (NY) Millsaps College (MS) Centre College (KY) Stonehill College (MA) Juniata College (PA) Whitman College (WA) Drew University (NJ) Reed College (OR) University of Puget Sound (WA) College of the Holy Cross (MA) Linfield College (OR) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) 104 THE U.S. NEWS INSIDER’S INDEX

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Dickinson College (PA) Hanover College (IN) Southwestern University (TX) Cornell College (IA) University of Richmond (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Nebraska Wesleyan University Furman University (SC) College of the Atlantic (ME) Allegheny College (PA) Goucher College (MD) Smith College (MA) Presbyterian College (SC) Bates College (ME) Washington College (MD) College of Wooster (OH) Bennington College (VT) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) McDaniel College (MD) Hillsdale College (MI) St. Mary’s College (IN) Transylvania University (KY) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Willamette University (OR) Rhodes College (TN) St. Mary’s College of Maryland Wheaton College (IL) Maryville College (TN) Sewanee–University of the South (TN) DePauw University (IN) Ohio Wesleyan University

56% 73% 88% 56% 57% 72% 91% 69% 90% 71% 76% 65% 84% 42% 75% 86% 73% 35% 78% 67% 85% 82% 53% 76% 48% 47% 49% 64% 50% 59% 32%

35% 52% 67% 36% 39% 55% 74% 53% 76% 57% 62% 51% 70% 28% 63% 74% 62% 25% 70% 59% 81% 77% 52% 77% 51% 56% 61% 79% 65% 80% 66%

21% 21% 21% 21% 18% 17% 17% 16% 15% 14% 14% 14% 14% 13% 12% 12% 11% 10% 8% 8% 4% 4% 1% -1% -3% -9% -12% -15% -15% -21% -34%

63% 71% N/A 57% 20% N/A 48% 44% 32% 11% 43% 22% 10% 38% N/A N/A 21% 98% 44% 77% 17% 73% 22% 25% N/A 28% 47% 15% 25% 59% N/A

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77% 78% 59% 81% 52% 59% 55% 80% 58% 42% 69% 65% 45% 41% 46% 42%

45% 48% 30% 57% 30% 40% 43% 71% 52% 36% 64% 60% 40% 42% 49% 47%

32% 31% 29% 24% 22% 20% 12% 9% 6% 6% 5% 5% 5% -2% -3% -5%

66% 57% 57% 51% 59% 45% 12% 51% 47% 13% 25% 12% 33% 24% 19% 17%

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83% 88% 51% 73% 58% 61%

55% 64% 31% 59% 59% 68%

28% 23% 20% 14% -1% -8%

32% 4% 68% 47% N/A 47%

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Universities–Master’s (North) St. Joseph’s University (PA) Loyola College in Maryland Marist College (NY) University of Scranton (PA) Bentley College (MA) Emerson College (MA) Bryant University (RI) Nazareth College (NY) Fairfield University (CT) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Wagner College (NY) Providence College (RI) Villanova University (PA) Ramapo College of New Jersey College of New Jersey

Universities–Master’s (South) Mercer University (GA) Stetson University (FL) Elon University (NC) James Madison University (VA) University of North Carolina–Wilmington College of Charleston (SC)

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88% 81% 89% 92% 93%

58% 60% 68% 79% 87%

30% 21% 20% 13% 7%

79% 70% 51% 69% 57%

EA EA EA EA EA

64% 73% 56% 73% 67% 23% 59%

40% 58% 44% 66% 64% 47% 100%

24% 15% 12% 7% 3% -24% -41%

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74% 25%

12% 4%

13% 46%

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Universities–Master’s (West) Whitworth University (WA) Santa Clara University (CA) Chapman University (CA) Gonzaga University (WA) Mills College (CA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Point Loma Nazarene University (CA)

Baccalaureate Colleges (North) Elmira College (NY) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT)

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National Universities Old Dominion University (VA) University of Hartford (CT) George Mason University (VA) University of Maine George Fox University (OR) Adelphi University (NY) Pace University (NY) Duquesne University (PA)

88% 70% 76% 90% 98% 84% 83% 59%

61% 44% 53% 70% 78% 65% 75% 80%

27% 26% 23% 21% 20% 19% 8% -21%

54% 36% 21% 41% 25% 27% 23% 26%

EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA, ED

67% 67% 100% 80% 83% 81% 93% 78% 67% 60%

27% 32% 70% 51% 57% 60% 75% 63% 52% 49%

40% 35% 30% 29% 26% 22% 18% 16% 14% 11%

N/A 80% 3% 58% 60% 15% 16% 38% 29% 73%

ED EA, ED ED EA, ED EA EA ED ED ED EA

Liberal Arts Colleges SUNY–Purchase College Siena College (NY) American Jewish University (CA) Wells College (NY) St. Michael’s College (VT) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Russell Sage College (NY) Moravian College (PA) Virginia Military Institute Guilford College (NC)

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Warren Wilson College (NC) Hartwick College (NY) St. Anselm College (NH) Whittier College (CA) Merrimack College (MA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Wesleyan College (GA) Hollins University (VA) Susquehanna University (PA) Randolph College (VA) Meredith College (NC) Roanoke College (VA)

90% 91% 75% 66% 70% 69% 47% 85% 81% 73% 70% 33%

80% 84% 69% 67% 71% 72% 49% 89% 87% 83% 90% 75%

10% 8% 5% -1% -2% -2% -2% -4% -6% -10% -20% -42%

26% 21% 13% 20% 23% 22% N/A N/A 22% 2% 14% 4%

ED ED ED EA EA EA EA, ED ED ED EA ED ED

100% 81% 88% 80% 89% 54% 57% 63% 84% 89% 83% 60% 69% 53% 57% 46% 47% 29% 52%

60% 46% 54% 52% 61% 34% 38% 46% 69% 78% 74% 52% 66% 50% 58% 56% 63% 61% 97%

40% 35% 34% 28% 27% 20% 19% 17% 16% 11% 10% 8% 3% 3% -2% -11% -16% -32% -46%

N/A 46% 14% 36% 32% 39% 9% 4% 7% 27% 8% 26% 3% 5% 52% 1% 18% N/A 37%

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75% 49% 32%

74% 79% 93%

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Universities–Master’s (North) Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Monmouth University (NJ) Framingham State College (MA) Iona College (NY) Assumption College (MA) SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Plattsburgh Le Moyne College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s University (MD) Alfred University (NY) Salve Regina University (RI) University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth SUNY–Oswego Simmons College (MA) SUNY–Fredonia Sacred Heart University (CT) Emmanuel College (MA) Hood College (MD)

Universities–Master’s (South) Mary Baldwin College (VA) The Citadel (SC) Georgia College and State University

Universities–Master’s (West) Prescott College (AZ)

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64% 87% 74% 69%

31% 62% 58% 93%

34% 25% 17% -24%

71% 56% N/A 20%

ED EA, ED ED EA

Baccalaureate Colleges (South) Flagler College (FL) High Point University (NC) Florida Southern College Shepherd University (WV)

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National Universities University of Akron (OH)

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87% 90% 73% 80% 58%

58% 63% 71% 84% 83%

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98% 93% 83% 88%

64% 64% 68% 87%

34% 29% 15% 1%

45% 38% 63% 6%

EA ED EA ED

Liberal Arts Colleges Concordia College (NY)

Universities–Master’s (North) Wheelock College (MA) Southern New Hampshire University College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) Rivier College (NH) Suffolk University (MA)

Universities–Master’s (South) Radford University (VA)

Universities–Master’s (West) Eastern Oregon University

Baccalaureate Colleges (North) University of Maine–Farmington Maine Maritime Academy Bay Path College (MA) Colby-Sawyer College (NH)

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Schools whose freshmen are least (and most) likely to return As many as one in three first-year students doesn’t make it back for sophomore year. The reasons run the gamut, of course, from family problems to loneliness to academic struggles to a lack of money. If schools you’re considering have a low freshman retention rate, you’ll want to ask the admissions office why. Some colleges do a great job of taking care of their freshmen; some don’t. The retention rates shown below, from lowest to highest, are the average proportion of freshmen entering between 2003 and 2006 who returned the following fall. The freshman enrollment is for the fall 2007 entering class.

N/A N/A 1,196 335 152 N/A 644 544 2,949 2,162 312 3,897 1,852 1,671 1,318 474 2,309 3,896 1,352 1,061 1,334 N/A 2,636 2,272 1,939 786 1,178 286 1,117 2,100 3,171 248 958 1,062 498 2,111 3,221 2,385 2,677 926 3,776 1,592 2,340 997 959 1,119 4,598 800 2,160 2,763 2,017 2,967 2,842 1,228

University of Hartford (CT) University of Southern Mississippi University of West Florida Western Michigan University Pace University (NY) University of Massachusetts–Lowell University of North Texas University of Wyoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania Old Dominion University (VA) South Dakota State University Trinity International University (IL) University of Alabama–Birmingham University of Alabama–Huntsville University of Nevada–Reno University of New Mexico University of North Dakota Ball State University (IN) Bowling Green State University (OH) Central Michigan University Florida Institute of Technology Hofstra University (NY) St. Mary’s University of Minnesota University of Hawaii–Manoa University of Louisville (KY) University of North Carolina–Charlotte University of North Carolina–Greensboro Arizona State University East Carolina University (NC) Georgia Southern University Northern Illinois University University of Houston University of Idaho University of Illinois–Chicago University of Kentucky St. John’s University (NY) University of Arizona Adelphi University (NY) George Fox University (OR) Kansas State University North Dakota State University Ohio University Oklahoma State University University of Cincinnati University of Maine University of Rhode Island Andrews University (MI) Azusa Pacific University (CA) Georgia State University New Jersey Institute of Technology New School (NY) Oral Roberts University (OK) Oregon State University Pacific University (OR)

74% 74% 74% 74% 75% 75% 75% 75% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 79% 79% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81%

1,476 1,396 1,016 3,506 1,551 1,243 3,721 1,641 2,550 2,571 2,022 166 1,416 800 2,278 2,910 1,855 3,773 3,241 3,771 681 1,735 397 1,843 2,569 2,955 2,446 7,740 4,222 3,058 3,013 3,503 1,664 3,291 3,865 3,162 6,569 894 436 3,182 2,166 4,005 3,209 3,560 1,914 3,189 337 855 2,607 739 1,012 604 3,089 372

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Idaho State University Texas A&M University–Kingsville Cleveland State University University of Bridgeport (CT) Regent University (VA) Spalding University (KY) Texas A&M University–Commerce Nova Southeastern University (FL) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis University of Texas–Arlington Wilmington University (DE) University of Akron (OH) Indiana State University Portland State University (OR) South Carolina State University Barry University (FL) University of Texas–El Paso University of Toledo (OH) Wichita State University (KS) Clark Atlanta University Morgan State University (MD) North Carolina A&T State University Southern Illinois University–Carbondale University of Northern Colorado East Tennessee State University Texas Woman’s University University of South Dakota Immaculata University (PA) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Montana State University Northern Arizona University Trevecca Nazarene University (TN) University of Alaska–Fairbanks University of Colorado–Denver University of Missouri–St. Louis University of Montana Wayne State University (MI) Wright State University (OH) Florida Atlantic University Jackson State University (MS) Kent State University (OH) Louisiana Tech University Oakland University (MI) University of Massachusetts–Boston University of Missouri–Kansas City University of New Orleans University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Widener University (PA) New Mexico State University University of Louisiana–Lafayette University of Memphis University of Nevada–Las Vegas Utah State University Tennessee State University

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University of Kansas University of Mississippi University of South Florida University of Tennessee University of Texas–Dallas University of Utah Virginia Commonwealth University West Virginia University Drexel University (PA) Michigan Technological University Mississippi State University Polytechnic University (NY) Catholic University of America (DC) Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University San Diego State University Seton Hall University (NJ) Texas Tech University University of Arkansas University of Central Florida University of Maryland–Baltimore County University of Massachusetts–Amherst University of Nebraska–Lincoln Baylor University (TX) DePaul University (IL) Florida International University Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State University Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge Loyola University Chicago SUNY–Albany Samford University (AL) Texas Christian University University of Colorado–Boulder University of Iowa University of the Pacific (CA) Washington State University Auburn University (AL) Clarkson University (NY) George Mason University (VA) Iowa State University Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN) SUNY Col. of Env. Science and Forestry St. Louis University Temple University (PA) University of California–Riverside University of Missouri–Columbia University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina–Columbia University of Tulsa (OK) University of Alabama

81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 82% 82% 82% 82% 83% 83% 83% 83% 83% 83% 83% 83% 83% 83% 83% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 86%

4,084 2,473 4,054 4,351 1,057 2,743 3,882 4,731 2,360 1,223 2,281 331 866 816 4,392 5,601 1,260 4,496 2,899 6,613 1,437 4,286 4,235 2,732 2,522 2,348 521 3,145 4,596 2,035 2,519 713 1,644 5,591 4,287 766 3,477 4,191 682 2,229 4,347 6,755 250 1,604 4,089 3,729 4,981 3,883 3,587 1,098 1,055 3,719 656 4,538

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Pine Manor College (MA) Simpson University (CA) Atlantic Union College (MA) Lane College (TN) Sterling College (KS) Thiel College (PA) University of Wisconsin–Parkside Burlington College (VT) Dillard University (LA) Franklin Pierce University (NH) Johnson C. Smith University (NC) Peace College (NC) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) Bennett College (NC) Huntingdon College (AL) Olivet College (MI) Shimer College (IL) Virginia Wesleyan College Bloomfield College (NJ) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) McPherson College (KS)

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143 N/A 56 N/A 165 371 949 25 175 N/A 502 185 216 223 256 N/A 13 362 354 490 136

Brandeis University (MA) College of William and Mary (VA) Boston College Cornell University (NY) Tufts University (MA) University of Michigan–Ann Arbor University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill University of Southern California Vanderbilt University (TN) Duke University (NC) Georgetown University (DC) Harvard University (MA) Johns Hopkins University (MD) Northwestern University (IL) Rice University (TX) University of California–Berkeley University of California–Los Angeles University of Chicago University of Virginia Washington University in St. Louis Brown University (RI) California Institute of Technology Columbia University (NY) Dartmouth College (NH) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Princeton University (NJ) Stanford University (CA) University of Notre Dame (IN) University of Pennsylvania Yale University (CT)

95% 95% 96% 96% 96% 96% 96% 96% 96% 97% 97% 97% 97% 97% 97% 97% 97% 97% 97% 97% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 99%

704 1,346 2,291 3,055 1,373 5,992 3,893 2,963 1,673 1,700 1,582 1,659 1,206 1,981 742 4,225 4,564 1,300 3,248 1,338 1,484 231 1,333 1,116 1,067 1,244 1,722 1,991 2,397 1,320

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Talladega College (AL) Allen University (SC) Jarvis Christian College (TX) Huston-Tillotson University (TX) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Pikeville College (KY) Mesa State College (CO) Rust College (MS) Ferrum College (VA) Judson College (AL) Fort Lewis College (CO) West Virginia State University Brevard College (NC) Greensboro College (NC) University of Maine–Presque Isle Colorado State University–Pueblo Granite State College (NH) Lambuth University (TN) Metropolitan State College of Denver Paine College (GA) Western State College of Colorado

90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 91% 91% 91% 91% 91% 92% 92% 92% 92% 92% 92% 92% 92% 92% 93% 93% 93% 93% 93% 94% 94% 94% 94% 94% 94% 94% 94% 94%

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Liberal Arts Colleges

SUNY–Binghamton University of California–Davis University of Delaware University of Pittsburgh Virginia Tech Boston University Case Western Reserve University (OH) Michigan State University Ohio State University–Columbus University of California–Santa Barbara George Washington University (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology New York University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Syracuse University (NY) Texas A&M University–College Station University of Connecticut University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) University of Georgia University of Maryland–College Park University of Texas–Austin University of Washington University of Wisconsin–Madison Carnegie Mellon University (PA) Emory University (GA) Lehigh University (PA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–University Park University of California–Irvine University of California–San Diego University of Florida University of Rochester (NY) Wake Forest University (NC)

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University of La Verne (CA) University of New Hampshire University of Vermont Clark University (MA) Duquesne University (PA) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Rutgers–Newark (NJ) University at Buffalo–SUNY University of Dayton (OH) University of Minnesota–Twin Cities American University (DC) Biola University (CA) Florida State University Indiana University–Bloomington SUNY–Stony Brook Southern Methodist University (TX) Tulane University (LA) University of Denver University of St. Thomas (MN) Yeshiva University (NY) Clemson University (SC) Fordham University (NY) Howard University (DC) Pepperdine University (CA) Rutgers–New Brunswick (NJ) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) University of California–Santa Cruz University of Miami (FL) Brigham Young University–Provo (UT) Marquette University (WI) Miami University–Oxford (OH) North Carolina State University–Raleigh Northeastern University (MA)

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National Universities, continued

Texas Lutheran University University of Hawaii–Hilo Wesleyan College (GA) Bryn Athyn Col. of the New Church (PA) Carson-Newman College (TN) Coastal Carolina University (SC) Warren Wilson College (NC) Green Mountain College (VT) Lyon College (AR) Stephens College (MO) University of Maine–Machias Emory and Henry College (VA) Kentucky Wesleyan College California State University–Monterey Bay Evangel University (MO) University of Virginia–Wise Wingate University (NC) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Bethany College (WV) Maryville College (TN) North Greenville University (SC)

67% 365 67% 545 67% 135 68% 47 68% 436 68% 1,652 68% 235 69% 255 69% 142 69% 225 69% 110 70% 257 70% N/A 71% 745 71% 344 71% 401 71% 426 72% 104 72% 249 72% 317 72% 512

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Coe College (IA) Eckerd College (FL) Goucher College (MD) Virginia Military Institute Bennington College (VT) Birmingham-Southern College (AL) Cornell College (IA) Goshen College (IN) Houghton College (NY) Linfield College (OR) Lycoming College (PA) McDaniel College (MD) Merrimack College (MA) New College of Florida Presbyterian College (SC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Fisk University (TN) Hendrix College (AR) Principia College (IL) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Norbert College (WI) Transylvania University (KY) Austin College (TX) College of the Atlantic (ME) Drew University (NJ) Earlham College (IN) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Juniata College (PA) Luther College (IA) University of Minnesota–Morris Washington College (MD) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Albion College (MI) Augustana College (IL) Gordon College (MA) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Moravian College (PA) Morehouse College (GA) Ripon College (WI) Siena College (NY) St. Vincent College (PA) Susquehanna University (PA) University of Puget Sound (WA) Westminster College (PA) Wheaton College (MA) College of Wooster (OH) Hillsdale College (MI) Sarah Lawrence College (NY) St. Mary’s College (IN) Wabash College (IN) Allegheny College (PA) Bard College (NY) Calvin College (MI) Lawrence University (WI) Reed College (OR) Rhodes College (TN) Southwestern University (TX) Stonehill College (MA) Thomas Aquinas College (CA) Westmont College (CA) Beacon College (FL) College of St. Benedict (MN) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hope College (MI) Kalamazoo College (MI)

82% 342 82% 539 82% 399 82% 463 83% 202 83% 450 83% 316 83% 202 83% 265 83% 476 83% 399 83% 436 83% 422 83% 202 83% 290 84% 221 84% 172 84% 371 84% N/A 84% 571 84% 543 84% 335 85% 334 85% 84 85% 456 85% 301 85% 602 85% 377 85% 659 85% 363 85% 324 85% 407 86% 500 86% 712 86% 458 86% 507 86% 401 86% 677 86% 262 86% 780 86% 424 86% 593 86% 644 86% 315 86% 418 87% 545 87% 375 87% N/A 87% 479 87% 250 88% 584 88% 491 88% 1,039 88% 357 88% 347 88% 454 88% 371 88% 659 88% 102 88% 389 89% 32 89% 537 89% 675 89% 799 89% 363

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73% 108 73% 354 73% 153 73% 24 73% 402 74% N/A 74% 444 74% 206 74% 436 74% 70 75% 445 75% 128 75% 311 75% 260 75% 464 75% 174 76% 512 76% 32 76% 250 76% 188 76% 259 76% 455 76% 321 76% 178 76% 392 76% 121 76% 1,000 76% 181 77% 537 77% 477 77% 785 77% 202 77% 224 78% 327 78% 1,242 78% 203 78% 593 78% 566 78% 82 78% 577 78% 545 78% 297 79% 199 79% 829 79% 231 79% N/A 79% 288 80% 423 80% 424 80% 246 80% 334 80% 400 80% 333 80% 356 80% 178 80% N/A 81% 218 81% 312 81% 368 81% 296 81% 439 81% 576 81% 385 81% 551 82% N/A

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Bethel College (KS) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Northland College (WI) Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH) West Virginia Wesleyan College Brigham Young University–Hawaii Guilford College (NC) Hollins University (VA) SUNY College–Old Westbury Sierra Nevada College (NV) Bridgewater College (VA) Concordia College (NY) Hastings College (NE) Illinois College Meredith College (NC) Wells College (NY) Albright College (PA) American Jewish University (CA) Baker University (KS) Clarke College (IA) Doane College (NE) Hartwick College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Salem College (NC) University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Wisconsin Lutheran College Berry College (GA) Millikin University (IL) SUNY–Purchase College Sweet Briar College (VA) Westminster College (MO) Carroll College (MT) Christopher Newport University (VA) Eastern Mennonite University (VA) Mount Union College (OH) Roanoke College (VA) Russell Sage College (NY) University of North Carolina–Asheville Wartburg College (IA) Whittier College (CA) Centenary College of Louisiana Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Hanover College (IN) Marlboro College (VT) William Jewell College (MO) Alma College (MI) Central College (IA) College of Idaho (ID) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hiram College (OH) Lake Forest College (IL) Oglethorpe University (GA) Tougaloo College (MS) Agnes Scott College (GA) Asbury College (KY) Georgetown College (KY) Millsaps College (MS) Nebraska Wesleyan University Ohio Wesleyan University Simpson College (IA) Wittenberg University (OH) Berea College (KY)

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Knox College (IL) Sewanee–University of the South (TN) St. Lawrence University (NY) St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Michael’s College (VT) Willamette University (OR) Beloit College (WI) DePauw University (IN) Denison University (OH) Pitzer College (CA) Scripps College (CA) Smith College (MA) Spelman College (GA) St. John’s University (MN) Wofford College (SC) Centre College (KY) Connecticut College Dickinson College (PA) Gettysburg College (PA) University of Richmond (VA) Ursinus College (PA) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Furman University (SC) Grove City College (PA) Illinois Wesleyan University Occidental College (CA) Trinity College (CT) Union College (NY) United States Military Academy (NY) Colby College (ME) Colorado College Grinnell College (IA) Hamilton College (NY) Macalester College (MN) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Muhlenberg College (PA) Oberlin College (OH) Skidmore College (NY) St. Olaf College (MN) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Colgate University (NY) Kenyon College (OH) Lafayette College (PA) Whitman College (WA) Bates College (ME) Bucknell University (PA) College of the Holy Cross (MA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Middlebury College (VT) Washington and Lee University (VA) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan University (CT) Wheaton College (IL) Barnard College (NY) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Davidson College (NC) Haverford College (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) United States Naval Academy (MD) Vassar College (NY) Amherst College (MA) Carleton College (MN) Williams College (MA) Bowdoin College (ME) Pomona College (CA)

89% 307 89% 402 89% 628 89% 464 89% 532 89% 444 90% 325 90% 664 90% 586 90% 243 90% 227 90% 656 90% 557 90% 515 90% 385 91% 316 91% 492 91% 621 91% 695 91% 810 91% 468 92% 570 92% 700 92% 655 92% 538 92% 458 92% 576 92% 560 92% 1,272 93% 467 93% 524 93% 427 93% 468 93% 485 93% 522 93% 551 93% 745 93% 682 93% 751 94% 352 94% 746 94% 458 94% 594 94% 400 95% 442 95% 887 95% 719 95% 195 95% 644 95% 462 95% 590 95% 733 95% 583 96% 559 96% 268 96% 467 96% 315 96% 365 96% 1,202 96% 681 97% 474 97% 509 97% 540 98% 476 100% 375

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99 1,117 608 281 370 264 625 806 496 N/A 922 331 80 N/A 226 633 420 978 295 670 494 418 232 464 363 1,296 N/A 1,044 514 290 175 33 216 1,074 N/A 2,261 460 934 366 567 326 289 641 N/A 204 545 1,326 594 224 303 831 2,813 1,439 540 743 217 1,088 1,349

St. Joseph College (CT) Worcester State College (MA) CUNY–Lehman College Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Manhattanville College (NY) New Jersey City University SUNY College–Potsdam University of New Haven (CT) Western New England College (MA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Eastern Connecticut State University Fitchburg State College (MA) Georgian Court University (NJ) Kean University (NJ) Lesley University (MA) Robert Morris University (PA) SUNY–Buffalo State College University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Waynesburg University (PA) California University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Norwich University (VT) Plymouth State University (NH) Rhode Island College Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania William Paterson University of New Jersey Arcadia University (PA) CUNY–Brooklyn College Central Connecticut State University College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) Keene State College (NH) Monmouth University (NJ) SUNY–Oswego Westfield State College (MA) Wilkes University (PA) College of Notre Dame of Maryland East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern University (PA) King’s College (PA) Marywood University (PA) St. Bonaventure University (NY) St. Joseph’s College (ME) Alfred University (NY) CUNY–City College Niagara University (NY) Philadelphia Biblical University Regis College (MA) Rider University (NJ) Rosemont College (PA) SUNY–Plattsburgh Sacred Heart University (CT) Assumption College (MA) Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania CUNY–Hunter College Emmanuel College (MA) Holy Family University (PA)

74% 74% 75% 75% 75% 75% 75% 75% 75% 75% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 79% 79% 79% 79% 79% 79% 79% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81%

167 699 2,576 942 291 469 804 841 819 722 1,584 880 708 226 1,478 343 666 1,401 1,700 403 1,260 1,902 585 1,009 1,127 1,726 1,508 1,437 482 1,322 1,478 394 1,301 946 1,389 953 623 107 1,190 421 557 478 527 N/A 518 1,829 739 213 N/A 993 68 975 956 598 1,685 1,906 582 298

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Southeastern University (DC) University of the District of Columbia Mercy College (NY) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania American International College (MA) Anna Maria College (MA) Coppin State University (MD) Delaware State University Dowling College (NY) Nyack College (NY) University of Maryland–Eastern Shore Dominican College (NY) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Trinity University (DC) Carlow University (PA) Lincoln University (PA) Medaille College (NY) University of Southern Maine La Roche College (PA) Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Utica College (NY) Castleton State College (VT) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Husson College (ME) Daemen College (NY) Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania New York Institute of Technology Cabrini College (PA) Caldwell College (NJ) Chatham University (PA) College of St. Joseph (VT) D’Youville College (NY) Frostburg State University (MD) Gratz College (PA) Johnson and Wales University (RI) Point Park University (PA) Western Connecticut State University Mount St. Mary College (NY) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) Centenary College (NJ) Framingham State College (MA) Gallaudet University (DC) SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome Southern New Hampshire University Suffolk University (MA) University of New England (ME) Wheelock College (MA) Alvernia College (PA) Bowie State University (MD) CUNY–John Jay Col. of Criminal Justice Clarion University of Pennsylvania Neumann College (PA) Philadelphia University Rivier College (NH) Salem State College (MA) Southern Connecticut State University

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Universities– Master’s (North)

Hood College (MD) Mercyhurst College (PA) Millersville University of Pennsylvania Misericordia University (PA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) SUNY College–Cortland SUNY College–Oneonta Salve Regina University (RI) Touro College (NY) CUNY–College of Staten Island Canisius College (NY) College of St. Elizabeth (NJ) College of St. Rose (NY) Gannon University (PA) Iona College (NY) Molloy College (NY) Montclair State University (NJ) Mount St. Mary’s University (MD) Salisbury University (MD) Springfield College (MA) St. Francis University (PA) DeSales University (PA) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rutgers–Camden (NJ) SUNY College–Brockport Towson University (MD) CUNY–Queens College Manhattan College (NY) Nazareth College (NY) SUNY Col. of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz St. John Fisher College (NY) La Salle University (PA) Le Moyne College (NY) SUNY–Fredonia Simmons College (MA) West Chester University of Pennsylvania Ithaca College (NY) Rowan University (NJ) Wagner College (NY) Bryant University (RI) CUNY–Baruch College Emerson College (MA) Quinnipiac University (CT) Ramapo College of New Jersey St. Joseph’s University (PA) University of Scranton (PA) Fairfield University (CT) Loyola College in Maryland Marist College (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) SUNY Col. of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo Providence College (RI) Bentley College (MA) Villanova University (PA) College of New Jersey

81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 83% 83% 83% 83% 83% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 86% 86% 86% 87% 88% 88% 88% 89% 89% 89% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 92% 94% 94% 95%

295 671 1,345 372 255 1,196 1,194 556 803 2,478 846 N/A 624 617 908 372 2,098 449 1,150 552 412 391 799 380 1,038 2,665 1,777 712 458 943 548 825 578 1,061 465 1,964 1,798 1,381 524 857 1,479 843 1,360 902 1,090 1,030 842 983 1,019 2,514 1,035 989 934 1,604 1,297

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Indiana University Southeast Minot State University (ND) Ohio Dominican University Purdue University–Calumet (IN) University of Southern Indiana Fontbonne University (MO) Indiana University–South Bend Maharishi University of Management (IA) Missouri Baptist University Tiffin University (OH) Avila University (MO) Columbia College (IL) Oakland City University (IN) Siena Heights University (MI)

63% 882 63% 384 63% 399 63% 1,452 63% 2,136 64% 191 64% 1,068 64% N/A 64% N/A 65% 312 66% 117 66% N/A 66% 349 66% 173

Converse College (SC) Lipscomb University (TN) University of Tampa (FL) Valdosta State University (GA) Winthrop University (SC) Florida Gulf Coast University Kennesaw State University (GA) Middle Tennessee State University Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (FL) Murray State University (KY) North Carolina Central University North Georgia College and State University Campbell University (NC) Freed-Hardeman University (TN) Longwood University (VA) Radford University (VA) University of North Florida Albany State University (GA) Christian Brothers University (TN) Fort Valley State University (GA) Belmont University (TN) Loyola University New Orleans Stetson University (FL) Harding University (AR) Mercer University (GA) Spring Hill College (AL) Union University (TN) Bellarmine University (KY) College of Charleston (SC) Georgia College and State University The Citadel (SC) University of North Carolina–Wilmington Appalachian State University (NC) Hampton University (VA) Rollins College (FL) University of Mary Washington (VA) Elon University (NC) James Madison University (VA)

74% 74% 74% 74% 74% 75% 75% 75% 76% 76% 76% 76% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 78% 78% 78% 79% 79% 79% 81% 81% 81% 81% 82% 82% 82% 82% 84% 85% 85% 85% 86% 89% 92%

151 576 1,177 2,077 1,186 1,902 2,493 3,576 1,038 1,415 1,265 786 899 386 988 1,841 2,297 593 321 N/A 804 503 558 965 583 383 450 569 2,064 1,204 621 1,920 2,737 N/A 525 973 1,286 3,867

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216 189 1,129 226 222 140 1,733 226 419 2,025 211 278 253 398 456 1,119 366 1,035 517 1,873 1,793 1,529 1,311 1,259 792 3,438 601 1,688 400 541 453 292 N/A 1,964 942 1,661 491 1,040 3,114 240 664

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National-Louis University (IL) Davenport University (MI) Chicago State University Lincoln University (MO) Marygrove College (MI) Newman University (KS) University of St. Mary (KS) Columbia College (MO) Friends University (KS) Park University (MO) University of Rio Grande (OH) Indiana University Northwest Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Rockford College (IL)

68% 68% 68% 68% 68% 68% 69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 70% 70% 70% 70% 70% 71% 71% 71% 71% 71% 71% 71% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73%

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Mississippi University for Women Pfeiffer University (NC) Southern University and A&M College (LA) St. Thomas University (FL) University of Mobile (AL) William Carey University (MS) Arkansas State University Brenau University (GA) Gardner-Webb University (NC) Northern Kentucky University Piedmont College (GA) Thomas More College (KY) Belhaven College (MS) Shenandoah University (VA) St. Leo University (FL) University of North Carolina–Pembroke University of West Alabama Columbus State University (GA) Southern Polytechnic State University (GA) Troy University (AL) University of Central Arkansas University of South Alabama University of Tennessee–Martin Western Carolina University (NC) Lee University (TN) Liberty University (VA) Lynchburg College (VA) Marshall University (WV) Marymount University (VA) Mississippi College Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL) Queens University of Charlotte (NC) Savannah State University (GA) University of West Georgia Fayetteville State University (NC) Tennessee Technological University University of Montevallo (AL) Virginia State University Western Kentucky University Wheeling Jesuit University (WV) Xavier University of Louisiana

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Hodges University (FL) Southern University–New Orleans University of Arkansas–Monticello Mountain State University (WV) Union College (KY) Auburn University–Montgomery (AL) Cumberland University (TN) Alabama State University Grambling State University (LA) Henderson State University (AR) Louisiana State University–Shreveport Tusculum College (TN) Bethel College (TN) Charleston Southern University (SC) Life University (GA) Lynn University (FL) Austin Peay State University (TN) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Norfolk State University (VA) Eastern Kentucky University Mississippi Valley State University Morehead State University (KY) University of Tennessee–Chattanooga Augusta State University (GA) Francis Marion University (SC) Georgia Southwestern State University Jacksonville University (FL) Nicholls State University (LA) Southeastern Louisiana University Southern Wesleyan University (SC) University of Louisiana–Monroe Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Columbia College (SC) Northwestern State University of Louisiana University of North Alabama Alcorn State University (MS) Arkansas Tech University Armstrong Atlantic State University (GA) Delta State University (MS) Jacksonville State University (AL) McNeese State University (LA)

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Washburn University (KS) Fort Hays State University (KS) Southwestern College (KS) University of Wisconsin–Superior Aurora University (IL) Heidelberg College (OH) Lindenwood University (MO) Minnesota State University–Moorhead Mount Mary College (WI) Northeastern Illinois University Roosevelt University (IL) Ferris State University (MI) Graceland University (IA) MidAmerica Nazarene University (KS)

66% 793 67% N/A 67% 138 67% N/A 68% N/A 68% 374 68% 903 68% 1,224 68% 129 68% 957 68% 292 69% 2,340 69% 273 69% 217

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373 704 1,027 743 626 1,680 412 1,860 340 718 1,763 186 486 345 392 640 514 530 2,233 198 2,063 1,957 631 679 425 1,467 1,618 636 2,360 422 N/A 453 N/A 510

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2,665 552 1,443 917 N/A 252 1,445 747 2,245 847 1,275 995 338 N/A 695 172 762 69 1,017 2,112 960

University of Illinois–Springfield College of St. Catherine (MN) College of St. Scholastica (MN) Eastern Illinois University Maryville University of St. Louis (MO) Webster University (MO) Augsburg College (MN) Dominican University (IL) Drury University (MO) University of Evansville (IN) University of Michigan–Dearborn University of Nebraska–Kearney University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Hamline University (MN) Indiana Wesleyan University University of Northern Iowa Elmhurst College (IL) Grand Valley State University (MI) John Carroll University (OH) Valparaiso University (IN) Bethel University (MN) Rockhurst University (MO) Drake University (IA) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Truman State University (MO) Butler University (IN) Creighton University (NE) University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Bradley University (IL) Xavier University (OH)

79% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 82% 82% 82% 82% 83% 83% 84% 84% 85% 85% 86% 86% 86% 87% 87% 87% 88% 89%

261 350 487 1,647 303 498 411 367 378 652 903 996 2,034 740 458 747 1,991 513 3,459 720 715 632 369 924 442 1,405 988 950 1,753 1,080 858

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Boise State University (ID) East Central University (OK) Lamar University (TX) Southwestern Oklahoma State University Tarleton State University (TX) Wayland Baptist University (TX) Prairie View A&M University (TX) Southern Oregon University Stephen F. Austin State University (TX) Texas A&M International University Western Oregon University California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills Eastern Oregon University Hardin-Simmons University (TX) Hawaii Pacific University Hope International University (CA) Midwestern State University (TX) Naropa University (CO) Northeastern State University (OK) University of Central Oklahoma West Texas A&M University

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North Park University (IL) Olivet Nazarene University (IL) Pittsburg State University (KS) University of Indianapolis University of Michigan–Flint University of Nebraska–Omaha Aquinas College (MI) Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville Spring Arbor University (MI) University of Findlay (OH) University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh William Woods University (MO) Anderson University (IN) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) Malone College (OH) Otterbein College (OH) St. Xavier University (IL) University of Detroit Mercy University of Minnesota–Duluth University of St. Francis (IL) University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Western Illinois University Capital University (OH) Carroll College (WI) Concordia University Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–Platteville University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Lewis University (IL) Minnesota State University–Mankato North Central College (IL) University of Wisconsin–River Falls Walsh University (OH) Cardinal Stritch University (WI) St. Ambrose University (IA)

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University of Great Falls (MT) College of the Southwest (NM) New Mexico Highlands University Western New Mexico University Cameron University (OK) Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) Adams State College (CO) Eastern New Mexico University University of Texas–San Antonio Southeastern Oklahoma State University University of Alaska–Southeast Marylhurst University (OR) Montana State University–Billings Texas Wesleyan University Angelo State University (TX) Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi University of Texas–Tyler Alaska Pacific University La Sierra University (CA) Southern Utah University University of Texas of the Permian Basin 114

1,560 38 507 766 202 337 1,805 1,554 113 752 285 305 661 1,292 201 430 410 2,381 353 1,486 N/A 1,739 2,442 290 2,448 N/A 1,394 368 364 388 231 189 267 2,649

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69% 69% 69% 70% 70% 70% 70% 70% 70% 71% 71% 71% 71% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73% 74% 74% 74% 74% 74% 74%

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Saginaw Valley State University (MI) Silver Lake College (WI) Southwest Minnesota State University Emporia State University (KS) Lakeland College (WI) Lawrence Technological University (MI) Southeast Missouri State University University of Central Missouri Ursuline College (OH) Bemidji State University (MN) Cornerstone University (MI) Edgewood College (WI) Wayne State College (NE) Ashland University (OH) Concordia University–St. Paul (MN) Muskingum College (OH) Southwest Baptist University (MO) St. Cloud State University (MN) University of Mary (ND) University of Wisconsin–Stout Viterbo University (WI) Winona State University (MN) Youngstown State University (OH) Alverno College (WI) Eastern Michigan University Mount Marty College (SD) Northern Michigan University University of St. Francis (IN) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine University (IL) Concordia University Chicago (IL) Madonna University (MI) Marian University (WI) Missouri State University

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Chaminade University of Honolulu Concordia University (OR) Lubbock Christian University (TX) University of Colorado–Colorado Springs University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) University of the Incarnate Word (TX) Holy Names University (CA) New Mexico Inst. of Mining and Tech. University of St. Thomas (TX) Evergreen State College (WA) Southern Nazarene University (OK) University of Texas–Brownsville University of Texas–Pan American Dallas Baptist University Northwest Nazarene University (ID) Prescott College (AZ) Sam Houston State University (TX) University of Alaska–Anchorage College of Santa Fe (NM) Weber State University (UT) California State University–San Marcos

67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 68% 68% 68% 69% 69% 69% 69% 70% 70% 70% 70% 70% 71% 71% 72%

243 N/A 305 1,013 482 718 139 N/A 294 686 320 1,662 2,626 329 356 69 2,260 1,567 166 2,186 1,358

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Mount Aloysius College (PA) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill Unity College (ME) Curry College (MA) CUNY–York College Daniel Webster College (NH) Keuka College (NY) Pennsylvania College of Technology Vaughn Coll. of Aeronautics and Tech. (NY) Keystone College (PA) Vermont Technical College Eastern Nazarene College (MA) SUNY–Farmingdale Delaware Valley College (PA) University of Maine–Farmington Colby-Sawyer College (NH) SUNY–Maritime College Seton Hill University (PA) St. Francis College (NY) SUNY College of Technology–Delhi University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Baptist Bible College and Seminary (PA)

67% 67% 67% 68% 69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 70% 70% 71% 72% 73% 73% 74% 74% 74% 74% 75% 75% 76%

307 983 N/A 652 1,017 252 285 1,631 205 376 284 230 1,023 476 489 353 406 322 490 1,011 852 N/A

University of Dallas Western Washington University California Baptist University California State University–Long Beach Point Loma Nazarene University (CA) Seattle University St. Edward’s University (TX) University of Redlands (CA) Seattle Pacific University University of Portland (OR) Chapman University (CA) Whitworth University (WA) Loyola Marymount University (CA) Trinity University (TX) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Gonzaga University (WA) Santa Clara University (CA) National University (CA)

84% 84% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 86% 86% 87% 87% 89% 89% 91% 92% 93% 100%

363 2,585 497 4,212 530 768 727 607 716 805 937 533 1,268 632 4,369 1,036 1,204 N/A

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N/A 484 301 656 892 297 99 N/A N/A N/A 126 415 306 N/A 330 428 N/A 83 247 148 323 153

400 1,713 452 424 2,466 1,473 3,466 566 159 4,154 3,620 N/A 987 469 3,271 2,771 1,722 2,637 715 611

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77% 77% 77% 79% 79% 79% 79% 79% 79% 80% 81% 81% 81% 81% 81% 82% 82% 83% 83% 84%

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Sojourner-Douglass College (MD) Wesley College (DE) Fisher College (MA) University of Maine–Augusta CUNY–Medgar Evers College Mitchell College (CT) Southern Vermont College Becker College (MA) Paul Smith’s College (NY) Peirce College (PA) Columbia Union College (MD) Mount Ida College (MA) New England College (NH) Felician College (NJ) Cazenovia College (NY) Lasell College (MA) Lyndon State College (VT) Wilson College (PA) Thomas College (ME) University of Maine–Fort Kent University of Pittsburgh–Bradford Bay Path College (MA)

Oklahoma City University Sonoma State University (CA) Westminster College (UT) California Lutheran University California State University–Sacramento Central Washington University San Francisco State University St. Mary’s University of San Antonio Woodbury University (CA) California State University–Fullerton California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State University–East Bay California State University–Stanislaus Regis University (CO) San Jose State University (CA) California State University–Chico California State University–San Bernardino California State University–Fresno Pacific Lutheran University (WA) St. Mary’s College of California

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Houston Baptist University Notre Dame de Namur University (CA) Oklahoma Christian University California State University–Los Angeles LeTourneau University (TX) Walla Walla University (WA) Concordia University (CA) Heritage University (WA) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Abilene Christian University (TX) Arizona State University–West Fresno Pacific University (CA) Humboldt State University (CA) Texas State University–San Marcos California State University–Bakersfield California State University–Northridge Eastern Washington University Mills College (CA) St. Martin’s University (WA) Dominican University of California

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CUNY–New York City Col. of Technology Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Geneva College (PA) St. Joseph’s College New York Elmira College (NY) Roger Williams University (RI) Hilbert College (NY) Stevenson University (MD) York College of Pennsylvania Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Massachusetts Maritime Academy Endicott College (MA) Champlain College (VT) Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Maine Maritime Academy Elizabethtown College (PA) Messiah College (PA) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (NY) Cooper Union (NY)

76% 76% 77% 77% 78% 79% 80% 80% 80% 81% 81% 82% 83% 84% 84% 84% 86% 86% 86% 90% 94%

2,844 166 N/A 673 355 1,045 N/A 605 1,186 188 263 520 496 1,097 451 227 503 725 272 279 203

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Schools whose freshmen are least (and most) likely to return

482 606 537 356 178 564 108 374 291 404 153 822 177 628 140 N/A 626 436 218 117 121 134 322 314 437 148 153 59 567 503 61

62% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 64% 65% 65% 65% 66% 66% 66% 66% 67% 67% 67% 68% 68% 68% 69%

256 185 818 161 N/A 310 N/A 186 226 117 417 492 255 93 143 171 347 241 142 236 42 415

Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Shorter College (GA) Southern Adventist University (TN) University of Charleston (WV) Florida Southern College King College (TN) Oakwood University (AL) Shepherd University (WV) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Tuskegee University (AL) Bethune-Cookman University (FL) Coker College (SC) Fairmont State University (WV) Brescia University (KY) Bryan College (TN) LaGrange College (GA) Catawba College (NC) Covenant College (GA) Elizabeth City State University (NC) Milligan College (TN) Winston-Salem State University (NC) Flagler College (FL) Ouachita Baptist University (AR) Claflin University (SC) Erskine College (SC) John Brown University (AR) High Point University (NC) Our Lady of Holy Cross College (LA)

69% 367 69% 276 69% 535 69% 328 70% 424 70% 184 70% 457 70% 706 70% 228 70% 795 71% 821 71% 200 71% 1,220 72% 93 72% 229 72% 221 73% 266 74% 291 74% N/A 74% 197 74% 969 75% 534 75% 372 76% 390 76% 164 78% 363 79% 749 83% N/A

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Wilberforce University (OH) Dana College (NE) Missouri Southern State University Ottawa University (KS) Peru State College (NE) University of Dubuque (IA) Waldorf College (IA) Valley City State University (ND) Defiance College (OH) MacMurray College (IL) Tri-State University (IN) Adrian College (MI) Briar Cliff University (IA) College of St. Mary (NE) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Grand View College (IA) Northern State University (SD) University of Minnesota–Crookston Crown College (MN) Dakota State University (SD) Grace Bible College (MI) Chadron State College (NE)

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39% N/A 50% 192 51% 571 52% 842 53% 448 54% N/A 55% 127 56% 326 56% 435 57% 161 57% N/A 57% 1,042 58% 128 58% 90 60% 132 60% 96 60% 417 61% 156 61% N/A 62% 175 62% 270 62% 379

University of the Cumberlands (KY) Shaw University (NC) Southern Arkansas University Stillman College (AL) University of the Ozarks (AR) West Virginia University–Parkersburg Bluefield College (VA) Campbellsville University (KY) Glenville State College (WV) Mount Olive College (NC) Tennessee Wesleyan College University of South Carolina–Upstate Alice Lloyd College (KY) Concord University (WV) Emmanuel College (GA) Miles College (AL) University of South Carolina–Aiken Anderson University (SC) Barton College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Ohio Valley University (WV) Virginia Intermont College Limestone College (SC) Mars Hill College (NC) Methodist University (NC) Warner Southern College (FL) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Blue Mountain College (MS) Southeastern University (FL) West Liberty State College (WV) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN)

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Myers University (OH) William Penn University (IA) Central State University (OH) Purdue University–North Central (IN) Harris-Stowe State University (MO) Black Hills State University (SD) Iowa Wesleyan College Indiana University East Indiana University–Kokomo Central Christian College (KS) Kansas Wesleyan University Robert Morris College (IL) Bethany College (KS) Mayville State University (ND) Lourdes College (OH) Rochester College (MI) Shawnee State University (OH) Dakota Wesleyan University (SD) Lake Superior State University (MI) Blackburn College (IL) Central Methodist University (MO) Dickinson State University (ND)

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40% 47% 48% 48% 54% 55% 56% 57% 57% 57% 58% 58% 58% 58% 59% 59% 59% 59% 59% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 61% 61% 61% 62% 62%

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Edward Waters College (FL) Chowan University (NC) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) St. Paul’s College (VA) Morris College (SC) North Carolina Wesleyan College Brewton-Parker College (GA) Montreat College (NC) University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff West Virginia Univ. Institute of Technology Belmont Abbey College (NC) Benedict College (SC) Livingstone College (NC) St. Augustine’s College (NC) Averett University (VA) Faulkner University (AL) Lees-McRae College (NC) Newberry College (SC) Reinhardt College (GA) Clayton State University (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Crichton College (TN) Louisiana College Martin Methodist College (TN) Philander Smith College (AR) Virginia Union University Kentucky State University Midway College (KY) Williams Baptist College (AR) Bluefield State College (WV) Lander University (SC)

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Baccalaureate Colleges (South)

Culver-Stockton College (MO) Eureka College (IL) Lake Erie College (OH) Manchester College (IN) North Central University (MN) Quincy University (IL) Tabor College (KS) University of Sioux Falls (SD) Greenville College (IL) Jamestown College (ND) Morningside College (IA) Wilmington College (OH) Midland Lutheran College (NE) Concordia University (MI) Notre Dame College of Ohio St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Union College (NE) York College (NE) Buena Vista University (IA) Judson University (IL) Marian College (IN)

69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 70% 70% 70% 70% 71% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 73% 73% 73%

203 122 253 317 241 234 120 263 307 272 290 380 215 94 N/A 286 117 164 90 228 154 308

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298 264 250 575 240 376 324 432

St. Gregory’s University (OK) East Texas Baptist University University of Montana–Western Howard Payne University (TX) McMurry University (TX) Southwestern Assemblies of God Univ. (TX) Northwest Christian College (OR) Oklahoma Wesleyan University Schreiner University (TX) University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Northwestern Oklahoma State University Montana Tech of the University of Montana Oregon Institute of Technology

58% 59% 60% 61% 61% 62% 63% 64% 64% 64% 66% 67% 69%

80 313 252 260 311 258 52 122 278 222 348 443 N/A

Northwestern College (MN) Ohio Northern University Cedarville University (OH) College of the Ozarks (MO) Dordt College (IA) Bethel College (IN) Taylor University (IN)

81% 82% 83% 83% 83% 86% 88%

502 722 762 283 396 280 472

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36% 105 46% 218 46% N/A 47% 509 49% 1,270 49% 817 51% N/A 52% 278 55% N/A 55% 220 57% 1,014 58% 165 58% 556

McKendree University (IL) Concordia University (NE) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Milwaukee School of Engineering Trinity Christian College (IL) Loras College (IA) Northwestern College (IA) Augustana College (SD)

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Paul Quinn College (TX) Texas College Utah Valley State College Langston University (OK) Dixie State College of Utah Rogers State University (OK) Mid-America Christian University (OK) Oklahoma Panhandle State University Humphreys College (CA) Wiley College (TX) University of Houston–Downtown Concordia University–Austin (TX) Lewis-Clark State College (ID)

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73% 73% 74% 74% 74% 74% 75% 75%

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Marietta College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene University (OH) Bluffton University (OH) Franklin College (IN) Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Carthage College (WI) Huntington University (IN)

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Oklahoma Baptist University Warner Pacific College (OR) Northwest University (WA) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Southwestern Adventist University (TX) Corban College (OR) Pacific Union College (CA) Vanguard University of Southern California Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) California Maritime Academy Patten University (CA) United States Air Force Academy (CO)

70% 315 70% 98 71% 163 71% N/A 71% 210 72% 207 74% 270 75% 370 76% 22 82% 210 85% 267 91% N/A 91% 1,287

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Schools whose students are most (and least) likely to graduate Like retention rates, graduation rates can tell you something about how colleges serve their students: how good a job they do at providing the support and access to courses students need to complete their degrees. A low four–year graduation rate may also indicate a large population of part–time students or a significant cooperative education program, which can require five years or more. Below, we show the average proportion who graduate in six years or less for classes starting in 1998 through 2001, and the proportion who started in 2001 who earned a degree in four years.

University of Wisconsin–Madison Texas A&M University–College Station University of Dayton (OH) University of Delaware University of Maryland–College Park Virginia Tech Georgia Institute of Technology University of Texas–Austin Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Clemson University (SC) St. Louis University University of Georgia Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) University of San Diego University of Washington Baylor University (TX) Brigham Young University–Provo (UT) Michigan State University Tulane University (LA) University of Connecticut University of Miami (FL) University of New Hampshire American University (DC) Catholic University of America (DC) Clark University (MA) Indiana University–Bloomington Rutgers–New Brunswick (NJ) Southern Methodist University (TX) University of St. Thomas (MN) Ohio University University of Denver University of Pittsburgh Clarkson University (NY) Duquesne University (PA) North Carolina State University–Raleigh Samford University (AL) University of California–Santa Cruz Azusa Pacific University (CA) Ohio State University–Columbus Texas Christian University University of Missouri–Columbia University of Vermont University of the Pacific (CA) Biola University (CA) Florida State University Iowa State University Loyola University Chicago Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN) Colorado School of Mines Illinois Institute of Technology University of California–Riverside University of Colorado–Boulder University of Iowa University of San Francisco

78% 77% 77% 77% 77% 77% 76% 76% 76% 75% 75% 75% 74% 74% 74% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 71% 71% 71% 70% 70% 69% 69% 69% 68% 68% 68% 68% 68% 68% 67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 66% 66% 66% 66% 66% 66%

47% 38% 53% 64% 58% 51% 33% 47% 65% 46% 62% 48% 38% 63% 48% 48% N/A 44% 66% 54% 63% 53% 67% 66% 69% 50% 48% 56% 56% 48% 60% 55% 58% 58% 37% 54% 46% 51% 40% N/A N/A 56% 41% 52% 48% 32% 47% 36% 41% 40% 41% 41% 40% 49%

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Harvard University (MA) Princeton University (NJ) University of Notre Dame (IN) Yale University (CT) Brown University (RI) Stanford University (CA) University of Pennsylvania Columbia University (NY) Dartmouth College (NH) Duke University (NC) Georgetown University (DC) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Northwestern University (IL) University of Virginia Cornell University (NY) Washington University in St. Louis Boston College College of William and Mary (VA) Rice University (TX) Tufts University (MA) Johns Hopkins University (MD) California Institute of Technology University of Chicago Vanderbilt University (TN) Brandeis University (MA) University of California–Berkeley University of California–Los Angeles Wake Forest University (NC) Emory University (GA) University of Michigan–Ann Arbor Carnegie Mellon University (PA) Lehigh University (PA) University of California–San Diego Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park University of Southern California New York University University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign Syracuse University (NY) University of Rochester (NY) Miami University–Oxford (OH) University of California–Davis University of California–Irvine University of California–Santa Barbara Yeshiva University (NY) Boston University Case Western Reserve University (OH) Fordham University (NY) George Washington University (DC) Pepperdine University (CA) SUNY–Binghamton University of Florida Marquette University (WI) 118

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University of Massachusetts–Amherst Colorado State University Illinois State University SUNY College of Env. Science and Forestry University of Oregon University of South Carolina–Columbia Auburn University (AL) DePaul University (IL) George Fox University (OR) Howard University (DC) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Northeastern University (MA) Pacific University (OR) SUNY–Albany St. John’s University (NY) University of Alabama University of Nebraska–Lincoln Michigan Technological University University of Tulsa (OK) Washington State University Oregon State University Drexel University (PA) Immaculata University (PA) New School (NY) St. Mary’s University of Minnesota University at Buffalo–SUNY University of Kentucky University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Bowling Green State University (OH) Kansas State University Oklahoma State University SUNY–Stony Brook University of Kansas University of Tennessee Adelphi University (NY) Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge Mississippi State University University of Arizona University of Oklahoma Widener University (PA) Pace University (NY) Rutgers–Newark (NJ) Seton Hall University (NJ) Temple University (PA) University of Central Florida University of Maine University of Maryland–Baltimore County University of Rhode Island University of Wyoming Arizona State University Central Michigan University University of Arkansas University of Texas–Dallas Ball State University (IN)

65% 64% 64% 64% 64% 64% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 62% 62% 62% 61% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 59% 59% 59% 59% 59% 59% 58% 58% 58% 58% 58% 58% 57% 57% 57% 57% 57% 57% 57% 57% 57% 56% 56% 56% 56% 55%

49% 36% 39% 40% 42% 40% 34% 42% 58% 46% 21% 0% 53% 52% 39% 39% 23% 24% 45% 33% 31% 16% 63% 45% 49% 39% 30% 37% 33% 25% 27% 39% 31% 29% 55% 26% 26% 33% 26% 34% 39% 25% 42% 31% 31% 32% 35% 38% 26% 28% 19% 33% 31% 30%

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86% 86% 86% 86% 85% 85% 85% 85% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 84% 83% 83% 83% 82% 82% 82% 82% 81% 81% 81%

79% 79% 78% 80% 78% 77% 82% 82% 79% 82% 83% 78% 82% 81% 80% 74% N/A 69% 79% 79% 66% 78% 79% 78%

41% 41% 41% 41% 41% 40% 40% 39% 39% 39% 39% 38% 38% 38% 38% 37% 37% 36% 35% 35% 35% 33% 33% 33% 29% 29% 28% 27% 27% 27% 24% 24% 23%

N/A 15% 13% 13% 15% 20% N/A 18% 21% 16% 15% 23% 18% 14% 17% 15% 14% N/A 9% 11% 11% N/A 11% 13% N/A N/A 4% 9% N/A 9% N/A 7% N/A

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Trinity College (CT) Union College (NY) Wheaton College (IL) Whitman College (WA) Connecticut College Harvey Mudd College (CA) St. Olaf College (MN) United States Naval Academy (MD) Furman University (SC) Kenyon College (OH) Macalester College (MN) Muhlenberg College (PA) Stonehill College (MA) University of Richmond (VA) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Colorado College United States Military Academy (NY) Beacon College (FL) Dickinson College (PA) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Oberlin College (OH) Grove City College (PA) Illinois Wesleyan University Mount Holyoke College (MA)

Barry University (FL) Morgan State University (MD) University of Houston University of Nevada–Las Vegas University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Indiana State University North Carolina A&T State University East Tennessee State University Texas Woman’s University University of Louisville (KY) University of Texas–Arlington Clark Atlanta University Jackson State University (MS) University of Louisiana–Lafayette Wichita State University (KS) Florida Atlantic University University of Alabama–Birmingham Texas A&M University–Commerce Portland State University (OR) University of Akron (OH) University of Memphis Florida A&M University University of Massachusetts–Boston Wayne State University (MI) Cleveland State University Texas A&M University–Kingsville University of Texas–El Paso Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Union Institute and University (OH) University of Alaska–Fairbanks Idaho State University University of New Orleans University of Arkansas–Little Rock

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84% 91% 86% 86% 91% 85% 83% 91% 88% 86% 84% 85% 91% 88% 82% 86% 85% 85% 87% 83% 84% 81% 83% 83%

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48% 48% 48% 47% 47% 47% 46% 46% 46% 46% 46% 45% 45% 44% 44% 44% 44% 44% 43% 43% 43% 43% 43% 43% 42% 42% 42% 42% 42% 42% 42% 42% 42%

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Amherst College (MA) Williams College (MA) Pomona College (CA) Middlebury College (VT) Swarthmore College (PA) Wellesley College (MA) Bowdoin College (ME) Carleton College (MN) College of the Holy Cross (MA) Haverford College (PA) Wesleyan University (CT) Colgate University (NY) Davidson College (NC) Vassar College (NY) Barnard College (NY) Bucknell University (PA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Lafayette College (PA) Washington and Lee University (VA) Bates College (ME) Colby College (ME) Grinnell College (IA) Hamilton College (NY) Smith College (MA)

Old Dominion University (VA) University of South Florida University of Utah University of Northern Colorado University of South Dakota University of Southern Mississippi Polytechnic University (NY) South Carolina State University University of Massachusetts–Lowell University of Missouri–Kansas City Utah State University Oakland University (MI) Wilmington University (DE) Trevecca Nazarene University (TN) University of Alabama–Huntsville University of Montana University of Toledo (OH) Virginia Commonwealth University Southern Illinois University–Carbondale University of Bridgeport (CT) University of Colorado–Denver University of Missouri–St. Louis University of North Texas University of West Florida Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) New Mexico State University Nova Southeastern University (FL) Spalding University (KY) Tennessee State University University of New Mexico Wright State University (OH)

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37% 40% 28% 22% 30% 22% 26% 26% 35% 12% 36% 22% 19% 20% 42% 15% 17% 41% 26% 27% 29% N/A 20% 19% 28% 33% 22% 14% 26% 21% 19% 17% 28%

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55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 54% 54% 54% 54% 54% 54% 53% 53% 53% 52% 52% 51% 51% 50% 50% 50% 50% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 48% 48% 48% 48%

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Florida Institute of Technology George Mason University (VA) Texas Tech University University of Idaho University of Mississippi University of North Dakota West Virginia University East Carolina University (NC) Hofstra University (NY) New Jersey Institute of Technology Oral Roberts University (OK) South Dakota State University Western Michigan University San Diego State University University of Hartford (CT) University of Hawaii–Manoa North Dakota State University University of La Verne (CA) Northern Illinois University University of North Carolina–Greensboro Andrews University (MI) Golden Gate University (CA) Indiana University of Pennsylvania University of Cincinnati Louisiana Tech University Trinity International University (IL) University of Illinois–Chicago University of Nevada–Reno University of North Carolina–Charlotte Florida International University Kent State University (OH) Montana State University Northern Arizona University

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Occidental College (CA) Skidmore College (NY) St. John’s University (MN) Thomas Aquinas College (CA) College of St. Benedict (MN) DePauw University (IN) Principia College (IL) Rhodes College (TN) Susquehanna University (PA) Denison University (OH) Gettysburg College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Wofford College (SC) Centre College (KY) Scripps College (CA) Sewanee–University of the South (TN) Siena College (NY) Spelman College (GA) St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Michael’s College (VT) Lawrence University (WI) Ursinus College (PA) Westminster College (PA) Augustana College (IL)

81% 81% 81% 81% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 79% 79% 79% 79% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 78% 77% 77% 77% 76%

76% 78% 72% 68% 76% 78% N/A 72% 79% 74% 77% 73% 72% 71% 74% 73% 74% 67% 75% 73% 63% 73% 60% 71%

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Goucher College (MD) Hollins University (VA) Ohio Wesleyan University Bethany College (WV) Eastern Mennonite University (VA) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hendrix College (AR) Meredith College (NC) Millikin University (IL) New College of Florida Russell Sage College (NY) Clarke College (IA) Mount Union College (OH) Roanoke College (VA) Wartburg College (IA) William Jewell College (MO) Wittenberg University (OH) Berry College (GA) Goshen College (IN) Lyon College (AR) Monmouth College (IL) Randolph College (VA) Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH) Berea College (KY) Hastings College (NE) Hiram College (OH) Wisconsin Lutheran College Baker University (KS) Bennington College (VT) Eckerd College (FL) Carroll College (MT) Fisk University (TN) Georgetown College (KY) Guilford College (NC) Carson-Newman College (TN) College of Idaho (ID) Illinois College Randolph-Macon College (VA) Westminster College (MO) Albright College (PA) College of the Atlantic (ME) Oglethorpe University (GA) Whittier College (CA) Cedar Crest College (PA) Wells College (NY) Hartwick College (NY) Morehouse College (GA) St. John’s College (NM) University of Minnesota–Morris Centenary College of Louisiana Maryville College (TN) Stephens College (MO) West Virginia Wesleyan College Emory and Henry College (VA) University of North Carolina–Asheville Albertus Magnus College (CT) Bethel College (KS) Evangel University (MO) Salem College (NC) Huntingdon College (AL) Marlboro College (VT) Franklin Pierce University (NH) University of Wisconsin–Green Bay

66% 66% 66% 65% 65% 65% 65% 65% 65% 65% 65% 64% 64% 64% 64% 64% 64% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 63% 62% 62% 62% 62% 61% 61% 61% 60% 60% 60% 60% 59% 59% 59% 59% 59% 58% 58% 58% 58% 57% 57% 56% 56% 56% 56% 55% 55% 55% 55% 54% 54% 53% 53% 53% 52% 51% 51% 50% 50%

57% 62% 60% 47% 55% 69% 56% 53% 54% 43% 61% 58% 51% 57% 56% 56% 57% 51% 49% 53% 47% 61% 62% N/A 52% 55% 49% 40% 50% 53% 38% 43% 49% 47% 37% 52% 46% 45% 42% 53% N/A 49% 52% 44% 47% 46% 36% 43% 44% 46% 46% 50% 44% 46% 33% 49% 42% 27% 49% 36% N/A N/A 24%

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75% 71% 74% 79% 62% 65% 63% N/A 60% 68% 73% 56% 79% 67% 60% 67% 74% 66% 58% 58% 68% 71% 62% 64% 64% 66% 65% 65% 52% 64% 60% 70% N/A 65% 58% 57% 67% 58% 55% 64% 60% 64% 62% 62% 64% 69% 61% 69% 72% 56% 57% 66% 54% 63% 54% 57% 55% 62% 65% 61% 55% 63% 61%

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76% 76% 76% 76% 75% 75% 75% 75% 75% 75% 75% 74% 74% 74% 74% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73% 73% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 72% 71% 71% 71% 71% 71% 71% 70% 70% 70% 70% 70% 70% 70% 69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 68% 68% 68% 68% 67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 66% 66%

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Austin College (TX) Juniata College (PA) St. Lawrence University (NY) Wheaton College (MA) Hope College (MI) Knox College (IL) Luther College (IA) Sarah Lawrence College (NY) Southwestern University (TX) University of Puget Sound (WA) Willamette University (OR) Calvin College (MI) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Ripon College (WI) Bard College (NY) Beloit College (WI) Drew University (NJ) Presbyterian College (SC) Reed College (OR) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Mary’s College (IN) Albion College (MI) Allegheny College (PA) College of Wooster (OH) McDaniel College (MD) Pitzer College (CA) Westmont College (CA) Alma College (MI) Earlham College (IN) Gordon College (MA) Moravian College (PA) St. John’s College (MD) Wabash College (IN) Birmingham-Southern College (AL) Coe College (IA) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Linfield College (OR) Merrimack College (MA) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Vincent College (PA) Agnes Scott College (GA) American Jewish University (CA) Houghton College (NY) Millsaps College (MS) Sweet Briar College (VA) Transylvania University (KY) Washington College (MD) Central College (IA) Nebraska Wesleyan University Simpson College (IA) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Asbury College (KY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Doane College (NE) Hampshire College (MA) Hanover College (IN) Hillsdale College (MI) Lake Forest College (IL) Lycoming College (PA) Virginia Military Institute Bridgewater College (VA) Cornell College (IA)

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Wesleyan College (GA) Concordia College (NY) Sterling College (KS) Texas Lutheran University Warren Wilson College (NC) Christopher Newport University (VA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Wingate University (NC) Dillard University (LA) SUNY–Purchase College Kentucky Wesleyan College Northland College (WI) Shimer College (IL) Simpson University (CA) Tougaloo College (MS) Brigham Young University–Hawaii Martin University (IN) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) North Greenville University (SC) University of Maine–Machias Judson College (AL) Peace College (NC) Pine Manor College (MA) Coastal Carolina University (SC) Greensboro College (NC) University of Virginia–Wise Thiel College (PA) Virginia Wesleyan College Johnson C. Smith University (NC) Lambuth University (TN) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) Talladega College (AL) University of Maine–Presque Isle Baptist Bible College (MO) Green Mountain College (VT) Bennett College (NC) California State University–Monterey Bay Olivet College (MI) Atlantic Union College (MA) Pikeville College (KY) Western State College of Colorado Colorado State University–Pueblo Ferrum College (VA) Lane College (TN) Bloomfield College (NJ) SUNY College–Old Westbury Mesa State College (CO) University of Hawaii–Hilo University of Wisconsin–Parkside Brevard College (NC) Fort Lewis College (CO) Paine College (GA) McPherson College (KS) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Rust College (MS) Sierra Nevada College (NV) West Virginia State University Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (PA) Burlington College (VT) Allen University (SC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Jarvis Christian College (TX) Huston-Tillotson University (TX)

50% 49% 49% 49% 49% 48% 48% 48% 47% 47% 46% 46% 46% 45% 45% 44% 44% 44% 44% 44% 43% 43% 43% 42% 42% 42% 41% 41% 40% 40% 39% 38% 38% 37% 37% 36% 36% 36% 34% 34% 34% 33% 33% 33% 32% 32% 31% 31% 31% 30% 30% 30% 29% 24% 24% 24% 24% 23% 23% 22% 22% 20% 16%

N/A 44% 37% 35% 32% 31% 32% 37% 36% 34% N/A N/A 29% N/A N/A N/A N/A 38% 31% 29% N/A 38% 41% 23% 38% 24% 31% 35% 0% 21% 33% 34% N/A N/A 25% 19% 12% 34% N/A 17% 20% 18% 19% N/A 16% 16% 20% N/A 10% 21% 13% 13% 24% 15% N/A 20% N/A 19% 5% N/A N/A 10% N/A

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Molloy College (NY) SUNY Col. of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz West Chester University of Pennsylvania Western New England College (MA) Anna Maria College (MA) Montclair State University (NJ) Rider University (NJ) Cabrini College (PA) Emmanuel College (MA) Rivier College (NH) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of NJ–Camden Wilkes University (PA) CUNY–Baruch College Iona College (NY) Monmouth University (NJ) Philadelphia University Southern New Hampshire University St. Joseph College (CT) University of New England (ME) Georgian Court University (NJ) Philadelphia Biblical University SUNY College–Cortland Wheelock College (MA) Johnson and Wales University (RI) Keene State College (NH) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Neumann College (PA) SUNY College–Brockport SUNY–Oswego Westfield State College (MA) Robert Morris University (PA) SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Plattsburgh Touro College (NY) St. Joseph’s College (ME) Waynesburg University (PA) Alvernia College (PA) CUNY–Queens College Caldwell College (NJ) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) D’Youville College (NY) Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Utica College (NY) Carlow University (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Clarion University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Lesley University (MA) Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Plymouth State University (NH) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) Suffolk University (MA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Chatham University (PA) Fitchburg State College (MA) Gratz College (PA) Trinity University (DC)

60% 60% 60% 60% 59% 59% 59% 58% 58% 58% 58% 58% 58% 57% 57% 57% 57% 57% 57% 57% 56% 56% 56% 56% 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 54% 54% 54% 54% 53% 53% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 51% 51% 51% 51% 51% 51% 51% 51% 51% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

32% 35% 35% 56% 49% 27% 46% 46% 46% 29% 48% 26% 49% 33% 47% 38% 36% 40% 45% 39% 39% 25% 35% 46% 43% 30% 42% 33% 34% 34% 38% 30% 41% 30% 45% N/A 45% 37% 27% 41% 37% 27% 29% 29% 32% 37% 53% 37% 27% 36% N/A 28% 34% 34% 22% 42% 22% N/A N/A

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82% 85% 78% 65% 77% 78% 63% 67% 70% 68% 70% 66% 68% 67% 66% 64% 69% 68% 60% 61% 65% 60% 67% 34% 45% 54% 58% 49% 57% 64% 54% 58% 47% 49% 40% 56% 45% 61% 38% 58% N/A 42% 48% 48% 60% 46% 54% 58% 38% 58% 54% 43% N/A 0% 59% 40% 53% 52% 55%

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Villanova University (PA) Providence College (RI) Bentley College (MA) College of New Jersey Loyola College in Maryland Fairfield University (CT) SUNY Col. of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo University of Scranton (PA) Marist College (NY) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Ithaca College (NY) Simmons College (MA) St. Joseph’s University (PA) Nazareth College (NY) Assumption College (MA) La Salle University (PA) Emerson College (MA) Hood College (MD) Misericordia University (PA) Bryant University (RI) King’s College (PA) Le Moyne College (NY) Quinnipiac University (CT) Holy Family University (PA) Salisbury University (MD) St. Bonaventure University (NY) Manhattan College (NY) College of St. Rose (NY) DeSales University (PA) Mount St. Mary’s University (MD) Canisius College (NY) Springfield College (MA) Alfred University (NY) Gannon University (PA) Marywood University (PA) Mercyhurst College (PA) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey St. John Fisher College (NY) Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Elizabeth (NJ) Millersville University of Pennsylvania Ramapo College of New Jersey SUNY–Fredonia Sacred Heart University (CT) Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Niagara University (NY) Salve Regina University (RI) Towson University (MD) Wagner College (NY) Arcadia University (PA) La Roche College (PA) Regis College (MA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rosemont College (PA) Rowan University (NJ) St. Francis University (PA) Eastern University (PA) Manhattanville College (NY)

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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Frostburg State University (MD) Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Norwich University (VT) University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth William Paterson University of New Jersey California University of Pennsylvania Dominican College (NY) Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) SUNY College–Potsdam St. Peter’s College (NJ) American International College (MA) CUNY–College of Staten Island Husson College (ME) Metropolitan College of New York (NY) Eastern Connecticut State University Framingham State College (MA) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Centenary College (NJ) Daemen College (NY) Kean University (NJ) Point Park University (PA) Rhode Island College CUNY–Brooklyn College New York Institute of Technology Central Connecticut State University SUNY–Buffalo State College Castleton State College (VT) Worcester State College (MA) Lincoln University (PA) Salem State College (MA) University of New Haven (CT) Nyack College (NY) University of Maryland–Eastern Shore CUNY–John Jay Col. of Criminal Justice Dowling College (NY) Medaille College (NY) College of New Rochelle (NY) Delaware State University Johnson State College (VT) Southern Connecticut State University CUNY–City College CUNY–Hunter College New Jersey City University Western Connecticut State University College of St. Joseph (VT) CUNY–Lehman College University of Southern Maine Bowie State University (MD) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Gallaudet University (DC) SUNY–Empire State College Mercy College (NY) Coppin State University (MD) University of Maryland–University College Southeastern University (DC) University of the District of Columbia

49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 48% 48% 47% 47% 47% 46% 46% 46% 46% 45% 45% 45% 44% 44% 44% 44% 44% 43% 43% 42% 42% 41% 41% 40% 40% 40% 39% 39% 38% 38% 37% 36% 36% 36% 36% 35% 35% 35% 35% 34% 33% 32% 31% 31% 29% 25% 24% 22% 22% 16% 15%

24% 25% 33% 35% 27% 15% 27% 26% 30% 32% 33% 46% 21% N/A N/A 30% 22% N/A 29% 28% 17% 37% 14% 21% 18% 13% 14% 25% 21% 21% 11% 28% N/A 22% 19% 16% 30% N/A 16% N/A 12% 1% 12% 8% 13% 40% 13% 10% N/A 14% N/A N/A 15% 6% N/A 8% N/A

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45% 32% 48% N/A 28% 36% 52% 54% 42% 50% 31% 54% 21% 45% 58%

36% 36% 36% 36% 36% 36% 36% 36% 34% 34% 34% 33% 33% 32% 32% 32% 32% 31% 31% 31% 31% 30% 29% 29% 29% 28% 28% 28% 27% 27% 26% 26% 24% 22% 21% 21% 20% 13% 10%

20% 12% N/A 11% 17% 24% 15% 15% 12% 19% N/A 13% 12% 36% N/A 25% 24% 15% 12% 16% 8% 9% 10% N/A 11% 10% 6% 9% N/A 11% 12% 11% 6% 7% N/A 8% 9% 7% 3%

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Concordia University Wisconsin University of Northern Iowa Dominican University (IL) Rockhurst University (MO) University of Wisconsin–La Crosse College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) Drury University (MO) North Central College (IL) Muskingum College (OH) St. Ambrose University (IA) Eastern Illinois University Otterbein College (OH) Silver Lake College (WI) University of Evansville (IN) Maryville University of St. Louis (MO)

Cumberland University (TN) Eastern Kentucky University Florida Gulf Coast University Grambling State University (LA) Jacksonville State University (AL) Lynn University (FL) University of North Carolina–Pembroke University of South Alabama Georgia Southwestern State University Northwestern State University of Louisiana Savannah State University (GA) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. University of West Georgia Hodges University (FL) McNeese State University (LA) St. Thomas University (FL) Union College (KY) Bethel College (TN) Columbus State University (GA) Henderson State University (AR) Kennesaw State University (GA) Austin Peay State University (TN) Auburn University–Montgomery (AL) Norfolk State University (VA) University of Louisiana–Monroe Southeastern Louisiana University Southern University and A&M College (LA) University of West Alabama Fort Valley State University (GA) Nicholls State University (LA) Alabama State University University of Arkansas–Monticello Southern Polytechnic State University (GA) Augusta State University (GA) Armstrong Atlantic State University (GA) Mountain State University (WV) Louisiana State University–Shreveport Life University (GA) Southern University–New Orleans

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North Carolina Central University University of Tennessee–Chattanooga Brenau University (GA) Jacksonville University (FL) Liberty University (VA) Pfeiffer University (NC) Piedmont College (GA) University of North Florida Western Carolina University (NC) Western Kentucky University Delta State University (MS) Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL) Tennessee Technological University Shenandoah University (VA) Xavier University of Louisiana Alcorn State University (MS) University of Central Arkansas University of Mobile (AL) University of Montevallo (AL) Albany State University (GA) Marshall University (WV) Tusculum College (TN) Georgia College and State University Lincoln Memorial University (TN) Middle Tennessee State University University of Tennessee–Martin Virginia State University Morehead State University (KY) St. Leo University (FL) Valdosta State University (GA) Francis Marion University (SC) Mississippi University for Women William Carey University (MS) Arkansas State University Belhaven College (MS) Fayetteville State University (NC) Mississippi Valley State University Northern Kentucky University University of North Alabama Arkansas Tech University Charleston Southern University (SC)

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Xavier University (OH) John Carroll University (OH) Valparaiso University (IN) Bradley University (IL) Creighton University (NE) Bethel University (MN) Butler University (IN) Drake University (IA) Elmhurst College (IL) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Indiana Wesleyan University Truman State University (MO) Hamline University (MN) College of St. Scholastica (MN) 122

80% 76% 74% 67% 66% 66% 65% 64% 64% 64% 63% 63% 62% 62% 61% 60% 60% 60% 60% 59% 59% 58% 58% 55% 55% 55% 54% 54% 54% 53% 53% 52% 51% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 48% 48% 48%

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James Madison University (VA) University of Mary Washington (VA) Elon University (NC) The Citadel (SC) Loyola University New Orleans Rollins College (FL) Stetson University (FL) Longwood University (VA) Mississippi College University of North Carolina–Wilmington Bellarmine University (KY) Belmont University (TN) Appalachian State University (NC) Spring Hill College (AL) Queens University of Charlotte (NC) Converse College (SC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (FL) Harding University (AR) Union University (TN) Christian Brothers University (TN) College of Charleston (SC) Wheeling Jesuit University (WV) Winthrop University (SC) Lipscomb University (TN) Murray State University (KY) Radford University (VA) Campbell University (NC) Lynchburg College (VA) University of Tampa (FL) Freed-Hardeman University (TN) Hampton University (VA) Mercer University (GA) Marymount University (VA) Columbia College (SC) North Georgia College and State University Southern Wesleyan University (SC) Thomas More College (KY) Troy University (AL) Gardner-Webb University (NC) Lee University (TN) Mary Baldwin College (VA)

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Capital University (OH) Heidelberg College (OH) University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Ashland University (OH) Carroll College (WI) College of St. Catherine (MN) University of St. Francis (IL) Washburn University (KS) Augsburg College (MN) University of Wisconsin–River Falls Webster University (MO) Spring Arbor University (MI) St. Xavier University (IL) University of Illinois–Springfield

59% 59% 59% 59% 58% 58% 58% 58% 58% 57% 57% 57% 56% 56% 56%

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43% 36% 56% 36% 37% 38% 45% 40% 50% 31% 31% 31% 28% 25% 25% 22% 25% N/A 33% 33% 20% 19%

41% 41% 40% 40% 39% 39% 39% 39% 37% 37% 36% 35% 35% 35% 34% 32% 32% 29% 29% 28% 27% 26% 26% 24% 24% 24% 22% 21% 21% 20% 19% 17% 16%

21% 27% 10% N/A 21% 18% 26% 11% 21% 13% 10% 16% 8% N/A 16% N/A N/A 8% N/A N/A 12% N/A N/A 6% 0% N/A 5% 5% N/A N/A 9% N/A 4%

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Regis University (CO) Arizona State University–West Concordia University (CA) St. Mary’s University of San Antonio Westminster College (UT) Abilene Christian University (TX) Evergreen State College (WA) Dominican University of California Notre Dame de Namur University (CA) LeTourneau University (TX) Naropa University (CO) St. Edward’s University (TX) Central Washington University Houston Baptist University Sonoma State University (CA) Texas State University–San Marcos University of St. Thomas (TX) California State University–Chico Dallas Baptist University Oklahoma City University Woodbury University (CA) California State University–Stanislaus

Park University (MO) Rockford College (IL) Eastern Michigan University Maharishi University of Management (IA) Avila University (MO) Friends University (KS) Lakeland College (WI) University of Nebraska–Omaha Ferris State University (MI) Youngstown State University (OH) University of Michigan–Flint Roosevelt University (IL) Saginaw Valley State University (MI) University of Wisconsin–Superior University of Southern Indiana Columbia College (IL) Tiffin University (OH) Indiana University Southeast Minot State University (ND) Lincoln University (MO) Indiana University Northwest Bellevue University (NE) Metropolitan State University (MN) Indiana University–South Bend National-Louis University (IL) University of Rio Grande (OH) Purdue University–Calumet (IN) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Marygrove College (MI) Davenport University (MI) Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Northeastern Illinois University Chicago State University

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MidAmerica Nazarene University (KS) Minnesota State University–Mankato University of Minnesota–Duluth University of St. Francis (IN) University of Wisconsin–Stout Ursuline College (OH) Concordia University Chicago (IL) Oakland City University (IN) Viterbo University (WI) Lawrence Technological University (MI) Mount Marty College (SD) Ohio Dominican University University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Wayne State College (NE) William Woods University (MO) Bemidji State University (MN) St. Cloud State University (MN) Columbia College (MO) Siena Heights University (MI) Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville Southwest Baptist University (MO) Emporia State University (KS) Lindenwood University (MO) Mount Mary College (WI) Newman University (KS) Northern Michigan University University of St. Mary (KS) Alverno College (WI) Madonna University (MI) Minnesota State University–Moorhead Upper Iowa University Concordia University–St. Paul (MN) Cornerstone University (MI) Southwest Minnesota State University

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Santa Clara University (CA) Gonzaga University (WA) Trinity University (TX) Loyola Marymount University (CA) Whitworth University (WA) University of Portland (OR) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo University of Dallas Seattle University St. Mary’s College of California Chapman University (CA) Mills College (CA) Pacific Lutheran University (WA) Point Loma Nazarene University (CA) Seattle Pacific University University of Redlands (CA) California Lutheran University Western Washington University Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Fresno Pacific University (CA) California Baptist University National University (CA)

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33% 37% N/A 33% 41% 39% 21% N/A 44% 39% 48% 26% N/A 33% 33% N/A 27% 27% 27% 38% 37% 20% 43% N/A 24% 26% 17% 24% N/A 29% N/A 27% 36% 14%

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56% 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 54% 54% 54% 54% 54% 53% 53% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 51% 51% 51% 51% 51% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

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Western Illinois University Anderson University (IN) Cardinal Stritch University (WI) Fontbonne University (MO) Malone College (OH) North Park University (IL) University of Nebraska–Kearney Northwest Missouri State University Olivet Nazarene University (IL) University of Mary (ND) Walsh University (OH) Winona State University (MN) Benedictine University (IL) Lewis University (IL) Aquinas College (MI) Aurora University (IL) Graceland University (IA) Missouri State University University of Detroit Mercy University of Findlay (OH) University of Indianapolis University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Benedictine College (KS) Grand Valley State University (MI) Southeast Missouri State University University of Central Missouri University of Wisconsin–Platteville Edgewood College (WI) Fort Hays State University (KS) Marian University (WI) Missouri Baptist University Pittsburg State University (KS) Southwestern College (KS) University of Michigan–Dearborn

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California State University–Fullerton Hardin-Simmons University (TX) Northwest Nazarene University (ID) Walla Walla University (WA) California State University–Long Beach California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State University–Fresno Eastern Washington University Southern Nazarene University (OK) St. Martin’s University (WA) Concordia University (OR) New Mexico Inst. of Mining and Tech. Oklahoma Christian University Tarleton State University (TX) University of Texas–Tyler Western Oregon University California State University–East Bay College of Santa Fe (NM) Humboldt State University (CA) California State University–San Bernardino Colorado Christian University Holy Names University (CA)

49% 49% 49% 49% 48% 47% 47% 47% 47% 46% 45% 45% 45% 44% 44% 44% 43% 43% 43% 42% 42% 42%

15% N/A 31% 22% 10% 9% 14% 22% 36% 32% N/A N/A 25% N/A 17% 21% N/A 32% 11% 9% N/A 24%

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56% 56% 56% 55% 54% 54% 53% 52% 52% 52% 51% 51% 49% 48% 47% 46% 46% 46% 45% 45% 45% 44% 44%

N/A N/A 38% N/A N/A 27% 0% 57% 48% 41% 35% 4% 42% 42% 36% 35% 50% 39% N/A 35% N/A N/A 23%

31% 31% 31% 30% 29% 27% 26% 26% 24% 23% 23% 23% 22% 21% 18% 17% 14% 13%

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Geneva College (PA) Newbury College (MA) St. Francis College (NY) SUNY–Maritime College Elms College Mount Aloysius College (PA) Thomas College (ME) Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill Seton Hill University (PA) Delaware Valley College (PA) SUNY College of Technology–Delhi Bay Path College (MA) New England College (NH) Keuka College (NY) Cazenovia College (NY) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Lasell College (MA) Baptist Bible College and Seminary (PA) Curry College (MA) Unity College (ME) Becker College (MA) University of Pittsburgh–Bradford

Eastern Oregon University Southeastern Oklahoma State University University of Texas–Pan American Midwestern State University (TX) University of Texas–San Antonio Montana State University–Billings Boise State University (ID) Cameron University (OK) University of Alaska–Anchorage New Mexico Highlands University Texas Wesleyan University University of Great Falls (MT) Sul Ross State University (TX) Marylhurst University (OR) Western New Mexico University University of Texas–Brownsville Texas Southern University University of Alaska–Southeast

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Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) Southern Utah University Southwestern Oklahoma State University Stephen F. Austin State University (TX) West Texas A&M University Angelo State University (TX) La Sierra University (CA) Texas A&M International University Adams State College (CO) Alaska Pacific University East Central University (OK) Northeastern State University (OK) University of Central Oklahoma California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Los Angeles College of the Southwest (NM) Lamar University (TX) Wayland Baptist University (TX) Eastern New Mexico University University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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Cooper Union (NY) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Messiah College (PA) U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (NY) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) Champlain College (VT) St. Joseph’s College New York Lebanon Valley College (PA) Elizabethtown College (PA) Maine Maritime Academy Massachusetts Maritime Academy Woodbury College (VT) York College of Pennsylvania University of Maine–Farmington Elmira College (NY) Stevenson University (MD) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Peirce College (PA) University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Vermont Technical College Endicott College (MA) Roger Williams University (RI) Wilson College (PA)

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Prescott College (AZ) San Francisco State University California State University–Sacramento Chaminade University of Honolulu Lubbock Christian University (TX) Sam Houston State University (TX) San Jose State University (CA) University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Weber State University (UT) Hawaii Pacific University University of Colorado–Colorado Springs University of the Incarnate Word (TX) California State University–Bakersfield Prairie View A&M University (TX) Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi California State University–Northridge California State University–San Marcos Hope International University (CA) Southern Oregon University Heritage University (WA)

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Pennsylvania College of Technology Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Daniel Webster College (NH) Wesley College (DE) Lyndon State College (VT) University of Maine–Fort Kent Hilbert College (NY) Felician College (NJ) Vaughn Coll. of Aeronautics and Tech. (NY) Southern Vermont College Columbia Union College (MD) Fisher College (MA) Mount Ida College (MA) Sojourner-Douglass College (MD) CUNY–York College Keystone College (PA) Mitchell College (CT) SUNY–Farmingdale Boricua College (NY) CUNY–Medgar Evers College University of Maine–Augusta CUNY–New York City Col. of Technology

43% 42% 40% 40% 39% 39% 38% 36% 35% 34% 32% 31% 28% 28% 27% 26% 25% 25% 23% 14% 10% 8%

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27% 50% 45% 41% 43% 35% 44% 36% 50% N/A 32% 43% 45% 34% 30% 37% 34% 36% 39%

34% 33% 33% 31% 31% 31% 31% 31% 30% 30% 30% 29% 28% 28% 28% 28% 28% 27% 26% 26% 25% 25% 24% 24% 23% 23% 19% 18% 17% 16% 13% 7%

18% 25% N/A N/A 14% 24% 14% N/A N/A 20% 14% 14% 8% 19% 9% 15% N/A 11% 8% N/A 3% N/A N/A 20% N/A 1% 8% N/A 3% 6% N/A N/A

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Concordia University (NE) Franklin College (IN) Marietta College (OH) Eureka College (IL) Carthage College (WI) Judson University (IL) Manchester College (IN) Milwaukee School of Engineering St. Joseph’s College (IN) Tri-State University (IN) Crown College (MN) Greenville College (IL) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Union College (NE) Jamestown College (ND) Marian College (IN) Mount Vernon Nazarene University (OH) Quincy University (IL) Briar Cliff University (IA)

Emmanuel College (GA) Alice Lloyd College (KY) Atlanta Christian College Central Baptist College (AR) Glenville State College (WV) Mount Olive College (NC) University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Virginia Union University Our Lady of Holy Cross College (LA) Shaw University (NC) St. Paul’s College (VA) Reinhardt College (GA) Bluefield State College (WV) Chowan University (NC) Kentucky State University Livingstone College (NC) Macon State College (GA) Benedict College (SC) Faulkner University (AL) Florida Memorial College Lees-McRae College (NC) Martin Methodist College (TN) Brewton-Parker College (GA) Midway College (KY) Aquinas College (TN) Clayton State University (GA) Crichton College (TN) Philander Smith College (AR) West Virginia University–Parkersburg LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Edward Waters College (FL) Concordia College (AL)

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33% 19% 40% 23% 27% 31% 11% 26% N/A 23% 16% 23% 14% 28% 26% 27% 26% 23% 19% 26% N/A 33% 13% N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 17% N/A 12% 31%

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Taylor University (IN) Cedarville University (OH) Robert Morris College (IL) Loras College (IA) Ohio Northern University Dordt College (IA) Augustana College (SD) Huntington University (IN) Mount Mercy College (IA) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Northwestern College (IA) Bethel College (IN) Northwestern College (MN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Wilmington College (OH) Bluffton University (OH) Buena Vista University (IA) College of the Ozarks (MO) McKendree University (IL)

Clearwater Christian College (FL) West Liberty State College (WV) Anderson University (SC) University of South Carolina–Aiken Barton College (NC) Catawba College (NC) Fairmont State University (WV) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Montreat College (NC) University of the Cumberlands (KY) Warner Southern College (FL) Limestone College (SC) Southern Arkansas University Tennessee Wesleyan College Campbellsville University (KY) Mars Hill College (NC) Ohio Valley University (WV) Southeastern University (FL) University of South Carolina–Upstate Williams Baptist College (AR) Bethune-Cookman University (FL) Bluefield College (VA) Shepherd University (WV) Voorhees College (SC) Thomas University (GA) Virginia Intermont College Morris College (SC) St. Augustine’s College (NC) West Virginia Univ. Institute of Technology Methodist University (NC) North Carolina Wesleyan College Stillman College (AL) Concord University (WV)

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58% 50% 55% N/A 48% 37% 46% 45% 43% 40% 49% 32% 27% 40% 20% 46% 35% 31% 30% 32% N/A 44% 29% 36% 25% 26% 39% 30% 40% 31% 24% 30% 27%

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67% 64% 64% 64% 62% 61% 60% 57% 57% 56% 55% 52% 52% 51% 51% 50% 49% 49% 49% 49% 48% 48% 48% 48% 47% 46% 45% 45% 45% 44% 44% 44% 43%

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Erskine College (SC) Covenant College (GA) John Brown University (AR) Miles College (AL) Bryan College (TN) Claflin University (SC) Ouachita Baptist University (AR) Flagler College (FL) King College (TN) Florida Southern College Milligan College (TN) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Southern Adventist University (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Winston-Salem State University (NC) High Point University (NC) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Blue Mountain College (MS) Newberry College (SC) University of the Ozarks (AR) Elizabeth City State University (NC) LaGrange College (GA) Oakwood University (AL) Shorter College (GA) Tuskegee University (AL) Coker College (SC) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Louisiana College Toccoa Falls College (GA) Brescia University (KY) Lander University (SC) University of Charleston (WV) Averett University (VA)

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Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Midland Lutheran College (NE) Morningside College (IA) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Dana College (NE) Defiance College (OH) Tabor College (KS) College of St. Mary (NE) Adrian College (MI) Bethany College (KS) Dakota State University (SD) Valley City State University (ND) Chadron State College (NE) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Lake Erie College (OH) University of Sioux Falls (SD) Northern State University (SD) Blackburn College (IL) Concordia University (MI)

50% 50% 50% 49% 49% 49% 49% 48% 47% 47% 47% 47% 46% 46% 46% 46% 45% 44% 44%

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11% 27% 20% N/A N/A N/A 13% N/A 10% 9% 16% 12% N/A 14%

38% 38% 36% 36% 36% 35% 34% 34% 34% 34% 33% 33% 32% 32% 31%

25% N/A 18% 9% 36% 17% 15% 13% 22% 25% 29% N/A 13% N/A 13%

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Howard Payne University (TX) Oregon Institute of Technology Oklahoma Wesleyan University Rogers State University (OK) Southwestern Adventist University (TX) Southwestern Assemblies of God Univ. (TX) Concordia University–Austin (TX) Northwest Christian College (OR) Oklahoma Panhandle State University Pacific Union College (CA) Dixie State College of Utah Utah Valley State College Langston University (OK) Mid-America Christian University (OK) Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Central State University (OH) Baker College of Flint (MI) Myers University (OH) Bethany Lutheran College (MN) Black Hills State University (SD) Central Christian College (KS) Missouri Valley College William Penn University (IA) Harris-Stowe State University (MO) Indiana University East Kendall College (IL) Purdue University–North Central (IN) East-West University (IL)

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Mayville State University (ND) Ottawa University (KS) University of Minnesota–Crookston Finlandia University (MI) Missouri Western State University Wilberforce University (OH) Rochester College (MI) University of Northwestern Ohio Kansas Wesleyan University Dickinson State University (ND) Iowa Wesleyan College Indiana University–Kokomo Notre Dame College of Ohio Shawnee State University (OH)

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United States Air Force Academy (CO) Humphreys College (CA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Oklahoma Baptist University Vanguard University of Southern California Corban College (OR) California Maritime Academy Warner Pacific College (OR) Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Schreiner University (TX) McMurry University (TX) Northwest University (WA) East Texas Baptist University Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana

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Missouri Southern State University Waldorf College (IA) York College (NE) Central Methodist University (MO) Dakota Wesleyan University (SD) Lake Superior State University (MI) MacMurray College (IL) North Central University (MN) Peru State College (NE) University of Dubuque (IA) Grand View College (IA) Urbana University (OH) Lourdes College (OH) Grace Bible College (MI)

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University of Montana–Western Montana State University–Northern Northwestern Oklahoma State University Bethany College (CA) St. Gregory’s University (OK) Texas College Wiley College (TX) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Paul Quinn College (TX) University of Houston–Downtown Patten University (CA) National Hispanic University (CA)

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Schools with the most diverse student bodies If you’re looking for a campus culture that features a wealth of different student backgrounds, the U.S. News diversity index can point you to institutions with both a healthy proportion of minority students and a mix of different groups. The closer the index number is to 1.0, the more diverse the population and more likely you are to encounter undergraduates from a racial or ethnic group different from your own. All the data are for the 2007–2008 school year; around the top 40 percent of each category is shown.

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24% 22% 6% 30% 42% 24% 9% 20% 1% 26% 16% 3% 38% 23% 7% 12% 42% 41% 23% 22% 16% 43% 21% 4% 5% 11% 24% 51% 4% 17% 32% 19% 22% 17% 20% 21% 17% 25% 1% 16% 13% 38% 24% 5% 6% 16% 19% 11% 2% 28% 14% 2% 6% 17% 14% 4% 16%

20% 15% 26% 12% 7% 9% 23% 10% 22% 7% 16% 33% 3% 9% 21% 15% 3% 3% 5% 6% 4% 1% 16% 3% 18% 29% 9% 2% 7% 9% 3% 7% 9% 5% 7% 3% 8% 6% 3% 3% 16% 1% 5% 8% 32% 8% 10% 21% 26% 3% 9% 39% 20% 8% 7% 13% 8%

19% 22% 26% 12% 26% 12% 11% 17% 29% 12% 14% 13% 15% 16% 17% 17% 12% 12% 14% 13% 23% 12% 4% 35% 19% 5% 8% 12% 39% 13% 10% 12% 8% 18% 11% 16% 11% 7% 43% 19% 8% 5% 5% 23% 3% 9% 6% 4% 9% 5% 8% 2% 7% 6% 6% 64% 7%

34% 36% 37% 34% 23% 46% 43% 48% 43% 46% 50% 37% 39% 50% 52% 52% 40% 42% 50% 50% 54% 40% 54% 50% 55% 53% 56% 31% 48% 57% 51% 56% 55% 55% 57% 59% 58% 56% 45% 60% 59% 46% 52% 58% 54% 57% 58% 62% 62% 59% 60% 55% 63% 59% 63% 16% 59%

2% 4% 5% 13% 2% 6% 13% 5% 4% 8% 4% 14% 4% 1% 2% 4% 3% 2% 7% 9% 3% 3% 4% 1% 3% 3% 2% 3% 1% 4% 3% 5% 6% 4% 4% 1% 5% 5% 4% 1% 3% 9% 14% 6% 4% 9% 6% 3% 0% 4% 8% 2% 3% 10% 6% 4% 10%

3% 2% N/A 7% 1% 54% 56% 5% N/A 90% 15% 43% 4% 2% 1% 1% 10% 2% 24% 35% 5% 3% 7% 10% 5% 6% 7% 2% 2% 20% 13% 45% 5% 5% 4% 3% N/A 85% 21% 4% 5% 65% 77% 74% 1% N/A 85% 7% 23% 13% 93% 7% 5% 81% 97% 3% 81%

22 21 25 18 21 N/A 21 24 N/A 20 20 22 21 21 23 22 21 21 20 21 23 21 21 22 22 22 20 21 20 22 20 20 21 21 22 22 N/A 20 22 21 23 20 19 20 22 N/A N/A 21 N/A 21 20 22 22 20 20 18 20

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60% 64% 62% 62% 65% 64% 64% 66% 63% 67% 66% 67% 66% 67% 69% 55% 65% 66% 68% 68% 65% 59% 65% 70% 70% 69% 68% 69% 69% 69% 65% 26% 71% 67% 71% 66% 71% 68% 70% 68% 70% 68% 69% 72%

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0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 2% 0% 1% 0% 0%

5% 6% 4% 28% 17% 8% 43% 7% 13% 1% 3% 14% 3% 12% 11%

42% 30% 49% 6% 8% 3% 1% 4% 6% 27% 6% 8% 22% 9% 10%

21% 19% 20% 7% 10% 30% 3% 28% 15% 10% 25% 11% 2% 9% 9%

29% 43% 24% 51% 56% 55% 44% 59% 62% 62% 62% 63% 49% 62% 64%

9% 2% 7% 6% 4% 6% 6% 3% 2% 1% 2% 1% 2% 3% 1% 22% 5% 1% 1% 4% 8% 16% 7% 2% 2% 2% 5% 0% 2% 3% 8% 6% 3% 7% 1% 8% 1% 5% 2% 1% 4% 7% 6% 1%

84% 23% 95% 70% 11% 50% 64% 35% 7% 4% 3% 3% 9% 22% 19% 62% 75% 53% N/A 8% 62% 34% 64% 25% 5% 2% 29% 48% 13% 34% 78% 25% 19% 48% 34% 7% 5% 7% 36% 11% 25% 35% 75% 7%

20 20 20 20 21 20 20 21 22 20 21 22 22 21 20 22 21 30 N/A 22 20 21 22 20 23 24 20 20 23 20 20 22 20 N/A 20 20 21 20 21 22 20 20 20 21

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14% 14% 15% 18% 16% 10% 19% 9% 4% 8% 5% 6% 6% 10% 9% 12% 17% 2% 2% 6% 16% 14% 3% 6% 10% 3% 16% 24% 4% 6% 13% 64% 7% 14% 12% 13% 5% 13% 10% 1% 10% 11% 12% 3%

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1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 2% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 19% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%

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47% 48% 52% 57% 53% 55% 62% 60% 60% 54% 55% 59% 58% 55% 56% 71% 53% 69% 62% 72% 49% 27% 59% 56% 57% 56% 30% 63% 59% 53% 50% 55% 63% 43% 65% 48% 54% 47% 58% 60% 61% 26% 51% 68%

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Pine Manor College (MA) SUNY College–Old Westbury Bloomfield College (NJ) Wellesley College (MA) Swarthmore College (PA) Whittier College (CA) University of Hawaii–Hilo California State University–Monterey Bay Occidental College (CA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Colorado State University–Pueblo Pomona College (CA) Wesleyan College (GA) Amherst College (MA) Williams College (MA)

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0.52 0.52 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.49 0.49 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44

Princeton University (NJ) University of Maryland–College Park Brown University (RI) Emory University (GA) George Mason University (VA) Pepperdine University (CA) New York University Pace University (NY) University of Alabama–Birmingham University of Florida University of North Texas University of South Florida Old Dominion University (VA) Temple University (PA) DePaul University (IL) New School (NY) Northwestern University (IL) Regent University (VA) Texas A&M University–Commerce Adelphi University (NY) Cornell University (NY) Illinois Institute of Technology Oral Roberts University (OK) Seton Hall University (NJ) University of Colorado–Denver Cleveland State University Georgia Institute of Technology Pacific University (OR) University of Alaska–Fairbanks University of Arizona University of Chicago University of Hawaii–Manoa Azusa Pacific University (CA) Drexel University (PA) Loyola University Chicago SUNY–Binghamton University of Central Florida University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign University of San Diego University of Southern Mississippi Biola University (CA) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Tufts University (MA) University of North Carolina–Greensboro

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4% 1% 2% 8% 7% 2% 8% 1% 2% 0% 2% 3% 23% 7% 7%

N/A 1% 4% 83% 87% 27% N/A 2% 55% 15% 7% 67% 10% 88% 86%

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0.50 0.49 0.49 0.48 0.48 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.46 0.46 0.45 0.45 0.44 0.44 0.43 0.43 0.43 0.43 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.40 0.39 0.39 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.34 0.34 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.32 0.32 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27

54% 67% 41% 0% 39% 0% 46% 48% 56% 50% 48% 0% 48% 0% 39% 25% 3% 0% 40% 52% 62% 37% 39% 39% 0% 48% 12% 48% 38% 45% 39% 45% 60% 42% 45% 55% 85% 49% 45% 0% 59% N/A 48% 40% 47% 59% 50% 79% 42% 44% 42% 47% 48% 59% 40% 43% 41% 44% 41% 45% 41% 0% 42% 49% 5% 42% 46% 49% 45%

46% 33% 59% 100% 61% 100% 54% 52% 44% 50% 52% 100% 52% 100% 61% 75% 97% 100% 60% 48% 38% 63% 61% 61% 100% 52% 88% 52% 62% 55% 61% 55% 40% 58% 55% 45% 15% 51% 55% 100% 41% N/A 52% 60% 53% 41% 50% 21% 58% 56% 58% 53% 52% 41% 60% 57% 59% 56% 59% 55% 59% 100% 58% 51% 95% 58% 54% 51% 55%

0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 20% 1% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 11% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 2% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 0%

13% 21% 10% 16% 5% 5% 11% 1% 1% 11% 13% 12% 14% 12% 2% 3% 1% 13% 5% 1% 2% 2% 10% 9% 12% 2% 3% 10% 0% 3% 5% 3% 3% 9% 9% 1% 7% 8% 8% 2% 4% 1% 7% 5% 7% 1% 5% 4% 3% 10% 7% 2% 7% 1% 7% 4% 9% 5% 5% 8% 2% 2% 3% 4% 2% 3% 5% 3% 5%

4% 1% 6% 5% 23% 21% 8% 9% 27% 7% 6% 7% 3% 5% 22% 11% 19% 4% 16% 1% 15% 19% 5% 2% 6% 19% 9% 5% 11% 8% 3% 11% 11% 5% 3% 11% 6% 3% 6% 15% 12% 19% 5% 6% 5% 16% 6% 4% 2% 2% 4% 14% 4% 8% 4% 8% 3% 4% 4% 2% 8% 11% 2% 11% 6% 7% 2% 7% 4%

13% 8% 14% 9% 3% 4% 8% 19% 2% 8% 7% 6% 8% 5% 2% 11% 4% 8% 5% 6% 7% 4% 7% 10% 3% 2% 6% 5% 8% 10% 14% 7% 6% 4% 6% 7% 7% 6% 5% 3% 4% 1% 5% 8% 5% 2% 6% 10% 2% 5% 5% 2% 5% 7% 5% 5% 4% 5% 6% 5% 5% 2% 9% 1% 7% 4% 7% 4% 5%

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Claremont McKenna College (CA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Pitzer College (CA) Barnard College (NY) Oglethorpe University (GA) Agnes Scott College (GA) Haverford College (PA) Texas Lutheran University Ferrum College (VA) Wesleyan University (CT) Bowdoin College (ME) Smith College (MA) Austin College (TX) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Guilford College (NC) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Salem College (NC) Scripps College (CA) Excelsior College (NY) Fort Lewis College (CO) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Virginia Wesleyan College Vassar College (NY) Westmont College (CA) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Lambuth University (TN) Randolph College (VA) Carleton College (MN) Concordia College (NY) SUNY–Purchase College Southwestern University (TX) University of Wisconsin–Parkside Beacon College (FL) Macalester College (MN) Reed College (OR) Sterling College (KS) United States Military Academy (NY) Middlebury College (VT) Oberlin College (OH) Peace College (NC) Shimer College (IL) West Virginia State University Colgate University (NY) Drew University (NJ) Grinnell College (IA) Olivet College (MI) Trinity College (CT) United States Naval Academy (MD) University of Minnesota–Morris Whitman College (WA) Knox College (IL) Wingate University (NC) Hamilton College (NY) McPherson College (KS) Skidmore College (NY) St. Mary’s College of Maryland University of Puget Sound (WA) College of the Holy Cross (MA) Lake Forest College (IL) Willamette University (OR) Albright College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Mesa State College (CO) Millsaps College (MS) Cedar Crest College (PA) Centenary College of Louisiana Colorado College Davidson College (NC) Dickinson College (PA)

64% 66% 67% 66% 65% 66% 68% 69% 68% 68% 70% 67% 72% 61% 71% 72% 63% 74% 73% 72% 73% 75% 72% 76% 72% 73% 69% 73% 71% 76% 78% 77% 79% 69% 72% 79% 77% 73% 75% 79% 78% 79% 78% 79% 72% 79% 78% 80% 78% 78% 77% 79% 78% 83% 81% 81% 83% 83% 77% 84% 81% 83% 84% 83% 85% 83% 83% 82% 80%

5% 4% 3% 4% 5% 4% 4% 1% 1% 6% 3% 7% 1% 16% 1% 3% 13% 1% 1% 1% 2% N/A 6% 1% 7% 3% 12% 6% 10% 2% 0% 1% 0% 12% 9% 1% 2% 10% 6% 0% 3% N/A 5% 2% 11% 2% 4% 1% 3% 3% 6% 3% 5% 0% 3% 2% 0% 1% 8% 1% 4% 1% 0% 1% 0% 2% 2% 3% 6%

56% 50% 41% 68% 30% 46% 87% 3% 13% 92% 88% 77% 7% 75% 66% 54% 23% 58% 91% 29% 67% 24% 74% 31% 82% 21% 52% 74% 18% 19% 5% 9% 76% 78% 87% 48% 92% 93% 91% 10% 28% N/A 29% 39% 88% N/A 83% 96% 13% 60% N/A 34% 66% 52% 68% 16% 71% 61% 50% 62% 32% 9% 9% 52% 17% 31% 72% 80% 75%

20 20 21 20 21 20 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 21 25 20 24 18 N/A 21 N/A 20 20 20 20 22 20 20 22 21 20 21 N/A 20 N/A 20 N/A 20 20 21 21 N/A 20 20 20 N/A 20 20 20 20 N/A 18 20 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 21 23 20 24 20 20 20 20

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1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 7% 8% 4% 2% 4% 1% 6% 3% 8% 2% 2% 2% 6% 4% 5% 2% 7%

14% 10% 10% 12% 6% 3% 2% 4% 8% 4% 10% 4% 5% 2% 9% 2% 1% 3% 6% 6% 6% 3%

1% 4% 3% 2% 4% 3% 3% 5% 3% 5% 2% 4% 5% 4% 3% 9% 6% 4% 3% 3% 5% 4%

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52% 50% 57% 68% 60% 59% 69% 62% 61% 70% 73% 63% 68% 71% 95% 61% 67% 58% 62% 56% 79% 66% 53% 56% 71% 60% 58% 62% 67% 60% 94% 58% 37% 77% 98% 54% 75% 58% 49% 72% 60%

0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%

30% 20% 9% 18% 14% 7% 3% 7% 20% 3% 11% 6% 8% 4% 6% 3% 2% 4% 6% 6% 7% 2% 5% 8% 5% 8% 1% 4% 2% 3% 2% 2% 9% 2% 3% 3% 1% 8% 2% 3% 1%

11% 23% 22% 12% 27% 23% 34% 19% 9% 25% 11% 20% 19% 32% 36% 27% 37% 31% 10% 14% 19% 17% 13% 17% 17% 9% 21% 16% 7% 71% 25% 11% 8% 69% 12% 6% 15% 6% 20% 10% 12%

17% 34% 27% 19% 12% 40% 23% 35% 18% 27% 30% 20% 18% 49% 8% 9% 6% 5% 20% 17% 10% 13% 14% 7% 11% 11% 8% 8% 16% 6% 3% 11% 8% 1% 9% 15% 5% 8% 2% 9% 7%

30% 11% 38% 40% 41% 25% 37% 39% 46% 43% 47% 52% 54% 10% 49% 58% 54% 57% 61% 62% 63% 62% 64% 68% 68% 69% 69% 71% 65% 21% 69% 69% 69% 23% 75% 76% 67% 78% 76% 78% 73%

83% 83% 84% 84% 77% 84% 80% 82% 83% 83% 82% 85% 81% 83% 86% 85% 84% 84% 82% 85% 82% 85%

1% 2% 0% 1% 11% 3% 6% 4% 4% 3% 4% 1% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 2% 5% 1% 5% 1%

10% 53% 50% 48% 22% 73% 90% 83% 56% 83% 16% 30% N/A 41% 12% 23% 76% 60% 83% 39% 24% 77%

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49% 60% 97% 53% 50% 51% 55% 60% 62% 57% 56% 58% 48% 54% 61% 61% 42% 48% 49% 52% 0% 51%

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0.72 0.72 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.69 0.68 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.65 0.64 0.62 0.61 0.61 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.55 0.55 0.54 0.51 0.51 0.50 0.49 0.47 0.47 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.42 0.40 0.40 0.39 0.38 0.38 0.37 0.37

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CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–City College St. Peter’s College (NJ) CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice Cambridge College (MA) New Jersey City University CUNY–Queens College Mercy College (NY) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) Kean University (NJ) Dominican College (NY) CUNY–Lehman College Rosemont College (PA) American International College (MA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) University of Maryland–University College Montclair State University (NJ) William Paterson University of New Jersey Molloy College (NY) Caldwell College (NJ) Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–Camden Touro College (NY) CUNY–College of Staten Island Springfield College (MA) La Salle University (PA) Manhattanville College (NY) University of the District of Columbia College of Notre Dame of Maryland Dowling College (NY) New York Institute of Technology Southeastern University (DC) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) D’Youville College (NY) College of New Jersey Frostburg State University (MD) Mount St. Mary College (NY) SUNY–Empire State College

0.27 0.27 0.27 0.26 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

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Huntingdon College (AL) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) Stephens College (MO) Coastal Carolina University (SC) Bethel College (KS) Bucknell University (PA) Colby College (ME) Connecticut College Eastern Mennonite University (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hiram College (OH) Kalamazoo College (MI) Lafayette College (PA) Linfield College (OR) Millikin University (IL) New College of Florida Sierra Nevada College (NV) Union College (NY) University of Richmond (VA) Ursinus College (PA) Wabash College (IN) Wheaton College (IL)

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13% 12% 4% 10% 6% 4% 4% 1% 7% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 1% 3% 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% 6% 5% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 9% 0% 1% 6% 6% 4% 0% 1% 11% 0% 0% 0% 6%

2% 2% 19% 4% 2% N/A N/A 1% 1% 6% 14% 2% 22% N/A 25% 12% 32% 39% 2% 2% 1% 15% 15% 2% N/A 1% 65% 44% 36% 34% 12% 13% 9% N/A 8% 27% 5% 5% 9% 12% 7%

22 24 21 22 22 20 N/A 26 21 25 20 22 24 N/A 21 N/A 23 29 21 21 23 19 21 21 N/A 21 19 21 20 31 N/A 22 21 N/A 21 20 24 20 21 21 33

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62% 59% 60% 48% 74% 60% 59% 54% 68% 69% 66% 53% 59% 53% 60% 93% 60% 62% 55% 92% 94% 54% 69% 55% 100% 51%

0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%

2% 1% 1% 3% 2% 4% 2% 2% 3% 1% 2% 3% 5% 3% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 3% 4% 3% 8% 6%

12% 77% 19% 9% 16% 6% 14% 6% 7% 11% 9% 8% 8% 8% 11% 9% 9% 8% 7% 8% 16% 12% 10% 11% 6% 4%

7% 2% 2% 8% 1% 9% 5% 11% 10% 6% 7% 7% 6% 7% 2% 7% 5% 7% 7% 8% 1% 2% 3% 2% 4% 6%

78% 21% 77% 78% 79% 78% 78% 79% 78% 81% 79% 77% 80% 81% 79% 80% 80% 79% 82% 82% 81% 82% 81% 83% 80% 81%

1% 0% 1% 2% 1% 3% 1% 1% 2% 1% 3% 5% 0% 0% 3% 1% 3% 4% 0% 1% 0% 2% 2% 1% 3% 2%

6% 55% 17% 40% 7% 6% N/A 20% 4% 10% 15% 86% 1% 2% 17% 36% 23% N/A 10% 3% 3% 52% 48% 14% 40% 75%

21 20 22 20 23 21 N/A 20 21 24 23 20 22 21 21 N/A 20 N/A 21 23 23 23 20 21 22 21

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University of North Carolina–Pembroke St. Thomas University (FL) Hodges University (FL) Marymount University (VA) Christian Brothers University (TN) Columbia College (SC) Troy University (AL) Francis Marion University (SC) Mercer University (GA) University of West Alabama Columbus State University (GA) Belhaven College (MS) Delta State University (MS) Mississippi University for Women Auburn University–Montgomery (AL) Augusta State University (GA) Charleston Southern University (SC) Northwestern State University of Louisiana Armstrong Atlantic State University (GA) Georgia Southwestern State University Life University (GA) Southern Polytechnic State University (GA) Jacksonville University (FL) Loyola University New Orleans University of Arkansas–Monticello Winthrop University (SC) Bethel College (TN) Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL) Southern Wesleyan University (SC) University of Louisiana–Monroe

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Southern Connecticut State University Delaware State University Point Park University (PA) University of New Haven (CT) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Ramapo College of New Jersey SUNY–Buffalo State College Iona College (NY) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz Alvernia College (PA) Centenary College (NJ) Johnson and Wales University (RI) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rowan University (NJ) Towson University (MD) Wheelock College (MA) Rider University (NJ) Salem State College (MA) Western Connecticut State University Georgian Court University (NJ) Carlow University (PA) Philadelphia Biblical University Philadelphia University Salisbury University (MD) Simmons College (MA) Villanova University (PA)

0.65 0.62 0.58 0.57 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.53 0.52 0.52 0.51 0.50 0.50 0.49 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45

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18% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

2% 1% 2% 8% 5% 1% 1% 1% 5% 0% 2% 0% 1% 1% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 1% 5% 5% 2% 4% 0% 2% 1% 2% 0% 3%

28% 27% 16% 15% 33% 44% 37% 44% 30% 49% 32% 35% 38% 36% 31% 27% 29% 29% 22% 31% 21% 20% 21% 12% 32% 28% 29% 15% 30% 27%

4% 47% 24% 12% 2% 2% 4% 1% 2% 1% 3% 3% 1% 1% 1% 3% 2% 2% 4% 1% 5% 4% 6% 12% 1% 2% 1% 10% 2% 1%

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5% 11% 1% 42% 15% 7% 48% 4% 23% 20% 13% 42% 8% 9% 4% 9% 16% 8% 12% 4% N/A 2% 38% 50% 11% 13% 7% 22% 17% N/A

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1% 1% 2% 2% 1% 3% 2% 1% 2% 0% 3% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 5% 2% 6% 7%

28% 26% 22% 25% 25% 19% 19% 21% 18% 22% 19% 74% 24% 17% 9% 16% 10% 19% 6% 75%

1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 4% 3% 3% 4% 1% 2% 4% 1% 6% 10% 4% 7% 2% 8% 1%

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0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 2% 0% 1% 2% 0% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 2% 0% 1% 0%

30% 23% 12% 16% 11% 14% 12% 12% 14% 4% 22% 8% 1% 6% 2% 11% 9% 6% 3% 8% 2% 9% 3% 7% 3% 8% 3% 3% 5% 3% 5% 3% 3% 1% 3% 4% 4% 4% 3% 2% 7% 7%

47% 48% 52% 58% 59% 64% 65% 64% 64% 62% 66% 68% 63% 68% 70% 71% 71% 73% 75% 76% 75% 77% 75% 73% 76% 74% 76% 80% 82% 77% 81% 81% 81% 82% 83% 82% 71% 83% 82% 73% 81% 83%

11% 1% 3% 3% 5% 3% 4% 2% 1% 3% 3% 12% 1% 4% 3% 4% 7% 2% 2% 5% 1% 1% 2% 2% 8% 4% 0% 6% 2% 2% 1% 3% 3% 6% 1% 8% 3% 2% 1% 2% 4% 4%

10% 27% 33% 20% 22% 18% 17% 22% 18% 25% 7% 11% 34% 19% 25% 11% 9% 15% 19% 10% 21% 12% 18% 11% 11% 6% 17% 10% 10% 11% 10% 11% 11% 9% 12% 3% 7% 10% 12% 11% 5% 4%

3% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 6% 4% 6% 2% 5% 0% 4% 1% 10% 2% 1% 1% 9% 3%

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Northeastern Illinois University Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) National-Louis University (IL) Park University (MO) Roosevelt University (IL) St. Xavier University (IL) Alverno College (WI) Indiana University Northwest Purdue University–Calumet (IN) University of Detroit Mercy Dominican University (IL) Benedictine University (IL) Fontbonne University (MO) Mount Mary College (WI) Ursuline College (OH) Lewis University (IL) North Park University (IL) Avila University (MO) Davenport University (MI) University of St. Francis (IL) Ohio Dominican University Concordia University Chicago (IL) Eastern Michigan University Bellevue University (NE) College of St. Catherine (MN) Newman University (KS) Tiffin University (OH) University of Michigan–Dearborn Friends University (KS) Madonna University (MI) Southwestern College (KS) University of Illinois–Springfield Xavier University (OH) Concordia University–St. Paul (MN) Cornerstone University (MI) Creighton University (NE) Graceland University (IA) Olivet Nazarene University (IL) University of Michigan–Flint Webster University (MO) Benedictine College (KS) Elmhurst College (IL)

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William Carey University (MS) Jacksonville State University (AL) Louisiana State University–Shreveport University of West Georgia Valdosta State University (GA) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Brenau University (GA) Pfeiffer University (NC) Queens University of Charlotte (NC) University of Mobile (AL) University of South Alabama Fayetteville State University (NC) Mississippi College Spring Hill College (AL) St. Leo University (FL) Austin Peay State University (TN) University of North Florida University of Tennessee–Chattanooga Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (FL) Xavier University of Louisiana

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54% 62% 20% 57% 72% 63% 58% 56% 60% 54% 67% 47% 55% 59% 62% 52%

0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1%

1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 2% 1% 4% 3% 2% 1% 1% 4% 6% 1% 3%

14% 12% 10% 12% 85% 7% 11% 6% 5% 10% 10% 7% 6% 5% 7% 6%

2% 2% 2% 1% 7% 6% 3% 2% 5% 2% 2% 5% 3% 2% 4% 4%

82% 83% 77% 76% 7% 84% 84% 86% 85% 85% 82% 85% 86% 84% 85% 85%

0% 1% 9% 9% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 5% 1% 1% 3% 2% 2%

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La Sierra University (CA) Holy Names University (CA) California State Polytechnic University–Pomona California State University–Dominguez Hills Houston Baptist University California State University–Long Beach California State University–Fullerton Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) San Jose State University (CA) California State University–Los Angeles California State University–Northridge California State University–San Bernardino San Francisco State University California State University–Fresno Dominican University of California University of St. Thomas (TX) University of Texas–San Antonio Woodbury University (CA) California State University–Stanislaus Hawaii Pacific University California State University–Sacramento Loyola Marymount University (CA) Notre Dame de Namur University (CA) New Mexico Highlands University Texas Wesleyan University Eastern New Mexico University California State University–San Marcos Cameron University (OK) St. Mary’s College of California Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi University of Texas of the Permian Basin Southeastern Oklahoma State University University of the Incarnate Word (TX) Lamar University (TX) Seattle University Fresno Pacific University (CA) Mills College (CA) Northeastern State University (OK) St. Edward’s University (TX)

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Youngstown State University (OH) Concordia University Wisconsin Lawrence Technological University (MI) Lindenwood University (MO) Chicago State University Rockford College (IL) Siena Heights University (MI) Augsburg College (MN) Rockhurst University (MO) Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville University of Indianapolis Western Illinois University Bradley University (IL) Hamline University (MN) Indiana University–South Bend University of Nebraska–Omaha

0.72 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.69 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.66 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.62 0.62 0.60 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.58 0.57 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.55 0.55 0.54 0.54 0.53 0.53 0.53 0.53

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8% 29% 4% 29% 19% 6% 4% 9% 6% 8% 9% 12% 6% 6% 7% 5% 8% 5% 4% 6% 7% 8% 5% 6% 19% 6% 3% 16% 6% 5% 5% 6% 7% 28% 5% 4% 10% 5% 5%

26% 16% 29% 38% 17% 27% 30% 45% 17% 46% 29% 37% 16% 33% 16% 30% 44% 32% 30% 7% 14% 20% 20% 58% 20% 31% 22% 8% 20% 39% 40% 3% 58% 7% 7% 29% 15% 2% 32%

28% 37% 33% 23% 42% 39% 40% 21% 38% 20% 44% 39% 42% 45% 54% 49% 40% 46% 52% 39% 58% 57% 56% 24% 59% 56% 59% 59% 60% 52% 52% 60% 30% 60% 59% 59% 65% 59% 59%

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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (NY) CUNY–New York City College of Technology CUNY–York College Columbia Union College (MD) St. Francis College (NY) Cooper Union (NY) Fisher College (MA) Peirce College (PA) Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) Wesley College (DE) Mitchell College (CT) SUNY–Farmingdale Bay Path College (MA) SUNY College of Technology–Delhi St. Joseph’s College New York SUNY–Maritime College

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Robert Morris College (IL) Iowa Wesleyan College Rochester College (MI) Ottawa University (KS) Central Christian College (KS) Marian College (IN) College of St. Mary (NE) University of Dubuque (IA) Bethany College (KS) Lourdes College (OH) William Penn University (IA) Trinity Christian College (IL) Grace College and Seminary (IN) MacMurray College (IL) McKendree University (IL) Concordia University (MI) Judson University (IL) Union College (NE) Dakota Wesleyan University (SD) Tabor College (KS) Crown College (MN) St. Joseph’s College (IN) Briar Cliff University (IA) Central Methodist University (MO) York College (NE) Bethel College (IN) Blackburn College (IL) Defiance College (OH) Mayville State University (ND) Purdue University–North Central (IN) Quincy University (IL) University of Minnesota–Crookston

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Priciest private schools The sticker price of a year at an elite private school may be a far cry from what most people actually pay, so it’s a good idea not to rule out any favorites based just on price. Many high–priced institutions are generous with their financial aid. The schools are listed here by sticker price—the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board—for the 2007–2008 academic year. (Remember, though, some schools don’t charge for tuition or room and board.) In addition, the table lists the average need–based financial aid package granted to undergraduates during 2007–2008. The typical aid package has three components: a need based grant, need–based loans, and work study. In order to qualify, students must file an annual aid application that demonstrates financial need. Expenses for 2008–2009 are provided in the directory when available.

Yeshiva University (NY) Catholic University of America (DC) Polytechnic University (NY) Clarkson University (NY) Clark University (MA) St. John’s University (NY) Widener University (PA) Seton Hall University (NJ) University of the Pacific (CA) St. Louis University University of Hartford (CT) Loyola University Chicago Hofstra University (NY) Long Island University–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Florida Institute of Technology Rice University (TX) Marquette University (WI) University of La Verne (CA) Illinois Institute of Technology DePaul University (IL) Pacific University (OR) University of Dayton (OH) Texas Christian University University of Bridgeport (CT) Biola University (CA) Azusa Pacific University (CA) University of St. Thomas (MN) Duquesne University (PA) Baylor University (TX) George Fox University (OR) Adelphi University (NY) Immaculata University (PA) University of Tulsa (OK) St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Trinity International University (IL) Nova Southeastern University (FL) Andrews University (MI) Oral Roberts University (OK) Barry University (FL) Samford University (AL) Clark Atlanta University Trevecca Nazarene University (TN) Howard University (DC) Regent University (VA) Golden Gate University (CA) Union Institute and University (OH) Brigham Young University–Provo (UT) Wilmington University (DE)

$39,970 $39,798 $39,472 $39,290 $39,165 $38,910 $38,870 $38,678 $38,190 $37,428 $37,414 $37,099 $37,030 $36,950 $36,690 $36,356 $35,498 $35,340 $34,364 $34,349 $33,640 $33,550 $33,068 $32,860 $32,768 $32,648 $32,634 $32,496 $32,016 $31,390 $30,400 $30,375 $29,174 $28,528 $27,820 $27,242 $25,728 $24,750 $24,500 $24,240 $23,002 $22,386 $20,691 $20,288 $15,300 $12,180 $9,260 $8,425

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$35,780 $29,600 $22,207 $27,395 $33,064 $32,239 $28,765 $27,828 $28,725 $36,257 $32,720 $29,723 $27,810 $31,820 $27,936 $34,195 $30,588 $28,668 $35,831 $27,315 $34,600 $33,289 $32,866 $24,724 $31,014 $23,655 $32,302 $24,552 $34,744 $29,498 $25,259 $32,908 $29,143 $30,285 $32,160 $27,709 $21,985 $17,214 $26,488 $20,552 $33,565 $27,182 $24,200 $29,533 N/A $26,276 N/A $19,454 $16,876

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$48,550 $47,618 $47,490 $47,394 $47,159 $47,007 $46,992 $46,860 $46,776 $46,724 $46,668 $46,368 $46,292 $46,124 $46,005 $45,971 $45,948 $45,790 $45,620 $45,610 $45,608 $45,483 $45,386 $45,334 $45,296 $45,280 $45,259 $45,240 $45,000 $44,950 $44,654 $44,630 $44,556 $44,477 $43,980 $43,830 $43,524 $43,319 $43,237 $43,070 $42,898 $42,802 $42,626 $42,423 $41,910 $41,705 $40,929 $40,438 $40,390

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George Washington University (DC) Georgetown University (DC) New York University Boston College Columbia University (NY) University of Chicago Johns Hopkins University (MD) Tufts University (MA) Washington University in St. Louis Vanderbilt University (TN) University of Southern California Boston University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) University of Pennsylvania Northwestern University (IL) Cornell University (NY) Brown University (RI) University of Rochester (NY) Harvard University (MA) Brandeis University (MA) Stanford University (CA) Dartmouth College (NH) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Carnegie Mellon University (PA) Duke University (NC) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Tulane University (LA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Yale University (CT) Lehigh University (PA) Fordham University (NY) Pepperdine University (CA) Emory University (GA) University of Notre Dame (IN) Princeton University (NJ) Wake Forest University (NC) University of San Diego Northeastern University (MA) American University (DC) New School (NY) Case Western Reserve University (OH) University of Miami (FL) Syracuse University (NY) California Institute of Technology University of San Francisco Southern Methodist University (TX) University of Denver Pace University (NY) Drexel University (PA)

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$23,903 $18,248 $19,711 $22,572 $24,581 $17,371 $21,555 $12,251 $25,889 $19,080 $18,826 $24,221 $15,650 N/A $24,617 $23,529 N/A $21,629 $25,699 $18,042 N/A $20,481 $19,570 N/A N/A N/A $20,620 $16,351 $17,250 $21,552 $14,500 $15,657 $23,385 $15,113 $16,547 $18,994 $21,878 $18,732 $15,988 $13,686 $5,939 N/A $17,852 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Whittier College (CA) Stonehill College (MA) Lake Forest College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) College of the Atlantic (ME) Rhodes College (TN) Earlham College (IN) St. Anselm College (NH) Merrimack College (MA) DePauw University (IN) Illinois Wesleyan University Lawrence University (WI) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Allegheny College (PA) Hartwick College (NY) St. Michael’s College (VT) Albright College (PA) Susquehanna University (PA) Eckerd College (FL) Juniata College (PA) Agnes Scott College (GA) Beloit College (WI) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Moravian College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) St. Mary’s College (IN) Wofford College (SC) Knox College (IL) Albion College (MI) Franklin Pierce University (NH) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Centre College (KY) Roanoke College (VA) Randolph College (VA) McDaniel College (MD) Russell Sage College (NY) Hollins University (VA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Coe College (IA) Presbyterian College (SC) Lycoming College (PA) Southwestern University (TX) College of St. Benedict (MN) Augustana College (IL) Oglethorpe University (GA) Cedar Crest College (PA) Wabash College (IN) Green Mountain College (VT) Luther College (IA) St. John’s University (MN) Cornell College (IA) Westminster College (PA) Maryville College (TN) Linfield College (OR) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Gordon College (MA) Shimer College (IL) Birmingham-Southern College (AL) American Jewish University (CA) Simpson College (IA) Millsaps College (MS) Hendrix College (AR) St. Vincent College (PA) Siena College (NY) Alma College (MI) Virginia Wesleyan College

$38,910 $38,320 $38,290 $38,222 $38,160 $38,120 $38,018 $37,890 $37,825 $37,800 $37,780 $37,770 $37,562 $37,500 $37,425 $37,405 $37,368 $37,330 $37,294 $36,960 $36,737 $36,546 $36,403 $36,381 $35,838 $35,553 $35,535 $35,478 $35,336 $35,156 $35,040 $35,010 $35,000 $34,976 $34,860 $34,840 $34,790 $34,785 $34,785 $34,610 $34,468 $34,377 $34,180 $34,000 $33,717 $33,667 $33,664 $33,550 $33,547 $33,500 $33,400 $33,250 $33,190 $33,150 $32,978 $32,820 $32,654 $32,563 $32,510 $32,370 $31,759 $31,720 $31,698 $31,686 $31,560 $31,462 $31,415

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$50,810 $46,936 $46,910 $46,880 $46,820 $46,800 $46,736 $46,696 $46,685 $46,675 $46,650 $46,520 $46,460 $46,306 $46,290 $46,270 $46,260 $46,245 $46,210 $46,186 $46,180 $46,124 $46,100 $46,090 $45,968 $45,820 $45,700 $45,680 $45,674 $45,654 $45,652 $45,645 $45,606 $45,562 $45,330 $45,140 $45,102 $44,873 $44,810 $44,764 $44,660 $44,390 $44,390 $44,266 $44,188 $44,170 $43,530 $43,160 $42,472 $42,200 $41,914 $41,580 $41,290 $40,880 $40,834 $40,814 $40,560 $40,325 $40,290 $40,022 $39,960 $39,624 $39,540 $39,538 $39,440 $39,280 $38,950

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Sarah Lawrence College (NY) Wesleyan University (CT) Middlebury College (VT) Bard College (NY) Colgate University (NY) Bates College (ME) Barnard College (NY) Skidmore College (NY) Vassar College (NY) Connecticut College Scripps College (CA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Trinity College (CT) Haverford College (PA) Bowdoin College (ME) Union College (NY) Hamilton College (NY) Bucknell University (PA) Bennington College (VT) Pitzer College (CA) Colby College (ME) Hampshire College (MA) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Wellesley College (MA) Swarthmore College (PA) Pomona College (CA) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Amherst College (MA) Carleton College (MN) Smith College (MA) Oberlin College (OH) Wheaton College (MA) Williams College (MA) College of the Holy Cross (MA) Occidental College (CA) University of Richmond (VA) Dickinson College (PA) St. Lawrence University (NY) Gettysburg College (PA) Kenyon College (OH) Drew University (NJ) Lafayette College (PA) Washington and Lee University (VA) Reed College (OR) Ursinus College (PA) Colorado College St. Olaf College (MN) Macalester College (MN) Denison University (OH) Whitman College (WA) Muhlenberg College (PA) Westmont College (CA) Davidson College (NC) Goucher College (MD) University of Puget Sound (WA) Lewis and Clark College (OR) College of Wooster (OH) Ohio Wesleyan University Furman University (SC) Marlboro College (VT) Willamette University (OR) Sewanee–University of the South (TN) Wittenberg University (OH) Washington College (MD)

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$26,813 $18,845 $24,723 $28,190 $27,041 $22,891 $24,198 $21,221 $20,500 $24,579 $22,351 $25,800 $21,882 $24,183 $22,585 $22,008 $19,785 $21,943 $24,444 $22,439 $28,138 $24,506 $21,082 $19,741 $24,050 $18,104 $26,004 $23,820 $22,108 N/A $19,034 $21,028 $21,616 $21,387 $23,600 $23,339 $25,845 $19,711 $16,420 $23,422 $25,712 $20,288 $23,310 $20,111 N/A $20,578 $18,747 $24,261 $19,825 $22,935 $20,628 $22,665 $21,194 N/A $20,059 $12,334 $15,435 $10,954 $23,237 N/A $21,384 $18,892 $19,009 $19,414 $16,282 $20,805 $15,971

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Bryant University (RI) Cabrini College (PA) University of Scranton (PA) Sacred Heart University (CT) Arcadia University (PA) Suffolk University (MA) Regis College (MA) Emmanuel College (MA) Assumption College (MA) University of New Haven (CT) Salve Regina University (RI) Lesley University (MA) Wheelock College (MA)

$38,354 $38,320 $38,214 $37,966 $37,780 $37,630 $37,590 $37,450 $37,227 $37,206 $37,150 $36,918 $36,480

$14,610 $15,683 N/A $18,890 $16,800 $14,913 $13,780 $13,937 N/A $16,310 $14,312 $13,600 $13,907 $18,748 $17,000 $18,493 $15,382 $14,990 N/A $18,187 $14,548 $13,993 $11,351 $14,894 $14,385 N/A $10,555 $12,433 $10,402 $10,587 N/A N/A N/A $11,383 $14,381 N/A $6,097 N/A N/A N/A $7,859 $15,712 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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$21,509 $26,307 $23,705 $23,433 $22,046 $17,132 $16,914 $19,185 $20,722 N/A $23,786 $15,646 $18,072

$26,184 $26,184 $25,975 $25,910 $25,800 $25,592 $25,580 $25,036 $25,000 $24,994 $24,990 $24,900 $24,770 $24,560 $24,560 $24,200 $24,005 $24,000 $23,050 $22,650 $22,604 $22,490 $22,346 $22,340 $21,886 $21,130 $21,126 $20,880 $20,600 $20,550 $20,500 $20,364 $19,420 $19,150 $19,000 $18,130 $17,634 $17,600 $16,525 $15,765 $15,688 $13,162 $12,620 $11,368 $8,614 $6,268 $1,865

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St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Bethany College (WV) Wells College (NY) Brevard College (NC) Nebraska Wesleyan University Wingate University (NC) Hastings College (NE) Simpson University (CA) Olivet College (MI) Huntingdon College (AL) Baker University (KS) Illinois College Doane College (NE) Lambuth University (TN) Bethel College (KS) College of Idaho (ID) Wesleyan College (GA) Fisk University (TN) McPherson College (KS) Lyon College (AR) Westminster College (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Carson-Newman College (TN) Johnson C. Smith University (NC) Sterling College (KS) Bennett College (NC) Atlantic Union College (MA) Dillard University (LA) Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH) Kentucky Wesleyan College Allen University (SC) Evangel University (MO) Burlington College (VT) Pikeville College (KY) Judson College (AL) Grove City College (PA) North Greenville University (SC) Tougaloo College (MS) College of St. Thomas More (TX) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (PA) Jarvis Christian College (TX) Lane College (TN) Talladega College (AL) Brigham Young University–Hawaii Berea College (KY) Excelsior College (NY)

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$44,335 $43,836 $43,720 $43,284 $41,920 $41,535 $39,920 $39,834 $39,780 $39,440 $39,398 $38,776 $38,400

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Fairfield University (CT) Bentley College (MA) Loyola College in Maryland Villanova University (PA) Manhattanville College (NY) St. Joseph’s University (PA) Quinnipiac University (CT) Providence College (RI) La Salle University (PA) Simmons College (MA) Ithaca College (NY) Emerson College (MA) Wagner College (NY)

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$31,370 $31,330 $31,285 $31,232 $31,109 $31,100 $31,055 $30,982 $30,970 $30,800 $30,415 $30,225 $30,134 $29,990 $29,980 $29,970 $29,733 $29,430 $29,240 $29,146 $29,145 $28,860 $28,750 $28,740 $28,700 $28,500 $28,484 $28,472 $28,320 $28,300 $28,230 $28,196 $28,084 $28,061 $28,054 $28,050 $27,990 $27,912 $27,886 $27,815 $27,785 $27,540 $27,000 $26,840 $26,650 $26,438 $26,430 $26,228

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Hanover College (IN) Guilford College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) St. Norbert College (WI) Austin College (TX) Hope College (MI) Millikin University (IL) Wheaton College (IL) Concordia College (NY) Bridgewater College (VA) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Principia College (IL) Central College (IA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Stephens College (MO) Ripon College (WI) Transylvania University (KY) Salem College (NC) Peace College (NC) Calvin College (MI) Eastern Mennonite University (VA) Mount Union College (OH) Georgetown College (KY) Meredith College (NC) Monmouth College (IL) Houghton College (NY) Greensboro College (NC) Pine Manor College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Centenary College of Louisiana Berry College (GA) Warren Wilson College (NC) Northland College (WI) Thiel College (PA) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) West Virginia Wesleyan College Morehouse College (GA) Clarke College (IA) Spelman College (GA) Ferrum College (VA) William Jewell College (MO) Thomas Aquinas College (CA) Texas Lutheran University Bloomfield College (NJ) Asbury College (KY) Hillsdale College (MI) Carroll College (MT)

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St. John Fisher College (NY) Misericordia University (PA) Rivier College (NH) Caldwell College (NJ) Georgian Court University (NJ) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Alvernia College (PA) Eastern University (PA) Mercyhurst College (PA) Gannon University (PA) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Holy Family University (PA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Johnson and Wales University (RI) College of St. Rose (NY) Dominican College (NY) Neumann College (PA) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Point Park University (PA) Dowling College (NY) Daemen College (NY) Carlow University (PA) La Roche College (PA) Robert Morris University (PA) Trinity University (DC) D’Youville College (NY) Medaille College (NY) Nyack College (NY) Philadelphia Biblical University Mercy College (NY) College of St. Joseph (VT) Waynesburg University (PA) Touro College (NY) Gallaudet University (DC) Husson College (ME) Molloy College (NY) Southeastern University (DC) Cambridge College (MA)

Queens University of Charlotte (NC) Columbia College (SC) Christian Brothers University (TN) Thomas More College (KY) Brenau University (GA) St. Thomas University (FL) Campbell University (NC) Union University (TN) Gardner-Webb University (NC) Mississippi College Pfeiffer University (NC) Charleston Southern University (SC) Tusculum College (TN) Southern Wesleyan University (SC) St. Leo University (FL) Lipscomb University (TN) Piedmont College (GA) Belhaven College (MS) Xavier University of Louisiana

$28,150 $27,882 $27,200 $26,750 $26,650 $25,885 $25,150 $24,960 $24,740 $24,694 $24,540 $24,427 $24,295 $24,250 $24,022 $23,881 $22,500 $21,580 $21,505

$18,210 $15,030 N/A $17,030 $16,424 $12,284 $15,690 N/A $16,222 $17,005 $13,794 $8,627 $16,717 $13,581 $8,086 N/A $18,000 $11,150 $19,125 $14,691 $10,405 $12,693 N/A $7,969 $16,027 $16,756 N/A $22,811 N/A $14,051 N/A $14,613 $12,809 $10,630 N/A $9,952 $12,361 N/A N/A

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$30,003 $15,093 $24,667 $15,589 $26,214 $20,418 $19,637 $22,253 $21,618 $17,909 $20,513 $15,545 $19,489 $13,400 $10,264 $21,774 $14,037 $15,449 $13,140

$31,340 $31,050 $30,795 $30,300 $30,214 $29,920 $29,864 $29,745 $29,676 $29,646 $29,500 $29,200 $29,126 $29,112 $28,972 $28,850 $28,324 $28,300 $27,590 $27,430 $27,418 $27,360 $27,198 $27,194 $27,020 $26,927 $26,550 $25,014 $24,900 $23,530 $23,390 $23,360 $23,120 $22,306 $19,936 $18,750 $18,570 $10,770 $8,280

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$42,840 $38,950 $36,748 $35,646 $34,975 $34,585 $34,520 $32,105 $31,800 $30,780 $30,534 $30,330 $29,960 $29,462 $29,372 $29,200 $29,115 $28,298 $28,296

$21,447 N/A $19,318 $15,877 $19,200 $15,591 N/A $17,250 $19,186 $18,840 $18,718 $14,740 $16,201 $17,314 $19,358 $20,144 $22,613 $16,473 $14,828 $18,558 $16,139 $14,684 $17,654 N/A $18,102 $17,595 $16,684 N/A $15,356 $15,514 $17,074 $12,899 $16,896 $18,816 $18,327 $18,600 $17,544 $17,604 $18,550

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Rollins College (FL) Lynn University (FL) Stetson University (FL) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (FL) Mercer University (GA) Lynchburg College (VA) Bellarmine University (KY) Loyola University New Orleans Spring Hill College (AL) Jacksonville University (FL) Converse College (SC) Shenandoah University (VA) Wheeling Jesuit University (WV) Elon University (NC) Belmont University (TN) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marymount University (VA) University of Tampa (FL) Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL)

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$36,197 $36,020 $36,005 $35,940 $35,535 $35,224 $35,150 $35,020 $34,614 $34,500 $34,390 $34,290 $34,008 $33,814 $33,776 $33,618 $33,546 $33,532 $33,355 $33,100 $33,065 $33,000 $32,952 $32,900 $32,790 $32,725 $32,650 $32,537 $32,380 $32,316 $32,242 $32,236 $31,938 $31,745 $31,735 $31,675 $31,600 $31,512 $31,478

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Canisius College (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) Rider University (NJ) Western New England College (MA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Iona College (NY) University of New England (ME) Mount St. Mary’s University (MD) Utica College (NY) Marywood University (PA) Wilkes University (PA) Marist College (NY) Chatham University (PA) Philadelphia University St. Peter’s College (NJ) Hood College (MD) Alfred University (NY) Anna Maria College (MA) Manhattan College (NY) College of Notre Dame of Maryland Chestnut Hill College (PA) Centenary College (NJ) Norwich University (VT) St. Joseph’s College (ME) Le Moyne College (NY) Springfield College (MA) DeSales University (PA) College of St. Elizabeth (NJ) King’s College (PA) Southern New Hampshire University American International College (MA) Nazareth College (NY) Monmouth University (NJ) St. Bonaventure University (NY) Rosemont College (PA) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) Niagara University (NY) New York Institute of Technology St. Francis University (PA)

$15,134 N/A $17,365 $19,781 $17,452 N/A $27,203 $17,421 $16,200 $14,463 $13,278 $14,503 $10,110 $9,830 $17,826 $15,765 $14,080 $10,363 $17,398

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Harding University (AR) Lee University (TN) Hampton University (VA) Mountain State University (WV) William Carey University (MS) Hodges University (FL)

Olivet Nazarene University (IL) Edgewood College (WI) University of St. Francis (IN) Malone College (OH) Mount Mary College (WI) Fontbonne University (MO) Siena Heights University (MI) Muskingum College (OH) Cardinal Stritch University (WI) Silver Lake College (WI) Spring Arbor University (MI) Viterbo University (WI) Cornerstone University (MI) Indiana Wesleyan University Avila University (MO) Franciscan University of Steubenville (OH) North Park University (IL) Tiffin University (OH) Benedictine College (KS) Graceland University (IA) Marian University (WI) Aurora University (IL) Lakeland College (WI) University of Rio Grande (OH) Southwestern College (KS) Alverno College (WI) University of St. Mary (KS) Newman University (KS) Drury University (MO) MidAmerica Nazarene University (KS) Mount Marty College (SD) William Woods University (MO) Friends University (KS) Missouri Baptist University Marygrove College (MI) Southwest Baptist University (MO) Lindenwood University (MO) National-Louis University (IL) Columbia College (MO) Madonna University (MI) Benedictine University (IL) University of Mary (ND) Davenport University (MI) Park University (MO) Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Bellevue University (NE)

$25,990 $25,616 $25,576 $25,470 $25,400 $25,291 $25,094 $24,970 $24,824 $24,770 $24,730 $24,730 $24,660 $24,652 $24,650 $24,480 $24,350 $23,970 $23,910 $23,900 $23,900 $23,884 $23,740 $23,600 $23,442 $23,402 $23,300 $23,130 $23,059 $22,920 $22,526 $22,470 $22,280 $22,128 $21,290 $19,500 $18,900 $18,570 $18,354 $17,772 $17,615 $16,550 $14,406 $13,236 $11,650 $5,795

$10,335 $8,973 $14,175 $6,107 $13,400 $8,950

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$18,987 $20,158 $19,437 $26,932 $25,902 $15,759 $24,891 $19,382 $18,164 N/A $20,659 $19,700 $20,027 $16,600 $19,592 $9,164 $19,923 $19,827 $23,000 N/A $13,757 $17,570 $18,444 $10,605 N/A $21,667 N/A $17,964 N/A $16,096 $13,944 $15,571 $19,916 $15,095 $14,641 N/A $15,541 $19,911 $15,538 $16,047 $14,026 $15,055 $15,849 $17,200 $14,027 $18,475

$17,938 $16,058 $15,610 $13,954 $12,825 $10,580

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$35,766 $34,449 $33,784 $33,652 $33,550 $33,280 $33,180 $32,350 $32,241 $32,214 $32,090 $31,916 $31,784 $31,750 $31,674 $31,441 $31,380 $30,612 $30,430 $30,426 $30,272 $30,005 $29,762 $29,700 $29,587 $29,040 $28,920 $28,862 $28,615 $28,440 $28,428 $28,368 $28,312 $28,250 $28,146 $27,740 $27,700 $27,550 $27,502 $27,250 $27,250 $26,550 $26,520 $26,470 $26,330 $26,240

N/A $16,379 $12,176 $8,628 $11,577 $5,650 N/A

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Butler University (IN) John Carroll University (OH) Hamline University (MN) Creighton University (NE) University of Detroit Mercy Xavier University (OH) Capital University (OH) Valparaiso University (IN) North Central College (IL) Otterbein College (OH) University of Evansville (IN) University of Findlay (OH) Elmhurst College (IL) Bethel University (MN) College of St. Scholastica (MN) Augsburg College (MN) Ashland University (OH) Drake University (IA) Maharishi University of Management (IA) College of St. Catherine (MN) Concordia University–St. Paul (MN) Dominican University (IL) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Rockford College (IL) Columbia College (IL) Rockhurst University (MO) Ohio Dominican University St. Xavier University (IL) St. Ambrose University (IA) University of St. Francis (IL) Bradley University (IL) Lawrence Technological University (MI) Concordia University Chicago (IL) Lewis University (IL) Ursuline College (OH) Anderson University (IN) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) Webster University (MO) Roosevelt University (IL) Carroll College (WI) University of Indianapolis Maryville University of St. Louis (MO) Heidelberg College (OH) Aquinas College (MI) Walsh University (OH) Concordia University Wisconsin

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$21,200 $20,980 $20,860 $20,390 $19,752 $19,605 $18,162

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Liberty University (VA) Union College (KY) Cumberland University (TN) University of Mobile (AL) Freed-Hardeman University (TN) Life University (GA) Bethel College (TN)

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$14,736 $15,108 $15,013 $13,974 $13,905 $14,500 N/A $18,079 $8,222 $14,756 $17,687 N/A $16,272 $13,236 $11,631 $11,511 N/A $11,931 $16,983 $17,757 $17,744 N/A $12,976 N/A $13,491 $11,997 N/A $11,273 $7,642 $13,022 N/A $14,241 $12,824 N/A N/A $12,575 $4,317 $8,921 $12,809 $7,396 $13,607 N/A N/A $3,811 $9,132 $2,060

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St. Mary’s University of San Antonio Oklahoma City University Naropa University (CO) Walla Walla University (WA) Colorado Christian University University of St. Thomas (TX) Hope International University (CA) University of the Incarnate Word (TX) Northwest Nazarene University (ID) Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) LeTourneau University (TX) Chaminade University of Honolulu Abilene Christian University (TX) Prescott College (AZ) Hawaii Pacific University Houston Baptist University University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) University of Great Falls (MT) Hardin-Simmons University (TX) Oklahoma Christian University Texas Wesleyan University Southern Nazarene University (OK) Dallas Baptist University Lubbock Christian University (TX) Marylhurst University (OR) College of the Southwest (NM) Wayland Baptist University (TX) City University (WA) National University (CA) Heritage University (WA)

$27,822 $27,350 $27,315 $27,000 $26,800 $26,370 $26,230 $26,054 $25,270 $24,954 $24,860 $24,680 $23,760 $23,300 $23,140 $22,731 $22,460 $22,162 $21,984 $21,856 $21,645 $21,616 $20,088 $19,040 $15,570 $15,315 $14,691 $13,275 $9,132 $9,055

Newbury College (MA) Cazenovia College (NY) Felician College (NJ) Keuka College (NY) Paul Smith’s College (NY) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Stevenson University (MD) Geneva College (PA) Unity College (ME) Thomas College (ME) Columbia Union College (MD) Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (NY) Southern Vermont College Wesley College (DE) Keystone College (PA) St. Francis College (NY) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Hilbert College (NY) Baptist Bible College and Seminary (PA) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) York College of Pennsylvania Woodbury College (VT)

$30,500 $30,472 $29,400 $29,030 $28,180 $27,969 $27,098 $26,630 $26,540 $26,490 $25,934 $25,780 $25,600 $25,379 $25,240 $24,620 $23,490 $23,200 $20,660 $20,292 $20,160 $16,050

$20,071 $17,930 $19,748 $18,550 $11,204 $14,934 $16,389 $12,116 $15,643 $17,110 $9,566 $14,000 $11,981 $9,965 $12,890 $14,666 $12,283 N/A N/A $13,749 $13,911 N/A $10,285 $11,637 $12,122 $5,856 $9,423 N/A N/A N/A

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$19,500 $6,500 $24,234 N/A $17,604 $19,988 $15,058 $20,458 N/A $23,219 $14,429 N/A $21,151 $11,874 $20,622 N/A $14,274 $18,438 $13,511 $15,442 $17,216 N/A

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$46,860 $42,550 $41,200 $37,910 $37,182 $36,600 $35,745 $35,230 $34,592 $33,894 $33,750 $33,499 $33,374 $33,235 $32,986 $32,900 $32,565 $32,006 $31,965 $31,760 $31,400 $31,273

$27,195 $21,337 $24,567 $31,061 $18,179 $23,378 $29,203 $24,516 N/A $24,167 $16,600 $17,515 N/A $25,846 $24,468 $21,149 $20,127 $16,563 $20,988 $24,551 $18,549 $17,214 $22,273 $22,074 $16,537 $19,212 $14,788 $11,696 $16,679 $14,217 $17,157

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Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Cooper Union (NY) Elmira College (NY) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Roger Williams University (RI) Elizabethtown College (PA) Curry College (MA) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Daniel Webster College (NH) New England College (NH) Endicott College (MA) Mitchell College (CT) Delaware Valley College (PA) Champlain College (VT) Seton Hill University (PA) Becker College (MA) Fisher College (MA) Wilson College (PA) Mount Ida College (MA) Messiah College (PA) Lasell College (MA) Bay Path College (MA)

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$44,330 $43,644 $43,352 $43,094 $42,570 $42,170 $40,408 $37,154 $35,730 $35,230 $35,200 $34,840 $34,530 $34,504 $34,185 $34,137 $33,830 $33,586 $33,210 $33,200 $32,986 $31,490 $30,882 $29,860 $29,410 $28,728 $28,710 $28,396 $28,176 $28,150 $27,860

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Mills College (CA) Santa Clara University (CA) Chapman University (CA) Loyola Marymount University (CA) Dominican University of California St. Mary’s College of California University of Redlands (CA) University of Portland (OR) Regis University (CO) Notre Dame de Namur University (CA) California Lutheran University Holy Names University (CA) College of Santa Fe (NM) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Seattle University Trinity University (TX) Gonzaga University (WA) Woodbury University (CA) Seattle Pacific University Pacific Lutheran University (WA) Whitworth University (WA) Point Loma Nazarene University (CA) University of Dallas Concordia University (CA) St. Martin’s University (WA) Westminster College (UT) Alaska Pacific University Fresno Pacific University (CA) La Sierra University (CA) California Baptist University St. Edward’s University (TX)

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$7,593 $18,614 N/A $16,681 $13,964 N/A $12,730 N/A $15,554 $18,009 N/A $15,276 N/A $15,250 N/A $8,339 $10,855 N/A N/A $8,956 $9,775 $3,210

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Priciest private schools

St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Defiance College (OH) Concordia University (MI) Quincy University (IL) Augustana College (SD) Robert Morris College (IL) College of St. Mary (NE) Trinity Christian College (IL) Mount Mercy College (IA) Morningside College (IA) Huntington University (IN) Midland Lutheran College (NE) Briar Cliff University (IA) University of Dubuque (IA) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Crown College (MN) Northwestern College (IA) Dana College (NE) Dordt College (IA) Greenville College (IL) Concordia University (NE)

$27,560 $27,350 $27,120 $27,040 $27,020 $26,550 $26,520 $26,376 $26,340 $26,330 $26,160 $26,075 $25,983 $25,700 $25,584 $25,574 $25,368 $25,360 $25,360 $25,190 $24,860

$9,767 $11,862 $8,550 N/A $18,162 N/A $8,490 N/A N/A N/A $9,938 $10,008 $9,370 $12,487 N/A N/A N/A $12,197 $12,831 $11,305 $7,350 $15,403 $4,208 N/A $11,901 N/A $10,679 $10,041 N/A N/A $9,077 $4,803 N/A $2,850 N/A N/A

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$23,919 $15,863 $22,222 $16,264 N/A N/A $21,132 $19,450 $20,866 $16,085 $20,341 $21,241 $18,042 $15,496 N/A $18,728 $23,141 $14,736 $15,561 $16,284 $6,911

$21,260 $21,090 $20,730 $20,454 $20,330 $20,320 $20,122 $19,796 $19,760 $19,480 $19,474 $19,448 $19,232 $18,998 $18,875 $18,770 $18,426 $18,210 $18,120 $18,115 $18,075 $17,904 $17,248 $16,834 $15,746 $15,650 $15,168 $15,070 $14,040 $13,384 $12,300 $12,154 $11,570 $10,026 $7,350 $0

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Ohio Valley University (WV) Bryan College (TN) Tuskegee University (AL) Benedict College (SC) Southern Adventist University (TN) Brescia University (KY) Southeastern University (FL) St. Augustine’s College (NC) Bethune-Cookman University (FL) Warner Southern College (FL) Bluefield College (VA) Virginia Union University Crichton College (TN) Claflin University (SC) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Mount Olive College (NC) St. Paul’s College (VA) Flagler College (FL) Livingstone College (NC) Faulkner University (AL) Stillman College (AL) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Emmanuel College (GA) Louisiana College Edward Waters College (FL) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Williams Baptist College (AR) Central Baptist College (AR) Morris College (SC) Alice Lloyd College (KY) Miles College (AL) Blue Mountain College (MS) Concordia College (AL) Our Lady of Holy Cross College (LA) Shaw University (NC)

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$37,155 $32,481 $32,232 $32,000 $31,180 $30,675 $30,554 $29,730 $29,400 $29,360 $29,074 $28,820 $28,770 $28,750 $28,144 $28,062 $27,900 $27,900 $27,810 $27,715 $27,620

$20,030 $17,610 $12,938 N/A $15,987 N/A $12,123 $16,338 $15,675 N/A $15,155 $18,707 $15,611 N/A N/A $11,776 $13,892 N/A N/A $13,309 $4,390 $17,200 $18,771 $13,303 $13,545 N/A $13,310 N/A $14,491 N/A $10,478 $14,043 N/A $19,370 N/A $15,520

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Ohio Northern University Milwaukee School of Engineering Marietta College (OH) Carthage College (WI) Lake Erie College (OH) Kendall College (IL) Buena Vista University (IA) Loras College (IA) Manchester College (IN) Taylor University (IN) Bluffton University (OH) St. Joseph’s College (IN) Adrian College (MI) Tri-State University (IN) Notre Dame College of Ohio Wilmington College (OH) Marian College (IN) Northwestern College (MN) McKendree University (IL) Franklin College (IN) Judson University (IL)

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Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)

$29,980 $29,330 $29,200 $29,106 $28,690 $28,280 $28,268 $28,026 $27,810 $27,781 $27,612 $26,500 $26,288 $26,000 $26,000 $25,861 $25,770 $25,406 $25,274 $25,095 $24,900 $24,600 $24,412 $23,920 $23,490 $23,467 $23,296 $22,354 $22,160 $22,150 $22,100 $21,598 $21,470 $21,430 $21,325 $21,284

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University of Charleston (WV) Covenant College (GA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Erskine College (SC) Florida Southern College Methodist University (NC) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Catawba College (NC) High Point University (NC) Newberry College (SC) Averett University (VA) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) LaGrange College (GA) Lees-McRae College (NC) North Carolina Wesleyan College Virginia Intermont College King College (TN) Barton College (NC) Mars Hill College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Milligan College (TN) Anderson University (SC) Coker College (SC) Chowan University (NC) Campbellsville University (KY) Montreat College (NC) John Brown University (AR) Martin Methodist College (TN) Shorter College (GA) Midway College (KY) Limestone College (SC) Ouachita Baptist University (AR) Reinhardt College (GA) University of the Ozarks (AR) Tennessee Wesleyan College University of the Cumberlands (KY)

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Baccalaureate Colleges (South)

$14,923 $16,219 $15,352 $18,744 $17,439 $11,881 $14,449 $14,434 N/A $17,302 $14,323 N/A $17,100 $18,693 $17,042 $13,328 $16,330 $16,922 $17,473 $14,231 $15,062

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Eureka College (IL) Union College (NE) Missouri Valley College College of the Ozarks (MO) Central Christian College (KS) Rochester College (MI) Blackburn College (IL) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) York College (NE) Myers University (OH) North Central University (MN) Wilberforce University (OH) Jamestown College (ND) Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Lourdes College (OH) East-West University (IL)

$22,070 $21,400 $21,300 $20,580 $20,500 $20,340 $19,925 $18,510 $18,500 $17,350 $17,239 $16,880 $16,155 $14,450 $14,040 $12,825

Oklahoma Baptist University St. Gregory’s University (OK) Southwestern Adventist University (TX) East Texas Baptist University Humphreys College (CA) Wiley College (TX) Patten University (CA) Howard Payne University (TX) Mid-America Christian University (OK) Southwestern Assemblies of God University (TX) Texas College Southwestern Christian College (TX) Western Governors University (UT)

$20,994 $20,860 $20,708 $19,343 $18,360 $18,250 $18,230 $17,367 $16,850 $16,826 $14,346 $10,314 $5,760

$12,459 $13,900 $12,450 $15,227 $13,423 N/A $13,455 $9,053 $11,954 N/A N/A N/A $9,645 $5,770 $10,084 N/A

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$18,428 $16,255 $14,326 $17,559 $12,755 $18,233 $13,681 N/A $14,372 N/A N/A $15,971 $13,011

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$30,256 $29,270 $28,290 $27,548 $27,390 $27,250 $26,340 $26,210 $25,530 $24,704 $23,576 $23,084 $21,300

$14,000 $18,834 $14,729 $18,852 $17,091 $16,000 $14,058 N/A $19,775 N/A $13,561 $18,617 $14,650 $12,000 $13,986 $12,661 $19,074

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Vanguard University of Southern California Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Corban College (OR) Warner Pacific College (OR) Pacific Union College (CA) Northwest Christian College (OR) Northwest University (WA) Concordia University–Austin (TX) Schreiner University (TX) Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA) Rocky Mountain College (MT) McMurry University (TX) Oklahoma Wesleyan University

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$24,750 $24,690 $23,980 $23,894 $23,890 $23,714 $23,700 $23,474 $23,400 $23,390 $23,350 $23,280 $23,245 $22,980 $22,880 $22,652 $22,610

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Iowa Wesleyan College Cedarville University (OH) Bethel College (IN) Grand View College (IA) Tabor College (KS) Finlandia University (MI) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Waldorf College (IA) Kansas Wesleyan University University of Sioux Falls (SD) Mount Vernon Nazarene University (OH) Ottawa University (KS) MacMurray College (IL) Dakota Wesleyan University (SD) Central Methodist University (MO) Lincoln College (IL) Bethany College (KS)

$13,647 N/A N/A $13,088 $9,980 $12,790 $7,491 $12,575 N/A N/A $8,876 N/A $1,738

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Cheapest public schools Four out of five students attend public institutions, where the costs for in-state students run far below the headline-grabbing level. The schools are listed by in-state tuition and fees for the 2007–2008 academic year. Also provided is the 2007–2008 charge for room and board, as well as the tuition and fees for out-of-state students. (Not all schools offer housing, so in some cases no charges appear for room and board–though you’ll still have living expenses, of course.) In addition, the table lists the average need-based financial aid package granted to undergraduates during 2007–2008. The typical aid package has three components: a need based grant, need-based loans, and work study. In order to qualify, students must file an annual aid application that demonstrates financial need. Expenses for 2008–2009 are provided in the directory when available.

$2,601 $6,600 $7,248 $10,904 $7,020 $5,492 $8,610 $8,000 $3,820 $7,590 $10,608 $6,686 $8,164 $5,374 $5,240 $9,119 $6,051 $9,288 $6,860 $4,580 $6,034 $7,640 $7,150 $6,030 $7,342 $4,365 $5,346 $6,424 $5,600 $5,766 $7,058 $6,852 $6,800 $5,040 $6,826 $5,580 $6,572 $5,166 $4,654 $5,398 $7,320 $6,951 $5,778 $7,370 $11,320 $7,620 $7,370 $8,450 $6,340 $6,290 $7,294 $7,292 $6,026

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$7,581 $13,702 $10,013 $13,346 $17,841 $14,465 $16,390 $16,486 $9,570 $16,155 $15,868 $12,942 $17,821 $7,181 $11,028 $14,818 $15,297 $14,887 $12,954 $12,011 $14,556 $9,296 $14,745 $12,678 $12,893 $9,794 $13,084 $14,490 $9,976 $14,180 $11,825 $12,843 $14,942 $10,692 $14,600 $12,101 $14,678 $11,535 $13,218 $11,436 $17,005 $11,469 $15,847 $16,282 $11,329 $17,338 $17,315 $17,047 $13,440 $11,024 $21,348 $19,338 $16,032

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$2,443 $2,860 $3,173 $3,176 $3,257 $3,269 $3,327 $3,355 $3,390 $3,457 $3,470 $3,500 $3,620 $3,659 $3,984 $4,008 $4,029 $4,077 $4,082 $4,133 $4,144 $4,208 $4,231 $4,308 $4,313 $4,353 $4,400 $4,410 $4,432 $4,452 $4,534 $4,543 $4,570 $4,664 $4,722 $4,754 $4,844 $4,867 $4,878 $4,932 $4,973 $4,978 $5,037 $5,048 $5,069 $5,076 $5,117 $5,177 $5,190 $5,216 $5,234 $5,264 $5,338

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Tennessee State University University of West Florida University of Wyoming San Diego State University University of Florida Florida A&M University Florida Atlantic University Florida State University University of Louisiana–Lafayette University of South Florida Florida International University North Carolina A&T State University University of Central Florida South Carolina State University University of New Orleans University of Nevada–Reno University of North Carolina–Greensboro University of Nevada–Las Vegas Georgia Southern University Utah State University University of North Carolina–Charlotte University of Alabama–Birmingham East Carolina University (NC) University of Alaska–Fairbanks University of Northern Colorado Louisiana Tech University Idaho State University University of Idaho Jackson State University (MS) New Mexico State University University of Oklahoma Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge University of New Mexico University of Southern Mississippi West Virginia University Wichita State University (KS) Northern Arizona University East Tennessee State University Texas A&M University–Kingsville University of Mississippi Arizona State University Mississippi State University University of Utah University of Arizona SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Georgia State University North Carolina State University–Raleigh University of Colorado–Denver Texas A&M University–Commerce University of Alabama–Huntsville Georgia Institute of Technology University of Georgia University of Montana

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$7,504 N/A N/A $8,540 $12,528 N/A N/A $9,531 N/A $9,849 $1,904 N/A $6,438 N/A $6,238 $6,754 $9,081 $6,763 $7,323 $7,608 $7,869 $8,673 N/A $9,906 $12,676 $7,833 N/A $10,393 N/A $8,040 $10,465 $9,033 N/A $7,789 $5,870 N/A $8,769 $4,648 N/A N/A N/A $7,331 $8,974 $8,529 $12,800 $9,754 $9,152 $11,904 N/A $7,137 $9,999 $8,170 $8,191

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$7,696 $5,241 $7,335 $5,174 $7,920 $6,267 N/A $6,084 $5,868 $6,780 $8,870 $9,207 $5,556 $7,466 $6,358 $5,100 $8,208 $5,454 $8,967 $9,032 $7,849 $7,017 $5,203 $6,716 $7,567 $9,132 $6,308 $7,250 $7,650 $5,940 $8,337 $7,060 $5,436 $6,144 $6,676 $9,088 $6,552 $7,846 $7,020 $7,316 $4,852 $12,420 $7,973 $7,390 $6,180 $6,898 $7,700 $7,042 $7,660 $6,600 $10,800 $6,300 $7,530 $6,651 $12,483 $10,266 $6,670 $6,702 $11,946 $7,800 $8,229 $7,046 $8,854 $6,666 $7,002 $11,533 $8,576 $7,948 $6,660 $8,732 $7,394 $7,484

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$20,988 $6,611 $14,654 $10,787 $18,858 $14,916 $13,950 $15,360 $16,518 $16,274 $12,018 $17,831 $11,978 $16,334 $17,130 $17,888 $18,187 $14,346 $12,258 $12,278 $18,792 $14,492 $14,523 $16,919 $18,572 $12,478 $16,312 $19,465 $14,438 $14,668 $22,131 $17,748 $14,348 $16,107 $21,037 $23,117 $14,516 $15,123 $19,728 $17,180 $17,734 $26,102 $14,896 $21,438 $15,534 $18,280 $16,856 $16,806 $15,675 $17,078 $26,975 $19,605 $22,224 $7,450 $27,123 $27,176 $17,625 $16,595 $26,964 $10,664 $16,748 $18,602 $22,208 $16,783 $18,755 $27,177 $25,722 $19,400 $18,828 $23,038 $18,920 $20,540

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$5,340 $5,373 $5,392 $5,393 $5,418 $5,491 $5,610 $5,625 $5,700 $5,749 $5,758 $5,765 $5,802 $5,834 $5,864 $5,889 $5,911 $5,975 $5,998 $6,018 $6,036 $6,038 $6,130 $6,161 $6,196 $6,218 $6,292 $6,293 $6,318 $6,328 $6,385 $6,528 $6,582 $6,600 $6,628 $6,635 $6,728 $6,783 $6,840 $6,866 $6,940 $7,034 $7,096 $7,188 $7,194 $7,212 $7,254 $7,260 $7,335 $7,343 $7,355 $7,397 $7,416 $7,450 $7,539 $7,556 $7,575 $7,844 $7,896 $7,920 $7,937 $7,946 $7,969 $8,071 $8,099 $8,109 $8,130 $8,150 $8,172 $8,184 $8,264 $8,330

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University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill South Dakota State University University of Hawaii–Manoa University of South Dakota Colorado State University Oklahoma State University University of Texas–El Paso Kansas State University University of Alabama Montana State University SUNY–Stony Brook Portland State University (OR) University of Memphis Auburn University (AL) University of Tennessee Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis Oregon State University North Dakota State University SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Albany University of Oregon University of Arkansas University of North Dakota Iowa State University Virginia Commonwealth University University at Buffalo–SUNY University of Nebraska–Lincoln University of Iowa Morgan State University (MD) University of North Texas University of Washington Old Dominion University (VA) Indiana University of Pennsylvania University of Kansas Indiana University–Bloomington University of Colorado–Boulder Indiana State University Texas Tech University George Mason University (VA) Washington State University University of Louisville (KY) University of California–Los Angeles University of Kentucky University of Wisconsin–Madison University of Texas–Arlington Ball State University (IN) University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Western Michigan University Texas A&M University–College Station Central Michigan University University of California–Riverside Virginia Tech Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN) University of Houston University of California–Santa Cruz University of California–Irvine Oakland University (MI) Wayne State University (MI) University of California–Santa Barbara Cleveland State University University of Toledo (OH) University of Missouri–Kansas City University of Maryland–College Park Southern Illinois University–Carbondale University of Missouri–Columbia University of California–Davis University of Texas–Austin University of Delaware Missouri University of Science & Technology University of Rhode Island University of Missouri–St. Louis University of Maine

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$11,796 $8,051 $8,729 $5,660 $8,685 $9,379 $11,090 $6,825 $11,557 $9,323 $8,635 $8,149 $7,730 $8,535 $9,357 $8,305 $9,241 $4,973 $12,403 $8,607 $8,682 $8,528 $7,375 $9,798 $13,806 $6,623 $10,356 $7,998 N/A $8,582 $13,000 $7,209 N/A $7,752 $9,906 $11,404 $8,132 $8,368 $9,260 $10,142 $10,184 $14,899 $8,743 $9,939 $7,569 $9,137 $6,952 $8,500 $13,215 $9,326 $14,311 N/A $12,807 $10,494 $15,207 $14,129 $9,156 $12,335 $14,818 $8,050 $7,406 $9,318 $9,051 $11,446 $12,880 $13,159 $10,900 $10,798 $9,109 $13,343 $11,047 $12,004

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$0 $0 $7,500 $6,850 $7,034 $5,600 $6,230 $7,077 N/A $6,000 $8,800 N/A N/A $9,028 $5,990 $6,260 $5,980 $5,150 $6,984 $6,804

$14,961 $10,558 $7,319 $16,095 N/A $17,492 $10,324 $10,225 $9,910 $11,313 N/A $9,851 $11,262 $10,530 $10,126 $12,292 $13,302 $8,304 $10,057 $9,572 $12,814 $10,004 $12,551 $15,540 $11,544 $11,174 $10,700 $10,421 $12,500 $14,097 N/A $12,109 $10,299 $16,809 $9,806 $10,197

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$10,237 $6,946 $7,640 $13,848 $7,200 $7,435 $6,671 $7,365 $8,840 $8,658 $8,427 $6,823 N/A $8,850 $6,848 $6,880 $7,385 $8,286 $6,170 $7,315 $7,062 $6,572 $7,478 $7,350 $10,034 $8,230 $8,196 $9,900 $9,762 $8,518 $8,168 $9,264 $8,600 $8,024 $7,180 $8,300

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United States Military Academy (NY) United States Naval Academy (MD) California State University–Monterey Bay University of Hawaii–Hilo New College of Florida West Virginia State University University of North Carolina–Asheville Mesa State College (CO) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Colorado State University–Pueblo SUNY College–Old Westbury Granite State College (NH) Metropolitan State College of Denver SUNY–Purchase College University of Wisconsin–Parkside University of Maine–Machias University of Maine–Presque Isle University of Wisconsin–Green Bay University of Virginia–Wise Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

$27,076 $21,632 $17,631 $27,452 $15,862 $27,750 $17,854 $21,177 $14,739 $17,439 $17,691 $15,844 $16,881 $22,786 $16,339 $16,352 $26,725 $23,922 $21,532 $21,589 $13,885 $23,699 $18,144 $23,036 $19,435 $30,154 $23,896 $22,936 $19,854 $19,320 $24,030 $20,082 $24,377 $27,938 $23,712 $22,386

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Liberal Arts Colleges

$8,338 $8,346 $8,382 $8,384 $8,430 $8,500 $8,554 $8,568 $8,589 $8,707 $8,727 $8,731 $8,837 $8,842 $9,019 $9,044 $9,164 $9,399 $9,602 $9,829 $9,885 $9,897 $9,921 $10,050 $10,267 $10,341 $10,503 $10,546 $10,686 $10,802 $11,070 $11,350 $11,925 $12,054 $12,844 $12,876

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University of California–San Diego University of South Carolina–Columbia University of Akron (OH) University of California–Berkeley Kent State University (OH) University of Virginia University of Texas–Dallas Ohio State University–Columbus Northern Illinois University University of Maryland–Baltimore County Ohio University University of Massachusetts–Lowell University of Massachusetts–Boston University of Connecticut Illinois State University Bowling Green State University (OH) College of William and Mary (VA) University of Cincinnati Clemson University (SC) Michigan Technological University University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Michigan State University University of Massachusetts–Amherst Colorado School of Mines Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) University of Michigan–Ann Arbor University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois–Chicago Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Temple University (PA) University of New Hampshire New Jersey Institute of Technology Miami University–Oxford (OH) University of Vermont Pennsylvania State University–University Park University of Pittsburgh

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N/A N/A $5,337 $7,233 $12,116 N/A $8,876 $7,220 N/A $7,658 $6,670 N/A N/A $10,664 N/A $11,109 N/A $8,462 $7,615 N/A

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N/A N/A $0 N/A N/A $3,250 N/A N/A N/A $6,426 $7,820 $8,630 $7,965 $8,514 $8,070 $8,420 $8,190 $7,696 $8,720 $8,380 $8,550 N/A $7,127 $7,958 $9,470 $8,934 $6,580 $6,632 $8,260 $9,006 $6,386 $6,586 $7,604 $8,400 $7,600 $6,030 $6,876 $6,188 $7,862 $5,718 $8,346 $5,686 $6,272 $8,466 $5,808 $6,960 $8,377 $7,724 $6,236 $7,986 $7,220 $7,220 $7,278 $8,432

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$8,918 $11,079 $8,930 $11,120 $11,128 $8,989 $11,177 $11,181 $10,835 $11,934 $13,664 $11,577 $11,618 $11,635 $11,650 $11,666 $11,668 $11,672 $11,699 $11,802 $11,851 $10,776 $11,879 $11,944 $12,194 $15,629 $12,555 $12,072 $12,156 $13,100 $12,290 $14,179 $14,500 $13,978 $16,162 $14,390 $14,391 $12,304 $14,437 $9,275 $14,219 $14,575 $14,615 $9,957 $12,043 $14,640 $14,446 $17,440 $14,746 $17,174 $15,428 $15,428 $11,602 $15,343

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$4,278 $4,279 $4,290 $4,320 $4,328 $4,349 $4,377 $4,381 $4,575 $4,910 $5,256 $5,317 $5,358 $5,375 $5,390 $5,406 $5,408 $5,412 $5,439 $5,542 $5,591 $5,640 $5,799 $5,864 $5,934 $5,939 $5,988 $5,992 $6,016 $6,146 $6,210 $6,412 $6,412 $6,493 $6,550 $6,623 $6,624 $6,649 $6,671 $6,686 $6,734 $6,809 $6,849 $6,851 $6,866 $6,873 $6,961 $6,970 $6,979 $7,234 $7,244 $7,244 $7,762 $7,858

$7,522 $6,876 $8,500 $6,680 $6,220 $6,108 $8,855

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CUNY–City College CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–Brooklyn College SUNY–Empire State College Coppin State University (MD) Rhode Island College SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Cortland SUNY–Fredonia SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo University of Maryland–University College Framingham State College (MA) Worcester State College (MA) SUNY–Oswego Bowie State University (MD) University of Maryland–Eastern Shore Fitchburg State College (MA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Delaware State University Westfield State College (MA) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Salisbury University (MD) Western Connecticut State University Frostburg State University (MD) Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Central Connecticut State University East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania California University of Pennsylvania Clarion University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Eastern Connecticut State University University of Southern Maine Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Towson University (MD) Castleton State College (VT) Johnson State College (VT) Lincoln University (PA) Southern Connecticut State University

$12,406 $14,994 $14,100 $16,670 $9,330 $25,892 $22,323

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Universities–Master’s (North)

$6,244 $6,464 $7,050 $7,680 $9,330 $10,048 $11,989

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Western State College of Colorado Fort Lewis College (CO) Christopher Newport University (VA) Coastal Carolina University (SC) University of Minnesota–Morris Virginia Military Institute St. Mary’s College of Maryland

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$9,934 $7,125 $3,576 $5,120 $6,388 $5,121 $8,400 $5,500 N/A N/A $7,478 N/A $10,012 N/A $8,319 $12,637 $8,912 $9,856 $10,297 N/A $9,608 $5,836 $6,780 $9,533 $8,937 $7,402 N/A $8,182 $6,496 $16,137 N/A $8,300 $6,660 $8,101 $8,080 $10,455 $7,620 N/A $8,094 $6,669 $6,835 $5,548 $7,211 $9,406 $7,146 $6,586 $7,000 $9,370 $5,441 $8,849 N/A N/A $10,369 $7,833

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$5,042 N/A $5,747 $8,760 N/A $4,870 $5,944 $5,680 $4,914 $5,348 $5,800 $6,220 N/A $5,850 $4,955 $5,990 $4,556 $4,410 $5,072 $8,267 $7,706 $5,428 N/A $5,780 $5,406 $4,740 $5,900 $5,360 $4,902 $3,690 $4,880 $6,818 $6,999 $4,770 N/A $4,250 $5,718 $3,624 $4,956 $7,380 $7,071 $6,900 $6,866

$8,208 N/A $8,061 $8,538 $12,096 $8,346 $12,714 $10,237 $12,426 $7,183 $10,700 $9,701

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$11,472 $6,708 $11,481 $9,458 $12,008 $13,604 $12,028 $11,074 $12,074 $12,090 $12,767 $12,118 $7,847 $9,606 $12,162 $9,561 $9,043 $9,559 $8,972 $16,175 $13,410 $9,498 $12,678 $13,590 $12,790 $10,723 $13,983 $10,258 $13,858 $8,230 $9,810 $11,264 $14,361 $8,320 $10,248 $8,516 $8,698 $8,716 $9,240 $16,156 $16,418 $15,220 $8,082

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$2,868 $2,970 $3,364 $3,392 $3,404 $3,422 $3,424 $3,466 $3,470 $3,486 $3,507 $3,514 $3,521 $3,528 $3,558 $3,561 $3,595 $3,606 $3,622 $3,657 $3,666 $3,706 $3,806 $3,872 $3,918 $4,209 $4,241 $4,248 $4,275 $4,300 $4,324 $4,360 $4,398 $4,420 $4,467 $4,508 $4,534 $4,608 $4,620 $4,684 $4,776 $4,870 $4,910

$8,030 $8,200 $7,460 $9,190 $8,844 $9,500 $9,346 $10,310 $9,650 $9,242 $9,024 $9,242

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North Georgia College and State University Southern University–New Orleans Georgia Southwestern State University McNeese State University (LA) Augusta State University (GA) Fayetteville State University (NC) Armstrong Atlantic State University (GA) Valdosta State University (GA) Albany State University (GA) Savannah State University (GA) University of North Carolina–Pembroke Columbus State University (GA) Louisiana State University–Shreveport Northwestern State University of Louisiana Fort Valley State University (GA) Southeastern Louisiana University Nicholls State University (LA) University of Louisiana–Monroe Grambling State University (LA) Florida Gulf Coast University North Carolina Central University Southern University and A&M College (LA) Kennesaw State University (GA) Southern Polytechnic State University (GA) University of West Georgia Mississippi University for Women Appalachian State University (NC) Delta State University (MS) Western Carolina University (NC) University of Arkansas–Monticello Alcorn State University (MS) Marshall University (WV) University of North Carolina–Wilmington Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Mississippi Valley State University Alabama State University Troy University (AL) University of West Alabama Henderson State University (AR) Georgia College and State University University of North Florida Tennessee Technological University University of South Alabama

$15,494 $14,758 $15,828 $12,645 $15,274 $16,164 $13,685 $15,536 $16,242 $17,376 $19,700 $18,530

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Universities– Master’s (South)

$7,944 $8,154 $8,278 $8,505 $8,592 $8,895 $9,091 $9,965 $9,996 $10,068 $10,532 $11,307

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Plymouth State University (NH) New Jersey City University Keene State College (NH) Kean University (NJ) University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Montclair State University (NJ) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey William Paterson University of New Jersey Rowan University (NJ) Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) College of New Jersey

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N/A N/A $7,347 N/A N/A N/A $5,750 $11,239 N/A N/A $8,235 $3,920 N/A $5,990 $4,055 N/A $6,116 N/A $5,986 $6,925 $9,301 $7,444 $9,695 N/A $6,942 $7,783 $7,442 N/A $8,114 N/A $8,284 $8,080 $7,606 N/A N/A $9,043 $3,905 N/A N/A $5,979 $1,443 $3,401 $3,226

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$6,011 $5,582 $5,088 $4,800 $6,542 $5,537 N/A N/A N/A $6,000 $6,630 $5,592 $5,746 $5,281 $4,290 $4,832 $5,150 $5,130 $4,624 $4,924 $4,720 $5,731 $5,690 $5,996 $5,416 $5,244 $6,280 $5,846 $6,630 $5,140 $6,490 $5,815 $6,942 $5,616 $6,780

$9,685 $6,434 $9,022 $8,305 $4,579 $4,894 $6,679 $4,200 $8,451 N/A N/A $4,620 $8,006 $7,351 $9,300 $7,568 $8,670 $8,033 $9,941 $6,600 $8,116 N/A $11,210 $11,492 N/A $9,232 l cia e an ag fin ck e pa ag d er ai Av

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$10,544 $11,976 $11,866 $7,622 $11,273 $11,415 $12,295 $12,286 $13,291 $9,340 $13,646 $11,389 $12,838 $12,686 $9,633 $13,408 $13,418 $13,422 $13,431 $13,455 $6,300 $10,320 $5,948 $12,210 $11,088 $12,112 $14,282 $11,845 $14,283 $14,666 $10,800 $11,042 $18,935 $6,518 $14,402

$5,641 $3,200 $7,555 $3,764 $4,460 $4,640 $5,510 $5,170 $5,620 $6,973 $7,340 $5,670 $5,912 N/A $4,710 $4,214 $6,490 $4,600 $5,694 $6,606 $7,108 $5,860 $6,390 $8,495 $6,276 $5,800

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$3,356 $3,926 $4,060 $4,322 $4,731 $4,773 $4,779 $4,798 $4,889 $5,020 $5,118 $5,247 $5,364 $5,636 $5,805 $5,835 $5,845 $5,850 $5,859 $5,883 $5,907 $5,925 $5,948 $5,986 $5,988 $6,050 $6,190 $6,224 $6,258 $6,312 $6,320 $6,432 $6,500 $6,518 $6,561

$14,528 $14,490 $11,052 $10,140 $9,203 $9,710 $15,514 $15,554 $13,340 $16,242 $12,926 $14,718 $15,382 $10,776 $13,390 $11,930 $14,510 $11,035 $15,470 $16,968 $17,386 $13,841 $19,291 $18,732 $16,378 $19,034

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Fort Hays State University (KS) Emporia State University (KS) Pittsburg State University (KS) Wayne State College (NE) University of Southern Indiana Minot State University (ND) Indiana University Southeast Indiana University Northwest Indiana University–South Bend University of Nebraska–Kearney University of Nebraska–Omaha St. Cloud State University (MN) University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Washburn University (KS) Lincoln University (MO) University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire University of Wisconsin–La Crosse University of Wisconsin–Whitewater University of Wisconsin–River Falls University of Wisconsin–Superior Southeast Missouri State University Minnesota State University–Moorhead Purdue University–Calumet (IN) Missouri State University Minnesota State University–Mankato University of Northern Iowa University of Central Missouri Saginaw Valley State University (MI) Indiana University-Purdue University–Fort Wayne Winona State University (MN) Truman State University (MO) Eastern Michigan University Southwest Minnesota State University (MN) Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville

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Universities– Master’s (Midwest)

$4,932 $5,010 $5,062 $5,070 $5,093 $5,120 $5,238 $5,278 $5,280 $5,322 $5,396 $5,418 $5,682 $5,952 $6,010 $6,080 $6,176 $6,205 $6,416 $6,494 $6,666 $7,038 $7,735 $7,778 $8,185 $10,210

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University of Tennessee–Martin Auburn University–Montgomery (AL) University of Tennessee–Chattanooga Jacksonville State University (AL) University of North Alabama Arkansas Tech University Austin Peay State University (TN) Middle Tennessee State University Morehead State University (KY) Norfolk State University (VA) Virginia State University Murray State University (KY) Eastern Kentucky University Northern Kentucky University Arkansas State University University of Montevallo (AL) Radford University (VA) University of Central Arkansas Western Kentucky University University of Mary Washington (VA) James Madison University (VA) Francis Marion University (SC) The Citadel (SC) College of Charleston (SC) Longwood University (VA) Winthrop University (SC)

$5,955 $8,975 $7,699 $4,368 $10,542 $6,910 $6,919 $7,888 $7,051 $8,517 $2,564 $10,992 $4,500 $8,562 N/A $7,593 $8,031 $5,491 $7,006 $8,721 $7,049 $7,362 $4,989 $5,718 $6,896 $7,217 $7,546 $8,398 $6,344 N/A $6,400 $7,322 $6,920 $7,925 $13,355

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$7,855 N/A $8,279 N/A $8,297 $8,981 $5,311 $7,653 $8,684 $13,490 $8,625 N/A

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$7,536 $4,888 $4,466 $8,939 $8,493 $7,966 $8,162 $7,707 $7,440 $9,350 $8,690 N/A $9,896 $3,600 $9,505 $6,237 $8,466 $3,800 $5,590 $4,838 $4,442 $8,522 $5,930 $6,380 $8,406 $5,871 $9,730 $8,577 $6,360 $4,172 $5,377 $5,938 $5,600 $4,160 $8,817 $7,320 $6,459 $5,240 $6,630 $7,842 $4,882 $7,090 $5,350

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$13,286 $8,700 $11,886 $8,628 $13,449 $13,454 $13,468 $13,500 $13,512 $13,520 $11,513 $11,576 $13,626 $8,589 $12,540 $11,134 $13,860 $8,550 $3,774 $6,607 $11,326 $11,979 $10,448 $9,729 $12,043 $9,721 $12,082 $11,192 $11,223 $9,544 $11,373 $12,628 $12,570 $12,720 $14,859 $16,999 $13,749 $13,260 $13,378 $15,402 $9,614 $16,365 $6,276

$7,220 $6,740 $5,874 N/A $4,994 $6,446 N/A $7,224 $6,600 $7,646 $7,124 $5,950

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$3,116 $3,156 $3,222 $3,264 $3,279 $3,284 $3,298 $3,330 $3,342 $3,350 $3,377 $3,440 $3,456 $3,489 $3,548 $3,673 $3,690 $3,750 $3,774 $3,796 $3,796 $3,843 $3,848 $3,856 $3,907 $3,926 $3,946 $4,016 $4,047 $4,072 $4,145 $4,410 $4,578 $4,650 $4,689 $4,766 $4,905 $4,920 $5,038 $5,067 $5,132 $5,291 $5,376

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$10,644 $12,394 $6,730 $13,780 $15,018 $10,056 $16,512 $12,932 $16,822 $14,840 $19,654 $20,146

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California State University–Long Beach Eastern New Mexico University Western New Mexico University California State University–East Bay California State Polytechnic University–Pomona California State University–Sacramento California State University–Fresno California State University–Stanislaus California State University–Fullerton California State University–Northridge California State University–Dominguez Hills California State University–San Bernardino San Francisco State University Northeastern State University (OK) San Jose State University (CA) Weber State University (UT) California State University–Chico Southwestern Oklahoma State University New Mexico Highlands University East Central University (OK) Southern Utah University Humboldt State University (CA) University of Texas–Pan American University of Central Oklahoma California State University–Los Angeles Southeastern Oklahoma State University Sonoma State University (CA) University of Alaska–Anchorage University of Alaska–Southeast Cameron University (OK) University of Texas–Brownsville Boise State University (ID) Angelo State University (TX) University of Texas of the Permian Basin Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Arizona State University–West Eastern Washington University West Texas A&M University Texas A&M International University Evergreen State College (WA) Montana State University–Billings Western Washington University Midwestern State University (TX)

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Universities– Master’s (West)

$6,708 $6,721 $6,730 $7,067 $7,272 $7,337 $7,533 $7,600 $7,672 $7,896 $7,990 $9,314

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Northern Michigan University Youngstown State University (OH) Bemidji State University (MN) University of Michigan–Flint University of Wisconsin–Stout Western Illinois University University of Michigan–Dearborn Grand Valley State University (MI) University of Illinois–Springfield Ferris State University (MI) Eastern Illinois University University of Minnesota–Duluth

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Universities– Master’s (Midwest), continued

$11,250 $8,234 N/A N/A $8,867 $9,069 $8,105 $8,445 $7,293 N/A $8,169 $8,840 $8,864 N/A $10,985 $5,523 $9,965 $4,266 N/A $7,189 N/A $8,283 N/A $6,291 $8,420 N/A $8,481 $13,207 $5,271 $4,000 $3,936 $9,290 N/A $6,051 $7,724 N/A N/A $7,172 $6,218 $11,398 $7,886 $9,709 $7,650

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N/A $8,131 $8,438 $5,691 $1,395 $7,605 $7,399 $13,246 $7,727 $8,412 $11,217 $7,425

d ar bo

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N/A $4,956 $6,432 $8,675 $7,140 N/A $6,952 $10,679 N/A $8,554 $8,325 $8,719 $3,376 N/A $9,220 $9,000 N/A $11,214 $8,464

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N/A N/A N/A $5,420 $5,670 $4,859 N/A N/A $6,372 $5,984 $6,280 $6,986 $6,318 $6,274

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N/A N/A N/A $10,095 $8,920 $8,490 $8,650 $8,430 $7,812 N/A $6,620 $6,722 N/A $7,220 $7,400 $7,220 $7,570 $6,850 $6,680

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$6,460 $7,840 $7,676 $6,408 $11,940 $12,235 $12,072 $8,160 $10,038 $10,330 $9,806 $12,036 $9,566 $12,490

$7,338 $5,310 $7,842 $6,046 $5,888 $7,380 $8,324 $6,477 $6,885 $8,635 $5,878 $8,196

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$1,824 $2,048 $2,060 $2,880 $3,300 $3,354 $3,468 $3,984 $4,192 $4,312 $4,414 $4,566 $4,632 $5,320

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$0 $8,820 $11,089 $11,580 $11,649 $11,663 $11,674 $8,319 $17,084 $13,395 $8,699 $13,950 $7,020 $15,240 $15,405 $17,142 $14,130 $20,880 $20,912

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West Virginia University–Parkersburg Dalton State College (GA) Macon State College (GA) University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Winston-Salem State University (NC) Elizabeth City State University (NC) Clayton State University (GA) Bluefield State College (WV) Glenville State College (WV) West Liberty State College (WV) Concord University (WV) Shepherd University (WV) Fairmont State University (WV) Kentucky State University

$0 $4,180 $4,289 $5,007 $5,389 $5,403 $5,414 $5,459 $5,510 $5,985 $6,089 $6,750 $7,020 $7,056 $8,805 $9,198 $11,250 $11,300 $11,332

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Baccalaureate Colleges (South)

$13,722 $13,727 $14,859 $13,906 $13,919 $16,314 $16,456 $14,386 $14,442 $6,303 $14,778 $15,017

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United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) CUNY–York College CUNY–New York City College of Technology Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) SUNY–Maritime College SUNY College of Technology–Delhi SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill SUNY College of Technology–Alfred Massachusetts Maritime Academy University of Maine–Augusta University of Maine–Fort Kent University of Maine–Farmington United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY) Lyndon State College (VT) Maine Maritime Academy Vermont Technical College Pennsylvania College of Technology University of Pittsburgh–Bradford University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown

$5,382 $5,387 $5,457 $5,566 $5,579 $5,763 $5,907 $6,046 $6,102 $6,303 $6,528 $6,677

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University of Texas–Tyler Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Central Washington University Sam Houston State University (TX) Lamar University (TX) Western Oregon University University of Colorado–Colorado Springs Prairie View A&M University (TX) Stephen F. Austin State University (TX) Eastern Oregon University Texas State University–San Marcos University of Texas–San Antonio

$5,900 N/A N/A N/A $6,522 N/A $3,625 $6,000 $9,653 $7,431 N/A $9,609 $6,463 $2,669

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$4,212 $4,720 N/A N/A $4,076 $6,100 $4,500 $7,400 $6,984 $4,072 $4,210 $5,000 $7,410 $4,308 $0 $7,172 $5,692

N/A N/A $7,216 $6,816 $6,343 N/A $6,110 N/A N/A $6,319 $8,200 $6,432 N/A $7,319 $1,668 N/A $11,369

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N/A $3,698 $6,480 $6,760 $3,400 $3,300 $4,540 $6,212 $4,025 $5,140 N/A $5,860 $6,480

$4,135 $9,468 N/A N/A $8,188

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$0 $9,460 $8,100 $8,710 $9,293 $6,220 $9,630 $11,556 $11,382 $12,708 $13,364 $15,076 $16,089

$4,678 $5,870 $6,898 $6,000 $6,300

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$0 $2,728 $3,540 $3,595 $3,751 $3,820 $4,050 $4,056 $4,092 $4,764 $4,934 $5,644 $5,919

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$7,512 $8,290 $12,212 $12,241 $11,142 $9,550 $6,518 $11,462 $9,290 $7,335 $12,165 $7,125 $9,972 $7,283 $13,470 $14,502 $8,821

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United States Air Force Academy (CO) Dixie State College of Utah Rogers State University (OK) Langston University (OK) Northwestern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Panhandle State University University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Utah Valley State College Lewis-Clark State College (ID) University of Montana–Western University of Houston–Downtown Montana Tech of the University of Montana Oregon Institute of Technology

$4,212 $4,240 $4,695 $4,726 $4,749 $5,130 $5,280 $5,294 $5,330 $5,438 $5,583 $5,803 $5,832 $6,045 $6,330 $7,326 $8,821

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Baccalaureate Colleges (West)

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Chadron State College (NE) Missouri Southern State University Indiana University East Indiana University–Kokomo Dickinson State University (ND) Harris-Stowe State University (MO) Northern State University (SD) Central State University (OH) Missouri Western State University Mayville State University (ND) Valley City State University (ND) Black Hills State University (SD) Shawnee State University (OH) Dakota State University (SD) Purdue University–North Central (IN) Lake Superior State University (MI) University of Minnesota–Crookston

$7,896 $13,952 $10,471 $14,610 $15,722

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Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)

$5,586 $7,036 $7,523 $7,710 $7,730

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Southern Arkansas University University of South Carolina–Aiken West Virginia University Institute of Technology Lander University (SC) University of South Carolina–Upstate

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N/A $8,198 $3,854 $9,262 $5,872 N/A $7,543 N/A $7,121 $2,979 $7,114 $6,000 $4,984

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Best values: Great deals at great schools To determine which schools offer the best value, U.S. News uses a formula that relates a school’s academic quality to the net cost of attendance for a student who receives the average level of financial aid. The higher the quality of the program (as indicated by its U.S. News ranking) and the lower the cost, the better the deal. We considered only schools ranked in, or near, the top half of their peer groups. The methodology we used is described in detail below.

Harvard University (MA) Princeton University (NJ) Yale University (CT) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Stanford University (CA) California Institute of Technology Dartmouth College (NH) Columbia University (NY) University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Rice University (TX) University of Pennsylvania Duke University (NC) University of Chicago Vanderbilt University (TN) SUNY Col. of Environmental Science and Forestry University of Virginia Brown University (RI) Emory University (GA) Johns Hopkins University (MD) Northwestern University (IL) University of Notre Dame (IN) Washington University in St. Louis North Carolina State University–Raleigh Cornell University (NY) Case Western Reserve University (OH)

51% 53% 42% 61% 42% 52% 50% 46% 35% 34% 40% 38% 43% 38% 80% 24% 42% 36% 39% 41% 44% 40% 43% 39% 62%

$15,700 $16,073 $17,396 $19,648 $18,583 $20,444 $19,584 $19,488 $15,606 $18,235 $22,408 $21,820 $23,539 $21,541 $14,899 $18,680 $24,230 $22,104 $24,738 $25,799 $24,436 $26,590 $13,902 $26,788 $25,250

68% 66% 64% 59% 63% 56% 60% 60% 50% 53% 55% 55% 53% 57% 40% 52% 51% 53% 50% 48% 48% 48% 49% 44% 45%

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to fte ts m ta n ) fro cos gra ‘07 e g d( ag vin ee er ei n Av ec on r d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to te m af ts fro ost gran ‘07) c ( e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

National Universities

26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

University of Rochester (NY) Lehigh University (PA) Tufts University (MA) Brandeis University (MA) Wake Forest University (NC) Carnegie Mellon University (PA) Georgetown University (DC) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Texas A&M University–College Station Howard University (DC) University of Southern California Pepperdine University (CA) Boston College University of Pittsburgh Clark University (MA) Yeshiva University (NY) University of Minnesota–Twin Cities University of the Pacific (CA) Tulane University (LA) Syracuse University (NY) University of Miami (FL) Georgia Institute of Technology University of California–Berkeley Loyola University Chicago Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)

52% 43% 35% 45% 31% 46% 37% 60% 32% 35% 36% 37% 35% 45% 52% 44% 25% 64% 39% 53% 46% 28% 30% 67% 66%

$24,635 $23,000 $24,163 $25,188 $23,542 $28,890 $27,400 $27,906 $16,433 $14,242 $27,175 $22,325 $25,702 $21,628 $21,961 $25,057 $16,788 $24,507 $24,773 $27,530 $27,007 $22,544 $29,872 $25,780 $31,274

49% 51% 51% 47% 50% 39% 46% 42% 40% 44% 45% 53% 48% 37% 46% 45% 30% 42% 48% 39% 42% 28% 33% 36% 34%

How we calculated the best values To be considered, a university or college

3. Average discount: percentage of a

variable—the ratio of quality to price—

had to finish in, or near, the top half of its

school’s 2007–2008 total costs (tuition,

accounted for 60 percent of the overall

category in the U.S. News “America’s Best

room and board, fees, books, and other

score; the percentage of all undergradu-

Colleges 2009” rankings. The best values

expenses) covered by the average

ates receiving grants accounted for 25

rankings were based on three variables:

need–based grant to undergraduates. In

percent; and the average discount

1. Ratio of quality to price: A school’s rank-

the case of public institutions,

accounted for 15 percent. The weighted

ing—its overall score in the “America’s

2007–2008 out–of–state tuition and

scores for each school were totaled. The

Best Colleges” survey—was divided by

percentage of out–of–state students

school with the highest total weighted

the cost to a student receiving an aver-

receiving grants meeting need were

points became No. 1 in its category. The

used.

scores for the other schools were then

age grant meeting financial need. The higher the ratio, the better the value. 2. Percentage of all undergraduates receiv-

Overall rank was determined first by standardizing the scores achieved by every

ing grants meeting financial need during

school in each of the three variables and

the 2007–2008 year.

weighting those scores. The first

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Best values: Great deals at great schools

Amherst College (MA) Williams College (MA) Pomona College (CA) Wellesley College (MA) Grinnell College (IA) Swarthmore College (PA) Middlebury College (VT) Smith College (MA) Macalester College (MN) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Colgate University (NY) Wabash College (IN) Carleton College (MN) Bowdoin College (ME) Lyon College (AR) Agnes Scott College (GA) Centre College (KY) Hamilton College (NY) Vassar College (NY) Haverford College (PA)

Villanova University (PA) Alfred University (NY) Hood College (MD) Bentley College (MA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Ithaca College (NY) Canisius College (NY) Providence College (RI)

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Loyola University New Orleans University of Montevallo (AL) Rollins College (FL) Converse College (SC) Stetson University (FL) Mercer University (GA) The Citadel (SC) Harding University (AR)

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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Harvey Mudd College (CA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Trinity College (CT) Wesleyan University (CT) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Cornell College (IA) University of Richmond (VA) DePauw University (IN) Oberlin College (OH) Wofford College (SC) Transylvania University (KY) Thomas Aquinas College (CA) Reed College (OR) Austin College (TX) Barnard College (NY) Occidental College (CA) Beloit College (WI) Washington and Lee University (VA) Colorado College Bates College (ME)

39% 79% 75% 41% 65% 63% 75% 47%

$26,853 $19,306 $19,021 $26,295 $24,360 $25,718 $22,430 $29,754

41% 46% 47% 43% 35% 39% 41% 29%

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Loyola College in Maryland University of Scranton (PA) Fairfield University (CT) St. Francis University (PA) Gannon University (PA) La Salle University (PA) Arcadia University (PA)

37% 29% 40% 64% 55% 65% 30% 47%

$16,349 $9,493 $21,972 $16,635 $22,011 $20,579 $18,536 $14,742

53% 53% 53% 51% 44% 45% 40% 29%

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Spring Hill College (AL) Brenau University (GA) Queens University of Charlotte (NC) Lee University (TN) Freed-Hardeman University (TN) Bellarmine University (KY) Mary Baldwin College (VA)

52% 60% 36% 43% 53% 69% 38% 48% 55% 47% 64% 61% 44% 57% 42% 50% 64% 31% 38% 38%

$22,540 $22,544 $18,530 $22,112 $22,202 $17,680 $19,294 $18,562 $23,595 $17,293 $17,884 $18,232 $18,872 $17,519 $21,523 $21,536 $20,127 $21,279 $20,752 $21,497

53% 53% 62% 56% 54% 50% 59% 53% 51% 56% 45% 40% 60% 47% 57% 55% 47% 55% 54% 56%

36% 63% 46% 83% 83% 75% 88%

$30,235 $27,841 $30,613 $17,964 $19,560 $24,911 $24,594

34% 32% 34% 47% 40% 40% 38%

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

68% 67% 61% 60% 54% 57% 60% 57% 53% 58% 62% 47% 51% 55% 44% 53% 50% 56% 54% 56%

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to te af nts ) m fro cost gra ‘07 e g d( ag vin ee er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

Universities–Master’s (South)

$15,631 $15,563 $18,580 $19,789 $18,504 $20,729 $19,766 $20,575 $20,657 $20,142 $18,497 $18,824 $23,269 $21,836 $14,352 $18,667 $18,553 $20,937 $22,795 $21,709

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal er Av to t af nts ) m fro ost gra ‘07 c ( e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av ec n o r d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

52% 46% 53% 56% 55% 48% 45% 60% 67% 45% 33% 70% 54% 42% 70% 70% 57% 48% 51% 41%

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to te m af ts fro st ran 7) co g (‘0 e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

Universities–Master’s (North)

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to te m af ts st ran 7) fro co g (‘0 e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to te m af ts fro st ran 7) co g (‘0 e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

Liberal Arts Colleges

64% 71% 57% 51% 60% 65% 75%

$19,614 $16,615 $19,443 $12,828 $16,080 $24,138 $21,465

45% 44% 37% 35% 35% 40% 32%

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Creighton University (NE) Valparaiso University (IN) University of Evansville (IN) Bradley University (IL) University of Detroit Mercy Drury University (MO) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Drake University (IA)

Trinity University (TX) University of Redlands (CA) Gonzaga University (WA) St. Mary’s University of San Antonio Whitworth University (WA) Seattle Pacific University Mills College (CA) Pacific Lutheran University (WA)

Elmira College (NY) Elizabethtown College (PA) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Messiah College (PA) Seton Hill University (PA)

Ouachita Baptist University (AR) Claflin University (SC) University of the Ozarks (AR) Covenant College (GA) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV)

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38% 67% 57% 58% 61% 59% 73% 67%

$21,331 $22,459 $23,384 $17,181 $23,098 $19,868 $28,109 $22,781

42% 50% 38% 44% 37% 46% 40% 37%

8 10 11 12 13 14 15

University of Dallas Chapman University (CA) Oklahoma City University Abilene Christian University (TX) Westminster College (UT) Loyola Marymount University (CA) University of Portland (OR)

75% 70% 77% 69% 81%

$23,206 $22,880 $20,702 $23,635 $20,889

45% 40% 45% 31% 43%

6 7 8 9 10

Wilson College (PA) Cazenovia College (NY) Stevenson University (MD) Delaware Valley College (PA) Maine Maritime Academy

49% 88% 51% 68% 94%

$14,198 $14,551 $13,759 $18,677 $15,828

43% 38% 47% 40% 47%

6 7 8 9 10

LaGrange College (GA) King College (TN) Tuskegee University (AL) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) University of the Cumberlands (KY)

76% 61% 78% 73% 76% 42% 52%

$15,565 $24,117 $15,961 $22,208 $14,108 $12,367 $24,997

43% 38% 42% 38% 51% 34% 30%

60% 56% 50% 63% 58% 43% 39%

$21,861 $25,984 $17,868 $19,845 $20,968 $29,741 $25,612

38% 44% 43% 29% 34% 36% 36%

67% 83% 58% 74% 15%

$20,054 $18,559 $21,942 $19,780 $20,138

41% 43% 31% 46% 21%

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to te m af ts st ran 7) fro co g (‘0 e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

1 2 3 4 5

Muskingum College (OH) Butler University (IN) Indiana Wesleyan University Hamline University (MN) Aquinas College (MI) Benedictine University (IL) Xavier University (OH)

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e s o ag c er tal r Av to te m af ts st ran 7) fro co g (‘0 e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

Baccalaureate Colleges (South)

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to te af ts m st ran 7) fro co g (‘0 e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av ec n o r d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

1 2 3 4 5

46% 43% 49% 33% 57% 26% 41% 35%

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to te m af ts st ran 7) fro co g (‘0 e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

Baccalaureate Colleges (North)

$19,804 $19,840 $17,508 $21,041 $16,963 $20,129 $19,425 $22,639

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to te m af ts st ran 7) fro co g (‘0 e g d ag in ee v er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

47% 68% 67% 68% 69% 87% 77% 57%

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e s o ag c er tal r Av to te m af ts st ran 7) fro co g (‘0 e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

Universities–Master’s (West)

nt ou 7) sc ‘0 di t ( e os ag c er tal r Av to te af ts m st ran 7) fro co g (‘0 e g d ag vin ee er ei n Av rec on d ts se an 7) ba gr ‘0 g ( in ed iv e ce n re on % sed ba

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College of the Ozarks (MO) Augustana College (SD) Taylor University (IN) Marietta College (OH) Huntington University (IN)

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$11,328 $16,396 $19,500 $16,674 $17,755

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Franklin College (IN) McKendree University (IL) Dordt College (IA) Concordia University (NE) Morningside College (IA)

38% 71% 85% 61% 76%

$8,901 $12,175 $19,282 $22,001 $17,289

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Oklahoma Baptist University Vanguard University of Southern California East Texas Baptist University Schreiner University (TX) Northwest University (WA)

80% 77% 76% 76% 86%

$17,908 $18,340 $19,801 $17,518 $17,492

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20% 37% 29% 38% 32%

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Schools whose graduates have the most and least debt How mired in debt will you be when you get your diploma? This table shows the percentage of 2007 graduates who took on debt and the average cumulative amount they borrowed. The data include loans taken out by students from the colleges themselves; from financial institutions; and from federal, state and local governments. Parents’ loans are not included.

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University of Pennsylvania Boston College Washington State University University of North Carolina–Charlotte University of Oregon Samford University (AL) Georgia Southern University Brown University (RI) University of South Florida Colorado School of Mines Johns Hopkins University (MD) Western Michigan University Northwestern University (IL) University of Arizona University of Virginia Illinois State University Oklahoma State University University of Colorado–Boulder University of Massachusetts–Lowell University of La Verne (CA) University of Massachusetts–Boston University of Nevada–Las Vegas University of Southern Mississippi Oakland University (MI) Clemson University (SC) Rutgers–Newark (NJ) University of Texas–Dallas University of Akron (OH) Massachusetts Inst. of Technology Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale University of Delaware University of Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge University of Texas–Austin Old Dominion University (VA) Southern Methodist University (TX) Stanford University (CA) George Mason University (VA) Howard University (DC) Portland State University (OR) Univ. of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign University of Colorado–Denver University of Montana University of California–Los Angeles Rutgers–New Brunswick (NJ) Northern Arizona University University of Washington SUNY–Stony Brook University of California–San Diego College of William and Mary (VA) University of Illinois–Chicago Georgia Institute of Technology University of Texas–El Paso Univ. of California–Santa Barbara University of California–Riverside University of Florida University of California–Santa Cruz

41% 53% 53% 56% 57% 46% 67% 46% 53% 75% 52% 52% 46% 45% 32% 57% 55% 41% 66% 76% 47% 42% 66% 51% 49% 84% 49% 63% 46% 44% 44% 48% 66% 46% 40% 81% 33% 44% 49% 80% 77% 54% 44% 70% 44% 69% 55% 49% 63% 50% 32% 54% 64% 59% 48% 64% 42% 51%

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$23,374 $23,343 $22,809 $22,781 $22,630 $22,569 $22,393 $22,381 $22,350 $22,181 $22,155 $22,128 $22,127 $21,956 $21,952 $21,910 $21,636 $21,609 $21,544 $21,358 $21,302 $21,211 $21,175 $21,129 $21,125 $21,100 $21,061 $21,018 $20,954 $20,828 $20,814 $20,755 $20,668 $20,658 $20,621 $20,619 $20,563 $20,503 $20,468 $20,437 $20,420 $20,325 $19,978 $19,940 $19,842 $19,827 $19,763 $19,683 $19,566 $19,454 $19,341 $19,248 $19,137 $19,075 $19,062 $19,061 $18,958 $18,912

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Emory University (GA) University of San Diego Indiana State University University of South Dakota University of Maine DePaul University (IL) Nova Southeastern University (FL) Brandeis University (MA) George Fox University (OR) University of Iowa Oregon State University Central Michigan University Regent University (VA) University of Missouri–St. Louis University of Memphis Tennessee State University Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN) University of Idaho University of Alabama–Huntsville North Dakota State University University of Cincinnati Tulane University (LA) Michigan State University University of South Carolina–Columbia University of Rhode Island Clark University (MA) South Dakota State University University of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Mississippi State University University of Missouri–Columbia Vanderbilt University (TN) Tufts University (MA) University of Connecticut Trinity International University (IL) Barry University (FL) University of Tulsa (OK) Texas Tech University Virginia Commonwealth University East Tennessee State University SUNY Col. of Env. Sci. and Forestry University of Kansas Ohio State University–Columbus Texas A&M University–College Station Yeshiva University (NY) Ball State University (IN) Indiana University–Bloomington Montana State University Dartmouth College (NH) University of Oklahoma University of Tennessee University of Arkansas University of Missouri–Kansas City University of Nebraska–Lincoln Northern Illinois University Wayne State University (MI) University of Maryland–College Park Colorado State University

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$41,378 $37,784 $35,909 $35,319 $35,200 $35,082 $34,215 $34,126 $33,774 $33,637 $33,499 $33,400 $33,234 $32,231 $32,195 $31,501 $31,418 $30,817 $30,332 $29,800 $29,616 $29,346 $29,089 $28,740 $28,439 $28,365 $28,204 $28,010 $27,809 $27,569 $27,372 $27,322 $27,152 $27,125 $27,016 $27,013 $26,874 $26,768 $26,511 $26,378 $26,300 $25,971 $25,578 $25,375 $25,098 $25,036 $25,007 $24,939 $24,935 $24,657 $24,075 $23,754 $23,651 $23,625 $23,576 $23,398 $23,397 $23,392

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Seton Hall University (NJ) 70% Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) 76% Clark Atlanta University 96% Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) 66% Oral Roberts University (OK) 83% Drexel University (PA) 75% Widener University (PA) 89% University of Hartford (CT) 70% Clarkson University (NY) 87% New York University 58% University of St. Thomas (MN) 62% University of North Dakota 65% Pepperdine University (CA) 62% Marquette University (WI) 88% Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) 59% Iowa State University 70% University at Buffalo–SUNY 75% George Washington University (DC) 49% University of Dayton (OH) 62% University of Rochester (NY) 60% Duquesne University (PA) 76% Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 50% Fordham University (NY) 63% Florida Institute of Technology 68% Auburn University (AL) 43% Andrews University (MI) 63% University of Alaska–Fairbanks 52% St. John’s University (NY) 74% New School (NY) 68% University of Notre Dame (IN) 57% Temple University (PA) 73% Polytechnic University (NY) 72% Syracuse University (NY) 63% Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) 74% Pace University (NY) 70% St. Louis University 66% Loyola University Chicago 69% Lehigh University (PA) 53% St. Mary’s University of Minnesota 80% Miami University–Oxford (OH) 52% Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park 67% University of Chicago 55% University of Southern California 53% University of Denver 45% Cornell University (NY) 50% University of Vermont 62% Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis 45% Boston University 60% Georgetown University (DC) 46% University of New Orleans 31% Bowling Green State University (OH) 75% University of Michigan–Ann Arbor 46% Texas Christian University 50% Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology 78% University of Miami (FL) 56% University of Toledo (OH) 67% Wake Forest University (NC) 37% Duke University (NC) 38% ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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$18,800 $18,799 $18,754 $18,743 $18,728 $18,700 $18,618 $18,610 $18,517 $18,500 $18,447 $18,400 $18,393 $18,241 $18,075 $18,053 $18,044 $18,037 $17,869 $17,780 $17,772 $17,745 $17,646 $17,580 $17,556 $17,500 $17,466 $17,450 $17,252 $17,201 $17,200 $17,146 $17,121 $17,057 $17,000 $16,850 $16,756 $16,728 $16,705 $16,473 $16,445 $16,393 $16,321 $16,277 $16,220 $16,200 $16,170 $16,100 $16,096 $15,904 $15,602 $15,564 $15,347 $15,228 $15,201 $14,992 $14,988 $14,932

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Schools whose graduates have the most and least debt

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$24,655 $24,591 $24,512 $24,451 $24,404 $24,297 $24,240 $24,234 $24,220 $24,166 $24,153 $24,151 $24,125 $24,120 $24,070 $24,057 $24,017 $23,769 $23,736 $23,690 $23,630 $23,554 $23,404 $23,284 $23,222 $23,214 $23,188 $23,083 $22,853 $22,812 $22,800 $22,781 $22,725 $22,555 $22,414 $22,270 $22,100 $21,969 $21,951 $21,868 $21,807 $21,555 $21,523 $21,497 $21,464 $21,183 $21,179 $21,095 $21,035 $21,015

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Kalamazoo College (MI) Millikin University (IL) Furman University (SC) St. Michael’s College (VT) Gettysburg College (PA) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) William Jewell College (MO) Illinois Wesleyan University Hartwick College (NY) Birmingham-Southern College (AL) Concordia College (NY) Olivet College (MI) Union College (NY) Stonehill College (MA) Agnes Scott College (GA) Southwestern University (TX) Coastal Carolina University (SC) Westminster College (PA) Alma College (MI) Asbury College (KY) Northland College (WI) Hope College (MI) North Greenville University (SC) McDaniel College (MD) Wheaton College (MA) Beloit College (WI) Willamette University (OR) Hollins University (VA) Dickinson College (PA) Presbyterian College (SC) Calvin College (MI) Monmouth College (IL) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Thomas More Col. of Liberal Arts (NH) Salem College (NC) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Siena College (NY) Georgetown College (KY) Knox College (IL) Smith College (MA) Roanoke College (VA) Eastern Mennonite University (VA) Connecticut College Wabash College (IN) Wesleyan University (CT) Huntingdon College (AL) Stephens College (MO) Colorado State University–Pueblo Rhodes College (TN) Juniata College (PA)

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Rice University (TX) Yale University (CT) University of Massachusetts–Amherst University of Louisville (KY) Harvard University (MA) California Institute of Technology Princeton University (NJ)

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$35,839 $35,437 $35,125 $34,260 $33,655 $32,302 $32,275 $31,453 $31,253 $31,179 $30,000 $29,710 $29,255 $29,086 $29,050 $28,908 $28,776 $28,515 $28,354 $28,218 $28,100 $27,648 $27,548 $27,500 $27,367 $26,835 $26,538 $26,462 $26,299 $26,263 $26,170 $26,115 $25,940 $25,924 $25,908 $25,735 $25,627 $25,556 $25,501 $25,375 $25,340 $25,044 $25,008 $25,000 $24,808 $24,790 $24,752 $24,749 $24,721 $24,690

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Louisiana Tech University University of Hawaii–Manoa University of Nevada–Reno University of Utah Florida State University SUNY–Albany University of California–Irvine University of Central Florida University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

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Bennett College (NC) Atlantic Union College (MA) Johnson C. Smith University (NC) Green Mountain College (VT) St. Anselm College (NH) Burlington College (VT) Pine Manor College (MA) Central College (IA) Albright College (PA) Whittier College (CA) Morehouse College (GA) Coe College (IA) Simpson College (IA) Wingate University (NC) Bridgewater College (VA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Lawrence University (NY) Houghton College (NY) Baker University (KS) Randolph College (VA) Davidson College (NC) University of Puget Sound (WA) Clarke College (IA) Russell Sage College (NY) Meredith College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Texas Lutheran University Oglethorpe University (GA) St. John’s College (NM) College of Idaho (ID) Cornell College (IA) Linfield College (OR) Hobart and William Smith Col. (NY) Millsaps College (MS) Cedar Crest College (PA) Ohio Wesleyan University Ferrum College (VA) St. Olaf College (MN) Lawrence University (WI) Albion College (MI) College of Wooster (OH) Westmont College (CA) Merrimack College (MA) St. Norbert College (WI) Pitzer College (CA) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Eckerd College (FL) Grove City College (PA) McPherson College (KS)

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Wittenberg University (OH) Bennington College (VT) Bethel College (KS) Vassar College (NY) Warren Wilson College (NC) West Virginia Wesleyan College DePauw University (IN) Wells College (NY) Hampshire College (MA) Thiel College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Mount Union College (OH) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Wheaton College (IL) Lake Forest College (IL) Jarvis Christian College (TX) Washington and Jefferson Col. (PA) Virginia Military Institute Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Lambuth University (TN) Ripon College (WI) Middlebury College (VT) Trinity College (CT) Luther College (IA) Occidental College (CA) College of the Atlantic (ME) Earlham College (IN) Nebraska Wesleyan University Bard College (NY) Kenyon College (OH) Bloomfield College (NJ) SUNY–Purchase College Colby College (ME) University of Richmond (VA) Centenary College of Louisiana Carleton College (MN) Mesa State College (CO) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Goshen College (IN) Westminster College (MO) Illinois College Macalester College (MN) Virginia Wesleyan College Ursinus College (PA) Lafayette College (PA) Wisconsin Lutheran College Peace College (NC) Grinnell College (IA) Bowdoin College (ME) Gordon College (MA)

85% 72% 86% 53% 29% 72% 53% 77% 56% 87% 68% 94% 58% 53% 61% 95% 75% 50% 82% 64% 87% 37% 43% 76% 67% 63% 63% 77% 65% 62% 94% 74% 44% 41% 64% 55% 56% 61% 67% 50% 95% 70% 79% 75% 53% 75% 65% 58% 48% 49%

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Pikeville College (KY) Berry College (GA) California State Univ.–Monterey Bay Goucher College (MD) Doane College (NE) Thomas Aquinas College (CA) Bates College (ME) Swarthmore College (PA) Wesleyan College (GA) Wellesley College (MA) New College of Florida Amherst College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Pomona College (CA) Scripps College (CA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Williams College (MA) Bryn Athyn Col. of New Church (PA) University of Virginia–Wise

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$25,988 $25,960 $25,505 $25,474 $25,119 $24,812 $24,402 $24,247 $24,000 $23,951 $23,775 $23,459 $23,267 $23,123 $23,104 $22,777 $22,574 $22,478 $22,178 $22,041 $21,873 $21,855 $21,807 $21,680 $21,515 $21,156 $21,009 $21,000 $20,579 $20,513 $20,465 $20,256 $20,056 $20,006 $19,967 $19,890 $19,760 $19,730 $19,698 $19,643

William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Rutgers–Camden (NJ) Iona College (NY) Le Moyne College (NY) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Waynesburg University (PA) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Wheelock College (MA) St. Francis University (PA) Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth SUNY Col. of Arts and Sci.–Geneseo SUNY College–Potsdam Frostburg State University (MD) Framingham State College (MA) Worcester State College (MA) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Holy Family University (PA) Salisbury University (MD) Montclair State University (NJ) Husson College (ME) Kutztown University of Pennsylvania CUNY–City College SUNY Col. of Arts and Sci.–New Paltz Emerson College (MA) CUNY–Queens College Rhode Island College CUNY–Brooklyn College Eastern Connecticut State University Fitchburg State College (MA) Southern Connecticut State University Lesley University (MA) Bowie State University (MD) CUNY–Baruch College Philadelphia Biblical University Towson University (MD) Delaware State University DeSales University (PA) Edinboro University of Pennsylvania CUNY–Hunter College

63% 100% 67% 83% 92% 83% 85% 94% 85% 76% 70% 84% 67% 62% 41% 71% 85% 52% 59% 88% 82% 31% 66% 55% 45% 70% 36% 63% 72% 60% 91% 62% 20% 77% 51% 65% 89% 45% 41%

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$14,612 $14,349 $14,303 $14,221 $14,171 $14,000 $13,947 $13,196 $13,194 $11,902 $11,720 $11,655 $11,577 $11,300 $11,235 $10,200 $9,727 $9,642 $9,206

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Georgian Court University (NJ) Robert Morris University (PA) Sacred Heart University (CT) Castleton State College (VT) Plymouth State University (NH) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Joseph (VT) Anna Maria College (MA) Alfred University (NY) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Penn. Keene State College (NH) California University of Pennsylvania Niagara University (NY) Centenary College (NJ) La Roche College (PA) Medaille College (NY) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) SUNY College–Brockport College of Notre Dame of Maryland Mount St. Mary’s University (MD) Caldwell College (NJ) SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Oswego Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Rosemont College (PA) Trinity University (DC) St. Peter’s College (NJ) Neumann College (PA) Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Ramapo College of New Jersey Daemen College (NY) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania College of New Jersey Misericordia University (PA) SUNY College–Oneonta Hood College (MD) Bridgewater State College (MA) Loyola College in Maryland Millersville University of Pennsylvania Rowan University (NJ)

72% 65% 70% 58% 91% 62% 48% 30% 70% 52% 35% 43% 73% 54% 47% 50% 45% 58% 65%

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$53,114 $36,625 $35,987 $35,717 $35,597 $35,216 $35,086 $34,484 $33,597 $33,461 $32,992 $32,900 $32,543 $32,132 $32,010 $31,984 $31,346 $30,752 $30,145 $30,140 $29,989 $29,671 $29,512 $29,495 $29,478 $28,585 $28,582 $28,374 $28,345 $28,139 $28,107 $27,966 $27,000 $27,000 $26,857 $26,711 $26,193 $26,169 $26,168 $26,014

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Drew University (NJ) Colgate University (NY) Sweet Briar College (VA) Colorado College Hillsdale College (MI) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Lyon College (AR) Muhlenberg College (PA) University of Wisconsin–Green Bay University of Maine–Machias Harvey Mudd College (CA) University of North Carolina–Asheville Christopher Newport University (VA) Carson-Newman College (TN) Whitman College (WA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Principia College (IL) SUNY College–Old Westbury

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Mercyhurst College (PA) Mount St. Mary College (NY) St. John Fisher College (NY) Wagner College (NY) St. Joseph’s University (PA) Providence College (RI) Quinnipiac University (CT) Monmouth University (NJ) Arcadia University (PA) Bryant University (RI) La Salle University (PA) Assumption College (MA) Manhattan College (NY) Rider University (NJ) Utica College (NY) Fairfield University (CT) Marywood University (PA) Salve Regina University (RI) Springfield College (MA) Kean University (NJ) Point Park University (PA) Alvernia College (PA) Canisius College (NY) Bentley College (MA) Wilkes University (PA) Dowling College (NY) Lincoln University (PA) Marist College (NY) Philadelphia University King’s College (PA) Villanova University (PA) Norwich University (VT) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Molloy College (NY) American International College (MA) Nazareth College (NY) Johnson and Wales University (RI) University of Scranton (PA) Manhattanville College (NY) Gannon University (PA)

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Skidmore College (NY) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Bucknell University (PA) Wofford College (SC) Barnard College (NY) Centre College (KY) Transylvania University (KY) Hendrix College (AR) Oberlin College (OH) Fort Lewis College (CO) Western State College of Colorado Haverford College (PA) St. Mary’s College of Maryland Washington College (MD) Reed College (OR) Brevard College (NC) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Hamilton College (NY) Washington and Lee University (VA)

$19,600 $19,500 $19,451 $19,392 $19,000 $19,000 $18,972 $18,832 $18,500 $18,500 $18,300 $18,272 $18,035 $18,013 $17,985 $17,730 $17,725 $17,669 $17,445 $17,125 $16,954 $16,900 $16,817 $16,620 $16,000 $15,519 $15,500 $15,380 $15,258 $15,016 $15,000 $14,399 $14,159 $13,000 $11,844 $8,521 $7,217 $7,211 $7,125

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$17,250 $17,118 $17,000 $16,956 $16,730 $16,599 $16,587 $16,546 $16,519 $16,506 $16,066 $16,000 $15,939 $15,580 $15,574 $15,548 $15,300 $15,197 $14,877 $14,663 $14,400 $14,189 $13,500 $13,176 $12,800 $12,500 $11,285 $9,449

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$23,575 $23,350 $23,342 $23,183 $23,024 $22,960 $22,721 $22,691 $22,621 $22,541 $22,535 $22,115 $21,933 $21,794 $21,697 $21,363 $21,250 $21,201 $21,112 $20,823 $20,761 $20,745 $20,736 $20,622 $20,589 $20,540 $20,470 $20,319 $20,096 $20,000

66% 46% 85% 46% 29% 85% 49% 48% 62% 66% 54% 20% 65% 48% 52% 67% 48% 55% 57% 53% 38% 43% 75% 71% 55% 35% 32% 35%

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Valdosta State University (GA) College of Charleston (SC) William Carey University (MS) Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington University of West Georgia Radford University (VA) University of North Alabama James Madison University (VA) Southeastern Louisiana University Mississippi University for Women Murray State University (KY) Life University (GA) Lipscomb University (TN) Eastern Kentucky University Appalachian State University (NC) Piedmont College (GA) Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Georgia College and State University Western Kentucky University Brenau University (GA) Tennessee Technological University University of North Florida Kennesaw State University (GA) Spring Hill College (AL) University of Mary Washington (VA) Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Western Carolina University (NC) Florida Gulf Coast University

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North Central College (IL) University of Findlay (OH) Malone College (OH) Webster University (MO) Indiana University Northwest University of Evansville (IN) St. Cloud State University (MN) Maharishi Univ. of Management (IA) St. Xavier University (IL) University of Northern Iowa Saginaw Valley State University (MI) Minnesota State University–Mankato University of Minnesota–Duluth Carroll College (WI) Concordia University Chicago (IL) Maryville University of St. Louis (MO) National-Louis University (IL) University of Michigan–Flint Marian University (WI) Benedictine College (KS) Newman University (KS) Mount Mary College (WI) Ursuline College (OH) Columbia College (MO) Southwestern College (KS) Indiana University–South Bend Bemidji State University (MN) University of St. Francis (IL) Elmhurst College (IL) Fontbonne University (MO)

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$22,000 $22,000 $21,960 $21,700 $21,268 $21,088 $21,020 $20,686 $20,638 $20,089 $20,078 $20,000 $19,580 $19,532 $19,396 $19,222 $19,176 $18,851 $18,620 $18,512 $18,500 $18,500 $18,456 $18,204 $18,112 $18,100 $17,932 $17,871 $17,281

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$34,032 $32,367 $31,927 $30,589 $29,959 $29,341 $29,074 $29,000 $28,846 $28,678 $28,303 $27,837 $27,548 $27,513 $26,871 $26,710 $26,516 $26,400 $26,259 $25,256 $25,145 $24,117 $24,096 $24,029 $23,988 $23,948 $23,825 $23,785 $23,701 $23,619

78% 8% 69% 71% 41% 56% 62% 70% 75% 36% 64% 85% 58% 87% 56% 70% 63% 56% 33% 61% 67% 53% 68% 69% 65% 81% 62% 62% 70% e ag er Av

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College of St. Scholastica (MN) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Hamline University (MN) Heidelberg College (OH) Drake University (IA) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Creighton University (NE) Rockford College (IL) Ferris State University (MI) MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Bethel University (MN) University of Indianapolis Concordia University–St. Paul (MN) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) Lakeland College (WI) Cornerstone University (MI) Graceland University (IA) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Valparaiso University (IN) University of St. Francis (IN) Eastern Michigan University Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Augsburg College (MN) Silver Lake College (WI) Xavier University (OH) Alverno College (WI) University of Wisconsin–Stout Cardinal Stritch University (WI) Winona State University (MN) Muskingum College (OH)

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Delta State University (MS) Middle Tennessee State University Campbell University (NC) University of South Alabama Elon University (NC) Union University (TN) Loyola University New Orleans Marymount University (VA) St. Leo University (FL) The Citadel (SC) Converse College (SC) Shenandoah University (VA) University of Montevallo (AL) Queens University of Charlotte (NC) Arkansas Tech University Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana University of Mobile (AL) Belmont University (TN) Lynn University (FL) Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Arkansas State University Jacksonville State University (AL) Cumberland University (TN) Morehead State University (KY) Bellarmine University (KY) Hodges University (FL) Marshall University (WV) Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL)

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$41,742 $34,216 $29,416 $28,738 $28,340 $27,910 $27,903 $26,926 $26,591 $25,990 $25,656 $24,609 $24,344 $24,255 $24,251 $23,776 $23,298 $23,197 $23,112 $23,000 $22,901 $22,825 $22,750 $22,578 $22,528 $22,467 $22,284 $22,146 $22,027

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Xavier University of Louisiana 73% Freed-Hardeman University (TN) 76% Grambling State University (LA) 85% Harding University (AR) 73% Christian Brothers University (TN) 69% Charleston Southern University (SC) 86% Mountain State University (WV) 83% Alabama State University 94% Columbus State University (GA) 73% Lee University (TN) 63% Stetson University (FL) 73% Belhaven College (MS) 72% Union College (KY) 100% Thomas More College (KY) 60% Mercer University (GA) 67% Northern Kentucky University 82% Rollins College (FL) 45% Mary Baldwin College (VA) 77% Pfeiffer University (NC) 100% Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) 70% University of Tampa (FL) 68% Lynchburg College (VA) 68% Wheeling Jesuit University (WV) 90% Winthrop University (SC) 70% University of Tennessee–Martin 45% Southern Wesleyan University (SC) 74% Alcorn State University (MS) 73% Mississippi College 73% Francis Marion University (SC) 71%

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Universities– Master’s (South)

Lewis University (IL) Grand Valley State University (MI) Northern Michigan University Indiana University Southeast Capital University (OH) North Park University (IL) University of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Walsh University (OH) University of Wisconsin–Whitewater University of Nebraska–Kearney University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Ashland University (OH) Drury University (MO) University of Michigan–Dearborn University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Emporia State University (KS) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. Purdue University–Calumet (IN) Olivet Nazarene University (IL) Washburn University (KS) Minot State University (ND) Western Illinois University William Woods University (MO) Avila University (MO) Southeast Missouri State University Truman State University (MO) Missouri State University Friends University (KS)

69% 70% 62% 57% 81% 75% 48% 70% 84% 67% 68% 65% 62% 75% 58% 53% 68% 44% 84% 56% 77% 66% 97% 68% 74% 95% 60% 43% 79% 81%

$19,967 $19,859 $19,730 $19,526 $19,444 $19,320 $19,000 $18,979 $18,882 $18,838 $18,683 $18,466 $18,447 $18,250 $18,225 $18,001 $18,000 $17,984 $17,783 $17,529 $17,507 $17,400 $17,296 $17,272 $17,220 $17,210 $17,142 $17,125 $16,921 $16,900

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$25,600 $25,216 $24,910 $24,443 $24,314 $23,672 $23,412 $21,461 $21,353 $21,125 $21,000 $20,625 $19,999

$17,997 $17,946 $17,412 $17,141 $17,125 $16,800 $16,627 $16,500 $16,319 $16,000 $15,785 $15,337 $15,280 $14,556 $14,006 $13,965 $13,204 $12,777 $12,237 $12,224 $12,075 $11,141 $10,487 $10,313 $10,183 $6,852 $6,500

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Marylhurst University (OR) California State Univ.–San Bernardino Colorado Christian University Texas State University–San Marcos University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Westminster College (UT) Midwestern State University (TX) California State Univ.–Stanislaus California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills Evergreen State College (WA) University of Central Oklahoma San Francisco State University Western Washington University California State University–Fullerton Sonoma State University (CA) Texas A&M International University University of Texas–Tyler Humboldt State University (CA) California State Univ.–Sacramento Eastern New Mexico University San Jose State University (CA) California State University–Fresno Cal. State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona Lamar University (TX) California State Univ.–Long Beach Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Cameron University (OK)

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Vermont Technical College Wesley College (DE) University of Pittsburgh–Bradford Wilson College (PA) Endicott College (MA) Mount Aloysius College (PA) University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Delaware Valley College (PA) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill Keystone College (PA) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) York College of Pennsylvania SUNY College of Technology–Alfred

$14,012 $12,309 $12,145 $10,707

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$22,000 $21,937 $21,780 $21,706 $21,609 $21,561 $21,000 $20,745 $20,561 $20,498 $20,254 $20,067 $19,772 $19,661 $19,449 $19,237 $19,190 $19,150 $19,112 $19,075 $19,014 $19,000 $18,604 $18,570 $18,543 $18,288 $18,180

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$38,734 $33,283 $33,120 $31,400 $31,216 $30,341 $29,874 $29,734 $28,629 $27,566 $27,145 $26,872 $26,212

University of Wisconsin–River Falls University of Illinois–Springfield University of Wisconsin–La Crosse University of Central Missouri

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75% 73% 97% 69% 87% 96% 78% 66% 78% 81% 58% 84% 80%

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St. Mary’s University of San Antonio Boise State University (ID) University of St. Thomas (TX) University of Alaska–Anchorage Notre Dame de Namur University (CA) Dominican University of California California Lutheran University Eastern Oregon University Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Western Oregon University Concordia University (CA) Seattle University Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Montana State University–Billings Oklahoma City University University of Texas–San Antonio East Central University (OK) Prescott College (AZ) Sam Houston State University (TX) Central Washington University Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Texas Wesleyan University Fresno Pacific University (CA) Dallas Baptist University Whitworth University (WA) Wayland Baptist University (TX) Point Loma Nazarene University (CA)

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Thomas College (ME) Messiah College (PA) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Roger Williams University (RI) Vaughn Col. of Aero. and Tech. (NY) Maine Maritime Academy New England College (NH) SUNY–Maritime College Elizabethtown College (PA) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Curry College (MA) Seton Hill University (PA) Elmira College (NY)

$15,555 $15,036 $14,638 $14,387

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$41,966 $33,241 $31,402 $28,772 $28,656 $28,548 $28,482 $28,156 $26,582 $26,230 $26,163 $25,704 $25,689 $25,352 $25,163 $25,000 $24,600 $23,854 $23,841 $23,773 $23,738 $23,348 $23,184 $22,955 $22,820 $22,625 $22,000

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100% 58% 71% 70% 69% 66% 78% 94% 7% 51% 79% 86% 83% 81% 91% 80% 72% 69% 76% 46% 70% 74% 73% 67% 77% 72% 64%

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Eastern Illinois University Dominican University (IL) Aquinas College (MI) Spring Arbor University (MI)

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Alaska Pacific University Woodbury University (CA) Abilene Christian University (TX) Houston Baptist University University of Redlands (CA) Loyola Marymount University (CA) Walla Walla University (WA) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Naropa University (CO) St. Mary’s College of California La Sierra University (CA) Hope International University (CA) St. Martin’s University (WA) Lubbock Christian University (TX) Mills College (CA) Prairie View A&M University (TX) St. Edward’s University (TX) Gonzaga University (WA) Northwest Nazarene University (ID) Santa Clara University (CA) Seattle Pacific University Pacific Lutheran University (WA) University of Dallas Chapman University (CA) Oklahoma Christian University University of Portland (OR) Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Rockhurst University (MO) John Carroll University (OH) Pittsburg State University (KS) Fort Hays State University (KS)

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Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) University of Maine–Farmington Lasell College (MA) Stevenson University (MD) Keuka College (NY) University of Maine–Augusta Cooper Union (NY) CUNY–York College Newbury College (MA) Woodbury College (VT)

50% 81% 90% 65% 95% 66% 25% 20% 83% 97%

$19,510 $19,490 $19,125 $16,539 $16,396 $14,473 $10,000 $8,899 $3,700 $3,473

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Glenville State College (WV) Covenant College (GA) Bluefield College (VA) Flagler College (FL) Anderson University (SC) Ouachita Baptist University (AR) Southern Arkansas University King College (TN) St. Paul’s College (VA) West Virginia University–Parkersburg Bryan College (TN) Mount Olive College (NC) Winston-Salem State University (NC) Florida Southern College Kentucky State University LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Alice Lloyd College (KY)

$15,931 $15,606 $15,255 $15,186 $15,150 $14,591 $14,375 $13,996 $12,996 $12,750 $12,533 $12,450 $10,200 $8,914 $7,426 $7,119 $4,653

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$24,449 $24,267 $24,141 $24,082 $23,817 $23,624 $23,528 $23,157 $22,653 $22,587 $22,509 $21,890 $20,890 $20,182 $19,858 $19,794 $19,612 $19,443 $19,000 $18,937 $18,815 $18,681

69% 67% 93% 54% 76% 67% 66% 77% 88% 79% 67% 88% 88% 66% 53% 49% 32%

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Northwestern College (MN) 86% Huntington University (IN) 66% Dana College (NE) 91% College of St. Mary (NE) 100% Northwestern College (IA) 88% Grand View College (IA) 94% Loras College (IA) 88% Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) 82% Jamestown College (ND) 91% Robert Morris College (IL) 97% Culver-Stockton College (MO) 93% St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) 98% Dakota State University (SD) 86% Indiana University East 80% Franklin College (IN) 85% York College (NE) 78% Quincy University (IL) 76% Indiana University–Kokomo 61% Grace College and Seminary (IN) 75% Purdue University–North Central (IN) 63% Mayville State University (ND) 84% Taylor University (IN) 57%

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$19,300 $19,299 $19,224 $19,217 $18,994 $18,817 $18,078 $18,018 $17,756 $17,600 $17,386 $17,224 $17,117 $16,967 $16,871 $16,755 $15,990

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$36,678 $35,875 $35,200 $33,524 $32,500 $31,771 $31,211 $30,680 $29,496 $28,000 $27,584 $27,083 $26,984 $26,593 $26,576 $26,406 $25,606 $25,463 $25,107 $25,000 $25,000 $24,890

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Morningside College (IA) Milwaukee School of Engineering Dakota Wesleyan University (SD) Iowa Wesleyan College University of Dubuque (IA) Buena Vista University (IA) Crown College (MN) Concordia University (MI) North Central University (MN) Augustana College (SD) Bluffton University (OH) Mount Mercy College (IA) Briar Cliff University (IA) Ottawa University (KS) MacMurray College (IL) St. Joseph’s College (IN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Central Methodist University (MO) Marian College (IN) Central Christian College (KS) Tabor College (KS) Cedarville University (OH)

Faulkner University (AL) University of South Carolina–Upstate LaGrange College (GA) Virginia Intermont College Shepherd University (WV) University of the Ozarks (AR) Shorter College (GA) Southern Adventist University (TN) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Bluefield State College (WV) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Milligan College (TN) University of the Cumberlands (KY) John Brown University (AR) High Point University (NC) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Williams Baptist College (AR)

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$38,436 $34,692 $29,464 $29,000 $27,853 $27,305 $24,716 $24,480 $24,360 $23,750 $23,642 $23,327 $21,726 $21,065 $20,825 $20,000 $19,553

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Virginia Union University Stillman College (AL) Claflin University (SC) Tuskegee University (AL) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) University of Charleston (WV) Methodist University (NC) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Averett University (VA) Coker College (SC) University of South Carolina–Aiken Chowan University (NC) Catawba College (NC) Livingstone College (NC) Southeastern University (FL) Ohio Valley University (WV) Limestone College (SC)

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Ohio Northern University Dordt College (IA) Union College (NE) Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Bethany College (KS) McKendree University (IL) Adrian College (MI) Tri-State University (IN) Kansas Wesleyan University Missouri Valley College Bethel College (IN) Dickinson State University (ND) Greenville College (IL) Finlandia University (MI) Manchester College (IN) Blackburn College (IL) Judson University (IL) Eureka College (IL) Lincoln College (IL) College of the Ozarks (MO)

97% 85% 82% 80% 83% 54% 81% 76% 75% 77% 83% 67% 97% 88% 74% 88% 97% 86% 55% 7%

$18,562 $18,120 $18,000 $17,733 $17,717 $17,648 $17,160 $16,950 $16,769 $16,600 $16,337 $16,272 $15,073 $15,000 $14,591 $13,499 $12,664 $11,492 $10,331 $6,770

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$20,050 $20,006 $19,528 $18,762 $18,310 $18,140 $17,630 $17,500

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Northwest University (WA) Wiley College (TX) Schreiner University (TX) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Oklahoma Baptist University University of Houston–Downtown Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Pacific Union College (CA)

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Humphreys College (CA) Corban College (OR) Oregon Institute of Technology Howard Payne University (TX) McMurry University (TX) Oklahoma Wesleyan University Warner Pacific College (OR) University of Montana–Western

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Univ. of Science & Arts of Oklahoma 51% East Texas Baptist University 83% Langston University (OK) 72% Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. 45% Texas College 100% Dixie State College of Utah 44% Patten University (CA) 67%

$16,623 $16,415 $14,789 $13,808 $12,939 $12,285 $11,569

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Where the money is: Schools that award the most need-based aid The schools at the top of this list handed out the largest need-based financial aid packages, on average, during the 2007–2008 school year. The typical aid package has three components: need based grants, need-based loans, and work study. In order to qualify, students must file an annual aid application that demonstrates financial need. The table also lists the percentage of undergraduates receiving the average need-based aid package, the average need-based grant and loan awarded to undergraduates, and the average percentage of a student’s demonstrated need that was met by the school during the 2007–2008 academic year. In addition, some colleges give out merit awards, which are based on academic ability or other talents and not on financial need. The table lists the percentage of undergraduates receiving such awards and the average amount of the award during 2007–2008.

$28,293 $32,850 $22,321 $31,274 $31,000 $21,303 $20,998 $29,477 $29,771 $24,805 $28,552 $22,423 $22,966 $26,437 $31,302 $27,222 $26,505 $24,730 $22,291 $19,968 $23,400 $26,164 $23,960 $24,852 $24,954 $24,286 $23,475 $23,780 $24,937 $20,188 $23,138 $23,642 $22,122 $19,465 $14,031 $15,769 $18,003 $6,748 $15,900 $18,745 $15,872 $18,954 $16,166 $14,569 $17,750 $20,373 $13,570 $20,721 $5,002 $15,783 $15,231

$3,883 $4,370 $7,589 $3,258 $1,500 $8,050 $6,135 $4,316 $4,948 $7,309 $956 $6,485 $6,570 $5,592 $0 $3,039 $4,373 $5,254 $5,170 $5,556 $3,576 $2,168 $4,628 $5,178 $4,547 $6,251 $5,550 $4,803 $3,732 $7,482 $8,626 $4,701 $6,178 $5,923 $6,832 $3,439 $5,061 $5,204 $7,365 $5,336 $5,068 $4,531 $6,803 $5,378 $5,450 $6,145 $4,644 $1,708 $6,201 $6,000 $5,712

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$36,257 $35,831 $35,780 $34,744 $34,600 $34,195 $33,565 $33,289 $33,064 $32,908 $32,866 $32,720 $32,302 $32,239 $32,160 $31,820 $31,014 $30,588 $30,285 $29,723 $29,600 $29,533 $29,498 $29,143 $28,765 $28,725 $28,668 $27,936 $27,828 $27,810 $27,709 $27,395 $27,315 $27,182 $26,488 $26,276 $25,889 $25,699 $25,259 $24,724 $24,617 $24,581 $24,552 $24,221 $24,200 $23,903 $23,655 $23,529 $23,385 $22,572 $22,207

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Vanderbilt University (TN) Harvard University (MA) George Washington University (DC) Yale University (CT) Stanford University (CA) Cornell University (NY) Case Western Reserve University (OH) Dartmouth College (NH) Columbia University (NY) Pepperdine University (CA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Southern California Tulane University (LA) University of Chicago Princeton University (NJ) University of Pennsylvania Duke University (NC) Brown University (RI) University of Notre Dame (IN) Boston University Georgetown University (DC) California Institute of Technology Lehigh University (PA) Emory University (GA) Johns Hopkins University (MD) Washington University in St. Louis University of Rochester (NY) Northwestern University (IL) Tufts University (MA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Wake Forest University (NC) Boston College Brandeis University (MA) University of Miami (FL) American University (DC) Southern Methodist University (TX) University of the Pacific (CA) Illinois Institute of Technology Fordham University (NY) Carnegie Mellon University (PA) Florida Institute of Technology Clark University (MA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Loyola University Chicago Syracuse University (NY) Yeshiva University (NY) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Rice University (TX) University of Tulsa (OK) Clarkson University (NY) New York University

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99% 100% 92% 100% 100% 100% 90% 100% 100% 87% 100% 100% 93% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 90% 100% 100% 97% 100% 93% 100% 86% 100% 100% 87% 97% 100% 84% 81% 62% 88% N/A 27% 79% 81% 82% 94% 69% 83% 82% 75% 75% 100% 86% 87% 65%

$17,171 $0 $19,740 N/A $3,000 N/A $18,140 $450 N/A $17,972 $0 $14,156 $20,619 $11,588 N/A N/A $25,161 $0 $6,328 $16,994 $0 $27,098 $10,456 $18,531 $20,273 $5,740 $9,086 $2,092 $500 $14,621 $11,071 $16,815 $20,591 $16,595 $16,995 $11,725 $8,537 $11,165 $8,756 $11,423 $8,945 $13,451 $15,430 $7,557 $9,300 $16,001 $12,210 $7,178 $11,727 $12,248 $7,924

13% 0% 24% N/A 11% N/A 22% 0% N/A 23% 0% 20% 33% 11% N/A N/A 4% 0% 3% 11% 0% 9% 7% 17% 1% 14% 33% 4% 1% 27% 8% 2% 22% 23% 21% 35% 14% 7% 17% 8% 27% 23% 23% 18% 14% 14% 12% 20% 38% 8% 9%

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$15,771 $7,220 $10,868 $8,662 $9,246 $11,762 $12,247 $11,965 $8,150 $11,862 $12,079 $14,099 $7,351 $14,753 $8,802 $13,638 $11,989 $11,349 $13,964 $7,527 $12,376 $12,250 $11,877 $11,733 $8,216 $11,046 $11,866 N/A $5,516 $9,000 $8,840 $10,465 $11,870 $11,005 $11,336 $11,992 $4,804 $10,306 $10,733 $5,424 $4,367 $8,693 $6,826 N/A $7,933 $10,412 $8,800 $6,813 $6,936 $7,030 $6,500 $4,048 $8,187 $5,969 $9,340 $5,250 $4,230 $6,074 $2,499 $8,187 $5,608 $4,624 $9,373 $4,677 $8,245 $6,431 $5,584 $7,416 $6,188 $7,786

$6,483 $5,089 $5,268 $5,127 $4,458 $5,778 $3,750 $8,770 $4,760 $10,223 $4,582 $5,238 $4,092 $3,871 $10,999 $9,589 $4,936 N/A $4,415 $4,325 $2,493 $4,996 $5,114 $6,013 $5,050 $4,589 $5,329 N/A $4,132 $4,750 $4,200 $5,387 $4,223 $5,237 $5,640 $5,946 $4,361 $6,005 $6,046 $4,189 $4,186 $5,113 $7,369 N/A $5,571 $4,505 $4,500 $4,451 $7,162 $4,457 $6,500 $4,684 $4,373 $4,813 $4,182 $4,583 $4,298 $7,779 $2,206 $4,361 $4,715 $4,831 $3,861 $4,939 $4,077 $4,025 $5,644 $4,623 $5,273 $4,687

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44% 63% 79% 78% 77% 38% 60% 55% 72% 40% 70% 55% 74% 64% 69% 51% 58% 59% 27% 77% 48% 55% 64% 53% 86% 68% 48% N/A 68% 58% 67% 47% 65% 53% 51% 42% 63% 62% 47% 64% 47% 36% 53% 28% 35% 53% 37% 43% 49% 42% 74% 39% 51% 40% 52% 45% 61% 64% 66% 59% 58% 61% 33% 35% 66% 59% 35% 46% 62% 46%

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$21,985 $21,878 $21,629 $21,555 $21,552 $20,620 $20,552 $20,481 $19,711 $19,570 $19,454 $19,080 $18,994 $18,826 $18,732 $18,248 $18,042 $17,852 $17,492 $17,371 $17,250 $17,214 $16,876 $16,809 $16,547 $16,351 $16,095 $15,988 $15,657 $15,650 $15,540 $15,207 $15,113 $14,961 $14,899 $14,818 $14,500 $14,311 $14,129 $14,097 $13,806 $13,686 $13,343 $13,302 $13,215 $13,159 $13,000 $12,880 $12,814 $12,807 $12,800 $12,676 $12,551 $12,528 $12,500 $12,403 $12,335 $12,292 $12,251 $12,109 $12,004 $11,904 $11,796 $11,557 $11,544 $11,446 $11,404 $11,313 $11,262 $11,174

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University of San Diego Andrews University (MI) University of La Verne (CA) Widener University (PA) George Fox University (OR) University of St. Thomas (MN) New School (NY) University of Dayton (OH) Polytechnic University (NY) Texas Christian University Pace University (NY) St. Louis University Nova Southeastern University (FL) University of Hartford (CT) Oral Roberts University (OK) Catholic University of America (DC) DePaul University (IL) Howard University (DC) University of Virginia St. John’s University (NY) Baylor University (TX) Northeastern University (MA) Drexel University (PA) University of Vermont Trinity International University (IL) Duquesne University (PA) University of California–Berkeley Barry University (FL) Immaculata University (PA) Hofstra University (NY) Colorado School of Mines University of California–Santa Cruz St. Mary’s University of Minnesota University of California–San Diego University of California–Los Angeles University of California–Santa Barbara Adelphi University (NY) University of California–Riverside University of California–Irvine Temple University (PA) Virginia Commonwealth University Samford University (AL) University of Rhode Island College of William and Mary (VA) Texas A&M University–College Station University of California–Davis University of Washington University of Missouri–Columbia University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN) SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry University of Northern Colorado University of Massachusetts–Amherst University of Florida Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) SUNY–Binghamton Wayne State University (MI) Bowling Green State University (OH) Seton Hall University (NJ) New Jersey Institute of Technology University of Maine University of Colorado–Denver University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill University of Alabama Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Southern Illinois University–Carbondale University of Colorado–Boulder University of Maryland–Baltimore County University of Massachusetts–Boston University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

67% 85% 52% 78% 86% 79% 43% 94% 89% 76% 86% 66% 66% 78% 90% 78% 67% 91% 100% 62% 65% 61% 87% 76% 85% 89% 88% 58% 24% 53% 93% 86% 80% 82% 82% 80% 40% 81% 82% 83% 70% 76% 63% 86% 85% 77% 85% 88% 84% 93% 100% 100% 86% 82% 69% 79% 65% 74% 79% 64% 87% 78% 100% 65% 65% 96% 89% 76% 92% 90%

$10,277 $5,418 $7,954 $9,391 $600 $7,694 $6,899 $25,219 $16,511 $9,735 $7,704 $9,192 $4,187 $7,372 $6,885 $9,378 $8,629 $15,879 $9,143 $8,630 $7,821 $12,404 $3,050 $2,180 $4,535 $7,319 $4,317 $3,460 $6,508 $8,350 $5,500 $8,038 $6,654 $7,649 $4,624 $6,765 $8,527 $6,563 $8,299 $8,274 $5,398 $5,749 $5,701 $5,403 $3,027 $4,911 $4,500 $3,362 $3,875 $5,211 $2,500 $2,773 $3,147 $4,970 $2,283 $3,277 $4,850 $5,374 $5,908 $7,128 $7,103 $540 $4,934 $6,830 $4,000 $5,039 $2,505 $3,517 $2,196 $5,966

16% 34% 14% 15% 16% 17% 22% 40% 22% 23% 19% 31% 13% 27% 19% 39% 3% 14% 13% 5% 33% 25% 1% 19% 4% 23% 5% N/A 22% 18% 8% 2% 29% 3% 5% 2% 19% 1% 4% 14% 5% 29% 4% 5% 14% 5% 2% 18% 16% 12% 7% 12% 6% 52% 8% 4% 9% 11% 49% 16% 17% 11% 15% 29% 4% 10% 43% 11% 2% 29%

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$5,857 $4,856 $6,300 $5,768 $8,909 $3,923 $6,134 $5,701 $4,100 $8,441 $3,398 $5,689 $4,529 $5,272 $6,480 $7,265 $7,250 $6,738 $8,212 $4,903 $6,378 $7,760 $3,621 $6,823 $7,602 $4,841 $5,354 $4,884 $5,936 $4,916 $3,327 $5,972 $3,619 $4,682 $2,818 $4,009 $4,132 $6,137 $5,344 $2,629 $3,696 $7,426 $5,552 $4,872 $4,685 $5,608 $6,219 $4,488 $5,332 $4,539 $5,656 $5,908 $4,756 $4,164 $5,802 $4,848 $4,422 $5,940 $4,968 $6,810 $5,641 $4,600 $5,524 $6,019 $5,432 N/A $6,540 $5,025 $5,221 $3,844

$5,627 $4,532 $4,700 $6,041 $4,310 $3,551 $4,367 $5,974 $4,534 $4,164 $5,911 $3,919 $4,248 $4,360 $4,781 $5,302 $4,429 $4,564 $5,754 $4,364 $4,392 $4,848 $5,073 $4,204 $4,630 $9,091 $5,081 $4,289 $4,583 $4,325 $3,724 $4,420 $3,692 $4,182 $4,145 $5,636 $4,278 $8,405 $4,307 $3,483 $6,912 $2,772 $4,163 $5,219 $4,028 $4,435 $4,141 $4,878 $4,063 $4,434 $4,253 $5,400 $5,188 $4,711 $4,325 $4,452 $4,268 $3,760 $4,498 $4,287 $4,660 $4,000 $4,077 $4,123 $4,742 N/A $3,825 $4,565 $3,941 $4,768

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$11,090 $11,047 $10,900 $10,798 $10,700 $10,558 $10,530 $10,494 $10,465 $10,421 $10,393 $10,356 $10,324 $10,299 $10,225 $10,197 $10,184 $10,142 $10,126 $10,057 $10,004 $9,999 $9,939 $9,910 $9,906 $9,906 $9,851 $9,849 $9,806 $9,798 $9,754 $9,572 $9,531 $9,379 $9,357 $9,326 $9,323 $9,318 $9,260 $9,241 $9,156 $9,152 $9,137 $9,109 $9,081 $9,051 $9,033 $8,974 $8,769 $8,743 $8,729 $8,685 $8,682 $8,673 $8,635 $8,607 $8,582 $8,540 $8,535 $8,529 $8,528 $8,500 $8,368 $8,305 $8,304 $8,191 $8,170 $8,149 $8,132 $8,051

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University of Texas–El Paso University of Missouri–St. Louis University of Texas–Austin University of Delaware University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign University of South Carolina–Columbia University of Connecticut University of Houston University of Oklahoma University of Illinois–Chicago University of Idaho University of Nebraska–Lincoln University of Texas–Dallas Miami University–Oxford (OH) Ohio State University–Columbus University of Pittsburgh University of Louisville (KY) Washington State University Illinois State University Clemson University (SC) Michigan State University Georgia Institute of Technology University of Wisconsin–Madison Northern Illinois University Indiana University–Bloomington University of Alaska–Fairbanks University of Massachusetts–Lowell University of South Florida Pennsylvania State University–University Park Iowa State University Georgia State University Michigan Technological University Florida State University Oklahoma State University University of Tennessee Central Michigan University Montana State University University of Missouri–Kansas City George Mason University (VA) Oregon State University Oakland University (MI) North Carolina State University–Raleigh Ball State University (IN) Missouri University of Science & Technology University of North Carolina–Greensboro University of Maryland–College Park Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge University of Utah Northern Arizona University University of Kentucky University of Hawaii–Manoa Colorado State University University of Oregon University of Alabama–Birmingham SUNY–Stony Brook SUNY–Albany University of North Texas San Diego State University Auburn University (AL) University of Arizona University of Arkansas Western Michigan University Texas Tech University Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis University of Cincinnati University of Montana University of Georgia Portland State University (OR) Indiana State University South Dakota State University

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82% 66% 90% 80% 70% 72% 68% 67% 94% 87% 77% 85% 75% 66% 65% 78% 60% 74% 81% 61% 73% 72% 79% N/A 72% 56% 93% 25% 59% 82% 28% 74% 74% 68% 73% 79% 70% 55% 66% 67% 67% 81% 69% 46% 53% 57% 64% 58% 68% N/A 70% 76% 71% 46% 65% 71% 63% 69% 59% 63% 73% 70% 63% 60% 59% 67% 75% 57% 77% 83%

$2,444 $4,768 N/A $5,278 $3,936 $5,997 $5,664 $4,006 $4,086 $3,712 $4,202 $5,057 $7,840 $4,292 $4,384 $13,349 $6,965 $1,865 $3,531 $2,363 $6,546 $3,696 $1,831 $1,361 $5,171 $6,916 $3,020 $2,473 $3,252 $1,972 $3,064 $3,687 $2,090 $3,548 $3,060 $3,042 $1,806 $5,576 $5,414 $3,426 $2,792 $6,786 $6,930 N/A $2,975 $6,360 $3,640 $3,644 $3,330 N/A $5,247 $3,099 $2,112 $5,693 $3,104 $2,964 $3,745 $1,880 $4,448 $4,953 $5,833 $2,600 $1,895 $2,650 $4,670 $4,648 $1,955 $3,813 $3,643 $1,496

9% 10% 29% 16% 12% 35% 7% 2% 12% 5% 22% N/A 23% 17% 19% 7% 12% 3% 2% 19% 4% 6% 17% 2% 20% 27% 7% 8% 6% 30% 18% 22% 5% 24% 14% 10% 4% 14% 2% 0% 9% 7% 8% 20% 3% 10% 14% 3% 15% N/A 21% 8% 5% 15% 7% 6% 8% 3% 11% 7% 18% 33% 3% 8% 19% 20% 6% 2% 10% 15%

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$9,555 $3,530 $3,982 $2,919 $8,944 $3,222 $4,771 $4,528 $2,381 $2,520 $6,479 $3,637 $1,103 $2,730 $1,689 $3,592 $3,018 $2,928 $2,929 $2,647 $2,750 $2,420 $3,048 $2,075 $2,243 $7,068 $1,922 $3,248 $2,106 $3,299 $1,352

12% 22% 14% 2% 26% 9% 6% 4% 2% 2% 9% 19% 21% 19% 3% 6% 2% 21% 0% 8% 4% 48% 7% 3% 2% 1% 27% 17% 21% 12% 37%

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$3,119 $2,932 $3,102 $2,500 $4,629 $3,260 $4,483 $6,012 $3,881 $4,649 $4,513 $4,177 $4,292 $4,328 $3,163 $4,486 $4,643 $3,055 $3,309

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$32,177 $33,371 $30,203 $29,600 $23,559 $28,303 $29,785 $26,015 $29,344 $27,401 $27,639 $28,108 $28,262 $26,747 $26,350 $24,450 $25,922 $27,503 $29,081

$4,359 $4,439 $4,058 $3,756 $3,315 $4,344 $4,685 $3,372 $4,307 $3,466 $4,190 $4,108 $5,375 $3,771 $4,255 $3,894 $4,212 $5,105 $4,512 $4,093 N/A $4,195 $3,961 $4,370 $4,192 N/A $4,146 $3,864 N/A $3,232 $3,416

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$35,181 $35,055 $34,659 $34,000 $33,906 $33,196 $33,120 $32,991 $32,940 $32,752 $32,451 $32,154 $32,153 $31,956 $31,747 $31,635 $31,610 $31,553 $31,530

$5,363 $4,993 $4,922 $5,177 $5,685 $3,631 $5,125 $3,837 $3,876 $4,568 $4,731 $5,748 $3,203 $3,571 $4,924 $4,424 $3,973 $4,371 $5,533 $3,565 N/A $5,032 $2,605 $3,437 $4,113 N/A $3,742 $3,381 N/A $3,189 $1,504

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Williams College (MA) Amherst College (MA) Colgate University (NY) Pomona College (CA) St. Lawrence University (NY) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Trinity College (CT) Occidental College (CA) Middlebury College (VT) Smith College (MA) Wesleyan University (CT) Reed College (OR) Barnard College (NY) Pitzer College (CA) Vassar College (NY) Colorado College Bryn Mawr College (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Wellesley College (MA)

74% 57% 51% 47% 40% 63% 40% 58% 45% 57% 76% 60% 62% 61% 49% 65% 54% 41% 56% 51% 43% 31% 55% 50% 46% 93% 48% 57% 92% 59% 37%

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$8,050 $8,040 $7,998 $7,869 $7,833 $7,789 $7,752 $7,730 $7,608 $7,569 $7,504 $7,406 $7,375 $7,331 $7,323 $7,319 $7,209 $7,137 $6,952 $6,825 $6,763 $6,754 $6,623 $6,438 $6,238 $5,939 $5,870 $5,660 $4,973 $4,648 $1,904

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Cleveland State University New Mexico State University University of Iowa University of North Carolina–Charlotte Louisiana Tech University University of Southern Mississippi University of Kansas University of Memphis Utah State University University of Texas–Arlington Tennessee State University University of Toledo (OH) University of North Dakota Mississippi State University Georgia Southern University University of Akron (OH) Old Dominion University (VA) University of Alabama–Huntsville University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Kansas State University University of Nevada–Las Vegas University of Nevada–Reno University at Buffalo–SUNY University of Central Florida University of New Orleans Clark Atlanta University West Virginia University University of South Dakota North Dakota State University East Tennessee State University Florida International University

100% 100% 100% 100% 93% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 92% 100% 100% 100%

N/A $0 $0 $0 $10,459 $8,717 $28,609 $12,889 $0 $5,111 N/A $0 N/A $5,849 $0 $12,650 $13,565 $34,564 $0

N/A 0% 0% 0% 15% 7% 2% 27% 0% 6% N/A 0% N/A 6% 0% 6% 3% 1% 0%

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$26,424 $25,816 $26,773 $26,021 $26,395 $27,556 $26,046 $27,353 $24,237 N/A $22,900 $27,516 $25,466 $24,326 $24,973 $24,525 $27,406 $21,316 $25,260 $21,392 $23,467 $23,286 $22,174 $21,768 $20,970 $22,217 $21,895 $21,827 $22,731 $19,420 $20,437 $22,463 $11,849 $23,932 $21,699 $5,423 $18,000 $17,843 $20,571 $18,892 $19,493 $22,106 $19,374 $19,835 $15,590 $21,238 $17,819 $16,942 $16,726 $20,200 $16,022 $17,111 $20,245 $18,000 $17,710 $18,767 $17,261 $15,899 $10,165 $17,421 $17,173 $7,005 $15,021 N/A N/A $15,471 $17,990 $17,247 $18,565 $17,035

$4,422 $5,087 $3,735 $4,400 $3,789 $3,041 $4,101 $4,041 $4,010 $3,456 $4,500 $4,506 $4,706 $4,849 $4,030 $4,714 $4,291 $2,617 $4,386 $5,733 $3,561 $5,087 $4,477 $5,536 $4,277 $4,897 $4,742 $5,049 $4,973 $5,150 $4,294 $4,277 $8,207 $3,791 $4,761 $3,900 $5,500 $2,135 $5,737 $5,290 $3,987 $3,801 $6,106 $5,233 $5,432 $3,645 $5,177 $3,798 $4,998 $5,550 $5,398 $5,326 $5,469 $5,298 $5,630 $5,111 $6,659 $7,261 $5,106 $5,454 $4,936 $4,960 $5,257 N/A N/A $5,241 $3,980 $5,257 $3,929 $5,174

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42% 63% 48% 36% 40% 39% 41% 40% 50% 38% 55% 42% 53% 55% 68% 55% 45% 44% 42% 46% 67% 44% 50% 56% 70% 55% 43% 53% 55% 63% 81% 58% 66% 57% 51% 88% 59% 64% 55% 56% 71% 54% 60% 70% 57% 48% 65% 57% 71% 47% 57% 68% 41% 50% 66% 56% 65% 77% 65% 50% 70% 45% 71% 40% 61% 65% 69% 71% 47% 71%

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$31,382 $31,077 $31,003 $30,933 $30,842 $30,646 $30,418 $30,341 $30,024 $29,960 $29,875 $29,777 $29,603 $29,601 $29,528 $29,326 $29,072 $28,779 $28,589 $28,513 $28,508 $28,455 $28,347 $28,190 $28,138 $27,856 $27,693 $27,649 $27,610 $27,209 $27,041 $27,028 $26,813 $26,224 $26,004 $25,845 $25,800 $25,712 $25,710 $25,579 $25,169 $25,163 $25,089 $24,723 $24,662 $24,579 $24,506 $24,444 $24,261 $24,200 $24,198 $24,183 $24,109 $24,050 $23,820 $23,801 $23,600 $23,422 $23,339 $23,310 $23,300 $23,237 $22,935 $22,891 $22,858 $22,743 $22,665 $22,585 $22,471 $22,439

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Bowdoin College (ME) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Hamilton College (NY) Washington and Lee University (VA) Scripps College (CA) University of Richmond (VA) Skidmore College (NY) Bates College (ME) Union College (NY) Colby College (ME) Hampshire College (MA) Connecticut College Harvey Mudd College (CA) Carleton College (MN) Bennington College (VT) Oberlin College (OH) Haverford College (PA) Whitman College (WA) Kenyon College (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Macalester College (MN) Dickinson College (PA) Wheaton College (MA) Grinnell College (IA) Agnes Scott College (GA) College of the Holy Cross (MA) Denison University (OH) Drew University (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Willamette University (OR) College of the Atlantic (ME) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Whittier College (CA) Bard College (NY) Wofford College (SC) Russell Sage College (NY) Lawrence University (WI) Presbyterian College (SC) College of Wooster (OH) Ohio Wesleyan University Wittenberg University (OH) Lafayette College (PA) University of Puget Sound (WA) Lake Forest College (IL) Austin College (TX) DePauw University (IN) Beloit College (WI) Eckerd College (FL) Wabash College (IN) Bucknell University (PA) Earlham College (IN) Allegheny College (PA) Furman University (SC) Kalamazoo College (MI) Knox College (IL) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Randolph College (VA) Coe College (IA) McDaniel College (MD) Southwestern University (TX) Ursinus College (PA) Birmingham-Southern College (AL) Luther College (IA) Rhodes College (TN) Principia College (IL) St. Olaf College (MN) Cornell College (IA) Hartwick College (NY) Sewanee–University of the South (TN) Juniata College (PA)

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100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100% 88% 100% 87% 100% 99% 100% 100% 100% 81% 100% 100% 98% 98% 96% 100% 96% 98% 100% 97% 100% 98% 81% 100% 91% 97% 81% 93% 90% 85% N/A 94% 82% 89% 83% 87% 100% 83% 88% 99% 92% 100% 85% 100% 99% 92% 92% 85% N/A 94% 84% 88% 94% 95% 86% 84% 83% 88% 82% 99% 100% 89% 79% 95% 84%

$1,000 $14,262 $11,833 $20,540 $18,502 $17,717 $10,000 N/A $10,503 N/A $5,600 $0 $9,108 $3,543 $17,786 $10,717 N/A $6,155 $11,581 $13,519 $5,282 $10,902 $12,809 $10,507 $14,352 $18,318 $13,502 $11,516 $9,532 $9,804 $4,518 $18,519 $10,337 $10,986 $8,408 $8,900 $10,690 $11,655 $13,768 $13,794 $11,582 $12,723 $6,649 $11,723 $9,431 $16,088 $11,946 $9,328 $13,586 $12,681 $7,332 $11,044 $15,806 $11,080 $10,172 $8,822 $15,458 $13,722 $10,753 $9,248 $11,909 $11,013 $9,039 $11,145 $13,958 $7,889 $10,730 $9,440 $13,124 $16,475

4% 6% 3% 9% 7% 14% 0% N/A 8% N/A 16% 0% 22% 8% 9% 17% 0% 30% 21% 24% 6% 9% 14% 32% 28% 2% 51% 35% 13% 31% 3% 21% 22% 3% 11% 7% 21% 24% 41% 40% 28% 6% 26% 21% 38% 46% 25% 36% 25% 2% 32% 29% 28% 45% 29% 14% 33% 22% 29% 32% 23% 43% 10% 43% 24% 18% 25% 24% 21% 29%

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$17,070 $11,128 $18,196 $17,360 $14,664 $17,916 $16,262 $9,020 N/A $18,447 $17,304 $14,572 N/A $14,627 $16,276 $16,542 $18,105 $15,683 $15,933 $14,031 $14,680 $14,081 $16,440 $13,500 $11,000 $15,544 $15,556 $14,380 $8,225 $17,461 $17,226 $14,291 $15,151 $14,104 $14,510 $14,579 $10,511 $14,630 $15,459 $13,185 $14,954 $13,604 $14,687 $14,546 $11,720 $13,977 $14,205 $11,107 $4,493 $13,953 $12,606 $5,179 $13,707 $12,618 $13,072 $7,017 $12,420 $10,769 $12,752 $10,227 $12,950 $13,909 $10,690 $8,080 $11,380 $12,152 $13,906 $12,682 N/A $12,364

$4,520 $4,133 $4,680 $4,957 $5,152 $4,628 $6,007 $4,503 N/A $4,623 $4,677 $4,195 N/A $6,013 $4,754 $4,811 $4,313 $5,510 $5,933 $4,603 $6,172 $5,611 $4,657 $5,500 $4,500 $5,167 $4,929 $4,542 $4,915 $4,834 $3,365 $6,056 $4,632 $4,720 $4,498 $4,016 $4,743 $4,646 $3,805 $4,685 $5,294 $4,227 $4,735 $4,316 $4,288 $4,442 $3,315 $6,121 $6,538 $4,866 $5,395 $6,203 $4,146 $4,296 $4,938 $4,643 $4,746 $5,572 $4,327 $5,404 $3,993 $5,596 $4,891 $4,742 $4,570 $3,438 $4,382 $3,818 N/A $4,419

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$22,351 $22,309 $22,285 $22,108 $22,008 $21,943 $21,890 $21,882 $21,821 $21,616 $21,387 $21,384 $21,316 $21,221 $21,194 $21,082 $21,063 $21,028 $20,805 $20,628 $20,619 $20,591 $20,578 $20,500 $20,500 $20,438 $20,288 $20,111 $20,059 $20,039 $19,854 $19,825 $19,785 $19,741 $19,711 $19,414 $19,034 $19,009 $18,892 $18,890 $18,884 $18,863 $18,845 $18,812 $18,748 $18,747 $18,657 $18,501 $18,493 $18,369 $18,330 $18,187 $18,104 $18,081 $18,075 $17,726 $17,476 $17,354 $17,124 $17,032 $17,027 $17,000 $16,982 $16,899 $16,800 $16,793 $16,622 $16,563 $16,420 $16,420

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Illinois Wesleyan University Concordia College (NY) Goucher College (MD) Albion College (MI) St. Michael’s College (VT) Susquehanna University (PA) Westmont College (CA) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) West Virginia Wesleyan College Centre College (KY) Roanoke College (VA) Simpson College (IA) Washington College (MD) St. Anselm College (NH) Westminster College (PA) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Muhlenberg College (PA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Alma College (MI) St. John’s University (MN) Wartburg College (IA) Wheaton College (IL) Oglethorpe University (GA) Merrimack College (MA) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Ripon College (WI) Lycoming College (PA) College of St. Benedict (MN) Linfield College (OR) Georgetown College (KY) Davidson College (NC) Green Mountain College (VT) Albright College (PA) Moravian College (PA) Hollins University (VA) St. Vincent College (PA) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hendrix College (AR) Millsaps College (MS) Wells College (NY) Bridgewater College (VA) Central College (IA) Stonehill College (MA) Transylvania University (KY) Doane College (NE) Cedar Crest College (PA) Monmouth College (IL) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bethel College (KS) Clarke College (IA) Mount Union College (OH) McPherson College (KS) St. Mary’s College (IN) Northland College (WI) St. Norbert College (WI) Millikin University (IL) Pine Manor College (MA) Eastern Mennonite University (VA) Meredith College (NC) Goshen College (IN) Peace College (NC) Lambuth University (TN) Carroll College (MT) Houghton College (NY) Brevard College (NC) Thomas Aquinas College (CA) Centenary College of Louisiana Berry College (GA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Thiel College (PA)

90% 71% 78% 91% 77% 82% 72% 81% 81% 88% 86% 86% 89% 84% 90% 85% 94% 84% 85% 88% 90% 84% 76% 65% 70% 93% 79% 86% 82% 87% 100% 73% 76% 76% 84% 81% 89% 83% 78% 91% 83% 82% 77% 86% 96% 79% 87% 56% 88% 85% 83% 86% 74% 82% 86% 92% 71% 82% 79% 70% 72% 94% 81% 74% 82% 100% 83% 85% 71% 69%

$9,939 $6,170 $14,441 $12,322 $7,357 $13,731 $10,755 $9,971 $10,787 $11,857 $9,306 $9,615 $11,737 $12,635 $10,407 $17,270 $11,737 $15,230 $14,700 $9,192 $15,214 $4,577 $11,567 $12,000 $11,000 $16,813 $9,438 $9,790 $7,951 $11,149 $14,498 $15,683 $13,605 $14,249 $11,831 $12,518 $6,384 $17,633 $12,594 $6,475 $8,767 $9,112 $13,851 $12,578 $9,828 $14,325 $9,656 $9,673 $8,244 $13,497 $10,450 $8,812 $7,972 $8,318 $7,562 $8,025 $9,417 $7,218 $5,662 $12,883 $11,543 $12,304 $6,634 $7,517 $6,760 $0 $10,449 $17,380 $13,302 $11,232

33% 16% 27% 36% 22% 33% 32% 23% 20% 38% 35% 12% 36% 20% 19% 50% 30% 42% 20% 39% 22% 19% 29% 5% 93% 22% 15% 33% 30% 30% 20% 9% 13% 20% 28% 24% 31% 42% 40% 13% 30% 20% 23% 35% 13% 11% 21% 5% 16% 9% 20% 16% 22% 14% 31% 11% 9% 23% 7% 22% 25% 15% 34% 14% 28% 0% 28% 41% 40% 14%

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$12,020 $10,910 $12,049 $9,400 $3,648 $10,053 $9,361 $11,366 $11,307 N/A $11,168 $9,296 $11,154 $4,326 $6,954 $11,129 $10,252 $10,493 $10,537 N/A $11,052 $8,000 $5,034 $11,699 $4,614 $5,815 $10,499 $10,259 $7,560 $5,651 $6,787 $6,495 $8,609 $8,169 $5,616 N/A $9,591 $6,714 $4,010 $4,536 $4,229 $7,670 $2,975 $4,604 $6,408 $2,500 $5,004 $3,764 $7,068 $5,141 $4,180 $4,583 $4,677 $3,854 $4,437 $4,899 $4,000 $6,097 N/A N/A

$5,249 $4,575 $4,652 $6,700 $4,153 $3,975 $3,994 $4,729 $3,084 N/A $3,974 $5,066 $4,705 $5,095 $3,664 $4,901 $4,479 $3,178 $4,432 N/A $4,752 $4,000 $5,500 $3,375 $4,605 $5,101 $3,512 $4,542 $4,640 $3,890 $5,622 $4,931 $3,418 $3,535 $6,807 N/A $5,500 $4,306 $6,200 $4,196 $4,257 $3,833 $4,988 $3,882 $4,199 $5,166 $4,281 $7,253 $2,299 $3,723 $4,047 $3,384 $3,748 $4,375 $3,229 $2,648 $5,500 $18 N/A N/A

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$16,372 $16,310 $16,282 $16,200 $15,971 $15,957 $15,934 $15,759 $15,730 $15,712 $15,683 $15,596 $15,435 $15,382 $15,340 $14,990 $14,913 $14,894 $14,610 $14,557 $14,548 $14,500 $14,385 $14,381 $14,312 $14,040 $13,993 $13,937 $13,907 $13,780 $13,600 $12,433 $12,334 $12,116 $11,383 $11,351 $11,300 $11,109 $10,954 $10,664 $10,587 $10,555 $10,402 $8,876 $8,833 $8,800 $8,462 $8,104 $7,859 $7,658 $7,631 $7,615 $7,352 $7,233 $7,220 $6,670 $6,500 $6,097 $5,337 $3,500

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William Jewell College (MO) Olivet College (MI) Siena College (NY) Calvin College (MI) Virginia Wesleyan College Asbury College (KY) Virginia Military Institute Texas Lutheran University Warren Wilson College (NC) Jarvis Christian College (TX) Wisconsin Lutheran College Guilford College (NC) Gordon College (MA) College of Idaho (ID) Salem College (NC) Wesleyan College (GA) Nebraska Wesleyan University Carson-Newman College (TN) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) Emory and Henry College (VA) Lyon College (AR) Hillsdale College (MI) Johnson C. Smith University (NC) Pikeville College (KY) Huntingdon College (AL) Hope College (MI) Westminster College (MO) Hastings College (NE) Illinois College Wingate University (NC) Baker University (KS) Atlantic Union College (MA) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) New College of Florida Burlington College (VT) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Morehouse College (GA) University of Maine–Machias Shimer College (IL) SUNY–Purchase College Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH) Bennett College (NC) Dillard University (LA) University of North Carolina–Asheville Albertus Magnus College (CT) Western State College of Colorado University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Coastal Carolina University (SC) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (PA) Colorado State University–Pueblo Fort Lewis College (CO) University of Virginia–Wise Christopher Newport University (VA) University of Hawaii–Hilo Mesa State College (CO) SUNY College–Old Westbury St. Mary’s College of Maryland Grove City College (PA) California State University–Monterey Bay Spelman College (GA)

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90% 87% 75% 82% 70% 80% 85% 44% 71% N/A 85% 95% 69% 89% 100% 82% 72% 80% 79% 85% 80% 75% 66% 84% 90% 86% 93% 75% 91% 79% 85% 54% 51% 96% 54% N/A 49% 100% N/A 70% 76% 44% 38% 81% 51% 40% 82% 52% 91% 57% 72% 94% 78% 68% 49% 46% 62% 58% 23% N/A

N/A $11,100 $7,340 $4,100 $7,461 $11,160 $3,846 $7,875 $3,795 $5,281 $11,766 $6,534 $13,025 $10,009 $10,966 $18,728 $6,789 $6,344 $9,468 $7,456 $10,940 $7,750 $21,886 N/A $7,623 $6,969 $7,882 $9,071 $6,740 $7,944 $9,006 $8,599 $5,044 $3,314 $8,278 N/A $9,000 $7,279 $6,000 $2,158 $5,103 $19,183 $2,110 $3,728 $9,417 $1,600 $2,421 $10,386 $2,629 $5,500 $1,089 $2,046 $1,878 $1,370 $2,437 $0 $4,000 $6,520 $1,375 N/A

N/A 13% 14% 31% 26% 11% 20% 22% 16% 33% 24% 33% 30% 35% 7% 38% 26% 22% 34% 7% 28% 31% 0% 0% 36% 29% 43% N/A 20% 32% 13% 26% 19% 54% 6% N/A 27% 6% 7% 23% 25% 5% 56% 7% 9% 26% 1% 21% 12% 6% 12% 24% 8% 0% 5% 0% 24% 31% 0% N/A

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$19,641 $16,130 $15,815 $18,881 $11,555 $16,340 N/A $16,122 $15,597 $14,886 $16,488 $16,597 $14,210 $16,028 $12,883 $13,100 $7,701 $12,380 $4,379 $13,383 $13,336 $13,330 N/A $13,961 $15,789 $15,103 $10,644 $13,173 $9,748 $12,326 $15,000 $13,597 $15,684 $13,488 $13,833 $5,321 $13,378 $12,460 $11,811 $11,718 $13,009 $10,077 $12,899 $13,291 $10,952 $13,098 $10,731 $11,504 $9,896 $12,267 $10,626 $10,246 $6,249 $10,876 $12,133 $9,058 $8,678 $11,872 $2,703 $8,312 $10,624 $9,969 $13,120 $3,607 $10,223 $12,325 $10,317 $10,265 $8,089 $10,016

$5,325 $5,107 $5,640 $5,270 $4,200 $5,772 N/A $4,744 $4,367 $5,648 $4,937 $4,519 $5,518 $3,988 $4,375 $5,500 $4,271 $5,285 $3,700 $4,763 $4,700 $3,480 N/A $4,520 $4,550 $3,778 $7,382 $4,596 $4,681 $5,063 $7,000 $4,372 $4,753 $5,090 $3,801 $5,636 $4,924 $4,570 $4,792 $4,263 $4,941 $4,956 $4,080 $4,062 $4,184 $3,734 $7,027 $4,711 $5,046 $5,100 $4,546 $6,134 $4,313 $4,717 $4,937 $3,349 $6,930 $5,262 $44 $7,225 $5,119 $6,380 $4,509 $2,995 $5,174 $4,733 $5,485 $4,405 $4,832 $4,954

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$26,307 $23,786 $23,705 $23,433 $22,811 $22,613 $22,046 $21,509 $21,447 $21,332 $20,722 $20,144 $19,422 $19,358 $19,318 $19,200 $19,186 $19,185 $19,125 $18,840 $18,816 $18,718 $18,600 $18,558 $18,550 $18,327 $18,210 $18,122 $18,102 $18,072 $18,000 $17,915 $17,909 $17,654 $17,634 $17,604 $17,604 $17,595 $17,544 $17,314 $17,250 $17,226 $17,132 $17,074 $17,030 $17,005 $16,996 $16,914 $16,896 $16,756 $16,722 $16,717 $16,684 $16,473 $16,424 $16,222 $16,201 $16,139 $16,137 $16,027 $15,877 $15,690 $15,646 $15,591 $15,514 $15,356 $15,030 $14,828 $14,774 $14,740

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Bentley College (MA) Ithaca College (NY) Loyola College in Maryland Villanova University (PA) Medaille College (NY) Alfred University (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Fairfield University (CT) Canisius College (NY) Arcadia University (PA) La Salle University (PA) Hood College (MD) Salve Regina University (RI) St. Peter’s College (NJ) Rider University (NJ) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Utica College (NY) Providence College (RI) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Marywood University (PA) St. Bonaventure University (NY) Wilkes University (PA) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of Notre Dame of Maryland St. Francis University (PA) Rosemont College (PA) St. John Fisher College (NY) University of Scranton (PA) Le Moyne College (NY) Wagner College (NY) Neumann College (PA) Assumption College (MA) Emmanuel College (MA) Norwich University (VT) Lesley University (MA) New York Institute of Technology University of New Haven (CT) Springfield College (MA) Niagara University (NY) Philadelphia University Mount St. Mary’s University (MD) Bryant University (RI) St. Joseph’s University (PA) American International College (MA) Caldwell College (NJ) Gannon University (PA) Sacred Heart University (CT) Quinnipiac University (CT) Monmouth University (NJ) Trinity University (DC) Wheelock College (MA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) DeSales University (PA) Anna Maria College (MA) Georgian Court University (NJ) Mercyhurst College (PA) Chatham University (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Delaware State University Robert Morris University (PA) Western New England College (MA) Alvernia College (PA) Emerson College (MA) Iona College (NY) Southern New Hampshire University King’s College (PA) Misericordia University (PA) Manhattan College (NY) Suffolk University (MA) Marist College (NY)

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$15,598 $10,027 $12,760 $10,698 $9,233 $10,230 $13,693 $11,815 $11,246 $15,273 $10,409 $15,943 N/A $14,105 $9,218 $7,000 $7,753 $17,583 $4,059 $8,771 $8,200 $8,725 N/A $11,488 $11,936 $11,600 $5,872 $10,791 $9,782 $5,622 N/A $14,886 $10,205 $19,506 $7,743 $12,266 $15,636 $13,983 $8,678 $4,666 $13,588 $12,535 $9,538 $14,621 $12,700 $6,510 $10,216 $8,191 $3,048 $12,394 $13,965 $7,936 $6,739 $6,936 $12,595 $13,201 $11,155 $13,004 $7,803 $10,907 $8,417 $11,311 $14,913 $10,101 $3,599 $9,247 $5,661 $7,859 $7,526 $6,562

10% 14% 10% 6% 1% 8% 28% 7% 21% 20% 17% 23% 15% 13% 20% 10% 7% 6% 6% 14% 21% 8% N/A 16% 12% 18% 22% 15% 10% 37% N/A 21% 13% 24% 18% 13% 13% 13% 18% 27% 33% 13% 43% 10% 18% 13% 20% 11% 33% 5% 8% 15% 23% 16% 13% 4% 22% 8% 3% 18% 10% 11% 14% 20% 17% 19% 9% 7% 9% 22%

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$8,417 $11,494 $8,957 $9,878 $10,858 $6,288 N/A $9,887 $6,957 $7,492 $5,098 $6,664 $7,388 $7,680 $6,473 $8,642 $8,226 $4,000 $4,883 $2,333 $5,434 $3,772 $7,290 $4,563 $6,581 $6,660 $3,840 $1,220 N/A $3,227 $4,287 $4,504 $4,383 $3,788 $3,915 $6,432 N/A $6,403 $2,500 $7,289 $3,563 $5,900 $5,076 $3,895 $2,520 $3,346 $3,403 $5,140 $4,488 $2,235 $5,219 $4,739 $4,930 $5,332 $4,765 N/A $5,076 $3,750 $5,600 $3,990 $4,268 $2,315 $5,316 $4,558 $3,455 $5,355 $3,167 $4,032 $3,200 $808

$5,748 $5,103 $5,295 $5,363 $3,455 $4,975 N/A $4,009 $4,510 $4,552 $4,588 $4,098 $5,841 $5,572 $5,825 $4,285 $1,400 $3,500 $4,053 $4,400 $4,376 $3,902 $4,245 $6,521 $3,786 $3,150 $4,571 $5,500 N/A $4,432 $2,530 $3,995 $4,762 $5,334 $4,758 $4,102 N/A $4,337 $6,000 $4,491 $4,411 $4,200 $4,162 $3,223 $2,553 $3,813 $2,234 $3,686 $3,848 $4,400 $3,655 $4,062 $3,447 $4,023 $3,796 N/A $3,426 $2,000 $3,400 $3,953 $3,353 $3,160 $3,694 $3,572 $3,292 $3,714 $3,915 $3,871 $3,200 N/A

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$14,691 $14,684 $14,613 $14,051 $13,794 $13,581 $12,899 $12,809 $12,714 $12,693 $12,637 $12,426 $12,361 $12,284 $12,096 $11,150 $10,700 $10,630 $10,455 $10,405 $10,369 $10,297 $10,237 $10,012 $9,952 $9,934 $9,856 $9,738 $9,701 $9,608 $9,533 $9,406 $9,370 $8,937 $8,912 $8,849 $8,627 $8,538 $8,400 $8,346 $8,319 $8,300 $8,208 $8,182 $8,101 $8,094 $8,086 $8,080 $8,061 $7,969 $7,833 $7,620 $7,478 $7,402 $7,211 $7,183 $7,146 $7,125 $7,000 $6,835 $6,780 $6,669 $6,660 $6,586 $6,496 $6,388 $5,836 $5,548 $5,500 $5,441

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Point Park University (PA) Centenary College (NJ) College of St. Joseph (VT) Philadelphia Biblical University Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Johnson and Wales University (RI) Nazareth College (NY) Waynesburg University (PA) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Daemen College (NY) SUNY College–Potsdam William Paterson University of New Jersey Molloy College (NY) Mount St. Mary College (NY) University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Touro College (NY) Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Dowling College (NY) Lincoln University (PA) SUNY College–Cortland Ramapo College of New Jersey SUNY–Plattsburgh Husson College (ME) CUNY–City College SUNY College–Oneonta University of the District of Columbia College of New Jersey SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo Worcester State College (MA) California University of Pennsylvania University of Southern Maine SUNY–Oswego SUNY College–Brockport Towson University (MD) Holy Family University (PA) Kean University (NJ) CUNY–Queens College Montclair State University (NJ) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Plymouth State University (NH) Fitchburg State College (MA) Western Connecticut State University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania College of St. Rose (NY) Frostburg State University (MD) Keene State College (NH) La Roche College (PA) Southern Connecticut State University Millersville University of Pennsylvania Rhode Island College Bowie State University (MD) Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Rowan University (NJ) Clarion University of Pennsylvania CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice Eastern Connecticut State University Central Connecticut State University Framingham State College (MA) Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Salisbury University (MD) Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Bridgewater State College (MA) CUNY–College of Staten Island University of Maryland–University College East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania CUNY–Brooklyn College Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

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69% 68% 73% 77% 71% 66% 73% 83% 74% 71% 83% N/A 59% 56% 93% 60% 62% 75% 70% 29% 48% 73% 71% 87% 73% 81% 60% N/A 56% 86% 85% 93% 67% 81% 78% 70% 85% 50% 90% 66% 62% 81% 63% 93% 61% 71% 47% 73% 69% 88% 83% 80% 37% 48% 73% 86% 66% 85% 50% 71% 81% 58% 59% 58% N/A 59% 21% 84% 99% 75%

$10,176 $13,586 $3,925 $9,240 $13,090 $3,660 $9,015 $10,908 $3,212 $7,766 $5,391 $7,267 $12,779 $13,885 $2,641 $6,331 $4,725 $2,000 $1,974 $4,435 $7,689 $7,559 $11,083 $5,728 $9,988 $2,657 $5,424 N/A $4,666 $2,203 $0 $2,994 $4,569 $5,786 $4,561 $4,795 $1,375 $2,542 $784 $4,589 $1,505 $5,800 $2,305 $1,734 $2,120 $5,993 $1,867 $2,431 $2,777 $5,131 $3,112 $2,545 $2,092 $186 $3,356 $4,179 $2,848 N/A $2,045 $2,735 $2,368 $1,964 $2,611 $2,151 $5,059 $2,000 N/A $7,637 $2,154 $679

20% 10% 5% 22% 20% 15% 19% 15% 5% 3% 10% 7% 15% 13% 6% 13% 6% 16% 2% 40% 4% 20% 7% 29% 15% 15% 23% N/A 18% 4% 0% 12% 10% 19% 3% 10% 24% 2% 3% 3% 1% 7% 7% 2% 2% 18% 10% 10% 8% 2% 4% 2% 3% 1% 9% 7% 6% N/A 5% 2% 3% 16% 15% 4% 1% 6% N/A 20% 9% 5%

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$2,364 $3,330 $1,324

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$24,999 $4,978 $16,997 $17,357 $18,180 $9,950 $15,786 $17,214 $15,825 $5,227 $15,890 $5,610 $13,193 $10,641 $13,135 $5,179 $5,251 $6,307 $10,658 $6,269 $6,173 $8,509 $7,604 $7,104 $11,307 N/A $10,596 $8,835 N/A $3,460 $6,372 $5,781 $6,500 $9,904 $4,255 $5,669 $8,772 $2,873 $5,055 $9,309 $6,363 $6,046 $4,948 $6,410 $4,515 N/A $1,476 $5,055 $1,894 $5,500 $7,063 $4,108 $4,158 $6,770 $4,400 $5,972 $2,072

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$30,003 $27,203 $26,214 $24,667 $22,253 $21,774 $21,618 $20,513 $20,418 $19,781 $19,637 $19,489 $17,909 $17,826 $17,452 $17,421 $17,398 $17,365 $16,379 $16,200 $15,765 $15,589 $15,545 $15,449 $15,134 $15,093 $14,503 $14,463 $14,175 $14,080 $14,037 $13,400 $13,400 $13,278 $13,140 $12,176 $11,577 $11,492 $11,239 $11,210 $10,363 $10,335 $10,264 $10,110 $9,941 $9,830 $9,695 $9,685 $9,301 $9,300 $9,232 $9,043 $9,022 $8,973 $8,950 $8,670 $8,628

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Rollins College (FL) Campbell University (NC) Mercer University (GA) Stetson University (FL) Loyola University New Orleans Mary Baldwin College (VA) Spring Hill College (AL) Converse College (SC) Lynchburg College (VA) Thomas More College (KY) Bellarmine University (KY) Wheeling Jesuit University (WV) Jacksonville University (FL) St. Leo University (FL) Brenau University (GA) Union University (TN) Xavier University of Louisiana Christian Brothers University (TN) Union College (KY) Gardner-Webb University (NC) Lipscomb University (TN) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (FL) Shenandoah University (VA) University of Tampa (FL) Queens University of Charlotte (NC) Lynn University (FL) Charleston Southern University (SC) Mississippi College Hampton University (VA) Piedmont College (GA) Marymount University (VA) Elon University (NC) William Carey University (MS) Pfeiffer University (NC) Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL) Cumberland University (TN) Freed-Hardeman University (TN) College of Charleston (SC) Valdosta State University (GA) The Citadel (SC) Belhaven College (MS) Harding University (AR) Belmont University (TN) Tusculum College (TN) Western Kentucky University Southern Wesleyan University (SC) Kennesaw State University (GA) University of Tennessee–Martin North Carolina Central University Arkansas State University Winthrop University (SC) Alabama State University University of Tennessee–Chattanooga Lee University (TN) Hodges University (FL) Radford University (VA) University of Mobile (AL)

50% 68% 83%

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$4,442 $4,459 $7,257 $5,432 $4,267 $3,669 $4,663 $5,077 $3,901 $2,632 $4,276 $4,475 $4,399 $5,027 $4,303 $4,738 $4,818 $4,345 $5,919 $4,692 $6,176 $5,298 $6,898 $5,328 $3,772 $4,234 $4,675 $6,757 $2,376 $3,790 $4,541 $4,607 $6,000 $3,794 $4,123 $4,073 $3,838 $4,424 $5,419 $4,173 $4,427 $4,835 $4,484 $3,710 $3,795 N/A $1,979 $4,109 $3,651 $4,800 $3,982 $3,986 $4,363 $4,256 $4,150 $4,042 $2,136

87% 100% 88% 83% 83% 91% 80% 88% 87% 82% 68% 86% 66% 87% 77% N/A 24% 84% 84% 58% 68% N/A 92% 75% 73% 90% 73% 71% 28% 62% 72% 68% 90% 81% 59% 54% 66% 66% 88% 67% 51% 70% 79% 61% 34% 65% 24% 76% 59% 57% 64% 73% 81% 57% 1% 79% 79%

$13,667 $4,371 $17,251 $11,355 $12,135 $14,747 $12,358 $19,645 $8,851 $8,096 $10,209 $9,819 $7,055 $6,375 $7,580 $11,866 $7,778 $8,595 $14,094 $5,847 $8,183 $0 $4,500 $6,144 $10,133 $20,354 $10,697 $9,641 N/A $8,375 $8,739 $4,370 $7,200 $7,936 $5,536 $3,658 $11,894 $4,515 $1,593 $7,319 $6,832 $4,097 $5,279 $6,142 $4,351 $8,137 $960 $5,138 $3,302 $6,200 $4,460 $6,023 $2,526 $8,172 $205 $3,585 $2,588

14% 27% 33% 36% 37% 21% 30% 26% 35% 14% 24% 18% 25% 3% 17% 20% 3% 23% 4% N/A 25% 0% 12% 10% 35% 4% 14% 37% 12% 9% 19% 20% 11% 26% 9% 14% 19% 14% 0% 11% 11% 13% 14% 13% 9% N/A 20% 21% 7% 10% 5% 2% 10% 22% 4% 4% 73%

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74% N/A 74% 73% 50% 87% 60% N/A 82% 67% 74% 71% 85% 84% 53% 60% 62% 68% N/A 56% N/A 85% 44% 39% 80% 42% 85% 3% 41% 87% 50% 79% 85% 71% N/A 83% 27% 89%

$4,796 $2,011 $4,657 $1,205 $2,039 $1,565 $5,442 $7,701 $4,628 $4,931 $2,060 $3,901 $3,151 $0 $3,953 $1,852 $2,100 $4,318 $4,879 $2,100 N/A $2,270 $5,857 $4,278 $2,338 $1,741 $3,724 $7,300 $6,190 $2,557 $1,880 $3,200 $2,700 $1,705 $2,874 $4,398 N/A $1,228

11% 23% 11% 0% 2% 6% 19% 9% 10% 17% 4% 23% 18% 0% 8% 7% 2% 6% 8% 8% N/A 5% 0% 22% 5% 2% 15% 1% 16% 34% 15% 22% 15% 40% 15% 22% N/A 12%

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$6,854 $3,319 $4,880 $4,500 $3,918 $5,057 $4,637 $4,240 $4,669 $4,490 $4,625 $5,990 $5,200 $4,698 $4,580 $5,607 $5,019 $6,203 $4,508 $4,755 $3,950 $4,620 $4,818

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$17,048 $22,097 $6,376 $17,250 $5,769 $17,132 $9,762 $14,056 $13,092 $10,434 $6,229 $12,373 $8,415 $6,122 $13,426 $15,080 $14,499 $9,553 $13,437 $13,506 $11,805 $11,566 $13,491

$3,635 $4,750 $4,172 $3,756 $4,180 $3,411 $5,351 N/A $3,736 $4,244 $3,903 $3,784 $3,737 $3,334 $3,891 $3,818 N/A $4,833 N/A $3,900 $4,061 $3,222 $4,075 $5,691 $4,500 $3,040 $3,932 $3,000 $2,196 $1,960 N/A $4,300 N/A N/A N/A $2,998 N/A $1,597

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$26,932 $25,902 $24,891 $23,000 $21,667 $20,659 $20,158 $20,027 $19,923 $19,916 $19,911 $19,827 $19,700 $19,592 $19,437 $19,382 $18,987 $18,475 $18,444 $18,164 $18,079 $17,964 $17,757

$4,478 $4,183 $3,720 $5,288 $6,419 $5,351 $4,916 N/A $5,010 $3,683 $4,606 $3,887 $3,436 $5,378 $4,565 $3,458 N/A $3,544 $3,790 $5,000 $3,631 $3,046 $3,664 $3,599 $4,296 $2,926 $3,000 $3,750 $2,595 $2,185 $3,070 $2,000 $2,290 N/A N/A $2,981 N/A $1,085

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Creighton University (NE) University of Detroit Mercy Capital University (OH) Maharishi University of Management (IA) Rockhurst University (MO) University of Evansville (IN) John Carroll University (OH) Elmhurst College (IL) Ashland University (OH) Concordia University Chicago (IL) Webster University (MO) Drake University (IA) University of Findlay (OH) College of St. Scholastica (MN) Hamline University (MN) Valparaiso University (IN) Butler University (IN) Concordia University Wisconsin Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) North Central College (IL) Muskingum College (OH) St. Xavier University (IL) Graceland University (IA)

67% 94% 81% 70% 30% 49% 50% 42% 58% 69% 39% 57% 85% 33% 50% 61% 52% 36% 73% 25% 45% 48% 65% 61% 90% 36% 72% 65% 61% 44% 51% 49% 77% 48% 61% 47% 41% 36%

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$8,451 $8,305 $8,284 $8,235 $8,116 $8,114 $8,080 $8,033 $8,006 $7,783 $7,606 $7,568 $7,444 $7,442 $7,351 $7,347 $6,942 $6,925 $6,679 $6,600 $6,434 $6,116 $6,107 $5,990 $5,986 $5,979 $5,750 $5,650 $4,894 $4,620 $4,579 $4,200 $4,055 $3,920 $3,905 $3,401 $3,226 $1,443

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Morehead State University (KY) Jacksonville State University (AL) Alcorn State University (MS) University of North Carolina–Pembroke James Madison University (VA) Western Carolina University (NC) Marshall University (WV) University of Central Arkansas Eastern Kentucky University Mississippi University for Women University of North Carolina–Wilmington University of Montevallo (AL) Southern University and A&M College (LA) Appalachian State University (NC) Northern Kentucky University Georgia Southwestern State University University of West Georgia Florida Gulf Coast University Austin Peay State University (TN) University of Mary Washington (VA) Auburn University–Montgomery (AL) Nicholls State University (LA) Mountain State University (WV) Northwestern State University of Louisiana Grambling State University (LA) Georgia College and State University Armstrong Atlantic State University (GA) Life University (GA) Arkansas Tech University Murray State University (KY) University of North Alabama Middle Tennessee State University Fort Valley State University (GA) Columbus State University (GA) Troy University (AL) Tennessee Technological University University of South Alabama University of North Florida

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88% 79% 23% 85% 99% 86% 82% 90% 90% 77% N/A 84% 73% 77% 81% 83% N/A 75% 91% 77% 94% 83% 88%

$12,049 $10,294 $11,106 $0 $11,358 $11,572 $6,190 $8,698 $6,567 $8,194 $7,088 $10,443 $8,300 $8,786 $9,702 $8,745 $10,565 $8,037 $9,007 $9,331 $6,415 $6,326 $10,042

29% 8% 22% 0% 10% 23% 30% 25% 16% 20% 20% 34% 17% 8% 14% 23% 25% 16% 15% 24% 19% 13% 32%

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$9,825 $8,796 $13,325 $14,534 $11,975 $11,100 $8,591 $7,551 $10,664 $10,575 $10,683 $7,698 $11,150 $6,654 $9,221 $6,584 $8,521 $11,036 $10,233 $10,119 $10,215 $5,200 $10,298 $5,966 $6,478 $9,532 $10,597 $8,898 $11,366 $6,448 N/A $3,874 $5,102 $11,419 $6,771 $9,097 $8,311 $3,217 $4,334 N/A $5,122 $7,693 $6,676 $4,090 $4,507 $6,619 $2,674 $3,781 N/A $7,361 $3,646 $5,178 $3,979 $6,538 $3,085 $3,780 $4,343 $3,014 $5,030 $4,579 $6,127 $5,155 $4,251 $5,535 $4,184 $4,047 N/A $6,930 $5,425 $3,423

$6,130 $4,791 $4,163 $3,295 $4,394 $4,500 $740 $4,797 $3,324 $4,797 $4,849 $4,562 $4,549 $8,097 $5,313 $4,126 $6,268 $3,775 $4,578 $4,525 $5,044 $5,500 $4,703 $3,992 $4,162 $4,772 $4,541 $4,774 $4,488 $4,261 $4,092 $4,137 $9,840 $3,741 $5,759 $4,530 $4,314 $4,317 $4,494 N/A $3,909 $5,529 $4,728 $3,908 $5,902 $4,719 $3,796 $4,036 N/A $4,232 $3,896 $3,976 $3,421 $4,059 $3,950 $4,441 $3,787 $3,969 $4,586 $3,769 $3,583 $4,677 $3,948 $3,798 $3,875 $3,976 N/A $5,880 $4,721 $4,550

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80% 69% 66% 76% 73% 67% 81% 80% 67% 84% 54% 57% 78% 66% 70% 65% 74% 86% 79% 71% 86% 66% 50% 73% 68% 74% 70% 68% 75% 65% 78% 64% 50% 84% 76% 77% 72% 56% 68% 79% 82% 82% 66% 74% 48% 89% 55% 80% 82% 53% 57% 69% 48% 57% 48% 61% 56% 50% 51% 60% 70% 43% 61% 61% 56% 55% 51% 93% 49% 57%

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$17,744 $17,687 $17,570 $17,200 $16,983 $16,600 $16,272 $16,096 $16,047 $15,849 $15,759 $15,571 $15,541 $15,538 $15,108 $15,095 $15,055 $15,013 $14,756 $14,736 $14,641 $14,500 $14,241 $14,027 $14,026 $13,974 $13,944 $13,905 $13,757 $13,607 $13,491 $13,490 $13,355 $13,236 $13,022 $12,976 $12,824 $12,809 $12,575 $11,997 $11,931 $11,631 $11,511 $11,273 $10,992 $10,605 $10,542 $9,164 $9,132 $8,981 $8,975 $8,921 $8,721 $8,684 $8,625 $8,562 $8,517 $8,398 $8,297 $8,279 $8,222 $8,031 $7,925 $7,888 $7,855 $7,699 $7,653 $7,642 $7,593 $7,546

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Marian University (WI) Spring Arbor University (MI) Dominican University (IL) Aquinas College (MI) Benedictine College (KS) Bethel University (MN) Cornerstone University (MI) University of St. Francis (IL) Carroll College (WI) Heidelberg College (OH) Xavier University (OH) Lawrence Technological University (MI) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) Roosevelt University (IL) Edgewood College (WI) Lewis University (IL) Maryville University of St. Louis (MO) University of St. Francis (IN) Silver Lake College (WI) Olivet Nazarene University (IL) Ursuline College (OH) Fontbonne University (MO) William Woods University (MO) Walsh University (OH) University of Indianapolis Malone College (OH) Bradley University (IL) Mount Mary College (WI) Concordia University–St. Paul (MN) Benedictine University (IL) Southwestern College (KS) Ferris State University (MI) Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville Indiana Wesleyan University MidAmerica Nazarene University (KS) Lakeland College (WI) Friends University (KS) Columbia College (MO) Southwest Baptist University (MO) Alverno College (WI) Tiffin University (OH) Avila University (MO) Franciscan University of Steubenville (OH) Newman University (KS) St. Cloud State University (MN) Rockford College (IL) University of Southern Indiana Augsburg College (MN) Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Western Illinois University Emporia State University (KS) National-Louis University (IL) University of Wisconsin–River Falls University of Illinois–Springfield Eastern Illinois University Washburn University (KS) University of Nebraska–Kearney University of Central Missouri University of Wisconsin–Stout Bemidji State University (MN) Cardinal Stritch University (WI) University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Southwest Minnesota State University (MN) Indiana University Northwest Northern Michigan University Pittsburg State University (KS) Grand Valley State University (MI) Drury University (MO) University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point University of Northern Iowa

90% 90% 79% 91% 71% 77% 84% 84% 100% 87% 75% 73% 77% 75% 73% 77% 65% 76% 68% 75% 73% 46% 80% 81% 69% 70% 68% 67% 65% N/A 89% 88% 69% 76% 56% 74% 68% 71% 75% N/A 19% 43% 59% 56% 63% 46% 73% 55% 71% 70% 44% 42% 87% 70% 78% 44% 82% 86% 86% 73% 40% 93% 63% 62% 67% 85% 72% 84% 94% 67%

$4,362 $1,378 $10,587 $8,100 $7,020 $4,000 $3,821 $6,315 $7,854 $6,217 $9,535 $6,593 $5,508 $6,500 $9,858 $6,675 $5,400 $12,266 $5,726 $8,837 $7,408 $5,000 $9,722 $5,030 $6,578 $5,297 $8,085 $10,443 $5,572 $5,755 $7,475 $3,203 $5,953 $6,411 $7,707 $8,990 $4,583 $7,216 $5,735 $4,778 $6,140 $8,360 $8,460 $3,163 $1,804 $7,578 $1,509 $4,064 $4,225 $2,595 $1,059 $1,310 $0 $2,689 $3,594 $1,920 $1,860 $8,998 $1,356 $7,749 $9,987 $1,789 $1,707 $3,800 $2,854 $1,961 $3,629 $3,465 $2,269 $2,984

13% 3% 15% 24% 33% 24% 14% 19% 33% 9% 30% 16% 20% 12% 22% 8% 21% 12% 7% 28% 13% 40% 23% 15% 20% 9% 26% 11% 8% 6% 20% 9% 4% 7% 21% 19% 8% 20% 23% 11% 6% 63% 24% 6% 3% 11% 8% 9% 10% 5% 15% 6% 0% 14% 5% 16% 15% 21% 2% 15% 8% 9% 15% 4% 5% 8% 11% 16% 7% 11%

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$3,862 $3,824 $4,250 $3,773 $3,653 $3,838 $3,997 $4,052 $3,634 $3,926 $3,842 $3,545 $2,927 $3,634 $2,797 $3,549 $4,257 $4,046 $5,900 $1,932 $1,605 $1,478 $3,210 N/A

$31,061 $29,203 $27,195 $25,846 $24,567 $24,551 $24,516 $24,468 $24,167 $23,378 $22,273 $22,074 $21,337 $21,149 $20,988 $20,127 $20,071 $19,748 $19,212 $18,550 $18,549 $18,179 $17,930 $17,515 $17,214 $17,157 $17,110 $16,679 $16,600 $16,563 $16,537 $16,389 $15,643 $14,934 $14,788 $14,666 $14,217

50% 68% 73% 96% 57% 68% 58% 64% 86% 60% 61% 66% 33% 38% 61% 59% 58% 71% 59% 66% 63% 71% 54% 27% 57% 61% 83% 64% 60% 65% 65% 81% 70% 58% 71% 61% 81%

$16,818 $22,281 $18,950 $8,085 $20,660 $13,524 $14,342 $5,442 N/A $16,813 $13,621 $11,713 $14,533 $15,206 $16,834 $14,246 $13,618 $12,969 $10,885 $6,952 $13,298 $15,385 $13,582 $14,382 $11,486 $10,036 $12,709 $12,446 $13,600 $12,686 $12,766 $12,803 $6,550 $10,541 $7,904 $8,782 $2,499

$4,879 $8,274 $5,140 $3,499 $4,870 $8,063 $5,495 $4,098 N/A $4,727 $7,754 $4,377 $5,901 $5,283 $5,872 $5,757 $4,986 $4,998 $6,245 $6,505 $5,018 $4,421 $5,695 $4,873 $6,753 $4,500 $4,437 $5,378 $4,500 $4,721 $4,084 $4,690 $4,550 $4,625 $4,520 $3,182 $4,117

56% 68% 81% 82% 65% N/A 79% 57% 67% 87% 65% 46% 62% 62% 20% 74% 36% N/A 38% 38% 91% 84% N/A N/A

$2,427 $4,228 $4,994 $2,549 $3,089 $2,720 $1,954 $2,853 $1,633 $941 $7,384 $2,473 $3,534 $3,358 $1,531 $1,202 $3,116 $826 $835 $993 $3,150 $3,690 N/A N/A

11% 15% 35% 4% 3% 2% 5% 15% 5% 20% 33% 14% 13% 29% 2% 2% 45% 10% 9% 2% 16% 3% N/A N/A

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$4,508 $4,516 $3,180 $4,222 $5,291 $5,116 $5,208 $3,240 $5,172 $3,611 $4,608 $3,643 $2,911 $3,390 $4,489 $4,617 $3,850 $4,471 $1,800 $1,758 $2,749 $1,713 $2,236 N/A

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Loyola Marymount University (CA) University of Redlands (CA) Mills College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Chapman University (CA) Pacific Lutheran University (WA) University of Portland (OR) Seattle University Notre Dame de Namur University (CA) St. Mary’s College of California University of Dallas Concordia University (CA) Santa Clara University (CA) Trinity University (TX) Seattle Pacific University Gonzaga University (WA) St. Mary’s University of San Antonio Naropa University (CO) Westminster College (UT) Walla Walla University (WA) Whitworth University (WA) Dominican University of California Oklahoma City University Holy Names University (CA) Point Loma Nazarene University (CA) St. Edward’s University (TX) Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) La Sierra University (CA) California Lutheran University Woodbury University (CA) St. Martin’s University (WA) Hope International University (CA) Northwest Nazarene University (ID) University of St. Thomas (TX) Alaska Pacific University Houston Baptist University California Baptist University

45% 53% 40% 52% 58% 56% 46% 53% 53% 59% 60% 52% 59% 65% 53% 40% 73% 60% 36% 61% 59% 47% 44% 18%

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Universities– Master’s (West)

$7,396 $7,362 $7,322 $7,217 $7,051 $7,049 $7,006 $6,920 $6,919 $6,910 $6,896 $6,400 $6,344 $5,955 $5,718 $5,491 $5,311 $4,989 $4,500 $4,368 $4,317 $3,811 $2,564 $2,060

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Madonna University (MI) Southeast Missouri State University Truman State University (MO) Minnesota State University–Mankato Indiana University–South Bend University of Wisconsin–Superior University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Eastern Michigan University Indiana University Southeast Minot State University (ND) Missouri State University Winona State University (MN) Saginaw Valley State University (MI) Fort Hays State University (KS) Purdue University–Calumet (IN) University of Wisconsin–La Crosse University of Michigan–Dearborn Minnesota State University–Moorhead University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Wayne State College (NE) Lindenwood University (MO) Park University (MO) University of Nebraska–Omaha Bellevue University (NE)

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99% 83% 86% 75% 100% 87% 71% 71% 70% 50% 84% 70% 70% 93% 82% 86% 77% 85% 87% 88% 81% 46% 81% 45% 72% 68% 83% 61% 77% 53% 72% 76% 81% 67% 92% 62% 79%

$11,665 $10,710 $15,150 $8,171 $16,271 $10,033 $19,161 $9,308 N/A $9,542 $10,175 $6,857 $9,545 $8,896 $11,696 $8,450 $8,757 N/A $9,040 $3,777 $9,976 $7,064 $10,378 $12,889 $10,699 $6,982 $3,897 $6,710 $9,530 $13,088 $12,110 $14,384 $3,831 $7,746 $9,552 $6,560 $3,837

5% 11% 13% 4% 18% 26% 36% 5% N/A 6% 24% 20% 25% 47% 28% 38% 14% N/A 40% 18% 28% 0% 9% 22% 26% 8% 2% 34% 29% 13% 12% 17% 29% 21% 15% 23% 10%

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62% 59% 54% 85% 71% 77% 61% 45% 58% 70% 48% 71% 83% 86% 66% 70% 74% 79% 87% 43% 88% 61% 68% 66% 63% 77% 61% 72% 69% 40% 75% 65% 52% 72% 41% 62% 47% 70% 63% 97% 63% 73% 66% 56% 57% 61% 44% 61% 67% 56% 46% 64% 43% 50% 44% 91% 86% 31% 48%

$6,200 $####### $2,940 $2,055 $2,200 $3,458 $9,616 $8,019 $5,317 $5,121 $0 $10,959 $3,558 $2,064 $3,027 $0 $1,561 $5,187 $6,020 $4,563 $1,525 $4,874 $9,206 $2,094 $5,694 $3,081 $1,996 $3,655 $1,294 $3,497 $800 $3,222 $966 N/A $3,438 $4,562 $3,870 $2,576 $8,843 $3,039 $2,126 $1,638 $8,014 $2,004 $1,946 $5,029 $1,166 $5,389 $2,523 $2,468 $931 $4,769 N/A $2,202 $1,375 $479 $750 $1,520 $916

30% N/A 20% 13% 12% 7% 16% 6% 18% 10% 0% 15% 0% 6% 2% 0% 2% 17% 13% 10% 2% 13% 22% 1% 5% 0% 1% 0% 5% 1% 0% 1% 2% N/A 1% 0% 16% 2% 5% 4% 3% 18% 22% 4% 8% 7% 9% 11% 8% 5% 12% 29% N/A 16% 3% 30% 9% 1% 14%

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$18,994 $13,054 $16,519

$4,000 $4,200 $4,137 $4,500 $3,508 $7,251 $4,671 $5,080 $3,671 $4,660 $4,433 $4,033 $4,140 $3,190 $3,860 $8,546 $3,790 $3,836 $4,554 $4,110 $4,109 $4,406 $2,580 $4,475 $3,628 $3,887 $3,155 $3,928 $4,436 $4,262 $4,329 $5,056 $3,274 N/A $4,369 $4,525 $4,290 $4,198 $3,351 $3,652 $3,472 $4,384 $3,943 $4,003 $3,923 $4,226 $3,850 $4,017 N/A $3,890 $5,166 $3,603 N/A $3,998 $3,498 $1,733 $3,049 $2,239 N/A

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$24,234 $23,219 $21,151

$8,400 $8,011 $1,615 $4,000 $1,996 $4,240 $7,986 $8,233 $6,204 $8,105 $8,062 $7,600 $5,883 $5,100 $4,551 $3,785 $5,725 $3,002 $6,540 $4,755 $6,914 $8,288 $6,653 $3,779 $2,177 $6,508 $6,396 $6,291 $6,629 $4,721 $5,648 $6,648 $4,280 $4,324 $3,422 $5,142 $4,703 $6,745 $3,821 $4,120 $1,995 $4,372 $5,077 $4,530 $4,414 $6,454 $3,294 N/A N/A $3,460 $3,256 $3,132 $2,697 $3,274 $3,072 $1,375 $2,950 $2,926 N/A

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Elmira College (NY) New England College (NH) Delaware Valley College (PA)

65% 86% 69% 74% 44% 41% 84% 59% 74% 64% 78% 63% 57% 55% 51% 72% 41% 57% 44% 67% 36% 52% 69% 60% 49% 47% 48% 68% 36% 66% 50% 66% 67% 58% 64% 84% 78% 56% 71% 56% 31% 48% 74% 55% 52% 39% 65% 55% 45% 73% 55% 63% 50% 46% 49% 57% 43% 72% 52%

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$14,000 $13,911 $13,749 $13,246 $13,207 $12,890 $12,283 $12,122 $12,116 $11,981 $11,696 $11,637 $11,398 $11,250 $11,217 $11,204 $10,985 $10,285 $9,965 $9,965 $9,709 $9,566 $9,423 $9,290 $9,069 $8,867 $8,864 $8,840 $8,481 $8,445 $8,438 $8,420 $8,412 $8,283 $8,234 $8,169 $8,131 $8,105 $7,886 $7,727 $7,724 $7,650 $7,605 $7,425 $7,399 $7,293 $7,189 $7,172 $6,291 $6,218 $6,051 $5,856 $5,691 $5,523 $5,271 $4,266 $4,000 $3,936 $1,395

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Chaminade University of Honolulu Texas Wesleyan University Oklahoma Christian University Prairie View A&M University (TX) University of Alaska–Anchorage Hawaii Pacific University University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Marylhurst University (OR) University of the Incarnate Word (TX) Abilene Christian University (TX) Fresno Pacific University (CA) Lubbock Christian University (TX) Evergreen State College (WA) California State University–Long Beach Texas State University–San Marcos Colorado Christian University San Jose State University (CA) Dallas Baptist University California State University–Chico Prescott College (AZ) Western Washington University LeTourneau University (TX) Wayland Baptist University (TX) Boise State University (ID) California State University–Sacramento California State Polytechnic University–Pomona San Francisco State University California State University–San Bernardino Sonoma State University (CA) California State University–Stanislaus Central Washington University California State University–Los Angeles Eastern Oregon University Humboldt State University (CA) Eastern New Mexico University California State University–Dominguez Hills Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi California State University–Fresno Montana State University–Billings Stephen F. Austin State University (TX) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Midwestern State University (TX) Western Oregon University University of Texas–San Antonio University of Colorado–Colorado Springs California State University–Fullerton East Central University (OK) West Texas A&M University University of Central Oklahoma Texas A&M International University University of Texas of the Permian Basin College of the Southwest (NM) Sam Houston State University (TX) Weber State University (UT) University of Alaska–Southeast Southwestern Oklahoma State University Cameron University (OK) University of Texas–Brownsville Lamar University (TX)

$5,554 $9,515 $4,441

79% 90% 83%

$17,685 $10,259 $9,409

22% 29% 21%

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76% 86% 82% 68% 77% 76% 85% 90% 69% 77% 78% 70% 78% 80% 64% 59% 57% 45% 56% 71% 60% 79% 30% 68% 74% 62% 64% 54% 73% 66% 71% 54% 56% 87% N/A 59% 53% 93% 57% 39% N/A 60%

$14,640 $11,588 $13,908 $17,830 $12,204 $15,916 $8,812 $6,352 $6,000 $14,057 $10,360 $8,077 $2,500 $2,500 $4,528 $6,215 $17,332 N/A $7,222 $6,081 $4,692 $5,209 $2,000 $3,157 $3,023 $2,500 $3,343 $5,708 $1,770 $2,101 $4,824 $3,730 N/A $5,641 $0 $3,805 N/A $31,500 $1,250 $870 N/A $0

7% 18% 25% 18% 10% 27% 3% 8% 14% 9% 15% 27% 21% 5% 3% 16% 9% N/A 24% 25% 31% 11% 5% 4% 11% 9% 2% 22% 3% 2% 7% 2% N/A 7% 0% 1% N/A 100% 1% 5% N/A 0%

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$5,785 $6,470 $4,302 $4,972 $4,509 $5,107 $3,650 $4,479 $1,656 $4,971 $4,031 $3,729 $4,200 $4,678 $4,224 $3,950 $5,052 $3,240 $4,039

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$3,198 $12,142 $6,336 $13,792 $8,703 $12,573 $8,700 $4,846 $5,106 $3,896 $10,040 $8,698 $6,800 $11,203 $11,109 $10,800 $11,474 $10,712 $5,550

$5,245 $4,630 $4,440 $4,711 $4,258 $5,245 $4,586 $5,698 $4,400 $6,301 $5,971 $4,747 $3,875 $4,500 $4,298 $4,515 $3,899 $3,795 $3,881 $4,141 $4,597 $3,925 $4,050 $4,294 $5,998 $5,143 $3,436 $4,071 $4,300 $4,060 $4,079 $4,438 N/A $3,539 N/A $4,706 $3,481 $2,810 $3,145 $2,899 N/A $1,667

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78% 53% 80% 95% 39% 69% 68% 66% 62% 55% 75% 84% 100% 83% 59% 50% 71% 74% 58%

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$20,030 $19,370 $18,771 $18,707 $18,162 $17,610 $17,200 $16,338 $15,987 $15,675 $15,611 $15,520 $15,403 $15,155 $14,491 $14,043 $13,892 $13,545 $13,310

$15,597 $16,928 $15,370 $10,100 $13,813 $14,152 $10,472 $9,929 $11,800 $10,893 $9,172 $10,855 $2,950 $6,500 $10,797 $7,087 $10,649 $4,780 $9,652 $9,686 $3,861 $4,947 $3,350 $4,235 $4,543 $5,467 $5,188 $5,474 $4,210 $4,264 $4,839 $5,005 $6,280 $4,744 N/A $4,940 $4,226 $3,300 $5,917 $4,381 N/A $600

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University of Charleston (WV) University of the Ozarks (AR) Coker College (SC) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Southern Adventist University (TN) Covenant College (GA) Anderson University (SC) Catawba College (NC) Florida Southern College High Point University (NC) LaGrange College (GA) University of the Cumberlands (KY) Stillman College (AL) Averett University (VA) Shorter College (GA) Ouachita Baptist University (AR) King College (TN) Campbellsville University (KY) John Brown University (AR)

81% 78% 71% 59% 84% 71% 90% 58% 80% 88% 81% 70% 79% 87% 66% 60% 76% 95% 76% 61% 63% 87% 95% 77% 54% 77% 70% 77% 70% 44% 77% 75% 59% 57% 64% 50% 67% 38% 74% 70% 25% 89%

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$20,622 $20,458 $19,988 $19,500 $18,614 $18,438 $18,009 $17,604 $17,216 $16,681 $15,554 $15,442 $15,276 $15,250 $15,058 $14,429 $14,274 $13,964 $13,511 $12,730 $11,874 $11,214 $10,855 $10,679 $9,775 $9,220 $9,000 $8,956 $8,719 $8,675 $8,554 $8,464 $8,339 $8,325 $7,593 $7,140 $6,952 $6,500 $6,432 $4,956 $3,376 $3,210

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Seton Hill University (PA) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Elizabethtown College (PA) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Cazenovia College (NY) Wilson College (PA) Thomas College (ME) Roger Williams University (RI) Lasell College (MA) Keuka College (NY) Unity College (ME) Messiah College (PA) Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (NY) Wesley College (DE) Curry College (MA) Endicott College (MA) Fisher College (MA) Paul Smith’s College (NY) Mount Ida College (MA) Stevenson University (MD) Champlain College (VT) University of Pittsburgh–Bradford Mount Aloysius College (PA) SUNY College of Technology–Alfred York College of Pennsylvania Maine Maritime Academy Vermont Technical College Valley Forge Christian College (PA) University of Maine–Farmington Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) University of Maine–Augusta University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown St. Francis College (NY) University of Maine–Fort Kent Newbury College (MA) SUNY–Maritime College SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill Cooper Union (NY) CUNY–New York City College of Technology CUNY–York College United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY) Woodbury College (VT)

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88% 84% 91% 82% 75% 77% 90% 84% 73% 74% 85% 94% N/A 78% 70% 85% 73% 72% 50%

$13,750 $14,580 $6,775 $7,302 $5,697 $6,921 $7,810 $9,090 $13,416 $10,377 $7,692 $10,060 $8,042 $13,088 $7,166 $7,312 $8,862 $9,581 $5,338

19% 37% 18% 5% 21% 26% 95% 12% 33% 9% 18% 16% 5% 19% 43% 50% 18% 14% 14%

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68% 70% 59% 76% 59% 90% 55% 68% 67% 57% 58% 65% 53% N/A 48% 62% 63% 75% 74% 65% N/A 75% 85% 30% 49% N/A 59% 77% N/A 70% 80% 11% 64% N/A 100% 53% 42% 29%

$8,023 $11,189 $6,517 $3,130 $0 $0 $14,524 $9,042 $7,870 $7,072 $13,261 $10,136 $5,566 $3,562 $1,842 $8,370 $6,916 $1,837 $7,853 $1,720 N/A $7,692 $6,800 $12,615 $2,067 N/A $2,650 $2,896 $1,055 $1,375 $890 $9,679 $5,496 N/A $4,411 $655 $1,250 $3,228

21% 8% 11% 4% 0% 0% 21% 45% 10% 20% 4% 4% 7% 24% 1% 19% 21% 6% 21% 2% N/A 19% 23% 21% 2% N/A 3% 1% 8% 28% 5% 0% 13% N/A 11% 5% 2% 6%

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$10,565 $8,308 $17,418 $13,855 $8,922 $14,476 $13,550 N/A $8,254 $6,560 $9,566 $3,167 $14,343 $12,986 $9,679 $12,428 $7,611 $9,499 $12,624 $11,938 $3,755 $3,929 $10,036

$4,639 $3,832 $4,391 $4,305 $4,520 N/A $3,896 $1,991 N/A $3,868 $3,831 $3,733 $4,177 $3,425 $3,975 $4,545 $3,833 $3,870 $3,986 $4,510 $2,094 $2,647 $4,500 $3,735 $3,987 $4,023 $4,950 $3,238 N/A $3,500 N/A $2,998 $4,381 N/A N/A $2,119 $0 $3,193

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80% 83% 79% 81% 99% 74% 71% N/A 76% 82% 82% 60% 76% 88% 89% 81% 86% 76% 66% 86% 69% 74% 85%

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$23,919 $23,141 $22,222 $21,241 $21,132 $20,866 $20,341 $19,775 $19,450 $19,074 $18,852 $18,834 $18,744 $18,728 $18,693 $18,617 $18,042 $17,473 $17,439 $17,302 $17,100 $17,091 $17,042

$4,902 $9,666 $11,563 $3,769 $9,047 $8,111 $8,468 N/A $5,530 $8,225 $7,756 $7,323 $6,215 $2,196 $4,205 $6,306 $3,237 $4,982 $4,290 $1,375 $1,827 $7,470 $5,500 $5,802 $3,839 $3,787 $3,900 $1,814 N/A $3,400 N/A N/A $3,170 N/A N/A $1,784 $1,249 $2,293

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Ohio Northern University Marian College (IN) Marietta College (OH) St. Joseph’s College (IN) Buena Vista University (IA) Manchester College (IN) Bluffton University (OH) Kansas Wesleyan University Loras College (IA) Bethany College (KS) Grand View College (IA) Cedarville University (OH) Quincy University (IL) Wilmington College (OH) University of Dubuque (IA) Ottawa University (KS) Adrian College (MI) Dordt College (IA) Augustana College (SD) Morningside College (IA) Briar Cliff University (IA) Tabor College (KS) Grace College and Seminary (IN)

76% 90% 77% 47% 93% 92% 68% 44% 68% 68% 94% 93% 75% 72% 78% 76% 74% 79% 49% 44% 54% 81% 84% 58% 65% N/A 72% 75% 64% 72% 75% 96% 75% 57% 69% 69% 72% 96%

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Baccalauareate Colleges (Midwest)

$13,309 $13,303 $12,938 $12,831 $12,487 $12,197 $12,123 $11,901 $11,862 $11,776 $11,305 $10,679 $10,478 $10,041 $10,008 $9,938 $9,767 $9,653 $9,609 $9,468 $9,370 $9,077 $8,550 $8,490 $8,188 $7,431 $7,350 $6,522 $6,463 $6,000 $5,900 $4,803 $4,390 $4,208 $4,135 $3,625 $2,850 $2,669

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Davis and Elkins College (WV) Chowan University (NC) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Flagler College (FL) Claflin University (SC) St. Paul’s College (VA) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Louisiana College Bryan College (TN) Virginia Intermont College Livingstone College (NC) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Limestone College (SC) Williams Baptist College (AR) Virginia Union University Bluefield College (VA) Ohio Valley University (WV) Glenville State College (WV) Shepherd University (WV) University of South Carolina–Aiken Crichton College (TN) Alice Lloyd College (KY) Tuskegee University (AL) Southeastern University (FL) University of South Carolina–Upstate West Liberty State College (WV) Faulkner University (AL) Winston-Salem State University (NC) Fairmont State University (WV) Bluefield State College (WV) West Virginia University–Parkersburg Miles College (AL) Milligan College (TN) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Southern Arkansas University Clayton State University (GA) Concordia College (AL) Kentucky State University

$5,499 $4,301 $4,926 $4,304 $5,075 $5,538 $5,132 N/A $3,896 $5,832 $4,325 $4,047 $5,015 $5,250 $10,160 $5,528 $4,695 $5,198 $5,447 $4,612 $5,250 $7,553 N/A

87% 92% 93% 83% 89% 93% 90% N/A 88% 97% 91% 41% 78% 80% 83% 91% 100% 85% 91% 81% 76% 82% 70%

$15,266 $9,126 $8,887 $12,320 $10,645 $9,221 $8,321 N/A $8,620 $6,064 $4,926 $9,324 $6,878 $7,161 $16,724 $10,014 $9,460 $9,568 $8,282 $9,522 $4,250 $5,402 N/A

11% 8% 16% 17% 6% 11% 13% N/A 30% 2% 15% 24% 5% 11% 10% 19% 13% 19% 31% 13% 31% 19% N/A

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Where the money is: Schools that award the most need–based aid

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N/A $6,289 $12,807 $11,245 $5,319 $12,460 $5,000 $13,311 $12,490 $4,157 $11,118 $12,332 $10,142 N/A $10,419 $7,796 $9,592 $8,883 $5,652 $11,205 $10,232 $10,164 $8,000 $5,404 $4,000 $7,984 $8,414 $4,383 $5,070 $10,133 N/A $10,301 $8,400 $7,585 $8,855 $6,377 $6,212 $5,885 $6,274 $4,016 $3,468 $5,011 N/A $4,980 N/A $3,247 $2,846 $2,579 $3,031 N/A

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Getting a late start? All is not lost Midterms are over and your applications still aren’t out. Here’s a list of schools whose application deadlines are later in the year or who have “rolling” admissions, meaning they take applications until the freshman class is full. Schools are listed by application deadline for the academic year starting in the fall of 2009.

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University of Memphis University of North Carolina–Charlotte University of Texas–Dallas University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Bowling Green State University (OH) Texas Woman’s University University of Mississippi Louisiana Tech University South Carolina State University University of Texas–El Paso Jackson State University (MS) Kent State University (OH) Northern Illinois University Regent University (VA) Texas A&M University–Commerce University of Alaska–Fairbanks University of Idaho University of Massachusetts–Boston University of North Carolina–Greensboro Wayne State University (MI) West Virginia University Western Michigan University University of Wyoming University of Akron (OH) Ball State University (IN) Cleveland State University Indiana State University North Dakota State University Pacific University (OR) University of Alabama–Huntsville University of Arkansas University of North Texas University of New Orleans University of Louisville (KY) University of Missouri–St. Louis New Mexico State University Adelphi University (NY) Andrews University (MI) Arizona State University Auburn University (AL) Barry University (FL) Central Michigan University East Tennessee State University Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University George Fox University (OR) Golden Gate University (CA) Hofstra University (NY) Idaho State University Illinois Institute of Technology Immaculata University (PA) Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana University–Bloomington Iowa State University Kansas State University Long Island University–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loyola University Chicago Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Mississippi State University Montana State University Morgan State University (MD)

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Baylor University (TX) Brigham Young University–Provo (UT) Catholic University of America (DC) DePaul University (IL) Fordham University (NY) North Carolina State University–Raleigh Ohio State University–Columbus Ohio University Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Texas A&M University–College Station University of Connecticut University of Maryland–Baltimore County University of Michigan–Ann Arbor University of New Hampshire University of Rhode Island University of San Francisco University of Wisconsin–Madison Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Howard University (DC) Pace University (NY) Texas Christian University University of Kentucky Yeshiva University (NY) Biola University (CA) Drexel University (PA) Georgia State University Illinois State University SUNY–Albany Temple University (PA) University of Alabama–Birmingham University of San Diego East Carolina University (NC) Old Dominion University (VA) Southern Methodist University (TX) University of Arizona University of Houston University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Oklahoma University of Utah Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge University of South Florida Clemson University (SC) Colorado School of Mines Georgia Southern University Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Texas Tech University University of Central Florida University of Hawaii–Manoa University of Nebraska–Lincoln Florida A&M University Azusa Pacific University (CA) Clark Atlanta University Florida Atlantic University University of New Mexico University of West Florida Colorado State University Duquesne University (PA) Missouri University of Science & Technology New Jersey Institute of Technology Tennessee State University

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New School (NY) North Carolina A&T State University Northern Arizona University Nova Southeastern University (FL) Oakland University (MI) Oklahoma State University Oral Roberts University (OK) Pennsylvania State University–University Park Polytechnic University (NY) Portland State University (OR) Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN) Rutgers–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers–Newark (NJ) SUNY Col. of Environmental Sci. and Forestry SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Stony Brook Samford University (AL) Seton Hall University (NJ) South Dakota State University Southern Illinois University–Carbondale Spalding University (KY) St. John’s University (NY) Texas A&M University–Kingsville Trevecca Nazarene University (TN) Trinity International University (IL) Union Institute and University (OH) University at Buffalo–SUNY University of Alabama University of Arkansas–Little Rock University of Bridgeport (CT) University of Colorado–Denver University of Dayton (OH) University of Hartford (CT) University of La Verne (CA) University of Louisiana–Lafayette University of Maine University of Massachusetts–Lowell University of Minnesota–Twin Cities University of Missouri–Columbia University of Missouri–Kansas City University of Montana University of Nevada–Las Vegas University of Nevada–Reno University of North Dakota University of Northern Colorado University of Pittsburgh University of South Dakota University of Southern Mississippi University of St. Thomas (MN) University of Texas–Arlington University of Toledo (OH) University of Tulsa (OK) University of the Pacific (CA) Utah State University Virginia Commonwealth University Washington State University Wichita State University (KS) Widener University (PA) Wilmington University (DE) Wright State University (OH)

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Thiel College (PA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (PA) University of Hawaii–Hilo California State University–Monterey Bay SUNY–Purchase College Berry College (GA) Shimer College (IL) Atlantic Union College (MA) Centenary College of Louisiana College of Idaho (ID) Colorado State University–Pueblo Dillard University (LA) Fort Lewis College (CO) Georgetown College (KY) Goshen College (IN) Hastings College (NE) Hendrix College (AR) Huston-Tillotson University (TX) Illinois College Jarvis Christian College (TX) Lane College (TN) Metropolitan State College of Denver Paine College (GA) Peace College (NC) University of Wisconsin–Parkside Wesleyan College (GA) West Virginia State University Albertus Magnus College (CT) Calvin College (MI) Coastal Carolina University (SC) Concordia College (NY) Evangel University (MO) Nebraska Wesleyan University University of Maine–Machias University of Virginia–Wise William Jewell College (MO) Pikeville College (KY) Olivet College (MI) Huntingdon College (AL) Kentucky Wesleyan College North Greenville University (SC) Carson-Newman College (TN) Albright College (PA) Alma College (MI) American Jewish University (CA) Asbury College (KY) Augustana College (IL) Baker University (KS) Beacon College (FL) Bennett College (NC) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (KS) Birmingham-Southern College (AL) Brevard College (NC) Bridgewater College (VA) Burlington College (VT) Cedar Crest College (PA) Central College (IA) Clarke College (IA) College of St. Benedict (MN) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Doane College (NE) Eastern Mennonite University (VA) Eckerd College (FL) Emory and Henry College (VA) Excelsior College (NY) Ferrum College (VA) Franklin Pierce University (NH)

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Centre College (KY) DePauw University (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Gettysburg College (PA) Goucher College (MD) Grove City College (PA) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Kalamazoo College (MI) Knox College (IL) Lewis and Clark College (OR) McDaniel College (MD) Merrimack College (MA) Sewanee–University of the South (TN) Spelman College (GA) St. Lawrence University (NY) St. Michael’s College (VT) Sweet Briar College (VA) Transylvania University (KY) Virginia Military Institute Willamette University (OR) Wofford College (SC) Allegheny College (PA) Brigham Young University–Hawaii College of Wooster (OH) College of the Atlantic (ME) Drew University (NJ) Earlham College (IN) Guilford College (NC) Hartwick College (NY) Hillsdale College (MI) Marlboro College (VT) Morehouse College (GA) Muhlenberg College (PA) Southwestern University (TX) University of North Carolina–Asheville Ursinus College (PA) Warren Wilson College (NC) Allen University (SC) Albion College (MI) Christopher Newport University (VA) Coe College (IA) Cornell College (IA) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hanover College (IN) Maryville College (TN) Moravian College (PA) Principia College (IL) Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Siena College (NY) Susquehanna University (PA) Washington College (MD) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Wells College (NY) Juniata College (PA) Roanoke College (VA) University of Minnesota–Morris United States Military Academy (NY) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) New College of Florida Berea College (KY) Agnes Scott College (GA) Austin College (TX) St. Vincent College (PA) Carroll College (MT) Fisk University (TN) Lycoming College (PA) Presbyterian College (SC)

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Gordon College (MA) Granite State College (NH) Green Mountain College (VT) Greensboro College (NC) Hiram College (OH) Hollins University (VA) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Illinois Wesleyan University Johnson C. Smith University (NC) Judson College (AL) Lake Forest College (IL) Lambuth University (TN) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Luther College (IA) Lyon College (AR) Martin University (IN) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts McPherson College (KS) Meredith College (NC) Mesa State College (CO) Millikin University (IL) Millsaps College (MS) Monmouth College (IL) Mount Union College (OH) Northland College (WI) Oglethorpe University (GA) Ohio Wesleyan University Pine Manor College (MA) Rhodes College (TN) Ripon College (WI) Russell Sage College (NY) Rust College (MS) SUNY College–Old Westbury Salem College (NC) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Simpson College (IA) Simpson University (CA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. John’s College (NM) St. John’s University (MN) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) Stephens College (MO) Sterling College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Texas Lutheran University Thomas Aquinas College (CA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH) Tougaloo College (MS) University of Maine–Presque Isle University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wartburg College (IA) West Virginia Wesleyan College Western State College of Colorado Westminster College (MO) Westmont College (CA) Whittier College (CA) Wingate University (NC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg University (OH)

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Georgian Court University (NJ) Neumann College (PA) Niagara University (NY) St. Joseph’s College (ME) CUNY–Lehman College Centenary College (NJ) College of St. Elizabeth (NJ) St. Peter’s College (NJ) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Husson College (ME) SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome College of New Rochelle (NY) Alfred University (NY) Alvernia College (PA) American International College (MA) Anna Maria College (MA) Arcadia University (PA) Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bowie State University (MD) Bridgewater State College (MA) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Queens College Cabrini College (PA) Caldwell College (NJ) California University of Pennsylvania Cambridge College (MA) Castleton State College (VT) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Clarion University of Pennsylvania College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Joseph (VT) D’Youville College (NY) Daemen College (NY) Delaware State University Dominican College (NY) Dowling College (NY) Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern University (PA) Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) Fitchburg State College (MA) Frostburg State University (MD) Gallaudet University (DC) Gannon University (PA) Goddard College (VT) Gratz College (PA) Holy Family University (PA) Hood College (MD) Johnson State College (VT) Johnson and Wales University (RI) King’s College (PA) Kutztown University of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle University (PA)

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Bryant University (RI) CUNY–Baruch College College of St. Rose (NY) Ithaca College (NY) Quinnipiac University (CT) Salve Regina University (RI) Simmons College (MA) St. Joseph’s University (PA) Assumption College (MA) College of New Jersey Iona College (NY) Marist College (NY) Nazareth College (NY) Towson University (MD) University of New England (ME) Emmanuel College (MA) Manhattanville College (NY) Monmouth University (NJ) Montclair State University (NJ) Ramapo College of New Jersey Rowan University (NJ) Suffolk University (MA) University of Scranton (PA) Wagner College (NY) Westfield State College (MA) CUNY–Hunter College Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Canisius College (NY) East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Keene State College (NH) New Jersey City University Plymouth State University (NH) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz Southern Connecticut State University Springfield College (MA) Manhattan College (NY) CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice Framingham State College (MA) Rhode Island College Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Western Connecticut State University William Paterson University of New Jersey Kean University (NJ) Central Connecticut State University Worcester State College (MA) St. Bonaventure University (NY) University of the District of Columbia Carlow University (PA) Lincoln University (PA) Robert Morris University (PA) Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Coppin State University (MD) Rosemont College (PA) University of Maryland–Eastern Shore St. Francis University (PA) Chatham University (PA) DeSales University (PA)

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Le Moyne College (NY) Lesley University (MA) Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Loyola College in Maryland Marywood University (PA) Medaille College (NY) Mercy College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Millersville University of Pennsylvania Misericordia University (PA) Molloy College (NY) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s University (MD) New York Institute of Technology Norwich University (VT) Nyack College (NY) Philadelphia Biblical University Philadelphia University Point Park University (PA) Regis College (MA) Rider University (NJ) Rivier College (NH) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rutgers–Camden (NJ) SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Cortland SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh Sacred Heart University (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Salem State College (MA) Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Southeastern University (DC) Southern New Hampshire University St. John Fisher College (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) Touro College (NY) Trinity University (DC) University of Maryland–University College University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth University of New Haven (CT) Utica College (NY) Waynesburg University (PA) West Chester University of Pennsylvania Western New England College (MA) Wheelock College (MA) Wilkes University (PA)

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Jacksonville State University (AL) Jacksonville University (FL) Liberty University (VA) Lincoln Memorial University (TN) Lipscomb University (TN) Longwood University (VA) Loyola University New Orleans Lynchburg College (VA) Lynn University (FL) Marshall University (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marymount University (VA) McNeese State University (LA) Mississippi College Mississippi University for Women Mississippi Valley State University Morehead State University (KY) Mountain State University (WV) Nicholls State University (LA) Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL) Pfeiffer University (NC) Queens University of Charlotte (NC) Southern University–New Orleans St. Thomas University (FL) Stetson University (FL) The Citadel (SC) Troy University (AL) Tusculum College (TN) Union College (KY) University of Arkansas–Monticello University of Central Arkansas University of Louisiana–Monroe University of Mobile (AL) University of North Alabama University of North Carolina–Pembroke University of West Alabama Wheeling Jesuit University (WV) William Carey University (MS)

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Middle Tennessee State University Murray State University (KY) Northern Kentucky University Southeastern Louisiana University Southern Polytechnic State University (GA) Southern Wesleyan University (SC) Tennessee Technological University Union University (TN) University of Montevallo (AL) University of Tennessee–Chattanooga University of Tennessee–Martin Western Kentucky University Bethel College (TN) North Carolina Central University Bellarmine University (KY) St. Leo University (FL) Thomas More College (KY) Francis Marion University (SC) University of South Alabama Arkansas State University Fayetteville State University (NC) Shenandoah University (VA) Alcorn State University (MS) Appalachian State University (NC) Arkansas Tech University Auburn University–Montgomery (AL) Augusta State University (GA) Belhaven College (MS) Brenau University (GA) Campbell University (NC) Charleston Southern University (SC) Christian Brothers University (TN) Converse College (SC) Cumberland University (TN) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (FL) Freed-Hardeman University (TN) Gardner-Webb University (NC) Harding University (AR) Hodges University (FL)

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Radford University (VA) University of Mary Washington (VA) University of North Carolina–Wilmington Rollins College (FL) Hampton University (VA) College of Charleston (SC) Georgia College and State University University of North Florida Western Carolina University (NC) University of Tampa (FL) Virginia State University Winthrop University (SC) Kennesaw State University (GA) Norfolk State University (VA) Grambling State University (LA) Louisiana State University–Shreveport University of West Georgia Florida Gulf Coast University Armstrong Atlantic State University (GA) Albany State University (GA) Columbus State University (GA) Mercer University (GA) North Georgia College and State University Piedmont College (GA) Southern University and A&M College (LA) Valdosta State University (GA) Xavier University of Louisiana Northwestern State University of Louisiana Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Henderson State University (AR) Spring Hill College (AL) Georgia Southwestern State University Fort Valley State University (GA) Austin Peay State University (TN) Alabama State University Belmont University (TN) Columbia College (SC) Delta State University (MS) Eastern Kentucky University

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University of St. Francis (IL) University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Washburn University (KS) Augsburg College (MN) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) Cornerstone University (MI) Maryville University of St. Louis (MO) Rockford College (IL) University of Northern Iowa University of Southern Indiana Valparaiso University (IN) Walsh University (OH) William Woods University (MO) Youngstown State University (OH) University of Central Missouri University of Mary (ND) Southwestern College (KS) Edgewood College (WI) Mount Marty College (SD) Alverno College (WI)

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Abilene Christian University (TX) Adams State College (CO) Alaska Pacific University California State University–Sacramento Colorado Christian University Holy Names University (CA) Humboldt State University (CA) Lamar University (TX) LeTourneau University (TX) Mills College (CA) New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Regis University (CO) Sam Houston State University (TX) Southern Utah University Texas Southern University University of Dallas Western New Mexico University Southern Nazarene University (OK) Midwestern State University (TX) University of Texas–Pan American Angelo State University (TX) Eastern Washington University Hawaii Pacific University Lubbock Christian University (TX) Northwest Nazarene University (ID) Prescott College (AZ) University of Texas of the Permian Basin Oklahoma City University Weber State University (UT) California State University–East Bay University of Great Falls (MT)

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Siena Heights University (MI) Silver Lake College (WI) Southwest Baptist University (MO) St. Ambrose University (IA) St. Xavier University (IL) Tiffin University (OH) University of Detroit Mercy University of Illinois–Springfield University of Indianapolis University of Michigan–Dearborn University of Michigan–Flint University of Nebraska–Kearney University of Rio Grande (OH) University of St. Mary (KS) University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire University of Wisconsin–La Crosse University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh University of Wisconsin–Platteville University of Wisconsin–River Falls University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point University of Wisconsin–Stout University of Wisconsin–Superior Upper Iowa University Ursuline College (OH) Viterbo University (WI) Wayne State College (NE)

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California State University–Fresno Gonzaga University (WA) San Jose State University (CA) Seattle Pacific University St. Mary’s College of California Trinity University (TX) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) California State University–Los Angeles Western Washington University Whitworth University (WA) Central Washington University University of Redlands (CA) St. Edward’s University (TX) Tarleton State University (TX) Texas State University–San Marcos Prairie View A&M University (TX) University of Portland (OR) Boise State University (ID) California State University–Stanislaus Concordia University (OR) Montana State University–Billings Seattle University Texas A&M International University Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi University of Alaska–Anchorage University of Colorado–Colorado Springs University of Texas–Brownsville University of Texas–San Antonio Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) California State University–San Bernardino Fresno Pacific University (CA)

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Friends University (KS) Graceland University (IA) Hamline University (MN) Heidelberg College (OH) Indiana University Northwest Indiana University Southeast Indiana University–South Bend Lakeland College (WI) Lawrence Technological University (MI) Lewis University (IL) Lindenwood University (MO) Madonna University (MI) Maharishi University of Management (IA) Marian University (WI) Metropolitan State University (MN) Minnesota State University–Mankato Minot State University (ND) Missouri Baptist University Mount Mary College (WI) National-Louis University (IL) Newman University (KS) North Central College (IL) Northern Michigan University Northwest Missouri State University Ohio Dominican University Otterbein College (OH) Pittsburg State University (KS) Saginaw Valley State University (MI)

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Aquinas College (MI) Ashland University (OH) Avila University (MO) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Bellevue University (NE) Bemidji State University (MN) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine University (IL) Bethel University (MN) Bradley University (IL) Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Capital University (OH) Carroll College (WI) Chicago State University College of St. Catherine (MN) College of St. Scholastica (MN) Columbia College (IL) Columbia College (MO) Concordia University Chicago (IL) Davenport University (MI) Dominican University (IL) Drake University (IA) Eastern Illinois University Eastern Michigan University Emporia State University (KS) Fontbonne University (MO) Fort Hays State University (KS) Franciscan University of Steubenville (OH)

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Arizona State University–West California Baptist University California Lutheran University California State University–Bakersfield California State University–Dominguez Hills Cameron University (OK) Chaminade University of Honolulu City University (WA) College of Santa Fe (NM) College of the Southwest (NM) Concordia University (CA) Dallas Baptist University Dominican University of California East Central University (OK) Eastern New Mexico University Evergreen State College (WA) Hardin-Simmons University (TX) Hope International University (CA) Houston Baptist University John F. Kennedy University (CA) La Sierra University (CA) Loyola Marymount University (CA) Marylhurst University (OR) Naropa University (CO) National University (CA) New Mexico Highlands University Northeastern State University (OK) Notre Dame de Namur University (CA) Oklahoma Christian University Pacific Lutheran University (WA) Point Loma Nazarene University (CA)

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Texas Wesleyan University University of Alaska–Southeast University of Central Oklahoma University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) University of St. Thomas (TX) University of Texas–Tyler University of the Incarnate Word (TX)

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Paul Smith’s College (NY) Peirce College (PA) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill SUNY College of Technology–Alfred SUNY College of Technology–Delhi SUNY–Farmingdale SUNY–Maritime College Southern Vermont College St. Francis College (NY) Stevenson University (MD) Thomas College (ME) University of Maine–Farmington University of Maine–Fort Kent University of Pittsburgh–Bradford University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Vaughn Col. of Aeronautics and Technology (NY) Vermont Technical College Wilson College (PA) Woodbury College (VT) York College of Pennsylvania

Belmont Abbey College (NC) Campbellsville University (KY) Coker College (SC) Elizabeth City State University (NC) Emmanuel College (GA) Martin Methodist College (TN) Milligan College (TN) Montreat College (NC) University of South Carolina–Aiken Virginia Union University West Virginia University Institute of Technology High Point University (NC) Lander University (SC) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Louisiana College University of the Cumberlands (KY) Shorter College (GA) Crichton College (TN) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Limestone College (SC)

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Becker College (MA) CUNY–Medgar Evers College CUNY–New York City College of Technology CUNY–York College Cazenovia College (NY) Curry College (MA) Daniel Webster College (NH) Delaware Valley College (PA) Elms College (Col. of Our Lady of the Elms) (MA) Felician College (NJ) Fisher College (MA) Geneva College (PA) Keuka College (NY) Lasell College (MA) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lyndon State College (VT) Massachusetts Maritime Academy Messiah College (PA) Mitchell College (CT) Mount Ida College (MA) New England College (NH)

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Flagler College (FL) Florida Southern College Tuskegee University (AL) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Southeastern University (FL) Stillman College (AL) Claflin University (SC) Alice Lloyd College (KY) Clayton State University (GA) Lees-McRae College (NC) St. Augustine’s College (NC) Averett University (VA) Philander Smith College (AR) Winston-Salem State University (NC) Our Lady of Holy Cross College (LA) North Carolina Wesleyan College Shaw University (NC) Bryan College (TN) Ohio Valley University (WV) Atlanta Christian College

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Walla Walla University (WA) Wayland Baptist University (TX) West Texas A&M University Western Oregon University Westminster College (UT) Woodbury University (CA)

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Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) Roger Williams University (RI) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) Endicott College (MA) Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmira College (NY) United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Wesley College (DE) Maine Maritime Academy Keystone College (PA) Pennsylvania College of Technology Unity College (ME) Columbia Union College (MD) Baptist Bible College and Seminary (PA) Seton Hill University (PA) Mount Aloysius College (PA) University of Maine–Augusta St. Joseph’s College New York Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Bay Path College (MA)

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Baccalaureate College (North)

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southern Oregon University Southwestern Oklahoma State University St. Martin’s University (WA) St. Mary’s University of San Antonio Stephen F. Austin State University (TX) Sul Ross State University (TX)

Southern Arkansas University Tennessee Wesleyan College Anderson University (SC) Arkansas Baptist College Barton College (NC) Benedict College (SC) Bethune-Cookman University (FL) Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluefield State College (WV) Brescia University (KY) Brewton-Parker College (GA) Catawba College (NC) Central Baptist College (AR) Chowan University (NC) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Concord University (WV) Concordia College (AL) Covenant College (GA) Dalton State College (GA)

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Bethany College (KS) Blackburn College (IL) Briar Cliff University (IA) Buena Vista University (IA) Carthage College (WI) Cedarville University (OH) Central Methodist University (MO) Central State University (OH) Chadron State College (NE) College of St. Mary (NE) Concordia University (MI) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Dakota State University (SD) Dana College (NE) Defiance College (OH) Dickinson State University (ND) East-West University (IL) Franklin College (IN) Grace Bible College (MI) Harris-Stowe State University (MO) Indiana University East Iowa Wesleyan College Jamestown College (ND) Judson University (IL) Kansas Wesleyan University Kendall College (IL) Lake Erie College (OH) Lincoln College (IL) Loras College (IA) Lourdes College (OH) MacMurray College (IL)

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Toccoa Falls College (GA) University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff University of Charleston (WV) University of South Carolina–Upstate University of the Ozarks (AR) Virginia Intermont College Voorhees College (SC) Warner Southern College (FL) West Liberty State College (WV) West Virginia University–Parkersburg Williams Baptist College (AR)

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Mars Hill College (NC) Methodist University (NC) Midway College (KY) Miles College (AL) Morris College (SC) Mount Olive College (NC) Newberry College (SC) Oakwood University (AL) Ouachita Baptist University (AR) Reinhardt College (GA) Shepherd University (WV) St. Paul’s College (VA) Thomas University (GA)

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College of the Ozarks (MO) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Marietta College (OH) North Central University (MN) Wilberforce University (OH) Black Hills State University (SD) Mount Vernon Nazarene University (OH) Central Christian College (KS) Concordia University (NE) Dordt College (IA) Eureka College (IL) Greenville College (IL) Huntington University (IN) Marian College (IN) Northwestern College (MN) Tri-State University (IN) Wilmington College (OH) Midland Lutheran College (NE) Bethel College (IN) Bluffton University (OH) Grand View College (IA) Lake Superior State University (MI) Missouri Western State University Northwestern College (IA) Ohio Northern University University of Dubuque (IA) Dakota Wesleyan University (SD) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Trinity Christian College (IL) York College (NE) Adrian College (MI) Augustana College (SD)

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Davis and Elkins College (WV) Edward Waters College (FL) Erskine College (SC) Fairmont State University (WV) Faulkner University (AL) Florida Memorial College Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Glenville State College (WV) John Brown University (AR) Kentucky State University King College (TN) LaGrange College (GA) Livingstone College (NC)

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Manchester College (IN) Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Mayville State University (ND) McKendree University (IL) Milwaukee School of Engineering Missouri Southern State University Missouri Valley College Morningside College (IA) Mount Mercy College (IA) Myers University (OH) Notre Dame College of Ohio Ottawa University (KS) Peru State College (NE) Purdue University–North Central (IN) Quincy University (IL) Robert Morris College (IL) Rochester College (MI) Shawnee State University (OH) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Tabor College (KS) Taylor University (IN) Union College (NE) University of Minnesota–Crookston University of Northwestern Ohio University of Sioux Falls (SD) Urbana University (OH) Valley City State University (ND) Waldorf College (IA) William Penn University (IA)

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Utah Valley State College Langston University (OK) University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma American Indian Col. of the Assem. of God (AZ) California Maritime Academy Concordia University–Austin (TX) Dixie State College of Utah Howard Payne University (TX) Humphreys College (CA) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mid-America Christian University (OK) Montana State University–Northern

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Montana Tech of the University of Montana Northwest Christian College (OR) Northwestern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Panhandle State University Pacific Union College (CA) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rogers State University (OK) Southwestern Assemblies of God University (TX) St. Gregory’s University (OK) Texas College University of Montana–Western Vanguard University of Southern California Western Governors University (UT)

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Index to Major Fields of Study You think you’d like to specialize in architectural engineering? Or possibly biblical studies? Use this list to find schools offering majors in subject areas of interest and then learn more about each school by studying its directory entry. For more specifics on programs offered, consult the schools’ websites.

Accounting and Computer Science Central Christian College (KS) Houston Baptist Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Simpson College (IA) Southern New Hampshire Univ. St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Western Washington Univ.

Accounting and Related Services Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Alaska Pacific Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (SD) Augustana College (IL) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Babson College (MA) Baker College of Flint (MI) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH)

Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bay Path College (MA) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bentley College (MA) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethany College (KS) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluefield College (VA) Bluefield State College (WV) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brenau Univ. (GA) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bryant Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Marcos California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI)

Carlow Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carroll College (MT) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cazenovia College (NY) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Champlain College (VT) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clarke College (IA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Cleary Univ. (MI) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of New Jersey College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (SC) Columbia College (MO) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (NE)

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Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Converse College (SC) Corban College (OR) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Medgar Evers College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College D’Youville College (NY) Daemen College (NY) Dakota State Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Davenport Univ. (MI) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. Delaware Valley College (PA) Delta State Univ. (MS) DePaul Univ. (IL) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dixie State College of Utah Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA)

Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin College (IN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Golden Gate Univ. (CA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Harding Univ. (AR) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO)

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Hartwick College (NY) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hodges Univ. (FL) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Husson College (ME) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) John Brown Univ. (AR) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Keuka College (NY) Keystone College (PA) King’s College (PA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lasell College (MA) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis Univ. (IL) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR)

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Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lyon College (AR) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Martin Methodist College (TN) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) McKendree Univ. (IL) McPherson College (KS) Mercy College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Mitchell College (CT) Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY)

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Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Neumann College (PA) New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Nichols College (MA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwood Univ. (MI) Norwich Univ. (VT) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon Institute of Technology Ottawa Univ. (KS) Otterbein College (OH)

Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph-Macon College (VA) Regis Univ. (CO) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rider Univ. (NJ) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester College (MI) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rosemont College (PA) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shippensburg Univ. of Penn. Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Silver Lake College (WI) Simpson College (IA)

South Carolina State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southeastern Univ. (DC) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome

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SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thiel College (PA) Thomas College (ME) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (KY) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia

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Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR)

Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Union Univ. Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Adm. (MI)

Walsh Univ. (OH) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Webber International Univ. (FL) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wesley College (DE) Wesleyan College (GA) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (UT) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Woods Univ. (MO) Wilmington College (OH) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Wofford College (SC) Woodbury Univ. (CA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College (NE) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sci. (Cert., M.S., Ph.D.) Univ. of Kentucky

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL)

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Bethel College (IN) Boston Univ. Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Institute of Technology California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Long Beach Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Daniel Webster College (NH) Dowling College (NY) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Florida Institute of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology Illinois Institute of Technology Iowa State Univ. Juniata College (PA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mississippi State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) San Diego State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. St. Louis Univ. Stanford Univ. (CA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Tuskegee Univ. (AL) United States Air Force Academy (CO) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Florida Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin

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Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Utah State Univ. Virginia Tech West Virginia Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Wichita State Univ. (KS) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)

African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services Asbury College (KY) Averett Univ. (VA) Bethany College (WV) Cazenovia College (NY) Centenary College (NJ) Colorado State Univ. Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Lake Erie College (OH) Midway College (KY) North Dakota State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Rocky Mountain College (MT) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Stephens College (MO) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Montana–Western Univ. of New Hampshire Virginia Intermont College West Texas A&M Univ. William Woods Univ. (MO) Wilson College (PA)

Agricultural and Food Products Processing Florida A&M Univ. Kansas State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Univ. of Florida Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln

Agricultural Business and Management Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ.

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Auburn Univ. (AL) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton Cameron Univ. (OK) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ. Cornell Univ. (NY) Delaware State Univ. Delaware Valley College (PA) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dordt College (IA) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Florida A&M Univ. Florida Southern College Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Gettysburg College (PA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Illinois State Univ. Iowa State Univ. Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kansas State Univ. Lake Erie College (OH) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Montana State Univ. Neumann College (PA) New Mexico State Univ. Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Sam Houston State Univeristy (TX) San Diego State Univ. South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN)

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Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Tufts Univ. (MA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Vermont Technical College Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. Westminster College (MO)

Agricultural Mechanization Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Clemson Univ. (SC) College of the Ozarks (MO) Florida A&M Univ. Kansas State Univ. Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Montana State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) South Dakota State Univ. Stephen F. Austin State Univ.

(TX) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Washington State Univ.

Agricultural Production Operations Angelo State Univ. (TX) Auburn Univ. (AL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Florida A&M Univ. Lake Erie College (OH) North Dakota State Univ. Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Maine Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Vermont Technical College Washington State Univ.

Agricultural Public Services Kansas State Univ. Michigan State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Texas Tech Univ. Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wyoming Washington State Univ.

Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering Auburn Univ. (AL) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Cornell Univ. (NY)

Florida A&M Univ. Iowa State Univ. Kansas State Univ. Michigan State Univ. New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) South Dakota State Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Utah State Univ. Virginia Tech Washington State Univ.

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Stanislaus Evergreen State College (WA) Michigan State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Prescott College (AZ) Tennessee State Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Kentucky

Air Transportation Averett Univ. (VA) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bridgewater State College (MA) Central Washington Univ. Daniel Webster College (NH) Delaware State Univ. Delta State Univ. (MS) Dixie State College of Utah Eastern Kentucky Univ.

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Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Florida Institute of Technology Hampton Univ. (VA) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Indiana State Univ. Jacksonville Univ. (FL) Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis Univ. (IL) Liberty Univ. (VA) Louisiana Tech Univ. Marywood Univ. (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Middle Tennessee State Univ. Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Mountain State Univ. (WV) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Pacific Union College (CA) Park Univ. (MO) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) San Jose State Univ. (CA) South Dakota State Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Louis Univ. SUNY–Farmingdale Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of the District of Columbia Utah State Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Westminster College (UT) Wilmington Univ. (DE)

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Boise State Univ. (ID) College of St. Mary (NE) Columbia Union College (MD) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Gannon Univ. (PA)

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Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Madonna Univ. (MI) Medaille College (NY) Michigan State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Murray State Univ. (KY) National-Louis Univ. (IL) New York Institute of Technology Newberry College (SC) North Dakota State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) St. John’s Univ. (NY) Tennessee State Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Vermont Technical College Wayne State Univ. (MI) Wilson College (PA) York College of Pennsylvania

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Albion College (MI) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arkansas State Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (SD) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Belmont Univ. (TN) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluefield State College (WV) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT)

Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento California Univ. of Pennsylvania Campbell Univ. (NC) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Champlain College (VT) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clarke College (IA) Coe College (IA) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) College of Charleston (SC) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Notre Dame of Maryland Columbia Union College (MD) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–City College D’Youville College (NY) Daemen College (NY) Dakota State Univ. (SD) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Defiance College (OH) Delta State Univ. (MS) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dominican College (NY) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Elon Univ. (NC) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO)

Franklin College (IN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greensboro College (NC) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Harding Univ. (AR) Henderson State Univ. (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hope College (MI) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Huntingdon College (AL) Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Ithaca College (NY) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) John Brown Univ. (AR) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kent State Univ. (OH) King’s College (PA) La Roche College (PA) Lasell College (MA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana College Luther College (IA) Lynchburg College (VA) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manchester College (IN) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Marywood Univ. (PA) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO)

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Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Missouri State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Union College (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Mexico State Univ. Newman Univ. (KS) North Carolina Central Univ. North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Norwich Univ. (VT) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oregon Institute of Technology Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Philadelphia Univ. Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Ramapo College of New Jersey Regis Univ. (CO) Rhode Island College Roanoke College (VA) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Samford Univ. (AL) Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shenandoah Univ. (VA)

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Simpson College (IA) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania South Dakota State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwestern College (KS) Springfield College (MA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Vincent College (PA) Sterling College (KS) SUNY–Stony Brook Tabor College (KS) Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia

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Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Wagner College (NY) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington State Univ. Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Michigan Univ. Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Woods Univ. (MO) Wilmington College (OH) Wingate Univ. (NC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH)

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York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

American Literature (United States and Canadian) American Jewish Univ. (CA) Ashland Univ. (OH) Bennington College (VT) College of the Atlantic (ME) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–City College Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Harvard Univ. (MA) Middlebury College (VT) New York Univ. Tufts Univ. (MA) Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown

American Sign Language (Asl) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Augustana College (SD) Bethel College (IN) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Kentucky Univ. Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) Goshen College (IN) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Kent State Univ. (OH) Madonna Univ. (MI) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Rochester (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Western Oregon Univ.

Animal Sciences Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Arkansas State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Berry College (GA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ. Cornell Univ. (NY) Delaware State Univ. Delaware Valley College (PA)

Dordt College (IA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Iowa State Univ. Kansas State Univ. Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Michigan State Univ. Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Montana State Univ. New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Vermont Technical College Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ.

Anthropology Adelphi Univ. (NY) Agnes Scott College (GA) Albion College (MI) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Augustana College (SD) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Beloit College (WI) Bennington College (VT) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Butler Univ. (IN) California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus Canisius College (NY) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Cleveland State Univ. Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Connecticut College Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE)

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CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Lewis College (CO) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grinnell College (IA) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hanover College (IN) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Hendrix College (AR) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. James Madison Univ. (VA) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Juniata College (PA)

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Kansas State Univ. Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Linfield College (OR) Longwood Univ. (VA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Loyola Univ. Chicago Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Macalester College (MN) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mercyhurst College (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Muhlenberg College (PA) Nazareth College (NY) New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pitzer College (CA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Radford Univ. (VA) Reed College (OR)

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Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Ripon College (WI) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Univ. Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Skidmore College (NY) Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Oregon Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Vincent College (PA) Stanford Univ. (CA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NY) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Alabama

Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro

Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (MO)

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Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL) Whitman College (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Williams College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

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Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Utah State Univ. Washington State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ.

Apparel and Textiles Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Auburn Univ. (AL) California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Long Beach Carson-Newman College (TN) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Clemson Univ. (SC) Colorado State Univ. Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Delaware State Univ. East Carolina Univ. (NC) Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Framingham State College (MA) Georgia Southern Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Kansas State Univ. Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lasell College (MA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Missouri State Univ. New Mexico State Univ. North Dakota State Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oregon State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. Seattle Pacific Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale SUNY College–Oneonta Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas Tech Univ. Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia

Applied Horticulture/ Horticultural Business Services Andrews Univ. (MI) Bethel College (IN) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Chatham Univ. (PA) Clemson Univ. (SC) Colorado State Univ. Cornell Univ. (NY) Delaware Valley College (PA) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Florida Southern College Iowa State Univ. Mississippi State Univ. New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) South Dakota State Univ. SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill SUNY–Farmingdale Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Maine Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Tennessee Vermont Technical College

Applied Mathematics Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) American Univ. (DC)

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Arizona State Univ. Asbury College (KY) Auburn Univ. (AL) Averett Univ. (VA) Barnard College (NY) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bloomfield College (NJ) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brown Univ. (RI) California Institute of Technology California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clarkson Univ. (NY) Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) College of Idaho (ID) Colorado School of Mines Columbia Univ. (NY) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–New York City College of Technology DePaul Univ. (IL) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College (PA) Grand View College (IA) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Hillsdale College (MI) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Iona College (NY) Jamestown College (ND) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Keene State College (NH) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kettering Univ. (MI) Knox College (IL) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Lycoming College (PA) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Michigan State Univ. Millikin Univ. (IL) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology National-Louis Univ. (IL) New Jersey Institute of Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh

North Central College (IL) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Ohio Univ. Princeton Univ. (NJ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rice Univ. (TX) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem State College (MA) San Jose State Univ. (CA) Siena College (NY) Siena Heights Univ. (MI) St. Mary’s College (IN) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stevenson Univ. (MD) SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Albany SUNY–Farmingdale SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Stony Brook Taylor Univ. (IN) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Texas–Dallas

Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Univ. of Wyoming Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Virginia Military Institute Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Western Michigan Univ. Western Washington Univ. Whitman College (WA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Yale Univ. (CT)

Archaeology Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brown Univ. (RI) College of Wooster (OH) Columbia Univ. (NY) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–Hunter College Dickinson College (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Hamilton College (NY) Haverford College (PA) Lycoming College (PA) Oberlin College (OH) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) St. Mary’s College of California Stanford Univ. (CA) SUNY College–Potsdam Sweet Briar College (VA) Tufts Univ. (MA) Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wesleyan Univ. (CT) Western Washington Univ. Wheaton College (IL) Yale Univ. (CT)

Architectural Engineering Auburn Univ. (AL) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Univ.–Fresno Drexel Univ. (PA) Illinois Institute of Technology Kansas State Univ. Milwaukee School of Engineering Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Oklahoma State Univ.

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Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Philadelphia Univ. SUNY College of Technology–Alfred Tennessee State Univ. Tufts Univ. (MA) Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Wyoming

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bluefield State College (WV) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Louisiana College Northern Kentucky Univ. Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) SUNY–Farmingdale Texas Tech Univ. Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Southern Mississippi Vermont Technical College Virginia Tech

Architectural History and Criticism Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Columbia Univ. (NY) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Kansas

Architectural Technology/Technician Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–New York City College of Technology Fitchburg State College (MA) Vermont Technical College Washington Univ. in St. Louis Western Kentucky Univ.

Architecture Andrews Univ. (MI) Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL)

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Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bennington College (VT) Boston Architectural College Brown Univ. (RI) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California College of the Arts California Institute of Technology California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Clemson Univ. (SC) College of the Atlantic (ME) Columbia Univ. (NY) Connecticut College Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–City College Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Eastern Michigan Univ. Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida International Univ. Georgia Institute of Technology Hampton Univ. (VA) Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois Institute of Technology Iowa State Univ. Judson Univ. (IL) Kansas State Univ. Keene State College (NH) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts Institute of Technology Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Middlebury College (VT) Mississippi State Univ. Montana State Univ. Mount Holyoke College (MA) New Jersey Institute of Technology New York Institute of Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Norwich Univ. (VT) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Philadelphia Univ. Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Pratt Institute (NY) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rice Univ. (TX) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX)

Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Smith College (MA) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) SUNY College of Technology–Alfred Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Florida Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of Utah Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wellesley College (MA) Woodbury Univ. (CA) Yale Univ. (CT)

Architecture and Related Services Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Hampshire College (MA) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) La Roche College (PA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN)

Louisiana Tech Univ. Metropolitan State College of Denver New York Institute of Technology Northern Michigan Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Philadelphia Univ. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) SUNY College of Technology–Delhi Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Utah Univ. of Virginia

Area Studies Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) American International College (MA) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ.–West Assumption College (MA) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (IL) Austin College (TX) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Beloit College (WI) Bennington College (VT) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Burlington College (VT) Cabrini College (PA) Caldwell College (NJ) California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino Calvin College (MI) Canisius College (NY) Carleton College (MN)

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS

Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Claflin Univ. (SC) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Coe College (IA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Columbia College (MO) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Connecticut College Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Dartmouth College (NH) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Earlham College (IN) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Erskine College (SC) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Flagler College (FL) Florida A&M Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Goucher College (MD) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI)

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Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Harding Univ. (AR) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Iowa State Univ. Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Kalamazoo College (MI) Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) Lafayette College (PA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lesley Univ. (MA) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Lycoming College (PA) Macalester College (MN) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manhattanville College (NY) Marist College (NY) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Moravian College (PA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount Union College (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Nazareth College (NY) New York Univ. North Central College (IL) North Park Univ. (IL) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI)

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Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oregon State Univ. Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Pitzer College (CA) Pomona College (CA) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Reed College (OR) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Rollins College (FL) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Salem College (NC) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Siena College (NY) Simmons College (MA) Skidmore College (NY) Smith College (MA) Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Springfield College (MA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA)

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Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Thomas More College (KY) Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NY) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth

Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Wesleyan College Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wesley College (DE) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA)

Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (MA) Wheelock College (MA) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Williams College (MA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Alfred Univ. (NY) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Bennington College (VT) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brown Univ. (RI) Carleton College (MN) Chatham Univ. (PA) Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Connecticut College CUNY–City College CUNY–Queens College Dartmouth College (NH) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Evergreen State College (WA) Excelsior College (NY) Hanover College (IN) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manhattanville College (NY) New York Univ. Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Norwich Univ. (VT) Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pitzer College (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Prescott College (AZ) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Siena College (NY) St. Mary’s College of California Stonehill College (MA) SUNY–Binghamton Syracuse Univ. (NY) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Denver Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of Notre Dame (IN)

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Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Williams College (MA)

Astronomy and Astrophysics Agnes Scott College (GA) Amherst College (MA) Barnard College (NY) Benedictine College (KS) Bennington College (VT) Boston Univ. Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bryn Mawr College (PA) California Institute of Technology California State Univ.–Los Angeles Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Central Michigan Univ. Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Connecticut College Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) Denison Univ. (OH) Drake Univ. (IA) Eastern Univ. (PA) Florida Institute of Technology Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lycoming College (PA) Michigan State Univ. Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Mount Holyoke College (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Princeton Univ. (NJ) Rice Univ. (TX) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Diego State Univ. Savannah State Univ. (GA) Smith College (MA) SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Stony Brook Swarthmore College (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Tufts Univ. (MA) Union College (NY) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Florida

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Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wyoming Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Vassar College (NY) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) Western Washington Univ. Wheaton College (MA) Whitman College (WA) Williams College (MA) Yale Univ. (CT) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Central Michigan Univ. Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–City College Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Florida Institute of Technology Florida State Univ. Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Metropolitan State College of Denver Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northern Illinois Univ. Northland College (WI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Jose State Univ. (CA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Louis Univ. SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Albany SUNY–Maritime College SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Stony Brook

United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ.

Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. American Univ. (DC) Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Butler Univ. (IN) California State Univ.–Monterey Bay College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Ozarks (MO) CUNY–Brooklyn College Eastern Michigan Univ. Emerson College (MA) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Grace Bible College (MI) Greenville College (IL) Hampshire College (MA) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Ithaca College (NY) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Malone College (OH) Michigan Technological Univ. New York Univ. Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Rowan Univ. (NJ) San Francisco State Univ. Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) Southern Oregon Univ. St. John’s Univ. (NY) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY–Fredonia Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Towson Univ. (MD) Univ. of Arizona

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Univ. of Georgia Webster Univ. (MO) York College of Pennsylvania

Behavioral Sciences Andrews Univ. (MI) Bluefield College (VA) California Baptist Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Columbia College (SC) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. (CA) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Drew Univ. (NJ) George Fox Univ. (OR) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Granite State College (NH) Hampshire College (MA) Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Mercy College (NY) Mount Mary College (WI) Northern Michigan Univ. Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Rochester College (MI) San Jose State Univ. (CA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) Sterling College (KS) Tennessee Wesleyan College Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Maine–Machias Univ. of North Texas Widener Univ. (PA) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Wilson College (PA)

Bible/Biblical Studies Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) American Jewish Univ. (CA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Asbury College (KY) Atlanta Christian College Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Belhaven College (MS) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Biola Univ. (CA) Blue Mountain College (MS) Bryan College (TN) California Baptist Univ. Calvin College (MI) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Christian College (KS) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Colorado Christian Univ. Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Corban College (OR)

Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Covenant College (GA) Crichton College (TN) East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern Univ. (PA) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) George Fox Univ. (OR) Gordon College (MA) Grace Bible College (MI) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Harding Univ. (AR) Hope International Univ. (CA) Houghton College (NY) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Huntington Univ. (IN) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Judson Univ. (IL) King College (TN) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Malone College (OH) Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Messiah College (PA) Mid-Continent Univ. (KY) MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Milligan College (TN) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) North Park Univ. (IL) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (MN) Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Patten Univ. (CA) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Rochester College (MI) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Taylor Univ. (IN) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Warner Southern College (FL) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Wheaton College (IL) William Carey Univ. (MS) Williams Baptist College (AR) York College (NE)

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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Brown Univ. (RI) California Baptist Univ. California State Univ.–Sacramento Calvin College (MI) Chicago State Univ. College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Southwest (NM) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) CUNY–Lehman College Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Houston Baptist Univ. Loyola Univ. Chicago Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Monmouth College (IL) Mount Mary College (WI) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) SUNY College–Old Westbury Texas Christian Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Washington State Univ. Weber State Univ. (UT) Western Illinois Univ. Western Oregon Univ.

Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Agnes Scott College (GA) Albright College (PA) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Arizona State Univ. Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augustana College (IL) Austin College (TX) Baker Univ. (KS) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bethany College (WV)

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Bethel Univ. (MN) Biola Univ. (CA) Blackburn College (IL) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Marcos Calvin College (MI) Campbell Univ. (NC) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Centre College (KY) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clemson Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Columbia Union College (MD) Columbia Univ. (NY) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Lehman College Daemen College (NY) Dartmouth College (NH) Defiance College (OH)

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Denison Univ. (OH) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Doane College (NE) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eckerd College (FL) Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Emmanuel College (MA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Institute of Technology Florida State Univ. Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Goshen College (IN) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Heidelberg College (OH) Hendrix College (AR) Hiram College (OH) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hood College (MD) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Ithaca College (NY) Jamestown College (ND) John Brown Univ. (AR) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ.

Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kenyon College (OH) Kettering Univ. (MI) Keuka College (NY) King College (TN) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lakeland College (WI) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Loras College (IA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Lyon College (AR) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Mary Baldwin College (VA) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Messiah College (PA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Monmouth College (IL) Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Newman Univ. (KS) Niagara Univ. (NY) North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ.

Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Norwich Univ. (VT) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Philadelphia Univ. Pitzer College (CA) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Pomona College (CA) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Ramapo College of New Jersey Reed College (OR) Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Roanoke College (VA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rollins College (FL) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Samford Univ. (AL) San Francisco State Univ. Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Siena College (NY) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA)

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Smith College (MA) South Dakota State Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Vincent College (PA) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Union College (NY) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH)

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Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wyoming Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Tech Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS)

Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wells College (NY) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (MO) Wheaton College (MA) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Widener Univ. (PA) Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Jewell College (MO) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Yale Univ. (CT)

Bioethics/Medical Ethics Brown Univ. (RI)

Biological and Biomedical Sciences Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Beloit College (WI) Brown Univ. (RI) California State Univ.–Sacramento Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Central Michigan Univ. Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–City College CUNY–Hunter College Dakota State Univ. (SD) Davis and Elkins College (WV) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Univ. (PA) Emory Univ. (GA) Eureka College (IL) Evergreen State College (WA) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Florida Southern College Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Guilford College (NC) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Illinois College Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH)

202 INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π BIOETHICS/MEDICAL ETHICS

LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Maine Maritime Academy Messiah College (PA) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Norwich Univ. (VT) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Regis Univ. (CO) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Scripps College (CA) Siena College (NY) Skidmore College (NY) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Springfield College (MA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Mary’s College of California SUNY–Albany SUNY–Farmingdale SUNY–Fredonia Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Wesleyan Univ. Touro College (NY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Union College (NY) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of North Dakota Ursuline College (OH) Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX)

Biological and Physical Sciences Adelphi Univ. (NY) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Alfred Univ. (NY) Alma College (MI) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Bard College (NY) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bluefield State College (WV) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Brevard College (NC) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) California State Univ.–Los Angeles Cameron Univ. (OK) Central College (IA) Central Michigan Univ. Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Ozarks (MO)

Colorado Christian Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Covenant College (GA) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Lehman College Dallas Baptist Univ. Delta State Univ. (MS) DePaul Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dowling College (NY) Drexel Univ. (PA) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmira College (NY) Evergreen State College (WA) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Institute of Technology Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Furman Univ. (SC) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Keene State College (NH) King’s College (PA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Le Moyne College (NY) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Louisiana College Manchester College (IN) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Mississippi State Univ. Moravian College (PA) Mount Mary College (WI) National-Louis Univ. (IL) North Central College (IL) North Park Univ. (IL) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Olivet College (MI) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Pacific Univ. (OR) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Ramapo College of New Jersey San Francisco State Univ. Shimer College (IL) Southern Arkansas Univ. St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Norbert College (WI) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station

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Texas Tech Univ. Union College (NY) Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Denver Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Maine Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of North Florida Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Ursinus College (PA) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Washington State Univ. Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Western Oregon Univ. Western Washington Univ. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Worcester State College (MA)

Biology Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Alice Lloyd College (KY) Allegheny College (PA) Allen Univ. (SC) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA)

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Alverno College (WI) American International College (MA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Assumption College (MA) Atlantic Union College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Bay Path College (MA) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (KS) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (KS) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Birmingham-Southern College (AL) Blackburn College (IL) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania

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Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brenau Univ. (GA) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (PA) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California Institute of Technology California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carroll College (MT) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA)

Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of the Southwest (NM) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (SC) Columbia College (MO) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Converse College (SC)

Coppin State Univ. (MD) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crichton College (TN) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Medgar Evers College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Curry College (MA) D’Youville College (NY) Daemen College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. Delaware Valley College (PA) Delta State Univ. (MS) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dixie State College of Utah Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA)

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Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (MA) Emmanuel College (GA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Glenville State College (WV) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goucher College (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Green Mountain College (VT) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA)

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Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Haverford College (PA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Husson College (ME) Illinois College Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) Jarvis Christian College (TX) John Brown Univ. (AR) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ.

204 INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π BIOLOGY

Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Kenyon College (OH) Keuka College (NY) Keystone College (PA) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lesley Univ. (MA) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Life Univ. (GA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lynn Univ. (FL) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania

Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Martin Methodist College (TN) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mayville State Univ. (ND) McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Medaille College (NY) Mercy College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midway College (KY) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA)

Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Ida College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Neumann College (PA) New Jersey City Univ. New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Newman Univ. (KS) Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ.

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Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Ottawa Univ. (KS) Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Peace College (NC) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pine Manor College (MA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Reinhardt College (GA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT)

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Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Rollins College (FL) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rust College (MS) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Siena Heights Univ. (MI) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Silver Lake College (WI) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State University Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Polytechnic State Univ (GA)

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Stillman College (AL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College

SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thiel College (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Union College (NY) Union College (KY) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles

Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Maine–Machias Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis

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Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montana–Western Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville

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Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia Military Institute Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Union Univ. Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warner Pacific College (OR) Warner Southern College (FL) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY)

Wesley College (DE) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (UT) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Penn Univ. (IA) William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams Baptist College (AR) Williams College (MA) Wilmington College (OH) Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. of Louisiana Yale Univ. (CT) York College (NE) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Biology Technician/ Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Gannon Univ. (PA) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Texas Wesleyan Univ. Tusculum College (TN) Univ. of New Haven (CT)

Biomathematics and Bioinformatics Baylor Univ. (TX) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Canisius College (NY) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clark Univ. (MA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Davenport Univ. (MI) Eastern Michigan Univ. Emmanuel College (MA) Florida State Univ. Gannon Univ. (PA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Indiana Univ.–South Bend La Sierra Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Michigan Technological Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Pacific Univ. (OR) Ramapo College of New Jersey Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Vincent College (PA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Virginia Commonwealth Univ.

Biomedical/Medical Engineering Alfred Univ. (NY) Arizona State Univ. Boston Univ. Brown Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) California Lutheran Univ. Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Clemson Univ. (SC) College of New Jersey

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Columbia Univ. (NY) CUNY–City College Drexel Univ. (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Hofstra Univ. (NY) Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana Institute of Technology Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Marquette Univ. (WI) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Michigan Technological Univ. Milwaukee School of Engineering Mississippi State Univ. New Jersey Institute of Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northwestern Univ. (IL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rice Univ. (TX) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) St. Louis Univ. Stanford Univ. (CA) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Stony Brook Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Trinity College (CT) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisville (KY)

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Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Western New England Coll. (MA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT)

Biopsychology

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Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) Stevenson Univ. (MD) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of Northern Iowa Ursuline College (OH) Washington State Univ. West Texas A&M Univ. William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Worcester State College (MA)

Hiram College (OH) Simmons College (MA) Tufts Univ. (MA) Univ. of California–Santa Barbara

Biotechnology Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–San Marcos Calvin College (MI) Claflin Univ. (SC) College of the Atlantic (ME) CUNY–York College East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Endicott College (MA) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Indiana Univ. East James Madison Univ. (VA) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Marywood Univ. (PA) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Montana State Univ. North Dakota State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Park Univ. (PA) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)

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Botany/Plant Biology Arizona State Univ. Bennington College (VT) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Long Beach College of the Atlantic (ME) Colorado State Univ. Connecticut College Cornell Univ. (NY) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Iowa State Univ. Juniata College (PA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Methodist Univ. (NC) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northern Arizona Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Prescott College (AZ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas State Univ.–San Marcos

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Washington State Univ. Weber State Univ. (UT) Western Washington Univ.

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection California State Univ.–Sacramento Central Connecticut State Univ. Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Southern Utah Univ. SUNY College of Technology–Alfred Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of the District of Columbia Weber State Univ. (UT)

Business Administration, Management, and Operations Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Alaska Pacific Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Alice Lloyd College (KY) Allen Univ. (SC) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC)

Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Assumption College (MA) Atlanta Christian College Atlantic Union College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (IL) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Babson College (MA) Baker College of Flint (MI) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bay Path College (MA) Baylor Univ. (TX) Becker College (MA) Belhaven College (MS) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bentley College (MA) Berry College (GA) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluefield State College (WV) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brenau Univ. (GA) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Bryant Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California Maritime Academy

California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (MT) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cazenovia College (NY) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Champlain College (VT) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern University (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Cleary Univ. (MI) Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID)

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College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of William and Mary (VA) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado State Univ. Columbia College (SC) Columbia College (MO) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College (AL) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Converse College (SC) Corban College (OR) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crichton College (TN) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Medgar Evers College CUNY–New York City College of Technology CUNY–York College Curry College (MA) Daemen College (NY) Dakota State Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Davenport Univ. (MI) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. Delaware Valley College (PA) Delta State Univ. (MS) DePaul Univ. (IL) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dixie State College of Utah Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania

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East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Emmanuel College (GA) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Glenville State College (WV) Golden Gate Univ. (CA)

Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goucher College (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Granite State College (NH) Green Mountain College (VT) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampton Univ. (VA) Harding Univ. (AR) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) Hartwick College (NY) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Hodges Univ. (FL) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Hope International Univ. (CA) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Husson College (ME) Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) Jarvis Christian College (TX) John Brown Univ. (AR) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kendall College (IL) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kettering Univ. (MI) Keuka College (NY)

Keystone College (PA) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lasell College (MA) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lynn Univ. (FL) Lyon College (AR) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Martin Methodist College (TN) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA)

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts Maritime Academy Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mayville State Univ. (ND) McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Mercy College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univeristy of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Millsaps College (MS) Milwaukee School of Engineering Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Ida College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY) Neumann College (PA) New England College (NH) New Jersey City Univ.

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New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology Newberry College (SC) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Nichols College (MA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwood Univ. (MI) Norwich Univ. (VT) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State Univ. Ottawa Univ. (KS) Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Patten Univ. (CA) Peace College (NC) Peirce College (PA) Pennsylvania College of Technology Pepperdine Univ. (CA)

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Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pine Manor College (MA) Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Regis Univ. (CO) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Robert Morris College (IL) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester College (MI) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Russell Sage College (NY) Rust College (MS) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania

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Shorter College (GA) Siena Heights Univ. (MI) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Silver Lake College (WI) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (DC) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ)

Stevenson Univ. (MD) Stillman College (AL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Farmingdale SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thiel College (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (KY) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks

Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL)

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Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR)

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Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Intermont College Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Wagner College (NY) Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Adm. (MI) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warner Pacific College (OR) Warner Southern College (FL) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Webber International Univ. (FL) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan College (GA) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Univ.–Parkersburg West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (PA) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV)

Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams Baptist College (AR) Wilmington College (OH) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Woodbury Univ. (CA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College (NE) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Clearwater Christian College (FL) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) CUNY–Lehman College Delaware State Univ. East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Mayville State Univ. (ND) Minot State Univ. (ND) New York Institute of Technology Northern State Univ. (SD) Southeast Missouri State Univ. Suffolk Univ. (MA) Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Weber State Univ. (UT) York College of Pennsylvania

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Adelphi Univ. (NY) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Atlantic Union College (MA)

Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Bentley College (MA) Bethel College (IN) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bridgewater State College (MA) Cabrini College (PA) California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Stanislaus Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Cazenovia College (NY) Claflin Univ. (SC) Cleary Univ. (MI) Clemson Univ. (SC) Columbus State Univ. (GA) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drexel Univ. (PA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern Univ. (PA) Evergreen State College (WA) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Lourdes College (OH) Loyola Univ. Chicago Mercy College (NY) Messiah College (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Misericordia Univ. (PA) Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Morgan State Univ. (MD) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Norwich Univ. (VT) Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Park Univ. (MO) Patten Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rochester College (MI) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Skidmore College (NY) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern New Hampshire Univ. St. Vincent College (PA) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill SUNY College of Technology–Delhi SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Maritime College

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SUNY–Oswego Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas Wesleyan Univ. Touro College (NY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Troy Univ. (AL) Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Denver Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Ursuline College (OH) Westminster College (UT) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Wiley College (TX) Woodbury Univ. (CA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)

Business/Commerce Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Albright College (PA) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC) Asbury College (KY) Auburn University–Montgomery (AL) Augustana College (SD) Augustana College (IL) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Babson College (MA) Baker Univ. (KS) Ball State Univ. (IN) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (KS) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brenau Univ. (GA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bryant Univ. (RI) California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Monterey Bay Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carson-Newman College (TN) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Central Christian College (KS) Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central State Univ. (OH) Clarke College (IA) Clayton State Univ. (GA)

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College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (MO) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Converse College (SC) Covenant College (GA) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Medgar Evers College D’Youville College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Daniel Webster College (NH) Davenport Univ. (MI) Delta State Univ. (MS) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dordt College (IA) Drexel Univ. (PA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Elmhurst College (IL) Excelsior College (NY) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Florida State Univ. Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Franklin College (IN) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Grace College and Seminary (IN) Grand View College (IA) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Henderson State Univ. (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Jacksonville Univ. (FL) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kentucky State Univ. La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lasell College (MA)

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Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Life Univ. (GA) Limestone College (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Univ. New Orleans Madonna Univ. (MI) Manhattan College (NY) Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mayville State Univ. (ND) Medaille College (NY) Mercy College (NY) Mesa State College (CO) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Midway College (KY) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Milwaukee School of Engineering Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Niagara Univ. (NY) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Prescott College (AZ) Randolph College (VA) Regis College (MA) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Ripon College (WI) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rosemont College (PA) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Shorter College (GA) Skidmore College (NY)

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Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Oregon Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Plattsburgh Sweet Briar College (VA) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas Tech Univ. Thomas More College (KY) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Troy Univ. (AL) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Union Institute and Univ. (OH) Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montana–Western Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pittsburgh

Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vermont Technical College Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Wesleyan College Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington State Univ. Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Webber International Univ. (FL) Webster Univ. (MO) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (UT) Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania

Business/Corporate Communications Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Babson College (MA) Bentley College (MA) Bethel College (IN) Calvin College (MI) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Concordia Univ. (NE)

Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) CUNY–Baruch College Dana College (NE) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Harding Univ. (AR) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lycoming College (PA) Mercy College (NY) Morningside College (IA) North Dakota State Univ. Ohio Dominican Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Pennsylvania College of Technology Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Rochester College (MI) Rosemont College (PA) Southwestern College (KS) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Trinity Christian College (IL) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Mary (ND) Walsh Univ. (OH)

Business/Managerial Economics Albertus Magnus College (CT) Allegheny College (PA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Arkansas State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Babson College (MA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Baylor Univ. (TX) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bentley College (MA) Bethel College (IN) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brown Univ. (RI) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach Capital Univ. (OH) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carson-Newman College (TN) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Chapman Univ. (CA) Chatham Univ. (PA) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Converse College (SC) CUNY–Baruch College DePaul Univ. (IL) Dominican College (NY)

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Drexel Univ. (PA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Gordon College (MA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hope College (MI) Houston Baptist Univ. Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) King College (TN) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Limestone College (SC) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Manhattan College (NY) Marian Univ. (WI) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Mississippi State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morningside College (IA) New York Univ. Nichols College (MA) North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwood Univ. (MI) Norwich Univ. (VT)

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Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Presbyterian College (SC) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rider Univ. (NJ) Rosemont College (PA) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Seattle Univ. Shorter College (GA) South Carolina State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Peter’s College (NJ) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Plattsburgh Taylor Univ. (IN) Tennessee State Univ. Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Wesleyan Univ. Tulane Univ. (LA) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette

Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Warren Wilson College (NC) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Weber State Univ. (UT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Westminster College (UT) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (IL) William Jewell College (MO) Wofford College (SC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Beloit College (WI) Bennington College (VT) Bridgewater State College (MA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) California State Univ.–Long Beach Cedarville Univ. (OH) Colby College (ME) College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) Dartmouth College (NH) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Huntingdon College (AL) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Juniata College (PA) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Missouri State Univ. Montana State Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Diego State Univ. Southwest Minnestoa State Univ. (MN) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Plattsburgh Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Utah Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Western Washington Univ. William Jewell College (MO)

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π CELL/CELLULAR BIOLOGY AND ANATOMICAL SCIENCES

Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Univ. of California–Berkeley

Ceramic Sciences and Engineering Alfred Univ. (NY) Clemson Univ. (SC) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign

Chemical Engineering Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Bethel College (IN) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bucknell Univ. (PA) California Institute of Technology California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Long Beach Calvin College (MI) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Colorado School of Mines Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Cooper Union (NY) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–City College Drexel Univ. (PA) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida State Univ. Gannon Univ. (PA) Georgia Institute of Technology Hampton Univ. (VA) Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois Institute of Technology Iowa State Univ. Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Kansas State Univ. Lafayette College (PA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Manhattan College (NY) Mass. Institute of Technology Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Mississippi State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology

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Montana State Univ. New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rice Univ. (TX) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Jose State Univ. (CA) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Southwestern College (KS) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) SUNY–Stony Brook Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Tri-State Univ. (IN) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County

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Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wyoming Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Tech Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) West Virginia Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Widener Univ. (PA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Yale Univ. (CT) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Chemistry Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Allegheny College (PA) Allen Univ. (SC) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA)

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Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (IL) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethany College (KS) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Caldwell College (NJ) California Institute of Technology

California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (MT) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State University Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID)

College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (MO) Columbia College (SC) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbia Univ. (NY) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Coppin State Univ. (MD) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crichton College (TN) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Dana College (NE) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Delaware State Univ. Delaware Valley College (PA) Delta State Univ. (MS) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK)

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East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Glenville State College (WV) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD)

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Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Haverford College (PA) Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Husson College (ME) Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) Jarvis Christian College (TX) John Brown Univ. (AR) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC)

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π CHEMISTRY

Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Kenyon College (OH) Kettering Univ. (MI) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY)

Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mayville State Univ. (ND) McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Mercer Univ. (GA) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midway College (KY) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Jersey City Univ. New Jersey Institute of Technology

New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA)

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Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Roanoke College (VA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rust College (MS) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA)

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Siena College (NY) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN)

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St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thiel College (PA) Thomas More College (KY) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (KY) Union College (NE) Union College (NY)

Union Univ. (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth

Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS)

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Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Military Institute Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX)

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Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (UT) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Williams College (MA) Wilmington College (OH) Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Chiropractic (D.C.) D’Youville College (NY)

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bridgewater State College (MA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–San Bernardino Catholic Univ. of America (DC) College of the Atlantic (ME) Cornell Univ. (NY) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Missouri State Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) Stanford Univ. (CA) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Washington State Univ. Westfield State College (MA)

Civil Engineering Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Bethel College (IN) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT)

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π CHIROPRACTIC (D.C.)

Bucknell Univ. (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento Calvin College (MI) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (MT) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Central State Univ. (OH) Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Colorado School of Mines Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Cooper Union (NY) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–City College Drexel Univ. (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kansas State Univ. Lafayette College (PA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Manhattan College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Merrimack College (MA) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological University Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Mississippi State Univ.

Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana State Univ. Morgan State Univ. (MD) New England College (NH) New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rice Univ. (TX) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Seattle Univ. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology South Dakota State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. The Citadel (SC) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) United States Air Force Academy (CO) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY

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Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Tennessee

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Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) West Virginia Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Widener Univ. (PA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Bluefield State College (WV) Central Connecticut State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida A&M Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Metropolitan State College of Denver Murray State Univ. (KY) Pennsylvania College of Technology Point Park Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) South Carolina State Univ. Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Toledo (OH)

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Vermont Technical College Western Kentucky Univ. Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Classical and Ancient Studies Bates College (ME) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Calvin College (MI) College of Wooster (OH) Columbia Univ. (NY) Furman Univ. (SC) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hillsdale College (MI) Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Lycoming College (PA) Michigan State Univ. Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Union College (OH) Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Randolph College (VA) Rice Univ. (TX) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) St. Olaf College (MN) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Texas–Austin Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) Wheaton College (MA)

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Agnes Scott College (GA) Amherst College (MA) Assumption College (MA) Augustana College (IL) Austin College (TX) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI)

Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Butler Univ. (IN) California State Univ.–Long Beach Calvin College (MI) Carleton College (MN) Carroll College (MT) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Centenary College of Louisiana Centre College (KY) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clark Univ. (MA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of William and Mary (VA) Colorado College Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Connecticut College Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Denison Univ. (OH) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) Emory Univ. (GA) Evergreen State College (WA) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Furman Univ. (SC) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Gettysburg College (PA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grinnell College (IA) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hanover College (IN) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY)

Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Hope College (MI) Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana Univ.–Bloomington John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) Knox College (IL) La Salle Univ. (PA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Luther College (IA) Macalester College (MN) Manhattanville College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Mercer Univ. (GA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Millsaps College (MS) Missouri State Univ. Monmouth College (IL) Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) New York Univ. North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pitzer College (CA) Pomona College (CA) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Ripon College (WI) Rockford College (IL) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Siena College (NY) Skidmore College (NY) Smith College (MA)

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Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southwestern Univ. (TX) St. Anselm College (NH) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) Stanford Univ. (CA) SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas Tech Univ. Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NY) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Dakota

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Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Ursinus College (PA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania Western Michigan Univ. Wheaton College (IL) Wheaton College (MA) Whitman College (WA) Willamette Univ. (OR) Williams College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY)

Clinical Child Psychology Eastern Nazarene College (MA)

Clinical Psychology Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Averett Univ. (VA) College of the Atlantic (ME) Columbia Union College (MD) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Husson College (ME) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Jackson State Univ. (MS) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lincoln Univ. (PA)

Madonna Univ. (MI) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pacific Univ. (OR) Tufts Univ. (MA) Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Michigan–Flint

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Union College (NE) Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics Averett Univ. (VA) Brown Univ. (RI) California State Univ.–Stanislaus Northwestern Univ. (IL) Occidental College (CA) Pomona College (CA) Rice Univ. (TX) Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Southern California Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Wellesley College (MA)

Cognitive Science Brown Univ. (RI) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Central Michigan Univ. Dartmouth College (NH) George Fox Univ. (OR) Hampshire College (MA) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Rice Univ. (TX) SUNY–Oswego Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Texas–Dallas Vassar College (NY) Wellesley College (MA) Yale Univ. (CT)

Communication and Media Studies Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI)

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

Alabama State Univ. Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American International College (MA) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Anderson Univ. (SC) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bentley College (MA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Biola Univ. (CA) Blackburn College (IL) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brenau Univ. (GA) Bridgewater College (VA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bryan College (TN) Bryant Univ. (RI) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ.

California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cazenovia College (NY) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Champlain College (VT) Chapman Univ. (CA) Chatham Univ. (PA) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Univ. (MA) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) College of Charleston (SC) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of Santa Fe (NM) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo

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Columbia College (SC) Columbia College (MO) Columbia Union College (MD) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Corban College (OR) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crown College (MN) CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Curry College (MA) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Defiance College (OH) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dixie State College of Utah Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Emmanuel College (GA) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Evergreen State College (WA) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI)

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Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgia Southern Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gordon College (MA) Goucher College (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Green Mountain College (VT) Greenville College (IL) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois State Univ. Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Keuka College (NY) King’s College (PA) La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lake Forest College (IL) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lynn Univ. (FL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marquette Univ. (WI) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Massachusetts Institute of Technology McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) Medaille College (NY)

Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women Missouri State Univ. Mitchell College (CT) Molloy College (NY) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Muhlenberg College (PA) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Neumann College (PA) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL)

Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Olivet College (MI) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State Univ. Ottawa Univ. (KS) Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Peace College (NC) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pine Manor College (MA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Regent Univ. (VA) Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Reinhardt College (GA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Ripon College (WI) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester College (MI) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ.

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San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shorter College (GA) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Sonoma State Univ. (CA) Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Norbert College (WI) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephens College (MO) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury

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SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Wesleyan Univ. Thiel College (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Towson Univ. (MD) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Union College (NE) Union College (KY) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe

Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga

Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Union Univ. Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warner Southern College (FL) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington State Univ. Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wesley College (DE) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (UT) Westminster College (PA)

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Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (IL) Whitman College (WA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Woodbury Univ. (CA) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College (NE) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Andrews Univ. (MI) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augustana College (SD) Augustana College (IL) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Baylor Univ. (TX) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Butler Univ. (IN) California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Central Michigan Univ. Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Cleveland State Univ. College of St. Rose (NY) College of Wooster (OH)

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Columbia College (SC) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College Delta State Univ. (MS) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Emerson College (MA) Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) George Washington Univ. (DC) Hampton Univ. (VA) Harding Univ. (AR) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Iona College (NY) Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) James Madison Univ. (VA) Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) La Salle Univ. (PA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Longwood Univ. (VA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola College in Maryland Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marywood Univ. (PA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi Univ. for Women Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA)

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Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Portland State Univ. (OR) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Radford Univ. (VA) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Shaw Univ. (NC) South Carolina State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Plattsburgh Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Woman’s Univ. Thiel College (PA) Towson Univ. (MD) Truman State Univ. (MO) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Maine

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Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Washington State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Illinois Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Washington Univ. Wichita State Univ. (KS) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Worcester State College (MA) Yeshiva Univ. (NY)

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Albertus Magnus College (CT) Anna Maria College (MA) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arkansas State Univ. Austin College (TX) Berry College (GA) Bethel College (IN) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bridgewater State College (MA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Carlow Univ. (PA) Champlain College (VT) Chestnut Hill College (PA) College of Santa Fe (NM) College of the Ozarks (MO) Columbia College (SC) Concordia Univ. (NE) Culver-Stockton College (MO) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–Lehman College Dominican Univ. of California Elmhurst College (IL) Evergreen State College (WA) Flagler College (FL) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Hope College (MI) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois Institute of Technology Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Ithaca College (NY) Judson Univ. (IL) King College (TN) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Marquette Univ. (WI) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Michigan Technological Univ. Milwaukee School of Engineering Mississippi College Mount St. Mary College (NY) New York Univ. Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Norwich Univ. (VT) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Univ. (OR) Patten Univ. (CA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Quincy Univ. (IL) Rivier College (NH) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) San Diego State Univ.

Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Fredonia Syracuse Univ. (NY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Virginia Wesleyan College Washington Univ. in St. Louis Webster Univ. (MO) Wesleyan College (GA) West Liberty State College (WV) West Virginia Univ. Wisconsin Lutheran College

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Alverno College (WI) California State Univ.–Monterey Bay Chestnut Hill College (PA) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Framingham State College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Touro College (NY) Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville

Communications Technology/Technician California State Univ.–Monterey Bay Cedarville Univ. (OH) College of St. Rose (NY) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Michigan Univ. Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lesley Univ. (MA) Minot State Univ. (ND) San Diego State Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Suffolk Univ. (MA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln

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Community Organization and Advocacy Albertus Magnus College (CT) Alverno College (WI) Aquinas College (MI) Central Michigan Univ. College of Notre Dame of Maryland Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice Delta State Univ. (MS) DePaul Univ. (IL) Eastern Michigan Univ. Elmira College (NY) Emory and Henry College (VA) Lynn Univ. (FL) Madonna Univ. (MI) New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Pace Univ. (NY) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prescott College (AZ) Providence College (RI) Southern Arkansas Univ. Springfield College (MA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Empire State College Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Woodbury College (VT)

Community Psychology Clayton State Univ. (GA) Mitchell College (CT) Montana State Univ.–Billings National-Louis Univ. (IL) New York Institute of Technology North Georgia College and State Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Walsh Univ. (OH)

Comparative Linguistics and Related Language Studies and Services Albright College (PA) Arkansas Tech Univ. Assumption College (MA)

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Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Barnard College (NY) Baylor Univ. (TX) Beloit College (WI) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Boston Univ. Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach Cameron Univ. (OK) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central College (IA) Central Washington Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Cleveland State Univ. College of Charleston (SC) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia Univ. (NY) Converse College (SC) Cornell Univ. (NY) Crown College (MN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Dartmouth College (NH) Delta State Univ. (MS) Dowling College (NY) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Elmira College (NY) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Florida Atlantic Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gannon Univ. (PA) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Gordon College (MA) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Hamilton College (NY) Hampshire College (MA)

Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Heidelberg College (OH) High Point Univ. (NC) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kenyon College (OH) King College (TN) Knox College (IL) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Lycoming College (PA) Macalester College (MN) Manhattan College (NY) Marian College (IN) Marshall Univ. (WV) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mercyhurst College (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Mills College (CA) Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Nazareth College (NY) New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Univ. (OR) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pitzer College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Presbyterian College (SC) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Quincy Univ. (IL) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Reed College (OR)

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Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Ripon College (WI) Rosemont College (PA) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Smith College (MA) South Carolina State Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Spelman College (GA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Peter’s College (NJ) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Towson Univ. (MD) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NY) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH)

Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Utica College (NY) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Washington and Lee Univ. (VA)

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Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) West Virginia Univ. Western Washington Univ. Westmont College (CA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams College (MA) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Yale Univ. (CT) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Computer and Information Sciences Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American International College (MA) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (SD) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Babson College (MA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barton College (NC) Beacon College (FL) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bennington College (VT) Bentley College (MA) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluefield State College (WV) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowie State Univ. (MD)

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Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryan College (TN) Bryant Univ. (RI) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Caldwell College (NJ) California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Catawba College (NC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Chapman Univ. (CA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clarke College (IA) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) College of Charleston (SC) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Joseph (VT) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of William and Mary (VA) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State Univ. Columbia College (SC) Columbia College (MO) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Converse College (SC) Coppin State Univ. (MD) Cornell Univ. (NY)

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Covenant College (GA) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–York College Curry College (MA) Dakota State Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dixie State College of Utah Dominican College (NY) Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (GA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fisk Univ. (TN) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin College (IN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN)

Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Grace Bible College (MI) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Granite State College (NH) Greenville College (IL) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hamilton College (NY) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Haverford College (PA) Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hodges Univ. (FL) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) Jarvis Christian College (TX) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kentucky State Univ. King’s College (PA)

Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lander Univ. (SC) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Le Moyne College (NY) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Liberty Univ. (VA) Life Univ. (GA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Macalester College (MN) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Marian Univ. (WI) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Mayville State Univ. (ND) McDaniel College (MD) McMurry Univ. (TX) Medaille College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Methodist Univ. (NC) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montclair State Univ. (NJ)

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Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY) Neumann College (PA) New Jersey City Univ. New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Niagara Univ. (NY) North Georgia College and State Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Northwood Univ. (MI) Norwich Univ. (VT) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Pikeville College (KY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Park Univ. (PA) Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Prescott College (AZ) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph-Macon College (VA)

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Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rice Univ. (TX) Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Rivier College (NH) Robert Morris College (IL) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. Shaw Univ. (NC) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Siena Heights Univ. (MI) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (DC) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Springfield College (MA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. John Fisher College (NY)

St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stillman College (AL) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Albany SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thiel College (PA) Thomas College (ME) Thomas More College (KY) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NE) Union College (NY) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville

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Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR)

Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Vermont Technical College Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Union Univ. Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Webber International Univ. (FL) Weber State Univ. (UT) Wells College (NY)

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Wesleyan College (GA) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (MO) Westmont College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams Baptist College (AR) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Worcester State College (MA) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Arizona State Univ.–West Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Cabrini College (PA) Champlain College (VT) CUNY–College of Staten Island Delaware Valley College (PA) DePaul Univ. (IL) Dowling College (NY) Elmhurst College (IL) Evergreen State College (WA) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Keene State College (NH) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Mayville State Univ. (ND) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Union College (OH) New York Univ. Norwich Univ. (VT) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Park Univ. (MO) Pepperdine Univ. (CA)

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Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill SUNY College of Technology–Delhi SUNY College–Brockport SUNY–Stony Brook Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Utah State Univ. Valley City State Univ. (ND) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Virginia Union Univ. William Woods Univ. (MO) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Woodbury Univ. (CA)

Computer Engineering Allegheny College (PA) Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Benedict College (SC) Bethel College (IN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Capital Univ. (OH) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Champlain College (VT) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA) College of New Jersey Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) CUNY–City College Daniel Webster College (NH) Drexel Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Elizabethtown College (PA)

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Harding Univ. (AR) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Kansas State Univ. Kettering Univ. (MI) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Manhattan College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Milwaukee School of Engineering Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Mississippi State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana New Jersey Institute of Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio Northern Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Penn. State Univ.–Univ. Park Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Portland State Univ. (OR) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY)

Rice Univ. (TX) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) San Diego State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Shepherd Univ. (WV) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology South Dakota State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College of Technology–Alfred SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Stony Brook Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity College (CT) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) United States Air Force Academy (CO) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN)

Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech

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Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis West Virginia Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wright State Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Andrews Univ. (MI) California State Univ.–Long Beach California Univ. of Pennsylvania Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA) CUNY–New York City College of Technology Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Kentucky Univ. Oregon Institute of Technology Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Farmingdale Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Southern Mississippi Utah State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT)

Computer Programming Bellevue Univ. (NE) Bloomfield College (NJ) California Lutheran Univ. Calvin College (MI) Champlain College (VT) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Cleary Univ. (MI) College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) DePaul Univ. (IL)

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Gannon Univ. (PA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Limestone College (SC) Marist College (NY) Minot State Univ. (ND) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Morningside College (IA) Mount Union College (OH) New Jersey City Univ. Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Stevenson Univ. (MD) SUNY College of Technology–Alfred SUNY–Farmingdale Tufts Univ. (MA) Union College (KY) Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Vermont Technical College Western Michigan Univ. York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Computer Science Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Alabama State Univ. Albion College (MI) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) American International College (MA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Assumption College (MA) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Blackburn College (IL) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania

Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Caldwell College (NJ) California Institute of Technology California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve University (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central College (IA) Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Centre College (KY) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chicago State Univ. Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clark Atlanta Univ. Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clemson Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of the Southwest (NM) College of Wooster (OH) Columbia College (MO) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbia Univ. (NY)

Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Connecticut College Corban College (OR) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Daniel Webster College (NH) Dartmouth College (NH) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Delaware State Univ. DePaul Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. (IL) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eckerd College (FL) Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Endicott College (MA) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Institute of Technology Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin College (IN) Furman Univ. (SC) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Gettysburg College (PA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grinnell College (IA) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Harding Univ. (AR) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hood College (MD) Houghton College (NY) Illinois College

226 INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS

Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Iona College (NY) Jamestown College (ND) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Kettering Univ. (MI) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Limestone College (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola College in Maryland Luther College (IA) Lyon College (AR) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master’s College and Seminary (CA) McKendree Univ. (IL) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Messiah College (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Mississippi College Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Monmouth College (IL) Montana State Univ. Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana

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Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Muskingum College (OH) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New York Univ. Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Presbyterian College (SC) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Radford Univ. (VA) Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Rust College (MS) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Samford Univ. (AL) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC)

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Sierra Nevada College (NV) Silver Lake College (WI) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Univ. (DC) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Stillman College (AL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Stony Brook Sweet Briar College (VA) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas College Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Irvine

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–Arlington

Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Virginia Military Institute Virginia State Univ. Virginia Wesleyan College Wagner College (NY) Walsh Univ. (OH) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (UT) Wheaton College (IL) Wheaton College (MA) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Widener Univ. (PA) Wiley College (TX) William Jewell College (MO) Williams College (MA) Wilmington College (OH) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Computer Software and Media Applications Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Bethel College (IN) California State Univ.–Chico Champlain College (VT) Clarkson Univ. (NY) CUNY–City College CUNY–Lehman College Dakota State Univ. (SD) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dana College (NE) Daniel Webster College (NH) DePaul Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. (IL) Drexel Univ. (PA) Duquesne Univ. (PA)

Elmhurst College (IL) Hampshire College (MA) Husson College (ME) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) La Salle Univ. (PA) Lasell College (MA) Lewis Univ. (IL) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Louisiana College Marist College (NY) Memphis College of Art Minot State Univ. (ND) Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Union College (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) Southwestern College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) SUNY College–Oneonta Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Denver Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Webster Univ. (MO)

Computer Systems Analysis Arkansas Tech Univ. Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Daniel Webster College (NH) Davenport Univ. (MI) Husson College (ME) Kent State Univ. (OH) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology New Jersey City Univ. Pace Univ. (NY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Seattle Pacific Univ. Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Tabor College (KS) Univ. of Denver Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Houston

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Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Washburn Univ. (KS)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Bloomfield College (NJ) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Champlain College (VT) Daniel Webster College (NH) Davenport Univ. (MI) DePaul Univ. (IL) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Illinois State Univ. Indiana Institute of Technology Iona College (NY) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Michigan Technological Univ. Mountain State Univ. (WV) Northern Michigan Univ. Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) SUNY College of Technology–Alfred Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Weber State Univ. (UT) Western Illinois Univ. Widener Univ. (PA)

Computer/Information Technology Admin. and Management Albertus Magnus College (CT) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Bethel College (IN) Husson College (ME) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Widener Univ. (PA)

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Construction Engineering Bradley Univ. (IL) Iowa State Univ. Marquette Univ. (WI) North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Southern California

Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Wesleyan Univ. Toccoa Falls College (GA) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Chicago Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of Southern Mississippi Wayne State College (NE) West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Washington Univ.

Construction Engineering Technologies

Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art, and Artisanry

California State Univ.–Long Beach SUNY–Farmingdale

Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Kent State Univ. (OH) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Massachusetts College of Art and Design Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Tennessee Technological Univ. Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of the Arts (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ.

Construction Management California State Univ.–Sacramento Univ. of Washington

Construction Trades Boise State Univ. (ID) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Vermont Technical College

Creative Writing Counseling Psychology Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Coker College (SC) College of Santa Fe (NM) Coppin State Univ. (MD) CUNY–City College Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Emmanuel College (MA) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Jamestown College (ND) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Lesley Univ. (MA) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Methodist Univ. (NC) Mid-Continent Univ. (KY) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Morningside College (IA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Patten Univ. (CA) Prescott College (AZ) Rochester College (MI)

Agnes Scott College (GA) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Allegheny College (PA) Arkansas Tech Univ. Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Belhaven College (MS) Beloit College (WI) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brown Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) California College of the Arts California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Central Michigan Univ.

Chapman Univ. (CA) Chatham Univ. (PA) Colby College (ME) College of Idaho (ID) College of Santa Fe (NM) College of the Atlantic (ME) Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Converse College (SC) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–Lehman College Dartmouth College (NH) Denison Univ. (OH) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dominican Univ. of California Drake Univ. (IA) Drury Univ. (MO) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Elon Univ. (NC) Emerson College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fitchburg State College (MA) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Green Mountain College (VT) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hiram College (OH) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Houghton College (NY) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Ithaca College (NY) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Knox College (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Linfield College (OR) Loras College (IA) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lycoming College (PA) Mass. Institute of Technology McMurry Univ. (TX) Methodist Univ. (NC) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Mount Union College (OH) Naropa Univ. (CO) North Central College (IL) Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ.

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Oklahoma Christian Univ. Pacific Univ. (OR) Pratt Institute (NY) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Randolph College (VA) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Salem College (NC) Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Purchase College Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas Christian Univ. Union College (NE) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Southern California Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Texas–El Paso Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Warren Wilson College (NC) Weber State Univ. (UT) Wells College (NY) West Virginia Wesleyan College Western New England College (MA)

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Western Washington Univ. Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Widener Univ. (PA)

Criminal Justice and Corrections Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alfred Univ. (NY) Alvernia College (PA) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bay Path College (MA) Becker College (MA) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Bethany College (KS) Bethel College (IN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluefield College (VA) Bluefield State College (WV) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San

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Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Carroll College (WI) Carthage College (WI) Castleton State College (VT) Cazenovia College (NY) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Central Christian College (KS) Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Champlain College (VT) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Chicago State Univ. Claflin Univ. (SC) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clayton State Univ. (GA) Coker College (SC) College of New Jersey College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of the Southwest (NM) Columbia College (MO) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Coppin State Univ. (MD) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice Curry College (MA) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Davenport Univ. (MI) Defiance College (OH) Delaware Valley College (PA) Delta State Univ. (MS) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dillard Univ. (LA) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmira College (NY) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Eureka College (IL) Excelsior College (NY) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV)

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Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Granite State College (NH) Greenville College (IL) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Harding Univ. (AR) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) High Point Univ. (NC) Hodges Univ. (FL) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Howard Univ. (DC) Husson College (ME) Illinois State Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jamestown College (ND) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Judson Univ. (IL) Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Keuka College (NY) Keystone College (PA) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA)

La Salle Univ. (PA) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lasell College (MA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Lourdes College (OH) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Lycoming College (PA) Lynn Univ. (FL) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian Univ. (WI) Marist College (NY) Marshall Univ. (WV) Marymount Univ. (VA) Marywood Univ. (PA) McPherson College (KS) Medaille College (NY) Mercy College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi College Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Mitchell College (CT) Molloy College (NY) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ.–Billings Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Neumann College (PA) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ.

New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology Niagara Univ. (NY) Nichols College (MA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Norwich Univ. (VT) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Park Univ. (PA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Regis Univ. (CO) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem State College (MA) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA)

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Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Simpson College (IA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Farmingdale SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thomas College (ME)

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Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Towson Univ. (MD) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union Institute and Univ. (OH) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Richmond (VA)

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Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wyoming Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia State Univ. Virginia Union Univ. Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington State Univ. Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Univ.–Parkersburg West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (UT) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Woods Univ. (MO) Wilmington College (OH) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Winona State Univ. (MN) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Worcester State College (MA) Xavier Univ. (OH)

York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Criminology Albright College (PA) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arkansas State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) California State Univ.–Fresno Cameron Univ. (OK) Capital Univ. (OH) Cedar Crest College (PA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Coker College (SC) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Notre Dame of Maryland Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice Davis and Elkins College (WV) Delaware State Univ. Dominican Univ. (IL) Drury Univ. (MO) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Elizabethtown College (PA) Evangel Univ. (MO) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Florida Southern College Holy Names Univ. (CA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Iowa Wesleyan College Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Juniata College (PA) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Longwood Univ. (VA) Lycoming College (PA) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marquette Univ. (WI) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) New England College (NH) Niagara Univ. (NY) North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northeastern Illinois Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Paine College (GA) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rivier College (NH) Russell Sage College (NY) San Diego State Univ. Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania

Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY–Albany SUNY–Buffalo State College Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Thiel College (PA) Union College (KY) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Florida Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of South Florida Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of West Georgia Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Virginia Wesleyan College

Culinary Arts and Related Services Bellevue Univ. (NE) Drexel Univ. (PA) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kendall College (IL) Mississippi Univ. for Women Mountain State Univ. (WV) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Pennsylvania College of Technology Southern New Hampshire Univ. Thiel College (PA) Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire

Curriculum and Instruction Atlantic Union College (MA)

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Averett Univ. (VA) Boise State Univ. (ID) California State Univ.–Sacramento Campbellsville Univ. (KY) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Southwest (NM) Colorado Christian Univ. Coppin State Univ. (MD) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. LaGrange College (GA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Northern State Univ. (SD) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Prescott College (AZ) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Sweet Briar College (VA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Wesleyan Univ. Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Washington State Univ.

Dance Adelphi Univ. (NY) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alma College (MI) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Belhaven College (MS) Beloit College (WI) Bennington College (VT) Brenau Univ. (GA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Butler Univ. (IN) California Institute of the Arts California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Carleton College (MN) Cedar Crest College (PA) Centenary College of Louisiana Chapman Univ. (CA) Coker College (SC) Colorado College Columbia College (SC) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia Univ. (CA) Connecticut College

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Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornish College of the Arts (WA) CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College Denison Univ. (OH) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dominican Univ. of California East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Elon Univ. (NC) Emory Univ. (GA) Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Goucher College (MD) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hampshire College (MA) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Hope College (MI) Howard Univ. (DC) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Jacksonville Univ. (FL) Juilliard School (NY) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Manhattanville College (NY) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Middlebury College (VT) Mills College (CA) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Missouri State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Muhlenberg College (PA) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. North Carolina School of the Arts Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pitzer College (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Pomona College (CA) Prescott College (AZ)

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Radford Univ. (VA) Randolph College (VA) Rhode Island College Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Utah Univ. Springfield College (MA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. Mary’s College of California St. Olaf College (MN) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Purchase College Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity College (CT) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico

Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Ursinus College (PA) Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Texas A&M Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wright State Univ. (OH)

Data Processing Arkansas State Univ. Clayton State Univ. (GA) CUNY–Brooklyn College Dominican College (NY) Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Pace Univ. (NY) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi

Demography and Population Studies Alfred Univ. (NY) Bennett College (NC) Campbell Univ. (NC) CUNY–Hunter College Duke Univ. (NC) Hampshire College (MA) Missouri State Univ. Northern Arizona Univ. Princeton Univ. (NJ) Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Texas–San Antonio

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA)

Clayton State Univ. (GA) Dixie State College of Utah East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Ferris State Univ. (MI) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Louisiana College Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Mount Ida College (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oregon Institute of Technology Pennsylvania College of Technology Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale SUNY–Farmingdale Tennessee State Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wyoming Vermont Technical College Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Weber State Univ. (UT) West Liberty State College (WV) West Virginia Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Wichita State Univ. (KS)

Dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D.) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Univ. of Kentucky

Design and Applied Arts Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adrian College (MI)

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Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albright College (PA) Alma College (MI) Alverno College (WI) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Anderson Univ. (SC) Andrews Univ. (MI) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Art Academy of Cincinnati Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Baker College of Flint (MI) Baylor Univ. (TX) Becker College (MA) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Bennington College (VT) Bethel College (IN) Biola Univ. (CA) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brenau Univ. (GA) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ. California College of the Arts California Institute of the Arts California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento California Univ. of Pennsylvania Campbell Univ. (NC) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Cazenovia College (NY) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Chapman Univ. (CA) Clark Atlanta Univ. Cleveland Institute of Art Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA) Coker College (SC) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) College for Creative Studies (MI) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of New Jersey

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College of Santa Fe (NM) College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of Visual Arts (MN) Colorado State Univ. Columbia College (MO) Columbus College of Art and Design (OH) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Converse College (SC) Corcoran College of Art and Design (DC) Cornish College of the Arts (WA) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–New York City College of Technology CUNY–Queens College Curry College (MA) Daemen College (NY) Defiance College (OH) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Elmhurst College (IL) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Endicott College (MA) Fashion Institute of Tech. (NY) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida A&M Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Hampshire College (MA) Harding Univ. (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Howard Univ. (DC) Huntington Univ. (IN) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis

Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Jacksonville Univ. (FL) John Brown Univ. (AR) Judson Univ. (IL) Kansas City Art Institute (MO) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana College Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lynn Univ. (FL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Maine College of Art Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marshall Univ. (WV) Maryland Institute College of Art Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design McMurry Univ. (TX) Memphis College of Art Meredith College (NC) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Millikin Univ. (IL) Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Mississippi College Missouri State Univ. Monmouth College (IL) Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Montserrat College of Art (MA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) New England College (NH) New Mexico Highlands Univ. New School (NY) New York Institute of Technology New York Univ.

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North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern College (MN) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oregon State Univ. Otis College of Art and Design (CA) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Pacific Union College (CA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Peace College (NC) Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Philadelphia Univ. Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Pratt Institute (NY) Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Regis College (MA) Rhode Island School of Design Ringling College of Art and Design (FL) Rivier College (NH) Robert Morris College (IL) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Schreiner Univ. (TX) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Simpson College (IA)

South Dakota State Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Vincent College (PA) Stephens College (MO) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Farmingdale SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Purchase College Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Truman State Univ. (MO) Union College (NE) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Flint

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Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Tech Wartburg College (IA) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State College (NE) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Michigan Univ. Western Washington Univ. Wichita State Univ. (KS) William Woods Univ. (MO) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Woodbury Univ. (CA) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Developmental and Child Psychology American Jewish Univ. (CA) Bay Path College (MA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Emmanuel College (MA) Fitchburg State College (MA) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Liberty Univ. (VA) McPherson College (KS) Mitchell College (CT) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Northern Michigan Univ.

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Peace College (NC) Prescott College (AZ) Rivier College (NH) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) St. Mary’s College of California Tufts Univ. (MA) Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Utica College (NY) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Warner Pacific College (OR) Western Washington Univ. Whittier College (CA)

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Andrews Univ. (MI) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–San Bernardino Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Central Michigan Univ. Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania College of St. Benedict (MN) College of the Ozarks (MO) D’Youville College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Gannon Univ. (PA) Georgia State Univ. Harding Univ. (AR) Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Iowa State Univ. Kansas State Univ. La Salle Univ. (PA) Life Univ. (GA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Madonna Univ. (MI) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marshall Univ. (WV) Marywood Univ. (PA) Meredith College (NC) Messiah College (PA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Mount Mary College (WI) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Dakota State Univ.

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Northern Illinois Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) St. John’s Univ. (MN) SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Buffalo State College Texas Christian Univ. Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Wayne State Univ. (MI) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Michigan Univ. Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Cameron Univ. (OK) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Ferris State Univ. (MI) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Missouri State Univ. Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Southern Utah Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Univ. of New Hampshire Weber State Univ. (UT)

Drama/Theater Arts and Stagecraft Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama State Univ. Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Anderson Univ. (SC) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine College (KS) Bennington College (VT) Berklee College of Music (MA) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluefield College (VA) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brenau Univ. (GA) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater State College (MA)

Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California Institute of the Arts California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (MT) Carroll College (WI) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Santa Fe (NM)

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College of St. Benedict (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of William and Mary (VA) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Cornish College of the Arts (WA) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–New York City College of Technology CUNY–Queens College Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emerson College (MA)

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Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Evergreen State College (WA) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Ferrum College (VA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Lewis College (CO) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA)

Hope College (MI) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Iona College (NY) Ithaca College (NY) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) Juilliard School (NY) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania LaGrange College (GA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lake Forest College (IL) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) Manhattanville College (NY) Marietta College (OH) Marquette Univ. (WI) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marywood Univ. (PA) McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS)

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Mercer Univ. (GA) Meredith College (NC) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millikin Univ. (IL) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Naropa Univ. (CO) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New England College (NH) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New School (NY) New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina School of the Arts North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ.

Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Ottawa Univ. (KS) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Piedmont College (GA) Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regent Univ. (VA) Regis College (MA) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Ripon College (WI) Roanoke College (VA) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY)

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Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Hill College (AL) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Vincent College (PA) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY)

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Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (KY) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington

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Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso

Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Utah State Univ. Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westmont College (CA)

Wheaton College (MA) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams College (MA) Wilmington College (OH) Winona State Univ. (MN) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wofford College (SC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Arizona State Univ. Ball State Univ. (IN) Bates College (ME) Beloit College (WI) Bennington College (VT) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Los Angeles Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Central Washington Univ. Colgate Univ. (NY) Columbia Univ. (NY) Connecticut College CUNY–Hunter College Dartmouth College (NH) Eastern Michigan Univ. Elizabethtown College (PA) Emory Univ. (GA) Florida State Univ. George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Gettysburg College (PA) Grinnell College (IA) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington La Salle Univ. (PA) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Linfield College (OR) Macalester College (MN) Madonna Univ. (MI) Michigan State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Mount Union College (OH) North Central College (IL) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pomona College (CA)

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Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Reed College (OR) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Smith College (MA) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Stanford Univ. (CA) Swarthmore College (PA) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tufts Univ. (MA) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Montana Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Southern California Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Vassar College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wellesley College (MA) Williams College (MA) Wofford College (SC) Yale Univ. (CT)

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Alabama State Univ. Alaska Pacific Univ. Angelo State Univ. (TX)

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Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Averett Univ. (VA) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Bennington College (VT) Bethel College (IN) Blackburn College (IL) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brevard College (NC) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Marcos Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Cedar Crest College (PA) Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Colby College (ME) College of Charleston (SC) College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College (NY) Connecticut College Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Dartmouth College (NH) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dowling College (NY) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eckerd College (FL) Elizabethtown College (PA) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Georgetown College (KY) Greenville College (IL) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois College Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Jacksonville Univ. (FL) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Juniata College (PA) Keystone College (PA) Le Moyne College (NY) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Master’s College and Seminary (CA)

Michigan State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Mount Union College (OH) Muskingum College (OH) New Mexico State Univ. Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma City Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Philadelphia Univ. Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rollins College (FL) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. Savannah State Univ. (GA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Siena College (NY) Simpson College (IA) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southwestern College (KS) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota Stetson Univ. (FL) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Tennessee Technological University Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Towson Univ. (MD) Troy Univ. (AL) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara

Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Machias Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of San Diego Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Ursuline College (OH) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Washington College (MD) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Western Washington Univ. William Jewell College (MO) Wingate Univ. (NC)

Economics Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ.

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Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Ashland Univ. (OH) Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Babson College (MA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryant Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Institute of Technology California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus Calvin College (MI) Campbell Univ. (NC) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carleton College (MN) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI)

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Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Centenary College of Louisiana Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Univ. (MA) Cleveland State Univ. Coe College (IA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC)

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East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goucher College (MD) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Hendrix College (AR) Hillsdale College (MI)

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Ithaca College (NY) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kenyon College (OH) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) La Salle Univ. (PA) Lafayette College (PA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Linfield College (OR) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY)

Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marymount Univ. (VA) Mass. Institute of Technology McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Messiah College (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehouse College (GA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma State Univ.

Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Pitzer College (CA) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regis Univ. (CO) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Roanoke College (VA) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rollins College (FL) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Rosemont College (PA) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania

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Siena College (NY) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Utah Univ. Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Vincent College (PA) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Farmingdale SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN)

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Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NY) Union Univ. (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π EDUCATION

Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee

Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Ursinus College (PA) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Virginia Tech Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (MO) Wheaton College (IL)

Wheaton College (MA) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Williams College (MA) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Education Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Alice Lloyd College (KY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) Alverno College (WI) Anderson Univ. (IN) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ.–West Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Barton College (NC) Bay Path College (MA) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Benedict College (SC) Bennington College (VT) Bethany College (WV) Bethany College (KS) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bluefield College (VA) Bowling Green State University (OH) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Cabrini College (PA) California Baptist Univ. California State Univ.–Monterey Bay

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California State Univ.–San Bernardino California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Central State Univ. (OH) Clark Atlanta Univ. Clarke College (IA) Cleveland State Univ. Coker College (SC) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Southwest (NM) College of Wooster (OH) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Converse College (SC) Cornell Univ. (NY) Crichton College (TN) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–City College CUNY–Lehman College Curry College (MA) D’Youville College (NY) Dallas Baptist Univ. Defiance College (OH) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) Dowling College (NY) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern Washington Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Emory Univ. (GA) Eureka College (IL) Evergreen State College (WA) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Southern College Fordham Univ. (NY) Framingham State College (MA) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC)

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Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Grace Bible College (MI) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Hampshire College (MA) Heidelberg College (OH) High Point Univ. (NC) Hiram College (OH) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) Jarvis Christian College (TX) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Juniata College (PA) Kent State Univ. (OH) King College (TN) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lasell College (MA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Louisiana College Louisiana Tech Univ. Madonna Univ. (MI) Manchester College (IN) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marietta College (OH) Marquette Univ. (WI) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Mass. College of Liberal Arts Michigan State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millsaps College (MS) Mississippi College Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Mitchell College (CT) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Morehouse College (GA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mountain State Univ. (WV) New Mexico State Univ. Newberry College (SC) Niagara Univ. (NY) Nichols College (MA) North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Ohio Northern Univ.

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Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Olivet College (MI) Oregon State Univ. Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Piedmont College (GA) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Pratt Institute (NY) Prescott College (AZ) Randolph College (VA) Regent Univ. (VA) Regis Univ. (CO) Ripon College (WI) Rockford College (IL) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Salem State College (MA) San Jose State Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Siena Heights Univ. (MI) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Smith College (MA) Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Springfield College (MA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Oswego Swarthmore College (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Texas Christian Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Thomas More College (KY) Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Tusculum College (TN) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (KY) Union Institute and Univ. (OH) Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks

Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Iowa Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Virginia Intermont College Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wesley College (DE) West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado

Westminster College (UT) Widener Univ. (PA) William Woods Univ. (MO) Wilmington College (OH) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Wisconsin Lutheran College Xavier Univ. (OH) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Educational Administration and Supervision Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Atlantic Union College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Brown Univ. (RI) California Baptist Univ. California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino Cameron Univ. (OK) Chatham Univ. (PA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Southwest (NM) CUNY–Lehman College D’Youville College (NY) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Harding Univ. (AR) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Lynn Univ. (FL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) North Georgia College and State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Prescott College (AZ) Regis Univ. (CO) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Springfield College (MA) St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Trinity Univ. (TX) Union College (NE)

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Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Washington State Univ. West Liberty State College (WV) Western Washington Univ. Wingate Univ. (NC) York College of Pennsylvania

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Bucknell Univ. (PA) College of the Southwest (NM) Eastern Michigan Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Washington State Univ.

Educational Psychology Alcorn State Univ. (MS) College of St. Rose (NY) DePaul Univ. (IL) Eastern Michigan Univ. Mississippi State Univ. Prescott College (AZ) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Pittsburgh Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA)

Educational/Instructional Media Design Auburn Univ. (AL) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Boise State Univ. (ID) California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Sacramento Chestnut Hill College (PA) College of the Atlantic (ME)

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East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania LeTourneau Univ. (TX) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Southern Mississippi Western Illinois Univ. Western Oregon Univ.

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Andrews Univ. (MI) Bluefield State College (WV) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Long Beach California Univ. of Pennsylvania Cameron Univ. (OK) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Cleveland State Univ. Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA) CUNY–New York City College of Technology Eastern Michigan Univ. Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida A&M Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Grambling State Univ. (LA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kean Univ. (NJ) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Louisiana Tech Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Milwaukee School of Engineering Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Montana State Univ. Morehead State Univ. (KY) New York Institute of Technology Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon Institute of Technology Pittsburg State Univ. (KS)

Point Park Univ. (PA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Savannah State Univ. (GA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Farmingdale Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Troy Univ. (AL) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Maine Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of the District of Columbia Vermont Technical College Virginia State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Kentucky Univ. Western Washington Univ. Wichita State Univ. (KS) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering California State Univ.–Sacramento Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cogswell Polytechnical Coll. (CA) Colorado School of Mines CUNY–City College Grove City College (PA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Howard Univ. (DC) Lafayette College (PA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology

Morgan State Univ. (MD) Oklahoma Christian Univ. Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Rice Univ. (TX) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Tennessee State Univ. Tri-State Univ. (IN) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Washington Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Widener Univ. (PA)

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology Ferris State Univ. (MI) Lewis-Clark State College (ID)

Electromechanical Instr. and Maint. Technologies/Technicians Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Excelsior College (NY) Hampshire College (MA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Murray State Univ. (KY) New York Institute of Technology Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY–Buffalo State College Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Toledo (OH) Vermont Technical College Wayne State Univ. (MI)

Engineering Alfred Univ. (NY) Andrews Univ. (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Augustana College (IL) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Beloit College (WI) Benedictine College (KS) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Brown Univ. (RI) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ.

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California Institute of Technology California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles Calvin College (MI) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA) College of Idaho (ID) College of the Atlantic (ME) Colorado School of Mines Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island Dartmouth College (NH) Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Elizabethtown College (PA) Elon Univ. (NC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Gannon Univ. (PA) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Hope College (MI) Illinois College Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) James Madison Univ. (VA) John Brown Univ. (AR) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Juniata College (PA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Lafayette College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana College Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Madonna Univ. (MI)

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Manchester College (IN) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Massachusetts Maritime Academy Messiah College (PA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Mills College (CA) Milwaukee School of Engineering Mississippi State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Monmouth College (IL) Montana State Univ. Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Moravian College (PA) Morehouse College (GA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) New Mexico Highlands Univ. New York Institute of Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Park Univ. (MO) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Smith College (MA) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Spelman College (GA) Spring Hill College (AL) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Vincent College (PA) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Maritime College SUNY–Stony Brook Swarthmore College (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY)

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Temple Univ. (PA) Texas Christian Univ. Texas Tech Univ. Thiel College (PA) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trinity College (CT) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) United States Air Force Academy (CO) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Ursinus College (PA) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Villanova Univ. (PA) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Wesleyan College (GA) Western Michigan Univ. Wheaton College (IL) Widener Univ. (PA)

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Engineering Mechanics College of the Ozarks (MO) Columbia Univ. (NY) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Michigan State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Morningside College (IA) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Virginia Tech

Engineering Physics Arkansas Tech Univ. Barnard College (NY) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brown Univ. (RI) Butler Univ. (IN) Carroll College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Colorado School of Mines Connecticut College Cornell Univ. (NY) Dartmouth College (NH) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Elizabethtown College (PA) Elon Univ. (NC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Fordham Univ. (NY) Hope College (MI) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Kettering Univ. (MI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Loras College (IA) Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Mississippi College Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Murray State Univ. (KY) New Mexico State Univ. Northern Arizona Univ. Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ.

Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Randolph College (VA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Samford Univ. (AL) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Texas Tech Univ. Tufts Univ. (MA) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Maine Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Westmont College (CA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT)

Engineering Science Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Bethel Univ. (MN) California State Univ.–Fullerton College of New Jersey Colorado State Univ. Daniel Webster College (NH) Dordt College (IA) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hofstra Univ. (NY)

Iowa State Univ. King College (TN) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Merrimack College (MA) Muskingum College (OH) New Jersey Institute of Technology Northwestern Univ. (IL) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Seattle Pacific Univ. Southern Utah Univ. St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio Sweet Briar College (VA) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Florida Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Wartburg College (IA) Washington State Univ. West Virginia Univ.–Parkersburg Yale Univ. (CT)

Engineering Technologies/Technicians Arkansas State Univ. Ball State Univ. (IN) Cameron Univ. (OK) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Washington Univ. Excelsior College (NY) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Keene State College (NH) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Maine Maritime Academy Missouri State Univ. New York Institute of Technology Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of West Alabama Virginia State Univ. Western Michigan Univ.

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Engineering Technology Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Berry College (GA) California Maritime Academy California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Long Beach California Univ. of Pennsylvania Columbia Univ. (NY) Drexel Univ. (PA) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Kansas State Univ. Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) New Jersey Institute of Technology Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Illinois Univ. Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Univ. of Delaware Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

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Engineering-Related Technologies East Tennessee State Univ. Ferris State Univ. (MI) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Middle Tennessee State Univ. New Mexico State Univ. Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oregon Institute of Technology Pennsylvania College of Technology Savannah State Univ. (GA) Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Troy Univ. (AL) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Houston Univ. of Maine Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of Wyoming Vermont Technical College

English Composition Engineering-Related Fields Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clemson Univ. (SC) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Illinois Institute of Technology Kansas State Univ. Marquette Univ. (WI) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Montana State Univ. Morehead State Univ. (KY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) South Dakota State Univ. St. Louis Univ. Stanford Univ. (CA) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) SUNY–Farmingdale Sweet Briar College (VA) Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Washington State Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Wilkes Univ. (PA)

American Jewish Univ. (CA) Baylor Univ. (TX) Benedict College (SC) Bennington College (VT) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–San Bernardino Carroll College (MT) Creighton Univ. (NE) D’Youville College (NY) Delaware State Univ. Drury Univ. (MO) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eureka College (IL) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Southern College Georgia Southern Univ. Graceland Univ. (IA) High Point Univ. (NC) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Jamestown College (ND) La Roche College (PA) Lakeland College (WI) Marian Univ. (WI) Marquette Univ. (WI) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) Univ. of Central Arkansas

Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Texas–Austin Wartburg College (IA) Western Connecticut State Univ.

English Language and Literature Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alfred Univ. (NY) Alice Lloyd College (KY) Allegheny College (PA) Allen Univ. (SC) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American International College (MA) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Asbury College (KY) Assumption College (MA) Atlanta Christian College Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA)

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Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Blackburn College (IL) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brenau Univ. (GA) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryan College (TN) Bryant Univ. (RI) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (PA) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino

California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carroll College (MT) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of Santa Fe (NM) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Holy Cross (MA)

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College of the Ozarks (MO) College of the Southwest (NM) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (MO) Columbia College (SC) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbia Univ. (NY) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Coppin State Univ. (MD) Corban College (OR) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crichton College (TN) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Curry College (MA) D’Youville College (NY) Daemen College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Delaware Valley College (PA) Delta State Univ. (MS) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dixie State College of Utah Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC)

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Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (MA) Emmanuel College (GA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Evergreen State College (WA) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferrum College (VA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Glenville State College (WV)

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Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Green Mountain College (VT) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) James Madison Univ. (VA)

Jamestown College (ND) Jarvis Christian College (TX) John Brown Univ. (AR) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Kenyon College (OH) Keuka College (NY) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) MacMurray College (IL)

Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Martin Methodist College (TN) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mayville State Univ. (ND) McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Medaille College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midway College (KY) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Molloy College (NY) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ)

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Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Naropa Univ. (CO) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Neumann College (PA) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Nichols College (MA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ.

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Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oregon State Univ. Ottawa Univ. (KS) Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Peace College (NC) Penn. State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pine Manor College (MA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Pomona College (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regent Univ. (VA) Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester College (MI) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ)

Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Siena Heights Univ. (MI) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Silver Lake College (WI) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL)

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Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Stillman College (AL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi

Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thiel College (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (KY) Union College (NE) Union College (NY) Union Univ. (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN)

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Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Maine–Machias Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montana–Western Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North

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Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater

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Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia Military Institute Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warner Pacific College (OR) Warner Southern College (FL) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wells College (NY) Wesley College (DE) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (UT) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA)

Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams College (MA) Wilmington College (OH) Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) York College (NE) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

English Language and Literature/Letters Bard College (NY) Beloit College (WI) Burlington College (VT) California State Univ.–Long Beach Columbia College (SC) CUNY–College of Staten Island D’Youville College (NY) Dakota State Univ. (SD) Drexel Univ. (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Eastern Univ. (PA) Emmanuel College (MA) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Southern College Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hillsdale College (MI) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Middlebury College (VT) Milligan College (TN) Mills College (CA) Monmouth College (IL) Nazareth College (NY) Northern Arizona Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Prescott College (AZ) Rust College (MS) Skidmore College (NY) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Mary’s College of California SUNY College–Old Westbury

SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Empire State College Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Iowa Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Southern California Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wesleyan Univ. (CT) Western Kentucky Univ. Whitman College (WA) Williams College (MA) Yale Univ. (CT)

English Literature (British and Commonwealth) Bennington College (VT) College of the Atlantic (ME) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Hunter College Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Elmira College (NY) Emory Univ. (GA) Excelsior College (NY) Gannon Univ. (PA) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Marian Univ. (WI) Mills College (CA) New York Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Prescott College (AZ) St. Mary’s College (IN) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tufts Univ. (MA) Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Redlands (CA)

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Anderson Univ. (IN) Babson College (MA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belmont Univ. (TN) Boston Univ. Bradley Univ. (IL) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) California State Univ.–Fullerton Cameron Univ. (OK) Canisius College (NY) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Central Christian College (KS) Central Michigan Univ. Clarkson Univ. (NY)

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Cleary Univ. (MI) Columbia Union College (MD) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Drake Univ. (IA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Grove City College (PA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. High Point Univ. (NC) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Huntington Univ. (IN) Husson College (ME) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Juniata College (PA) Lasell College (MA) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Marquette Univ. (WI) Messiah College (PA) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Millikin Univ. (IL) Mitchell College (CT) North Central College (IL) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwood Univ. (MI) Oregon Institute of Technology Pace Univ. (NY) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Reinhardt College (GA) Rider Univ. (NJ) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southwestern College (KS) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio Stetson Univ. (FL) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY–Binghamton Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Union College (NE) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Mobile (AL)

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Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Virginia Union Univ. Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Appalachian State Univ. (NC) California State Univ.–Long Beach Davis and Elkins College (WV) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida International Univ. Illinois State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Murray State Univ. (KY) New York Institute of Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Oregon Institute of Technology Pennsylvania College of Technology Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Western Kentucky Univ.

Environmental Design Auburn Univ. (AL) Ball State Univ. (IN) Boston Architectural College Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) College of the Atlantic (ME) Cornell Univ. (NY) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Montana State Univ. Morgan State Univ. (MD) New School (NY)

North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Otis College of Art and Design (CA) Prescott College (AZ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Houston Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania

Environmental Psychology College of the Atlantic (ME) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Prescott College (AZ)

Environmental/ Environmental Health Engineering Bradley Univ. (IL) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Central State Univ. (OH) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Colorado School of Mines Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Cornell Univ. (NY) Drexel Univ. (PA) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Gannon Univ. (PA) Georgia Institute of Technology Hofstra Univ. (NY) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Manhattan College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Michigan Technological Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana New Jersey Institute of Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL)

Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rice Univ. (TX) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) San Diego State Univ. Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Suffolk Univ. (MA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas Tech Univ. Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Florida Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Utah State Univ. Washington State Univ. Wilkes Univ. (PA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Yale Univ. (CT)

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies Agnes Scott College (GA) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Allegheny College (PA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (IL) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Bates College (ME) Beloit College (WI)

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Bennington College (VT) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brown Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Burlington College (VT) California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Marcos Carleton College (MN) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Cedar Crest College (PA) Central Michigan Univ. Chatham Univ. (PA) Chicago State Univ. Claflin Univ. (SC) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Cleveland State Univ. Coe College (IA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of New Jersey College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Rose (NY) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Connecticut College Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Dartmouth College (NH) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Drew Univ. (NJ) Duke Univ. (NC) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK)

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Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Emory Univ. (GA) Evergreen State College (WA) Florida A&M Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Lewis College (CO) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Furman Univ. (SC) George Washington University (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia State Univ. Goucher College (MD) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hanover College (IN) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Houghton College (NY) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Iowa State Univ. Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) Knox College (IL) Lake Forest College (IL) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Luther College (IA) Macalester College (MN) Meredith College (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Mills College (CA) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ.

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North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oregon State Univ. Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pitzer College (CA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rhode Island College Rice Univ. (TX) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Univ. Simmons College (MA) Skidmore College (NY) Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Francis College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Olaf College (MN) Stanford Univ. (CA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh

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SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Syracuse Univ. (NY) Talladega College (AL) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity College (CT) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte

Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Wesleyan College Warren Wilson College (NC) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania Western Illinois Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Wheaton College (MA) Whitman College (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Williams College (MA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Experimental Psychology American Jewish Univ. (CA) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Moravian College (PA)

Northern Michigan Univ. Paine College (GA) Tufts Univ. (MA) Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia

Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Arizona State Univ. Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Cornell Univ. (NY) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Iowa State Univ. Louisiana Tech Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Oakwood Univ. (AL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. South Dakota State Univ. St. Joseph College (CT) SUNY–Buffalo State College Tennessee State Univ. Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Utah Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Utah State Univ. Virginia State Univ. Weber State Univ. (UT)

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Ashland Univ. (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Bridgewater College (VA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento Cameron Univ. (OK)

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Campbell Univ. (NC) Central Washington Univ. Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ. Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Delta State Univ. (MS) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Florida State Univ. Framingham State College (MA) George Fox Univ. (OR) Harding Univ. (AR) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Kansas State Univ. Lambuth Univ. (TN) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Madonna Univ. (MI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Michigan State Univ. Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Mississippi State Univ. Montana State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Francisco State Univ. Seattle Pacific Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) South Carolina State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Utah Univ. Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY College–Oneonta Texas State Univ.–San Marcos

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Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Houston Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Washington State Univ. Wayne State College (NE) West Virginia Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Family and Consumer Sci./Human Sciences Business Services Ashland Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) California State Univ.–Long Beach Eastern Kentucky Univ. Lasell College (MA) Madonna Univ. (MI) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) San Jose State Univ. (CA) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Virginia Tech

Family Psychology Corban College (OR) Walsh Univ. (OH)

Film/Video and Photographic Arts American Univ. (DC) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Art Academy of Cincinnati Augsburg College (MN) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Bellevue Univ. (NE)

Bennington College (VT) Berklee College of Music (MA) Bethel College (IN) Biola Univ. (CA) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Burlington College (VT) California College of the Arts California Institute of the Arts California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Calvin College (MI) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Cazenovia College (NY) Central Washington Univ. Chapman Univ. (CA) Chatham Univ. (PA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clark Univ. (MA) Cleveland Institute of Art Coker College (SC) College for Creative Studies (MI) College of Santa Fe (NM) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of Visual Arts (MN) Colorado College Columbia College (MO) Columbia Univ. (NY) Columbus College of Art and Design (OH) Concordia Univ. (CA) Connecticut College Corcoran College of Art and Design (DC) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Queens College Dartmouth College (NH) Denison Univ. (OH) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Drexel Univ. (PA) Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Emerson College (MA) Emory Univ. (GA) Evergreen State College (WA) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida State Univ. George Fox Univ. (OR) Georgia State Univ. Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Hampshire College (MA)

Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Howard Univ. (DC) Huntington Univ. (IN) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Ithaca College (NY) John Brown Univ. (AR) Kansas City Art Institute (MO) Kean Univ. (NJ) La Roche College (PA) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Lycoming College (PA) Maine College of Art Marian College (IN) Maryland Institute College of Art Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design Middlebury College (VT) Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Missouri State Univ. Montana State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Montserrat College of Art (MA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Muhlenberg College (PA) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New School (NY) New York Univ. North Carolina School of the Arts Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern College (IA) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Otis College of Art and Design (CA) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Union College (CA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pitzer College (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Prescott College (AZ) Providence College (RI) Regent Univ. (VA) Rhode Island College Rhode Island School of Design Ringling College of Art and Design (FL) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Francisco Art Institute San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA)

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Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Scripps College (CA) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Smith College (MA) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Mary’s College of Maryland Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephens College (MO) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Purchase College Swarthmore College (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon

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Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of Southern California Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) Western Michigan Univ. Western Washington Univ. Whitman College (WA) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Woodbury Univ. (CA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Finance and Financial Management Services Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Alfred Univ. (NY) Alma College (MI) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Babson College (MA) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belmont Univ. (TN) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bentley College (MA) Berry College (GA) Bethel College (IN) Boise State Univ. (ID)

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Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Bridgewater State College (MA) Bryant Univ. (RI) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Canisius College (NY) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clarkson Univ. (NY) Cleary Univ. (MI) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) College of William and Mary (VA) Columbia College (MO) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia Coll.–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Converse College (SC) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) Culver-Stockton College (MO) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Queens College Dakota State Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Davenport Univ. (MI) Delaware State Univ. Delta State Univ. (MS) DePaul Univ. (IL) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dominican College (NY) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Elmhurst College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ.

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Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Gordon College (MA) Grace Bible College (MI) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grove City College (PA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Huntington Univ. (IN) Husson College (ME) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) King’s College (PA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lasell College (MA) Le Moyne College (NY) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge

Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Marian College (IN) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Marywood Univ. (PA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mercy College (NY) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Nichols College (MA) North Central College (IL) North Georgia College and State Univ. Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwestern College (MN) Northwood Univ. (MI) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK)

Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Philadelphia Univ. Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rhode Island College Rider Univ. (NJ) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Diego State Univ. Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Siena College (NY) Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (DC) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY)

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St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College of Technology–Alfred SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Oswego Syracuse Univ. (NY) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Thomas College (ME) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NE) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign

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Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville

Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Union Univ. Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Adm. (MI) Walsh Univ. (OH) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Webber International University (FL) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (UT) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Williams Baptist College (AR) Wingate Univ. (NC) Wofford College (SC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Fine and Studio Art Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY)

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Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) Alverno College (WI) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Art Academy of Cincinnati Asbury College (KY) Atlantic Union College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (SD) Augustana College (IL) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker College of Flint (MI) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College (NY) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethany College (KS) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Biola Univ. (CA)

Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brenau Univ. (GA) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Burlington College (VT) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California College of the Arts California Institute of the Arts California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cazenovia College (NY) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ.

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Centre College (KY) Champlain College (VT) Chapman Univ. (CA) Chatham Univ. (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Colgate Univ. (NY) College for Creative Studies (MI) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of Santa Fe (NM) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of Visual Arts (MN) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (MO) Columbia College (SC) Columbia Univ. (NY) Columbus College of Art and Design (OH) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Cooper Union (NY) Corcoran College of Art and Design (DC) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornish College of the Arts (WA) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Culver-Stockton College (MO)

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Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Curry College (MA) Daemen College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Evergreen State College (WA) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Flagler College (FL) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ.

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Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Furman Univ. (SC) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State University (MI) Grand View College (IA) Green Mountain College (VT) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College

Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas City Art Institute (MO) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Kenyon College (OH) Keystone College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lake Forest College (IL) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lesley Univ. (MA) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA)

Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Maine College of Art Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marshall Univ. (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Maryland Institute College of Art Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Memphis College of Art Mercer Univ. (GA) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi College Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Montserrat College of Art (MA) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI)

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Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Naropa Univ. (CO) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New England College (NH) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New School (NY) New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Newman Univ. (KS) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oregon State Univ. Otis College of Art and Design (CA) Ottawa Univ. (KS) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA)

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Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pine Manor College (MA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Pratt Institute (NY) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Rhode Island School of Design Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Rider Univ. (NJ) Ringling College of Art and Design (FL) Ripon College (WI) Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rosemont College (PA) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco Art Institute San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) School of the Art Institute of

Chicago Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Silver Lake College (WI) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY)

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St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Stillman College (AL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Union College (NY) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis

Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montana–Western Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha

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Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK)

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Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (UT) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL)

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Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams Baptist College (AR) Williams College (MA) Wilmington College (OH) Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Fire Protection Anna Maria College (MA) California State Univ.–Los Angeles Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA) Colorado State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Holy Family Univ. (PA) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Madonna Univ. (MI) Oklahoma State Univ. Park Univ. (MO) Providence College (RI) Salem State College (MA) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of the District of Columbia Vermont Technical College Western Oregon Univ.

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management College of the Atlantic (ME) Colorado State Univ. Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Michigan State Univ. Northland College (WI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oregon State Univ. Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN)

SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Washington Valley City State Univ. (ND)

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Andrews Univ. (MI) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Ashland Univ. (OH) Baylor Univ. (TX) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bridgewater College (VA) California State Univ.–Los Angeles Campbell Univ. (NC) Carson-Newman College (TN) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Cedar Crest College (PA) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ. Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College Delaware State Univ. Dominican Univ. (IL) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Iowa State Univ. James Madison Univ. (VA) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Madonna Univ. (MI) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Murray State Univ. (KY) New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ.

Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Radford Univ. (VA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. Seattle Pacific Univ. South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale St. Louis Univ. Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Plattsburgh Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Utah State Univ. Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Western Michigan Univ. Winthrop Univ. (SC) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Andrews Univ. (MI)

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Arcadia Univ. (PA) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Dartmouth College (NH) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Evergreen State College (WA) Excelsior College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hood College (MD) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania John Carroll Univ. (OH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Keuka College (NY) Mississippi College New York Univ. Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Scripps College (CA) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Oregon Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Scranton (PA)

Forensic Psychology Bay Path College (MA) California Baptist Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Lake Erie College (OH) Prescott College (AZ) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Univ. of New Haven (CT)

Forest Engineering Oregon State Univ. Univ. of Maine

Forestry Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Albright College (PA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Baylor Univ. (TX) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Clemson Univ. (SC) College of the Atlantic (ME) Colorado State Univ. Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Elizabethtown College (PA)

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Georgia Southern Univ. High Point Univ. (NC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Iowa State Univ. Keystone College (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Mississippi State Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northern Arizona Univ. Northland College (WI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) St. Francis Univ. (PA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Utah State Univ. Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. West Virginia Univ.

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale St. John’s Univ. (NY) Thiel College (PA) Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Wayne State Univ. (MI)

General Sales, Merch., and Related Marketing Operations Babson College (MA) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bradley Univ. (IL) Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. CUNY–Baruch College Dowling College (NY) Eastern Michigan Univ. Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fordham Univ. (NY) Georgia State Univ. Harding Univ. (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Keuka College (NY) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Madonna Univ. (MI) Michigan State Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Simmons College (MA) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern New Hampshire Univ. St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Weber State Univ. (UT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Genetics Eastern Michigan Univ. Ferris State Univ. (MI) Gannon Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Point Park Univ. (PA)

Cedar Crest College (PA) Clemson Univ. (SC) College of the Atlantic (ME) Cornell Univ. (NY)

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Iowa State Univ. Michigan State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) SUNY College–Oneonta Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Washington State Univ. Western Kentucky Univ.

Geography and Cartography Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Augustana College (IL) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bucknell Univ. (PA) California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Carthage College (WI) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College Dartmouth College (NH) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) East Carolina Univ. (NC)

East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Emory and Henry College (VA) Excelsior College (NY) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Framingham State College (MA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Kansas State Univ. Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Macalester College (MN) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marshall Univ. (WV) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Missouri State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Mount Holyoke College (MA) New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina Central Univ. Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL)

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Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Prescott College (AZ) Radford Univ. (VA) Rhode Island College Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Simpson College (IA) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Dakota State Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Oregon Univ. St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Plattsburgh Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Towson Univ. (MD) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside

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Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont

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Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vassar College (NY) Virginia Tech Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Adrian College (MI) Albion College (MI) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Amherst College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augustana College (IL) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Beloit College (WI) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo

California Institute of Technology California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Carleton College (MN) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Cleveland State Univ. Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Dartmouth College (NH) Denison Univ. (OH) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmira College (NY) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Excelsior College (NY) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ.

Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Furman Univ. (SC) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hampshire College (MA) Hanover College (IN) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hope College (MI) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. James Madison Univ. (VA) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) Lafayette College (PA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Macalester College (MN) Marietta College (OH) Marshall Univ. (WV) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mercyhurst College (PA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ.

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Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Union College (OH) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oregon State Univ. Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Radford Univ. (VA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Southern Connecticut State Univ.

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Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Utah Univ. St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Norbert College (WI) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas Tech Univ. Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NY) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa

Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π GEOLOGICAL/GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING

Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Wellesley College (MA) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Wheaton College (IL) Whitman College (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Williams College (MA) Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Geological/Geophysical Engineering Colorado School of Mines CUNY–City College Michigan Technological Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana New Jersey Institute of Technology Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison

Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Albion College (MI) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Aquinas College (MI) Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (KS) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Butler Univ. (IN) California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Calvin College (MI) Canisius College (NY) Carleton College (MN) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Cleveland State Univ. Coe College (IA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY)

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College of Charleston (SC) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dordt College (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Emory Univ. (GA) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Furman Univ. (SC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Gettysburg College (PA) Gordon College (MA) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grinnell College (IA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hanover College (IN) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Heidelberg College (OH) Hendrix College (AR) Hillsdale College (MI) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois College

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Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. Ithaca College (NY) Jamestown College (ND) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) Lafayette College (PA) Lakeland College (WI) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Loyola College in Maryland Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Macalester College (MN) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marquette Univ. (WI) McDaniel College (MD) Mercer Univ. (GA) Messiah College (PA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minot State Univ. (ND) Moravian College (PA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) North Central College (IL) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio Northern Univ.

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Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pomona College (CA) Presbyterian College (SC) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Rosemont College (PA) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Salem College (NC) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Smith College (MA) South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Utah Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stetson Univ. (FL) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA)

Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN)

Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Utah State Univ. Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (PA) Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL) Whitman College (WA)

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Willamette Univ. (OR) Williams College (MA) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Gerontology Alfred Univ. (NY) Alma College (MI) Barton College (NC) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) California State Univ.–Sacramento California Univ. of Pennsylvania Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Dominican Univ. (IL) Eastern Michigan Univ. Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Ithaca College (NY) Kansas State Univ. Lander Univ. (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Madonna Univ. (MI) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) San Diego State Univ. Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Washburn Univ. (KS) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC)

Graphic Communications American Univ. (DC) Arkansas State Univ. Bellevue Univ. (NE) Bennington College (VT) Bethel College (IN) Bluefield College (VA) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT)

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California State Univ.–Long Beach Carroll College (WI) Carthage College (WI) Clemson Univ. (SC) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Ozarks (MO) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Elmhurst College (IL) Emerson College (MA) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Georgia Southern Univ. Grand View College (IA) Kean Univ. (NJ) Louisiana College Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Minneapolis College of Art and Design Mitchell College (CT) Murray State Univ. (KY) North Central College (IL) Northwestern College (MN) Otis College of Art and Design (CA) Pennsylvania College of Technology Philadelphia Univ. Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Regent Univ. (VA) Ringling College of Art and Design (FL) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Touro College (NY) Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Western Illinois Univ.

Health Aides/ Attendants/Orderlies Lewis-Clark State College (ID)

Health and Medical Administrative Services Alabama State Univ. Alaska Pacific Univ. Alfred Univ. (NY) Anderson Univ. (SC) Andrews Univ. (MI) Appalachian State Univ. (NC)

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π GERONTOLOGY

Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arkansas Tech Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Barry Univ. (FL) Belhaven College (MS) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brenau Univ. (GA) California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–San Bernardino Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Carson-Newman College (TN) Catawba College (NC) Central Michigan Univ. Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Clayton State Univ. (GA) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Scholastica (MN) Columbia Union College (MD) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–New York City College of Technology Dakota State Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Davenport Univ. (MI) Dominican College (NY) Drexel Univ. (PA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Graceland Univ. (IA) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Harding Univ. (AR) Hodges Univ. (FL) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois State Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iona College (NY) Ithaca College (NY)

Jackson State Univ. (MS) James Madison Univ. (VA) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kean Univ. (NJ) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Univ. Chicago Lynn Univ. (FL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manchester College (IN) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Midway College (KY) Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Misericordia Univ. (PA) Molloy College (NY) Montana State Univ.–Billings Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) National-Louis Univ. (IL) New England College (NH) North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oregon State Univ. Ottawa Univ. (KS) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Prescott College (AZ) Providence College (RI) Regis Univ. (CO) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Southeastern Univ. (DC) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Springfield College (MA) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) Stephens College (MO) Stonehill College (MA) SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Fredonia Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA)

Tennessee State Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Ursuline College (OH) Utica College (NY) Washington State Univ. Weber State Univ. (UT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Wichita State Univ. (KS) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Health and Physical Education/Fitness Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adrian College (MI) Albany State Univ. (GA) Albion College (MI) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alice Lloyd College (KY) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) American Univ. (DC)

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Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Asbury College (KY) Augustana College (SD) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bryan College (TN) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carroll College (MT) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Castleton State College (VT) Catawba College (NC) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS)

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Central College (IA) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clarke College (IA) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coker College (SC) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of William and Mary (VA) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (MO) Columbia Union College (MD) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Coppin State Univ. (MD) Corban College (OR) Cornell College (IA) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Dakota State Univ. (SD) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dana College (NE) Daniel Webster College (NH) Davenport Univ. (MI) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Doane College (NE) Dominican College (NY) Dordt College (IA) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania

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Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (GA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Endicott College (MA) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Ferrum College (VA) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fort Lewis College (CO) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) Georgetown College (KY) Georgia Southern Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gordon College (MA) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Heidelberg College (OH) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) John Brown Univ. (AR) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Judson Univ. (IL) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ.

Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Keystone College (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lasell College (MA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana Tech Univ. Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lynchburg College (VA) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Martin Methodist College (TN) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mayville State Univ. (ND) McDaniel College (MD) McPherson College (KS) Medaille College (NY) Meredith College (NC) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi Univ. for Women Mitchell College (CT) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Murray State Univ. (KY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Neumann College (PA) Newberry College (SC) Nichols College (MA)

North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwood Univ. (MI) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Occidental College (CA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oregon State Univ. Ottawa Univ. (KS) Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Randolph College (VA) Rice Univ. (TX) Ripon College (WI) Roanoke College (VA) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Jose State Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Seattle Pacific Univ. Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH)

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Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Springfield College (MA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Olaf College (MN) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stillman College (AL) Tabor College (KS) Taylor Univ. (IN) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas College (ME) Thomas More College (KY) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Troy Univ. (AL)

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Truman State Univ. (MO) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Union College (NE) Union College (KY) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Virginia Intermont College Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walla Walla Univ. (WA) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warner Pacific College (OR) Warner Southern College (FL) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington State Univ. Wayne State College (NE) Wesley College (DE) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Illinois Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westmont College (CA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Willamette Univ. (OR)

William Carey Univ. (MS) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams Baptist College (AR) Wilmington College (OH) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Albertus Magnus College (CT) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Los Angeles Campbell Univ. (NC) Carlow Univ. (PA) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–Hunter College Curry College (MA) Dowling College (NY) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Emmanuel College (GA) Evergreen State College (WA) Excelsior College (NY) Gannon Univ. (PA) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Howard Univ. (DC) Kalamazoo College (MI) Keuka College (NY) King’s College (PA) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Molloy College (NY) Nazareth College (NY) New Jersey City Univ. New York Institute of Technology Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Pennsylvania College of Technology Point Park Univ. (PA) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) San Diego State Univ.

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San Francisco State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Springfield College (MA) St. Francis College (NY) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Stony Brook Syracuse Univ. (NY) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Wayne State Univ. (MI) William Carey Univ. (MS) Worcester State College (MA) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Health Psychology Bridgewater State College (MA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Marquette Univ. (WI) Prescott College (AZ)

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Anna Maria College (MA) Brevard College (NC) Brown Univ. (RI) California Baptist Univ.

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California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–San Bernardino Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Chicago State Univ. College of Idaho (ID) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Ozarks (MO) Corban College (OR) CUNY–Lehman College Daemen College (NY) Emmanuel College (MA) Ferrum College (VA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greensboro College (NC) Hendrix College (AR) Ithaca College (NY) Keene State College (NH) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Liberty Univ. (VA) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Marietta College (OH) Marywood Univ. (PA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mercyhurst College (PA) Merrimack College (MA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Northern Kentucky Univ. Pacific Univ. (OR) Philadelphia Univ. Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Jose State Univ. (CA) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Truman State Univ. (MO) Union College (NE) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Florida Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston

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Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Utah Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wyoming Ursuline College (OH) Utica College (NY) Washburn Univ. (KS) Wheaton College (IL) Widener Univ. (PA)

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adrian College (MI) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) American International College (MA) Andrews Univ. (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Asbury College (KY) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Baylor Univ. (TX) Becker College (MA) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) California Baptist Univ. California State Univ.–Fullerton Calvin College (MI) Carroll College (MT) Carroll College (WI) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Clearwater Christian College (FL) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Converse College (SC) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. DeSales Univ. (PA) Dordt College (IA) Drexel Univ. (PA)

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Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Elmhurst College (IL) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) Georgia Southern Univ. Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Guilford College (NC) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Hodges Univ. (FL) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Jarvis Christian College (TX) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) Keystone College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis Univ. (IL) Limestone College (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Loyola Univ. New Orleans MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manchester College (IN) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Meredith College (NC) Michigan State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Mississippi College Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Monmouth College (IL) Montana State Univ. Mount Mary College (WI) Muskingum College (OH) New York Institute of Technology North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Univ.

Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon Institute of Technology Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Samford Univ. (AL) Scripps College (CA) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Simpson College (IA) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) St. Francis College (NY) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Farmingdale Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Wesleyan Univ. Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Tusculum College (TN) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of St. Francis (IN)

Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Virginia Intermont College Walsh Univ. (OH) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington State Univ. West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Virginia Wesleyan College Western New England College (MA) Widener Univ. (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winona State Univ. (MN) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Heating, Air Cond., Vent., and Refrig. Maint. Technology/Technician Lewis-Clark State College (ID)

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Ferris State Univ. (MI) San Francisco State Univ.

Historic Preservation and Conservation College of Charleston (SC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Ursuline College (OH)

History Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI)

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Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Anderson Univ. (SC) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Assumption College (MA) Atlantic Union College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (SD) Augustana College (IL) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Babson College (MA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Bennington College (VT) Bentley College (MA) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethany College (KS) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID)

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Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brenau Univ. (GA) Brevard College (NC) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryan College (TN) Bryant Univ. (RI) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (PA) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ. California Institute of Technology California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carleton College (MN) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC)

262 INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π HISTORY

Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Chicago State Univ. Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of the Southwest (NM) College of William and Mary (VA) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (SC) Columbia College (MO) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crichton College (TN) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College

CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–York College D’Youville College (NY) Daemen College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dana College (NE) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Defiance College (OH) Delta State Univ. (MS) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (GA) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida Atlantic Univ.

Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Glenville State College (WV) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Green Mountain College (VT) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY)

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Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) Jarvis Christian College (TX) John Brown Univ. (AR) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lasell College (MA) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC)

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Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master’s College and Seminary (CA) McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) Mercy College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN)

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Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New England College (NH) New Jersey City Univ. New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Newman Univ. (KS) Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Nichols College (MA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN)

Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pine Manor College (MA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Pomona College (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regis College (MA) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ)

Ripon College (WI) Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Rochester College (MI) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Siena Heights Univ. (MI) Silver Lake College (WI) Simmons College (MA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC)

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Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Stillman College (AL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA)

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Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thiel College (PA) Thomas Edison State Coll. (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NY) Union College (KY) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy

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Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Maine–Machias Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington

Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Ursuline College (OH) Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia Military Institute Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warner Pacific College (OR) Warner Southern College (FL) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesley College (DE) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (UT) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV)

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Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams College (MA) Wilmington College (OH) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Woodbury Univ. (CA) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Hospitality Administration/ Management Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Bethel College (IN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Fullerton Campbell Univ. (NC) Central Michigan Univ. Champlain College (VT) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Clemson Univ. (SC) Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) College of Charleston (SC) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ. Columbia College (MO) Concord Univ. (WV) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–New York City College of Technology Davis and Elkins College (WV) Delaware State Univ. Delta State Univ. (MS) Dowling College (NY) Drexel Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ.

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Endicott College (MA) Excelsior College (NY) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Green Mountain College (VT) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Husson College (ME) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. James Madison Univ. (VA) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kansas State Univ. Kendall College (IL) Keuka College (NY) Lakeland College (WI) Lasell College (MA) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lynn Univ. (FL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marywood Univ. (PA) Mercyhurst College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Michigan State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Mitchell College (CT) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Mount Ida College (MA) Mountain State Univ. (WV) New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology Niagara Univ. (NY) North Carolina Central Univ. North Dakota State Univ. Northeastern State University (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwood Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Pace Univ. (NY) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Robert Morris Univ. (PA)

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Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sierra Nevada College (NV) South Dakota State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Maritime College SUNY–Plattsburgh Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Virginia State Univ.

Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. Webber International Univ. (FL) Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Kentucky Univ. Widener Univ. (PA) Wiley College (TX) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Housing and Human Environments CUNY–New York City College of Technology Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Iowa State Univ. Lasell College (MA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Missouri State Univ. Ohio Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nevada–Reno Utah State Univ.

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Auburn Univ. (AL) Baker College of Flint (MI) Ball State Univ. (IN) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bennington College (VT) Boston College Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos Cameron Univ. (OK) Carson-Newman College (TN) Central Michigan Univ. Chestnut Hill College (PA) College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ. Columbia College (SC) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) CUNY–York College DeSales Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC)

East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida State Univ. Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Georgia Southern Univ. Hope International Univ. (CA) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Iowa State Univ. John Brown Univ. (AR) Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Lasell College (MA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lesley Univ. (MA) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana Tech Univ. Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Madonna Univ. (MI) Mayville State Univ. (ND) Meredith College (NC) Messiah College (PA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Mills College (CA) Mississippi Univ. for Women Missouri State Univ. Mitchell College (CT) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) New Mexico State Univ. North Dakota State Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Oakwood Univ. (AL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Peace College (NC) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. Seattle Pacific Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) South Dakota State Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College New York Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stevenson Univ. (MD) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill SUNY College–Oneonta

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SUNY–Plattsburgh Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Towson Univ. (MD) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Utah State Univ. Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Virginia Tech Warner Pacific College (OR) Washington State Univ. Wayne State College (NE) Weber State Univ. (UT) West Virginia Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Washington Univ. Wheelock College (MA) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

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Human Resources Management and Services Arcadia Univ. (PA) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Converse College (SC) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Lewis Univ. (IL) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Oakland City Univ. (IN) Otterbein College (OH) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Thomas College (ME) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Univ. of Central Oklahoma Wright State Univ. (OH) York College (NE)

Human Services Alaska Pacific Univ. Anna Maria College (MA) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Beacon College (FL) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Bethel College (TN) Burlington College (VT) California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Cazenovia College (NY) Central Washington Univ. Chestnut Hill College (PA) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of St. Mary (NE) College of the Southwest (NM) Columbia College (MO) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Coppin State Univ. (MD) CUNY–New York City College of Technology Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) East Central Univ. (OK) Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Endicott College (MA) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Grace Bible College (MI) Grand View College (IA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hawaii Pacific Univ. High Point Univ. (NC) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Iowa Wesleyan College

Judson Univ. (IL) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) La Roche College (PA) Lasell College (MA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lesley Univ. (MA) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Loyola Univ. Chicago Martin Methodist College (TN) McPherson College (KS) Medaille College (NY) Mount Ida College (MA) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Ottawa Univ. (KS) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Spelman College (GA) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Tennessee Wesleyan College Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Touro College (NY) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Villanova Univ. (PA) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) William Woods Univ. (MO) Wingate Univ. (NC)

Industrial and Organizational Psychology Albright College (PA) Alvernia College (PA) Averett Univ. (VA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bridgewater State College (MA) Cedar Crest College (PA) Corban College (OR) CUNY–Baruch College East Texas Baptist Univ. Fitchburg State College (MA) Georgia Institute of Technology Ithaca College (NY) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Lincoln Univ. (PA) Madonna Univ. (MI) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA)

Middle Tennessee State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Morningside College (IA) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Mary’s College of California St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Texas Wesleyan Univ. Tiffin Univ. (OH) Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Washington Univ. in St. Louis

Industrial Engineering Andrews Univ. (MI) Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Bethel College (IN) Bradley Univ. (IL) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Long Beach Cleveland State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia Univ. (NY) Drexel Univ. (PA) Elizabethtown College (PA) Florida A&M Univ. Florida State Univ. Gannon Univ. (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Hofstra Univ. (NY) Indiana Institute of Technology Iowa State Univ. Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) Kettering Univ. (MI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Liberty Univ. (VA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Milwaukee School of Engineering Mississippi State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana State Univ. Morgan State Univ. (MD) New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Illinois Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ.

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Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Philadelphia Univ. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Jose State Univ. (CA) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio Stanford Univ. (CA) SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Maritime College Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Tri-State Univ. (IN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of San Diego Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Utah State Univ. Virginia Tech Wayne State Univ. (MI) West Virginia Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Andrews Univ. (MI) Baker College of Flint (MI) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Long Beach California Univ. of Pennsylvania Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clemson Univ. (SC) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida A&M Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Kean Univ. (NJ) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Metropolitan State College of Denver Michigan Technological Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Morehead State Univ. (KY) Murray State Univ. (KY) Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oregon Institute of Technology Pennsylvania College of Technology Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN)

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Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota SUNY College of Technology–Alfred SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Farmingdale Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) West Texas A&M Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Washington Univ. William Penn Univ. (IA)

Information Science/Studies Adelphi Univ. (NY) Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA)

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Albright College (PA) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Augsburg College (MN) Averett Univ. (VA) Babson College (MA) Baker Univ. (KS) Barry Univ. (FL) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bradley Univ. (IL) California State Univ.–Sacramento Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Central College (IA) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) College of Charleston (SC) College of Notre Dame of Maryland Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia Union College (MD) Concord Univ. (WV) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Medgar Evers College CUNY–New York City College of Technology Dakota State Univ. (SD) Daniel Webster College (NH) Davenport Univ. (MI) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Delaware State Univ. DePaul Univ. (IL) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Excelsior College (NY) Ferrum College (VA) Florida Institute of Technology Fordham Univ. (NY) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Golden Gate Univ. (CA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Guilford College (NC) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) High Point Univ. (NC) Howard Payne Univ. (TX)

Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kansas State Univ. Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marist College (NY) Marymount Univ. (VA) McKendree Univ. (IL) Messiah College (PA) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minot State Univ. (ND) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Molloy College (NY) Murray State Univ. (KY) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. Niagara Univ. (NY) North Carolina Central Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Kentucky Univ. Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Ohio Dominican Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Pace Univ. (NY) Peirce College (PA) Penn. State Univ.–Univ. Park Philadelphia Univ. Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Roanoke College (VA) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ)

Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) San Diego State Univ. Savannah State Univ. (GA) Silver Lake College (WI) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Utah Univ. St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Peter’s College (NJ) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Tiffin Univ. (OH) Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity Christian College (IL) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK)

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Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Widener Univ. (PA) Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Jewell College (MO) Wingate Univ. (NC) York College of Pennsylvania

Insurance Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bradley Univ. (IL) California State Univ.–Sacramento Delta State Univ. (MS) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Excelsior College (NY) Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Gannon Univ. (PA) Georgia State Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana State Univ. Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Olivet College (MI) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Washington State Univ.

Intercultural/ Multicultural and Diversity Studies Blackburn College (IL) California Baptist Univ. Elmhurst College (IL) Evergreen State College (WA)

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Hampshire College (MA) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Ithaca College (NY) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Judson Univ. (IL) Macalester College (MN) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Wofford College (SC)

Interior Architecture Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Boston Architectural College Bowling Green State University (OH) California State Univ.–Sacramento Central Michigan Univ. Chatham Univ. (PA) Cooper Union (NY) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Indiana State Univ. Kansas State Univ. La Roche College (PA) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Philadelphia Univ. Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas Tech Univ. Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Houston Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Woodbury Univ. (CA)

International Agriculture College of St. Benedict (MN) Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) Iowa State Univ. Knox College (IL) Lewis Univ. (IL) Middlebury College (VT) North Dakota State Univ. Presbyterian College (SC) Univ. of California–Davis

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Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Utah State Univ. Wittenberg Univ. (OH)

International and Comparative Education College of the Atlantic (ME) East Carolina Univ. (NC)

International Business Adrian College (MI) Alma College (MI) Alverno College (WI) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Babson College (MA) Baker Univ. (KS) Barry Univ. (FL) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bethel College (IN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Bridgewater State College (MA) Bryant Univ. (RI) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Caldwell College (NJ) California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Campbell Univ. (NC) Canisius College (NY) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Champlain College (VT) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Clemson Univ. (SC) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of the Ozarks (MO)

Columbia College (MO) Columbia Union College (MD) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Converse College (SC) Cornell College (IA) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Queens College D’Youville College (NY) Davenport Univ. (MI) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Dickinson College (PA) Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eckerd College (FL) Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Emory and Henry College (VA) Excelsior College (NY) Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Golden Gate Univ. (CA) Grace Bible College (MI) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamline Univ. (MN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hawaii Pacific Univ. High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Howard Univ. (DC) Husson College (ME) Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) John Brown Univ. (AR) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Juniata College (PA) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) King’s College (PA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) Lake Erie College (OH)

Lakeland College (WI) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lasell College (MA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Madonna Univ. (MI) Maine Maritime Academy Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marietta College (OH) Marquette Univ. (WI) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts Maritime Academy Mercyhurst College (PA) Messiah College (PA) MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millikin Univ. (IL) Milwaukee School of Engineering Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Neumann College (PA) New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. North Central College (IL) North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwestern College (MN) Northwood Univ. (MI) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pepperdine Univ. (CA)

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Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Ramapo College of New Jersey Regent Univ. (VA) Rider Univ. (NJ) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. Savannah State Univ. (GA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Norbert College (WI) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY–Binghamton Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas Christian Univ. Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Thomas College (ME) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware

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Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Florida Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Intermont College Wagner College (NY) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Webber International Univ. (FL) Webster Univ. (MO) Wesley College (DE) Wesleyan College (GA) West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (UT) Westminster College (PA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) William Jewell College (MO) Wofford College (SC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania

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International Relations and Affairs Agnes Scott College (GA) Allegheny College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Ashland Univ. (OH) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Baylor Univ. (TX) Beloit College (WI) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brenau Univ. (GA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Butler Univ. (IN) California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino Calvin College (MI) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carleton College (MN) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carroll College (MT) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Central Michigan Univ. Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Chatham Univ. (PA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clark Univ. (MA) Cleveland State Univ. Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Idaho (ID) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of the Atlantic (ME) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Connecticut College Cornell College (IA) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL)

Dickinson College (PA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Drake Univ. (IA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Elmira College (NY) Endicott College (MA) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Ferrum College (VA) Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goucher College (MD) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Guilford College (NC) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Hendrix College (AR) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Houghton College (NY) Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Juniata College (PA) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Knox College (IL) La Roche College (PA) Lafayette College (PA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loyola Univ. Chicago Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lynn Univ. (FL) Manhattan College (NY) Marshall Univ. (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) McKendree Univ. (IL) Methodist Univ. (NC) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT)

Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Morehouse College (GA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Otterbein College (OH) Pacific Univ. (OR) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Point Park Univ. (PA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Reed College (OR) Regis College (MA) Rhodes College (TN) Rider Univ. (NJ) Roanoke College (VA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rollins College (FL) Salem College (NC) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. Scripps College (CA) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Hill College (AL) St. Anselm College (NH) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. Joseph College (CT)

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St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Norbert College (WI) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Oswego Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Wesleyan Univ. Thomas More College (KY) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Mary (KS)

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Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Virginia Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Utica College (NY) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vassar College (NY) Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Wagner College (NY) Wartburg College (IA) Washington College (MD) Washington Univ. in St. Louis Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan College (GA) West Virginia Wesleyan College Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (PA) Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Widener Univ. (PA) Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Jewell College (MO) William Woods Univ. (MO) Wilson College (PA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania

International/Global Studies Assumption College (MA) Bethel College (IN) Clark Univ. (MA) Elon Univ. (NC) Hampshire College (MA) Hanover College (IN) High Point Univ. (NC) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Russell Sage College (NY) Shorter College (GA) Simpson College (IA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) SUNY College–Oneonta Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Wright State Univ. (OH)

Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Utah

Journalism Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adrian College (MI) Albany State Univ. (GA) Allegheny College (PA) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (SC) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augustana College (SD) Averett Univ. (VA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bennington College (VT) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Brigham Young University–Provo (UT) Butler Univ. (IN) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Champlain College (VT) Chapman Univ. (CA) Chatham Univ. (PA) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) Colorado State Univ. Columbia College (SC) Columbia Union College (MD) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (NE) Corban College (OR)

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Corcoran College of Art and Design (DC) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–Lehman College Dana College (NE) Delaware State Univ. Delta State Univ. (MS) Doane College (NE) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Drake Univ. (IA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern Washington Univ. Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elon Univ. (NC) Emerson College (MA) Evangel Univ. (MO) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Southern College Franklin College (IN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Goshen College (IN) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Harding Univ. (AR) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hillsdale College (MI) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Ithaca College (NY) John Brown Univ. (AR) Kansas State Univ. Keene State College (NH) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Lake Erie College (OH) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN)

Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana College Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Univ. Chicago Madonna Univ. (MI) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) McPherson College (KS) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Mitchell College (CT) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. North Central College (IL) North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Otterbein College (OH) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Penn.State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Radford Univ. (VA) Regent Univ. (VA) Rider Univ. (NJ) Rivier College (NH) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)

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Rust College (MS) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Simpson College (IA) South Dakota State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southwestern College (KS) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Michael’s College (VT) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Stillman College (AL) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY–Albany SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Troy Univ. (AL) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff

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Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Warner Southern College (FL) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT)

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Webster Univ. (MO) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Widener Univ. (PA) William Penn Univ. (IA) William Woods Univ. (MO) Wingate Univ. (NC) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Landscape Architecture Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Ball State Univ. (IN) Boston Architectural College Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona Chatham Univ. (PA) Clemson Univ. (SC) College of the Atlantic (ME) Colorado State Univ. Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–City College Florida International Univ. Iowa State Univ. Kansas State Univ. Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Michigan State Univ. Mississippi State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Philadelphia Univ. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Washington

Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Utah State Univ. Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. West Virginia Univ.

Law (Ll.B., J.D.) Faulkner Univ. (AL) North Carolina Central Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Texas Wesleyan Univ. Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas

Legal Professions and Studies Anna Maria College (MA) Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Becker College (MA) Brenau Univ. (GA) Drake Univ. (IA) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Hodges Univ. (FL) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Pennsylvania College of Technology Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Ramapo College of New Jersey St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Tulsa (OK) William Woods Univ. (MO)

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Post-Ll.B./J.D.) Arcadia Univ. (PA) James Madison Univ. (VA) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln

Bay Path College (MA) Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Champlain College (VT) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) CUNY–New York City College of Technology Davenport Univ. (MI) Drury Univ. (MO) East Central Univ. (OK) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Faulkner Univ. (AL) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Gannon Univ. (PA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Husson College (ME) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kent State Univ. (OH) Madonna Univ. (MI) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Mississippi College Mississippi Univ. for Women Morehead State Univ. (KY) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Peirce College (PA) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Suffolk Univ. (MA) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of West Florida Ursuline College (OH) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Virginia Intermont College Washburn Univ. (KS) Wesley College (DE) William Jewell College (MO) William Woods Univ. (MO) Woodbury College (VT)

Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies, and Humanities

Legal Support Services Anna Maria College (MA) Avila Univ. (MO)

Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Alaska Pacific Univ.

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Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allen Univ. (SC) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Atlantic Union College (MA) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bay Path College (MA) Baylor Univ. (TX) Becker College (MA) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Bentley College (MA) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Bluefield State College (WV) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brenau Univ. (GA) Bridgewater College (VA) Brigham Young University–Provo (UT) Bryan College (TN) Bryant Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ. California Institute of Technology California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico

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California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet Coll. of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cazenovia College (NY) Centenary College (NJ) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Champlain College (VT) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Chicago State Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Southwest (NM) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (SC) Columbia Union College (MD) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN)

Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Corban College (OR) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Crichton College (TN) Crown College (MN) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Curry College (MA) D’Youville College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Daniel Webster College (NH) Dartmouth College (NH) Delta State Univ. (MS) DePaul Univ. (IL) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Emmanuel College (MA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Eureka College (IL) Evergreen State College (WA) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ.

Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Glenville State College (WV) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Granite State College (NH) Green Mountain College (VT) Greenville College (IL) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Harding Univ. (AR) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI)

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Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Keuka College (NY) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) LaGrange College (GA) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lasell College (MA) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lesley Univ. (MA) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Lynn Univ. (FL) Macalester College (MN) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marian Univ. (WI) Marist College (NY) Marshall Univ. (WV) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mayville State Univ. (ND) McKendree Univ. (IL) Medaille College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT)

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Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Milligan College (TN) Mills College (CA) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Mitchell College (CT) Molloy College (NY) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Ida College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Neumann College (PA) New College of Florida New Mexico State Univ. New School (NY) New York Univ. Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ.

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Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Patten Univ. (CA) Peace College (NC) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Pine Manor College (MA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Prescott College (AZ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Ramapo College of New Jersey Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Rivier College (NH) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rockford College (IL) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Rosemont College (PA) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shimer College (IL) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Skidmore College (NY) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Dakota State Univ.

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (DC) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Maritime College SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Texas Christian Univ.

Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas Aquinas College (CA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Touro College (NY) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Union College (NY) Union Institute and Univ. (OH) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Maine–Machias Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell

Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montana–Western Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR)

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Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Intermont College Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Walsh Univ. (OH) Warner Pacific College (OR) Warner Southern College (FL) Warren Wilson College (NC) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wells College (NY) Wesley College (DE) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Univ.–Parkersburg Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westmont College (CA) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Wheelock College (MA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Williams Baptist College (AR) Wilmington College (OH)

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Wilmington Univ. (DE) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) York College (NE) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Library Science Bethel Univ. (MN) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Washington

Library Science/Librarianship Ball State Univ. (IN) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania East Carolina Univ. (NC) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Southern Connecticut State Univ. Syracuse Univ. (NY) Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Southern Mississippi Valdosta State Univ. (GA)

Management Information Systems and Services Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (SC) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Babson College (MA) Baker College of Flint (MI) Baker Univ. (KS) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bethel College (IN)

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Biola Univ. (CA) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Canisius College (NY) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carroll College (WI) Carthage College (WI) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Cleary Univ. (MI) Cleveland State Univ. Colorado Christian Univ. Columbia College (MO) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Corban College (OR) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) Culver-Stockton College (MO) CUNY–Baruch College Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Delaware Valley College (PA) Delta State Univ. (MS) DePaul Univ. (IL) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dominican College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Eureka College (IL) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ.

Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Greenville College (IL) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Henderson State Univ. (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois College Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Jamestown College (ND) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lasell College (MA) Le Moyne College (NY) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis Univ. (IL) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Univ. Chicago Luther College (IA) Madonna Univ. (MI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mesa State College (CO) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millikin Univ. (IL) Milwaukee School of Engineering Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Monmouth College (IL)

Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Morehead State Univ. (KY) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) National-Louis Univ. (IL) New Mexico Highlands Univ. New York Institute of Technology Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Nichols College (MA) North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwestern College (MN) Northwood Univ. (MI) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon Institute of Technology Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Paine College (GA) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Rivier College (NH) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Simmons College (MA) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southwestern College (KS) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK)

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St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY–Binghamton Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Thiel College (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Touro College (NY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama

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Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Ursuline College (OH) Villanova Univ. (PA) Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Adm. (MI) Walsh Univ. (OH) Washington State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (MO) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Averett Univ. (VA) Babson College (MA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Univ. (TN) Boston Univ. Bradley Univ. (IL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bryant Univ. (RI) Butler Univ. (IN) Caldwell College (NJ) Carroll College (WI) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Cleveland State Univ. Colorado Christian Univ. Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Queens College Delaware State Univ. DePaul Univ. (IL) Drake Univ. (IA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Hampton Univ. (VA) High Point Univ. (NC) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ.–South Bend Iowa State Univ. John Brown Univ. (AR) La Roche College (PA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lasell College (MA) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Lourdes College (OH) Lycoming College (PA) Manhattan College (NY) Maryville University of St. Louis (MO) McKendree Univ. (IL) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Mount Ida College (MA)

Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) National-Louis Univ. (IL) North Central College (IL) North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northern Illinois Univ. Northwestern College (IA) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Pace Univ. (NY) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Regis Univ. (CO) Rider Univ. (NJ) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Simmons College (MA) Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. Stetson Univ. (FL) SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton Temple Univ. (PA) Texas Christian Univ. Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (KY) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Florida Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Maryland–College Park

Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wyoming Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Virginia Tech Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Washington State Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH)

Manufacturing Engineering Boston Univ. Bradley Univ. (IL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Cleveland State Univ. Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology New Jersey Institute of Technology North Dakota State Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oregon State Univ. Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) Stanford Univ. (CA) Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Utah State Univ. Virginia State Univ. Washington State Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Wichita State Univ. (KS)

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Marine Transportation California Maritime Academy Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Maine Maritime Academy Massachusetts Maritime Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY)

Marketing Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adrian College (MI) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Babson College (MA) Baker College of Flint (MI) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Univ. (TN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bentley College (MA) Berry College (GA) Bethel College (IN) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brenau Univ. (GA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Bryant Univ. (RI) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California State Univ.–Fullerton

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California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carthage College (WI) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Champlain College (VT) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clayton State Univ. (GA) Cleary Univ. (MI) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of the Southwest (NM) Columbia College (MO) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Converse College (SC) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–York College Dakota State Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Daniel Webster College (NH) Davenport Univ. (MI) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Delaware State Univ. Delaware Valley College (PA) Delta State Univ. (MS) DePaul Univ. (IL) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Drake Univ. (IA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Elmhurst College (IL) Emerson College (MA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Fashion Institute of Technology (NY)

Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Golden Gate Univ. (CA) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greenville College (IL) Grove City College (PA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hawaii Pacific Univ. High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Husson College (ME) Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) John Brown Univ. (AR) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) King’s College (PA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lasell College (MA) Le Moyne College (NY) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis Univ. (IL)

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Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Limestone College (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manhattan College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) McKendree Univ. (IL) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mitchell College (CT) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Murray State Univ. (KY) Neumann College (PA) New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Nichols College (MA) North Central College (IL) North Georgia College and State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD)

Northwestern College (MN) Northwood Univ. (MI) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Oregon Institute of Technology Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Philadelphia Univ. Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Park Univ. (PA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Radford Univ. (VA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rhode Island College Rider Univ. (NJ) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester College (MI) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Siena College (NY) Simpson College (IA) South Carolina State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southeastern Univ. (DC) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK)

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Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Oswego Syracuse Univ. (NY) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas College (ME) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (KY) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arkansas

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Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia

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Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia State Univ. Virginia Union Univ. Wagner College (NY) Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Adm. (MI) Walsh Univ. (OH) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Webber International Univ. (FL) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wesley College (DE) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (UT) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV)

Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Wingate Univ. (NC) Woodbury Univ. (CA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Materials Engineering Alfred Univ. (NY) Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Long Beach Columbia Univ. (NY) Cornell Univ. (NY) Drexel Univ. (PA) Georgia Institute of Technology Illinois Institute of Technology Iowa State Univ. Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northwestern Univ. (IL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rice Univ. (TX) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. Winona State Univ. (MN) Wright State Univ. (OH)

Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Materials Science Alfred Univ. (NY) Boise State Univ. (ID) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Columbia Univ. (NY) Michigan State Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Temple Univ. (PA) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Texas Washington State Univ. Wright State Univ. (OH)

Mathematics Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Allen Univ. (SC) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American International College (MA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Anderson Univ. (SC) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL)

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Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bennington College (VT) Bentley College (MA) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethany College (KS) Bethel College (KS) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Blackburn College (IL) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State University (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California Institute of Technology California Lutheran Univ.

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California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carroll College (MT) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY)

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College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of the Southwest (NM) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (MO) Columbia College (SC) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbia Univ. (NY) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College (NY) Concordia Coll.–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Coppin State Univ. (MD) Corban College (OR) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Medgar Evers College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Daemen College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. Delaware Valley College (PA) Delta State Univ. (MS) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL)

DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (GA) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA)

Franklin College (IN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Haverford College (PA) Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast

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Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) Jarvis Christian College (TX) John Brown Univ. (AR) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Kenyon College (OH) Keuka College (NY) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lesley Univ. (MA) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA)

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Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mayville State Univ. (ND) McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Mercy College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midway College (KY) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women

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Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New England College (NH) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Newman Univ. (KS) Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Nichols College (MA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA)

Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Ottawa Univ. (KS) Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Pikeville College (KY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Pomona College (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regis Univ. (CO) Reinhardt College (GA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN)

Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rust College (MS) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Siena Heights Univ. (MI) Silver Lake College (WI) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO)

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Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Stillman College (AL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA)

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Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thiel College (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NY) Union College (KY) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Chicago

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Univ. of Cincinnati Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans

Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise

Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ.

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Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (UT) Westminster College (MO) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams College (MA) Wilmington College (OH) Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College (NE) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Mathematics and Computer Science Alfred Univ. (NY) Anderson Univ. (IN) Augustana College (IL) Bennington College (VT) Bethel College (IN) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Brown Univ. (RI) Central College (IA) Central Michigan Univ. Chestnut Hill College (PA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) Colorado College Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Delaware State Univ. DePaul Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. (IL) Drew Univ. (NJ) Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Furman Univ. (SC) Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Goshen College (IN)

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Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Ithaca College (NY) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Loyola Univ. Chicago Mary Baldwin College (VA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Newberry College (SC) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Paine College (GA) Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) San Diego State Univ. Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Springfield College (MA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota Stanford Univ. (CA) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Touro College (NY) Tusculum College (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Oregon Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of Texas–Austin Western Oregon Univ. Wheaton College (MA) Whitman College (WA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Yale Univ. (CT)

Mathematics and Statistics Anderson Univ. (IN) Asbury College (KY) Canisius College (NY) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Dakota State Univ. (SD) Evergreen State College (WA) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Ithaca College (NY) Lycoming College (PA) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology New York Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oregon State Univ.

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Seattle Pacific Univ. Siena College (NY) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Mary’s College of California SUNY–Albany SUNY–Fredonia Taylor Univ. (IN) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tulane Univ. (LA) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of South Alabama William Jewell College (MO) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)

Mechanical Engineering Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alfred Univ. (NY) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Baker College of Flint (MI) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bethel College (IN) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bradley Univ. (IL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ. California Institute of Technology California Maritime Academy California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento Calvin College (MI) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. College of New Jersey Colorado School of Mines Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Cooper Union (NY) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–City College Dordt College (IA)

Drexel Univ. (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Gannon Univ. (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grove City College (PA) Harding Univ. (AR) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Kansas State Univ. Kettering Univ. (MI) Lafayette College (PA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Manhattan College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Milwaukee School of Engineering Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Mississippi State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana State Univ. New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ.

Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Philadelphia Univ. Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rice Univ. (TX) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Seattle Univ. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology South Dakota State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) SUNY College of Technology–Alfred SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Maritime College SUNY–Stony Brook Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas Tech Univ. Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity College (CT) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NY) Union Univ. (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH)

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Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh

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Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Mechanical-EngineeringRelated Technologies/Technicians Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Andrews Univ. (MI) Bluefield State College (WV) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) California State Univ.–Sacramento Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ.

Cleveland State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Georgia Southern Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Metropolitan State College of Denver Michigan Technological Univ. Milwaukee School of Engineering Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Missouri State Univ. Montana State Univ. New York Institute of Technology Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Michigan Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon Institute of Technology Pennsylvania College of Technology Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Point Park Univ. (PA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Savannah State Univ. (GA) South Carolina State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) St. Louis Univ. SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Farmingdale Tennessee State Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Tech Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Maine Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville

Univ. of Toledo (OH) Utah State Univ. Vermont Technical College Virginia State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Western Michigan Univ. William Penn Univ. (IA) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Mechanics and Repairers Boise State Univ. (ID) Lewis-Clark State College (ID)

Swarthmore College (PA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Toledo (OH) Vassar College (NY) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Yale Univ. (CT)

Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Ohio State Univ.–Columbus

Alvernia College (PA) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Bethel Univ. (MN) California State Univ.–Sacramento Central Washington Univ. Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania College of St. Rose (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Drexel Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Graceland Univ. (IA) Harding Univ. (AR) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Wesleyan Univ. James Madison Univ. (VA) John Brown Univ. (AR) Keene State College (NH) Madonna Univ. (MI) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mount Olive College (NC) New Mexico Highlands Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Ohio Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pennsylvania College of Technology Rhode Island College Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Thomas Edison State College (NJ)

Medical Illustration and Informatics Alma College (MI) Cleveland Institute of Art Iowa State Univ. Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)

Medicine (M.D.) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Washington

Medieval and Renaissance Studies Barnard College (NY) Brown Univ. (RI) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of William and Mary (VA) Connecticut College Dickinson College (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Hanover College (IN) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Rice Univ. (TX) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Smith College (MA) Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) St. John’s Univ. (MN) SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton

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Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Florida Univ. of Kansas Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of West Florida Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Washington Univ. William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Worcester State College (MA) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Metallurgical Engineering Colorado School of Mines Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Washington

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento Colorado State Univ. Cornell Univ. (NY) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Iowa State Univ. Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Mississippi State Univ.

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Mississippi Univ. for Women Montana State Univ. New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Diego State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

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Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Wagner College (NY) Washington State Univ. Weber State Univ. (UT)

Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan., Lit., and Linguistics Asbury College (KY) Baylor Univ. (TX) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Calvin College (MI) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Cornerstone Univ. (MI) CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Dartmouth College (NH) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mid-Continent Univ. (KY) New York Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus SUNY–Binghamton Temple Univ. (PA) Touro College (NY) Union Univ. (TN) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY)

Military Technologies Eastern Washington Univ. Univ. of Idaho

Mining and Mineral Engineering Colorado School of Mines

Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of Utah Virginia Tech West Virginia Univ.

Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians Bluefield State College (WV) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford

Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Asbury College (KY) Bethel College (IN) Biola Univ. (CA) California Baptist Univ. Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Christian College (KS) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Corban College (OR) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Crown College (MN) East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Grace Bible College (MI) Harding Univ. (AR) Hope International Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) King College (TN) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mid-Continent Univ. (KY) MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (MN) Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL)

Patten Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Rochester College (MI) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Williams Baptist College (AR)

Modern Greek Language and Literature Boston Univ. Butler Univ. (IN) Columbia Univ. (NY) Mercer Univ. (GA) New York Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus St. Louis Univ. Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of New Hampshire Wellesley College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT)

Movement and MindBody Therapies and Education Naropa Univ. (CO) Texas Christian Univ.

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Agnes Scott College (GA) Albright College (PA) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alverno College (WI) Amherst College (MA) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Bard College (NY) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Beloit College (WI) Bennett College (NC) Bentley College (MA) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (TN) Blackburn College (IL) Bloomfield College (NJ)

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Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brevard College (NC) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Burlington College (VT) Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus Capital Univ. (OH) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Washington Univ. Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Chestnut Hill College (PA) Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clark Univ. (MA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Cleveland State Univ. College of Idaho (ID) College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of Santa Fe (NM) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of William and Mary (VA) Colorado College Columbia College (MO) Columbia College (SC) Concord Univ. (WV) Connecticut College Cornell Univ. (NY) Covenant College (GA) CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Queens College Curry College (MA) Dana College (NE) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Delta State Univ. (MS) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Drake Univ. (IA) Duke Univ. (NC) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ.

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Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Elmhurst College (IL) Emmanuel College (MA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Eureka College (IL) Evergreen State College (WA) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Florida Institute of Technology Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Lewis College (CO) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State Univ. Gettysburg College (PA) Glenville State College (WV) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Goucher College (MD) Granite State College (NH) Green Mountain College (VT) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hartwick College (NY) Haverford College (PA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Hendrix College (AR) Hodges Univ. (FL) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois College Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) John Brown Univ. (AR) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) King College (TN) Lafayette College (PA) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lees-McRae College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana College

Lourdes College (OH) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Marian Univ. (WI) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts McDaniel College (MD) Mercyhurst College (PA) Messiah College (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi State Univ. Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Muskingum College (OH) Naropa Univ. (CO) New York Institute of Technology North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Pomona College (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Randolph College (VA) Reed College (OR)

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Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rhodes College (TN) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rivier College (NH) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester College (MI) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Rollins College (FL) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Simmons College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Spring Hill College (AL) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Sterling College (KS) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Stillman College (AL) Stonehill College (MA) SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Farmingdale SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook

Sweet Briar College (VA) Taylor Univ. (IN) Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Tiffin Univ. (OH) Towson Univ. (MD) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montana–Western Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas

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Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia State Univ. Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Wesleyan College (GA) West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western Washington Univ. Wheaton College (IL) Wheaton College (MA) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Widener Univ. (PA) Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Jewell College (MO) William Woods Univ. (MO) Wisconsin Lutheran College Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Yale Univ. (CT) York College of Pennsylvania

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Museology/Museum Studies Brown Univ. (RI) Juniata College (PA) Regis College (MA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Tusculum College (TN) Univ. of Iowa

Music Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Allegheny College (PA) Allen Univ. (SC) Alma College (MI) Alverno College (WI) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Anderson Univ. (SC) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Asbury College (KY) Assumption College (MA) Atlanta Christian College Atlantic Union College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (IL) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker College of Flint (MI) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine College (KS)

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Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bennington College (VT) Berklee College of Music (MA) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (KS) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brenau Univ. (GA) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryan College (TN) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California Institute of the Arts California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH)

Castleton State College (VT) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of Santa Fe (NM) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (SC) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbia Univ. (NY) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Corban College (OR) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY)

Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Cornish College of the Arts (WA) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Curtis Institute of Music (PA) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Delaware State Univ. Delta State Univ. (MS) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (GA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI)

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Fisk Univ. (TN) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Glenville State College (WV) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Grace Bible College (MI) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntingdon College (AL)

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Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) John Brown Univ. (AR) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Judson Univ. (IL) Juilliard School (NY) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Kenyon College (OH) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longy School of Music (MA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA)

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Lynn Univ. (FL) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master’s College and Seminary (CA) McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Mercer Univ. (GA) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi College Mississippi Univ. for Women Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Naropa Univ. (CO)

Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New School (NY) New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina School of the Arts North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oregon State Univ. Ottawa Univ. (KS) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Patten Univ. (CA) Peace College (NC) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Piedmont College (GA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX)

Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Roanoke College (VA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester College (MI) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rollins College (FL) Rust College (MS) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shorter College (GA) Silver Lake College (WI) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois

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Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Stillman College (AL) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station

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Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA)

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Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Warner Pacific College (OR) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis

Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wiley College (TX) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Williams College (MA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College (NE) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Natural Resources and Conservation Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Univ.–Sacramento Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Prescott College (AZ) Springfield College (MA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville

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Natural Resources Conservation and Research Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Alaska Pacific Univ. Albright College (PA) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American Univ. (DC) Andrews Univ. (MI) Anna Maria College (MA) Aquinas College (MI) Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Austin College (TX) Averett Univ. (VA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Brown Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carroll College (MT) Carroll College (WI) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catawba College (NC) Cazenovia College (NY) Central College (IA)

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Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Univ. (MA) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Colby College (ME) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Columbia College (MO) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia Coll.–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–Queens College Curry College (MA) Dartmouth College (NH) Delaware State Univ. Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Drake Univ. (IA) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Endicott College (MA) Eureka College (IL) Evergreen State College (WA) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Ferrum College (VA) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Fort Lewis College (CO) Franklin and Marshall College (PA)

Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gannon Univ. (PA) Georgia College and State Univ. Gettysburg College (PA) Goshen College (IN) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Green Mountain College (VT) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Hendrix College (AR) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) John Brown Univ. (AR) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Keene State College (NH) Kent State Univ. (OH) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lasell College (MA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lesley Univ. (MA) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola Univ. Chicago Luther College (IA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manchester College (IN) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marshall Univ. (WV) Marylhurst Univ. (OR)

Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts Maritime Academy McDaniel College (MD) Mercer Univ. (GA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Mills College (CA) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Mitchell College (CT) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Moravian College (PA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Muhlenberg College (PA) Muskingum College (OH) Naropa Univ. (CO) Nazareth College (NY) Neumann College (PA) New England College (NH) New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northland College (WI) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Olivet College (MI) Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH)

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Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Roanoke College (VA) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Univ. Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Sonoma State Univ. (CA) Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Vincent College (PA)

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Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Sweet Briar College (VA) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Thiel College (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity College (CT) Troy Univ. (AL) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Maine–Machias

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Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montana–Western Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay

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Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Ursinus College (PA) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vassar College (NY) Vermont Technical College Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan College (GA) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Michigan Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (UT) Wheaton College (IL) Wheaton College (MA) Whittier College (CA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Wilson College (PA) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wofford College (SC) Yale Univ. (CT) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Natural Resources Management and Policy Alaska Pacific Univ. Angelo State Univ. (TX) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) College of the Atlantic (ME) Colorado State Univ. Cornell Univ. (NY) Drury Univ. (MO) Elmhurst College (IL) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Glenville State College (WV) Heidelberg College (OH) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Keystone College (PA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Michigan State Univ. Montana State Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh

North Dakota State Univ. Northland College (WI) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oregon State Univ. Prescott College (AZ) Roanoke College (VA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) South Dakota State Univ. St. Vincent College (PA) SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Washington State Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Xavier Univ. (OH)

Natural Sciences Bethel College (KS) Blue Mountain College (MS) California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–San Bernardino Calvin College (MI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Central Christian College (KS) Central Washington Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of St. Benedict (MN) Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Daemen College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Edgewood College (WI) Evergreen State College (WA) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Houghton College (NY) Indiana Univ. East Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC)

Juniata College (PA) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Madonna Univ. (MI) McPherson College (KS) Muhlenberg College (PA) Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Park Univ. (MO) Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Spelman College (GA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John’s Univ. (MN) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo Tabor College (KS) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Virginia Wesleyan College Xavier Univ. (OH)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Maine Maritime Academy Massachusetts Maritime Academy SUNY–Maritime College United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Webb Institute (NY)

Neuroscience Agnes Scott College (GA) Allegheny College (PA) Amherst College (MA) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Barnard College (NY) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Carthage College (WI) Cedar Crest College (PA) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Michigan Univ. Claremont McKenna College (CA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of William and Mary (VA) Colorado College

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Columbia Univ. (NY) Connecticut College Cornell Univ. (NY) Dickinson College (PA) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Emmanuel College (MA) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Furman Univ. (SC) Hampshire College (MA) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Kenyon College (OH) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Lafayette College (PA) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Macalester College (MN) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Middlebury College (VT) Moravian College (PA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Union College (OH) Muskingum College (OH) New York Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Pomona College (CA) Scripps College (CA) Skidmore College (NY) Smith College (MA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) Stonehill College (MA) Texas Christian Univ. Trinity Univ. (TX) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NY) Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Ursinus College (PA) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wellesley College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (UT)

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Nonprofessional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) Amherst College (MA) Arizona State Univ. Babson College (MA) Barry Univ. (FL) Bay Path College (MA) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Bethel College (IN) Bluefield College (VA) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bridgewater State College (MA) Bryant Univ. (RI) Burlington College (VT) California Lutheran Univ. Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Campbell Univ. (NC) Carroll College (MT) Catawba College (NC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Christian College (KS) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) College of St. Mary (NE) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of William and Mary (VA) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. (MI) Corban College (OR) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crichton College (TN) Crown College (MN) Defiance College (OH) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson College (PA) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican College (NY) Drury Univ. (MO) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Elizabethtown College (PA) Emmanuel College (GA) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Gannon Univ. (PA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Harding Univ. (AR) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hood College (MD) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Huntington Univ. (IN) Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Juniata College (PA)

Lake Erie College (OH) Lasell College (MA) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana College Loyola Univ. New Orleans MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mercy College (NY) Michigan State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Mississippi College Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Mitchell College (CT) Monmouth College (IL) Mount Mary College (WI) Mountain State Univ. (WV) New England College (NH) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Point Park Univ. (PA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Simpson College (IA) Southeastern Univ. (DC) Spelman College (GA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) Stephens College (MO) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Binghamton Temple Univ. (PA) Texas Wesleyan Univ.

Thiel College (PA) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Tulane Univ. (LA) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Utah State Univ. Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Virginia Intermont College Washburn Univ. (KS) Webber International Univ. (FL) Webster Univ. (MO) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western New England College (MA) Widener Univ. (PA) William Woods Univ. (MO) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winona State Univ. (MN) Woodbury College (VT) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians Univ. of North Texas

Nuclear Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY)

290 INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π NONPROFESSIONAL GENERAL LEGAL STUDIES (UNDERGRADUATE)

South Carolina State Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of Florida Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison

Nuclear Engineering Technologies/Technicians Excelsior College (NY) Thomas Edison State College (NJ)

Nursing Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Albany State Univ. (GA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American International College (MA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Atlantic Union College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (SD) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Berry College (GA) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluefield State College (WV) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston College Bowie State Univ. (MD)

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Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brenau Univ. (GA) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) California Baptist Univ. California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Capital Univ. (OH) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carroll College (MT) Carson-Newman College (TN) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chicago State Univ. Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clarke College (IA) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Colby-Sawyer College (NH) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia Union College (MD) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Coppin State Univ. (MD) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Medgar Evers College CUNY–York College Curry College (MA) D’Youville College (NY)

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Daemen College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Davenport Univ. (MI) Delaware State Univ. Delta State Univ. (MS) DePaul Univ. (IL) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dixie State College of Utah Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Drexel Univ. (PA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Glenville State College (WV) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Goshen College (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO)

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Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Henderson State Univ. (AR) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hope College (MI) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Husson College (ME) Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Keuka College (NY) King College (TN) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lander Univ. (SC) Le Moyne College (NY) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana College Lourdes College (OH) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lynchburg College (VA) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marian College (IN)

Marian Univ. (WI) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midway College (KY) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Milwaukee School of Engineering Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi Univ. for Women Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morningside College (IA) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Neumann College (PA) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Newman Univ. (KS) Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (IA)

Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Norwich Univ. (VT) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon Institute of Technology Otterbein College (OH) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pennsylvania College of Technology Penn. State Univ.–Univ. Park Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rhode Island College Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rivier College (NH) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Silver Lake College (WI) Simmons College (MA) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania

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Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Stillman College (AL) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College of Technology–Delhi SUNY College–Brockport SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Farmingdale SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Tabor College (KS) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Towson Univ. (MD) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN)

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Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North

Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wyoming Ursuline College (OH) Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vermont Technical College Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia State Univ. Wagner College (NY) Walla Walla Univ. (WA) Walsh Univ. (OH) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO)

292 INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π NUTRITION SCIENCES

Wesley College (DE) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Univ.–Parkersburg West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Westminster College (UT) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Wilmington Univ. (DE) Winona State Univ. (MN) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Nutrition Sciences Auburn Univ. (AL) Boston Univ. Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) College of St. Benedict (MN) Cornell Univ. (NY) Drexel Univ. (PA) Howard Univ. (DC) Life Univ. (GA) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Michigan State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Jose State Univ. (CA) Simmons College (MA) St. John’s Univ. (MN) Texas Woman’s Univ. Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of North

Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Washington State Univ.

Ocean Engineering Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Texas A&M Univ.–College Station United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Rhode Island

Operations Research California State Univ.–Fullerton Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Columbia Univ. (NY) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–Baruch College New York Univ. Princeton Univ. (NJ) Syracuse Univ. (NY) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign

Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Prof. Excelsior College (NY)

Optometry (O.D.) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Univ. of California–Berkeley

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management Alabama State Univ. Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) American International College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arkansas Tech Univ. Asbury College (KY) Bluffton Univ. (OH) California Univ. of Pennsylvania Central Christian College (KS)

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Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ. Cumberland Univ. (TN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Elmhurst College (IL) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Henderson State Univ. (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois State Univ. Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana State Univ. Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kent State Univ. (OH) Keystone College (PA) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Lynn Univ. (FL) Marshall Univ. (WV) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Murray State Univ. (KY) New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) San Jose State Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania South Dakota State Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Springfield College (MA) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Tri-State Univ. (IN) Union College (KY) Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo

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Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Machias Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Montana Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Vermont Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Webber International Univ. (FL) West Virginia Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC)

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Alaska Pacific Univ. Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Aquinas College (MI) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Atlantic Union College (MA) Benedict College (SC) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brevard College (NC) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Calvin College (MI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Catawba College (NC) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. College of St. Joseph (VT) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Eastern Washington Univ. Emporia State Univ. (KS) Ferrum College (VA) Fort Lewis College (CO) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Gordon College (MA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Green Mountain College (VT)

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Greenville College (IL) Houghton College (NY) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Huntington Univ. (IN) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Ithaca College (NY) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Messiah College (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Michigan State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Mount Olive College (NC) Mountain State Univ. (WV) New Mexico Highlands Univ. Newberry College (SC) North Dakota State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Radford Univ. (VA) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. Shaw Univ. (NC) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Springfield College (MA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Utah State Univ. Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Wesleyan College Washington State Univ. West Virginia State Univ.

Western Michigan Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. William Jewell College (MO) Wingate Univ. (NC) York College of Pennsylvania

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Becker College (MA) Belhaven College (MS) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Coker College (SC) Elon Univ. (NC) Franklin College (IN) Howard Univ. (DC) Huntington Univ. (IN) Malone College (OH) North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Prescott College (AZ) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Springfield College (MA) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) SUNY College–Brockport Trinity Christian College (IL) Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of North Alabama Utah State Univ.

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Asbury College (KY) Augsburg College (MN) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Christian College (KS) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Clearwater Christian College (FL) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) Colorado Christian Univ. Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Corban College (OR) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Crichton College (TN) Crown College (MN) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern Univ. (PA) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) George Fox Univ. (OR)

Gordon College (MA) Grace Bible College (MI) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Greenville College (IL) Harding Univ. (AR) Hope International Univ. (CA) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Huntington Univ. (IN) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. John Brown Univ. (AR) Judson Univ. (IL) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN) Ohio Northern Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Patten Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Rochester College (MI) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota Tabor College (KS) Taylor Univ. (IN) Texas Lutheran Univ. Toccoa Falls College (GA) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Ursuline College (OH) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Warner Pacific College (OR) York College (NE)

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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Bennington College (VT) Bethel Univ. (MN) California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Long Beach Chapman Univ. (CA) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) Creighton Univ. (NE) DePauw Univ. (IN) Earlham College (IN) Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Juniata College (PA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Le Moyne College (NY) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Nazareth College (NY) Prescott College (AZ) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Siena College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) Tufts Univ. (MA) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Wellesley College (MA)

Personal and Culinary Services Kendall College (IL)

Petroleum Engineering Colorado School of Mines Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Marietta College (OH) Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Stanford Univ. (CA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Tulsa (OK)

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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City

Philosophy Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American International College (MA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Babson College (MA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Bentley College (MA) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL)

Brandeis Univ. (MA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carleton College (MN) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (MT) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Chapman Univ. (CA) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN)

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College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Curry College (MA) D’Youville College (NY) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson College (PA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Erskine College (SC) Evangel Univ. (MO) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Ferrum College (VA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY)

Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goucher College (MD) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Green Mountain College (VT) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hanover College (IN) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Heidelberg College (OH) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Ithaca College (NY)

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Jacksonville Univ. (FL) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) Lafayette College (PA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Macalester College (MN) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Marist College (NY) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marymount Univ. (VA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts Institute of Technology McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) Mercy College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Merrimack College (MA) Messiah College (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato

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Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Montana State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New England College (NH) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Niagara Univ. (NY) North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA)

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Presbyterian College (SC) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regis Univ. (CO) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Roanoke College (VA) Rockford College (IL) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rosemont College (PA) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Salem College (NC) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Siena College (NY) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN)

St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Thiel College (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NY)

Union Univ. (TN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia

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Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

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Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (UT) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheaton College (MA) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Williams College (MA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC)

Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Philosophy and Religious Studies Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Arizona State Univ.–West Barton College (NC) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Benedictine College (KS) Berry College (GA) Bethel College (IN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Bridgewater College (VA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Campbell Univ. (NC) Claflin Univ. (SC) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of the Ozarks (MO) Columbia College (MO) Covenant College (GA) Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Elmira College (NY) Eureka College (IL) Evergreen State College (WA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Flagler College (FL) Graceland Univ. (IA) Hendrix College (AR) Illinois College Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Ithaca College (NY) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) Juniata College (PA) Kean Univ. (NJ) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Louisiana College Lyon College (AR) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Muskingum College (OH) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Ohio Northern Univ. Pace Univ. (NY) Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Radford Univ. (VA) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Rowan Univ. (NJ) Samford Univ. (AL) Shaw Univ. (NC) Southwestern College (KS) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY)

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Sterling College (KS) SUNY College–Old Westbury Syracuse Univ. (NY) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Truman State Univ. (MO) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Wells College (NY) Wheaton College (MA) William Jewell College (MO) Wilson College (PA) Winthrop Univ. (SC)

Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Dakota State Univ. (SD) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Marian College (IN) Missouri State Univ. Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage

Physical Sciences Alfred Univ. (NY) Arkansas Tech Univ. Asbury College (KY) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Bennington College (VT) Biola Univ. (CA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Institute of Technology California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Cedar Crest College (PA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Colgate Univ. (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Cornell College (IA) Covenant College (GA) CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice Dakota State Univ. (SD) Defiance College (OH) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Michigan Univ. Emporia State Univ. (KS) Evangel Univ. (MO)

Evergreen State College (WA) Florida Institute of Technology Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand View College (IA) Hampshire College (MA) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Keuka College (NY) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Linfield College (OR) Loras College (IA) Marian College (IN) Mesa State College (CO) Michigan State Univ. Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi Univ. for Women Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Muhlenberg College (PA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Otterbein College (OH) Pacific Univ. (OR) Pitzer College (CA) Ripon College (WI) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) San Diego State Univ. Seattle Univ. Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Mary’s College of California St. Michael’s College (VT) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY–Albany SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Stony Brook Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Troy Univ. (AL) Tusculum College (TN) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Dayton (OH)

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Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Villanova Univ. (PA) Warner Pacific College (OR) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington State Univ. Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) Westfield State College (MA) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Williams College (MA) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania

Physics Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (IL) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belmont Univ. (TN)

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Beloit College (WI) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Institute of Technology California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Carleton College (MN) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chicago State Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania

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Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Connecticut College Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Delaware State Univ. Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dordt College (IA) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Emory and Henry College (VA)

Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Erskine College (SC) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fisk Univ. (TN) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Harvey Mudd College (CA) Haverford College (PA) Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend

Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) Kettering Univ. (MI) King College (TN) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) Lafayette College (PA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Macalester College (MN) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Marietta College (OH) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Mass. Institute of Technology McDaniel College (MD) McMurry Univ. (TX) Mercer Univ. (GA) Merrimack College (MA) Messiah College (PA) Metropolitan State College of Denver

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Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Millikin Univ. (IL) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Monmouth College (IL) Montana State Univ. Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Union College (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Jersey City Univ. New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK)

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Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Polytechnic Univ. (NY) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Roanoke College (VA) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rollins College (FL) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Siena College (NY) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Vincent College (PA) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ.

Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thiel College (PA) Thomas More College (KY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NY) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA)

Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Mississippi

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Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Military Institute Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (UT) Westmont College (CA)

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Wheaton College (MA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Jewell College (MO) Williams College (MA) Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Physiological Psychology/ Psychobiology Albright College (PA) Averett Univ. (VA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Centre College (KY) College of William and Mary (VA) Earlham College (IN) Florida Atlantic Univ. Holy Names Univ. (CA) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Mills College (CA) Occidental College (CA) Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) St. Mary’s College of California SUNY–Binghamton Swarthmore College (PA) Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Santa Cruz Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of New England (ME) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) Wheaton College (MA) Wilson College (PA) York College (NE)

Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences Augustana College (SD) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Baylor Univ. (TX) Berry College (GA) Boston Univ. Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) California State Univ.–Long Beach Central Christian College (KS) Colby College (ME) College of St. Scholastica (MN) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL)

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Denison Univ. (OH) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Fitchburg State College (MA) Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Hamilton College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hiram College (OH) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Lafayette College (PA) Lasell College (MA) Life Univ. (GA) Lynchburg College (VA) Manchester College (IN) Marquette Univ. (WI) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Regis Univ. (CO) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) San Diego State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Thiel College (PA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Washington Utah State Univ. West Virginia Univ.

Plant Sciences Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Arkansas State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ. Cornell Univ. (NY) Delaware State Univ.

Delaware Valley College (PA) Dordt College (IA) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Florida Southern College Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Iowa State Univ. Kansas State Univ. Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Michigan State Univ. Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Montana State Univ. New Mexico State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Tech Univ. Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Virginia Tech Washington State Univ. West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ.

Political Science and Government American Jewish Univ. (CA) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Assumption College (MA) Augsburg College (MN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Biola Univ. (CA) Bowdoin College (ME) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bryan College (TN) California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Marcos Clark Univ. (MA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Coe College (IA) College of the Atlantic (ME) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) CUNY–City College Denison Univ. (OH) Dillard Univ. (LA) East Central Univ. (OK) Elizabethtown College (PA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Furman Univ. (SC) Greensboro College (NC) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Hamilton College (NY) Hampshire College (MA) Hanover College (IN) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hollins Univ. (VA) La Salle Univ. (PA) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lewis Univ. (IL) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Methodist Univ. (NC) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania North Park Univ. (IL) Northland College (WI) Northwest Univ. (WA) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Oklahoma City Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Otterbein College (OH) Pitzer College (CA) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Randolph College (VA) Rice Univ. (TX) Ripon College (WI) Russell Sage College (NY)

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Scripps College (CA) Shepherd Univ. (WV) Simmons College (MA) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Univ.–New Orleans Spelman College (GA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY–Purchase College Thiel College (PA) Thomas College (ME) Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH) Truman State Univ. (MO) Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Wabash College (IN) Wellesley College (MA) Western State College of Colorado Westminster College (MO) Yeshiva Univ. (NY)

Polymer/Plastics Engineering Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Southern California

Precision Metalworking Ferris State Univ. (MI) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Utah State Univ.

Precision Production Trades Boise State Univ. (ID)

Psychology Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Alaska Pacific Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA)

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Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Assumption College (MA) Atlanta Christian College Atlantic Union College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Bay Path College (MA) Baylor Univ. (TX) Becker College (MA) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (KS) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (KS) Bethel College (TN) Bethel Univ. (MN)

Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brenau Univ. (GA) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryan College (TN) Bryant Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Burlington College (VT) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cazenovia College (NY) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Centenary College of Louisiana

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Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Champlain College (VT) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of the Southwest (NM) College of William and Mary (VA) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (SC) Columbia College (MO) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Corban College (OR) Cornell College (IA)

Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crichton College (TN) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Medgar Evers College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Curry College (MA) D’Youville College (NY) Daemen College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Daniel Webster College (NH) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. Delta State Univ. (MS) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC)

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Emmanuel College (MA) Emmanuel College (GA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Evergreen State College (WA) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goucher College (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Green Mountain College (VT) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hamline Univ. (MN)

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Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Harding Univ. (AR) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hodges Univ. (FL) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Hope International Univ. (CA) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Kenyon College (OH) Keuka College (NY)

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Keystone College (PA) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lasell College (MA) Lawrence Technological Univ. (MI) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Life Univ. (GA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lynn Univ. (FL) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Martin Methodist College (TN) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marylhurst Univ. (OR)

Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Mayville State Univ. (ND) McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) Medaille College (NY) Mercy College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midway College (KY) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Mitchell College (CT) Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Naropa Univ. (CO) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY)

Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Neumann College (PA) New England College (NH) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Newman Univ. (KS) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) Nichols College (MA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO)

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Patten Univ. (CA) Peace College (NC) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Philadelphia Univ. Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pine Manor College (MA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Pomona College (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regent Univ. (VA) Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Reinhardt College (GA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester College (MI) Rochester Institute of Tech. (NY) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL)

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San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Silver Lake College (WI) Simmons College (MA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT)

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St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Farmingdale SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thiel College (PA)

Thomas College (ME) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Union College (NE) Union College (KY) Union College (NY) Union Institute and Univ. (OH) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign

Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island

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Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN)

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Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia Military Institute Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warner Southern College (FL) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wells College (NY) Wesley College (DE) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (UT) Westminster College (MO) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheaton College (MA) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Woods Univ. (MO)

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Williams College (MA) Wilmington College (OH) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Woodbury Univ. (CA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

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Public Administration Alfred Univ. (NY) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augustana College (IL) Barry Univ. (FL) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino Calvin College (MI) Campbell Univ. (NC) Capital Univ. (OH) Carroll College (MT) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Cleveland State Univ. College of Charleston (SC) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice CUNY–Medgar Evers College Dallas Baptist Univ. East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Elon Univ. (NC) Evergreen State College (WA) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Hampton Univ. (VA) Harding Univ. (AR)

Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Henderson State Univ. (AR) Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Juniata College (PA) Kean Univ. (NJ) Kentucky State Univ. Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana College Mesa State College (CO) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Millsaps College (MS) Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Murray State Univ. (KY) New York Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Park Univ. (MO) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Park Univ. (PA) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Regent Univ. (VA) Regis College (MA) Rhode Island College Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. Seattle Univ. Shaw Univ. (NC) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Silver Lake College (WI) Southeastern Univ. (DC) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA)

Syracuse Univ. (NY) Talladega College (AL) Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Woman’s Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Union Institute and Univ. (OH) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Denver Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Virginia Intermont College Virginia State Univ. Washburn Univ. (KS) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Wells College (NY) West Texas A&M Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Oregon Univ. York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Public Administration and Social Service Professions Anna Maria College (MA) Cleveland State Univ. Columbia College (SC) CUNY–Lehman College Eastern Michigan Univ. Elmira College (NY) Evergreen State College (WA) Fisher College (MA) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Merrimack College (MA) Milligan College (TN) New York Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ.

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Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Samford Univ. (AL) Seattle Univ. SUNY–Albany Troy Univ. (AL) Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Virginia Wesleyan College

Public Health Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Baker College of Flint (MI) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brown Univ. (RI) California State University–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Chicago State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Colorado State Univ. CUNY–York College D’Youville College (NY) Delaware State Univ. Dickinson State Univ. (ND) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Elizabethtown College (PA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Southern Univ. Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Liberty Univ. (VA) Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Lynchburg College (VA) Malone College (OH) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Mississippi Valley State Univ.

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Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Mountain State Univ. (WV) New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. North Carolina Central Univ. Northern Arizona Univ. Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Oklahoma State Univ. Oregon State Univ. Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) SUNY–Albany Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union Institute and Univ. (OH) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Utah State Univ. West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Winona State Univ. (MN)

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Public Policy Analysis Albion College (MI) Anna Maria College (MA) Brown Univ. (RI) California State Univ.–Sacramento Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Central Washington Univ. Chatham Univ. (PA) College of William and Mary (VA) Cornell Univ. (NY) DePaul Univ. (IL) Dickinson College (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State Univ. Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Michigan State Univ. Mills College (CA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Pomona College (CA) Prescott College (AZ) Rice Univ. (TX) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Scripps College (CA) Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Vincent College (PA) Stanford Univ. (CA) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY–Albany Trinity College (CT) Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Denver Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Virginia Tech Wagner College (NY) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington State Univ.

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (SC) Andrews Univ. (MI) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (SD) Babson College (MA) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Barry Univ. (FL) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bethel College (IN) Boston Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carroll College (MT) Carroll College (WI) Carthage College (WI) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Champlain College (VT) Chapman Univ. (CA) Chatham Univ. (PA) Christian Brothers Univ. (TN) Clarke College (IA) Clemson Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) College of Charleston (SC) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Ozarks (MO) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin CUNY–Baruch College Delaware State Univ. Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Drake Univ. (IA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Elmhurst College (IL) Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Southern College Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Gannon Univ. (PA)

George Fox Univ. (OR) Georgia Southern Univ. Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Goshen College (IN) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greenville College (IL) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Harding Univ. (AR) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Ithaca College (NY) John Brown Univ. (AR) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Juniata College (PA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Lake Erie College (OH) Lasell College (MA) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Loyola Univ. Chicago Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marywood Univ. (PA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) McPherson College (KS) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Morningside College (IA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Union College (OH) Murray State Univ. (KY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern College (IA) Northwood Univ. (MI) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Ohio Dominican Univ.

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Ohio Northern Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Otis College of Art and Design (CA) Otterbein College (OH) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Point Park Univ. (PA) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Regis College (MA) Rider Univ. (NJ) Rivier College (NH) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) San Diego State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Seattle Univ. Shorter College (GA) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Stephens College (MO) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Tiffin Univ. (OH) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign

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Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Vermont Ursuline College (OH) Utica College (NY) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Washington State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Webster Univ. (MO) Wesleyan College (GA) West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (PA) Widener Univ. (PA) William Jewell College (MO) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles Central Washington Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Keene State College (NH) Madonna Univ. (MI) Marshall Univ. (WV)

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Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Murray State Univ. (KY) Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania South Dakota State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Utah State Univ.

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) American Univ. (DC) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas State Univ. Ashland Univ. (OH) Auburn Univ. (AL) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belmont Univ. (TN) Biola Univ. (CA) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bradley Univ. (IL) Butler Univ. (IN) California Baptist Univ. California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento Calvin College (MI) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Michigan Univ. Chicago State Univ. Clark Atlanta Univ. College of Notre Dame of Maryland Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Corcoran College of Art and Design (DC) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College Delaware State Univ. Dixie State College of Utah Dordt College (IA) Drake Univ. (IA) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Emerson College (MA)

Fitchburg State College (MA) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern Univ. Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Hampshire College (MA) Harding Univ. (AR) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Heidelberg College (OH) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iona College (NY) Ithaca College (NY) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) John Brown Univ. (AR) Juniata College (PA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Lasell College (MA) Lebanon Valley College (PA) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Lycoming College (PA) Madonna Univ. (MI) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marywood Univ. (PA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Messiah College (PA) Michigan State Univ. Minot State Univ. (ND) Missouri State Univ. Mitchell College (CT) Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Murray State Univ. (KY) New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Ohio Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Otterbein College (OH) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Philadelphia Univ. Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY)

Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Diego State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Troy Univ. (AL) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Denver Univ. of Florida Univ. of Houston Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Washington State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Westminster College (PA) Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Jewell College (MO) William Woods Univ. (MO) Xavier Univ. (OH)

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Real Estate Angelo State Univ. (TX) Baylor Univ. (TX) California State Univ.–Sacramento Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Lehman College DePaul Univ. (IL) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Georgia State Univ. La Roche College (PA) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Mississippi State Univ. Morehead State Univ. (KY) New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas Christian Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Denver Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Washington State Univ. Weber State Univ. (UT)

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Alabama State Univ. Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Assumption College (MA) Augsburg College (MN) Baker College of Flint (MI) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH)

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Barry Univ. (FL) Bay Path College (MA) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Boston Univ. Brenau Univ. (GA) Bridgewater State College (MA) California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino Calvin College (MI) Capital Univ. (OH) Carlow Univ. (PA) Central Michigan Univ. Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chicago State Univ. Cleveland State Univ. College of Santa Fe (NM) College of Wooster (OH) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Converse College (SC) CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–York College D’Youville College (NY) Daemen College (NY) DePaul Univ. (IL) Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Elizabethtown College (PA) Emmanuel College (MA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Eureka College (IL) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida State Univ. Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Gannon Univ. (PA) Georgia College and State Univ. Green Mountain College (VT) Harding Univ. (AR) Howard Univ. (DC) Illinois College Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Keuka College (NY) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lesley Univ. (MA) Lincoln Univ. (PA)

306 INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π REAL ESTATE

Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Louisiana College Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. New Orleans Marian Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) McKendree Univ. (IL) Mercyhurst College (PA) Messiah College (PA) Michigan State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millikin Univ. (IL) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi Univ. for Women Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Mary College (WI) Nazareth College (NY) New York Institute of Technology Newman Univ. (KS) North Georgia College and State Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Illinois Univ. Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Prescott College (AZ) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Regis Univ. (CO) Russell Sage College (NY) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Salem State College (MA) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Jose State Univ. (CA) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Vincent College (PA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO)

SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Troy Univ. (AL) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Wartburg College (IA) Webster Univ. (MO) West Texas A&M Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western Washington Univ. Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) William Carey Univ. (MS)

Wilson College (PA) Winston-Salem State University (NC) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH)

Religion/Religious Studies Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Allegheny College (PA) Allen Univ. (SC) Alma College (MI) Alverno College (WI) American Jewish Univ. (CA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arizona State Univ. Ashland Univ. (OH) Atlantic Union College (MA) Augsburg College (MN) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Benedictine College (KS) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel College (TN) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bluefield College (VA) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brevard College (NC) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryan College (TN) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (PA) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Sacramento

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Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carleton College (MN) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clark Atlanta Univ. Clarke College (IA) Cleveland State Univ. Coe College (IA) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Columbia College (SC) Columbia Univ. (NY) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (CA) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Creighton Univ. (NE) Culver-Stockton College (MO) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Daemen College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dana College (NE) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Defiance College (OH) Denison Univ. (OH)

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DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dominican Univ. of California Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Earlham College (IN) East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Erskine College (SC) Evangel Univ. (MO) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Ferrum College (VA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Furman Univ. (SC) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand View College (IA) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hanover College (IN) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Heidelberg College (OH) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA)

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Holy Family Univ. (PA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Jarvis Christian College (TX) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kenyon College (OH) La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Loras College (IA) Lourdes College (OH) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Univ. New Orleans Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Macalester College (MN) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Marian College (IN) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC)

Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middlebury College (VT) Millsaps College (MS) Mississippi College Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehouse College (GA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Muhlenberg College (PA) Muskingum College (OH) Naropa Univ. (CO) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New York Univ. Niagara Univ. (NY) North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northern Arizona Univ. Northland College (WI) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Ottawa Univ. (KS) Otterbein College (OH) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Pikeville College (KY) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Pomona College (CA) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA)

Reed College (OR) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Ripon College (WI) Roanoke College (VA) Rollins College (FL) Rosemont College (PA) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Salem College (NC) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Schreiner Univ. (TX) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Smith College (MA) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA) SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Wesleyan Univ. Thiel College (PA)

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Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (KY) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY)

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Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Ursuline College (OH) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia Union Univ. Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Warner Pacific College (OR) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (PA) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (MA) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Jewell College (MO) Williams College (MA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Religious Education American Jewish Univ. (CA) Asbury College (KY) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Bethel College (IN) Biola Univ. (CA) Bryan College (TN) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Cedarville Univ. (OH) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Mary (NE) Columbia College (SC) Columbia Union College (MD) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Corban College (OR) Crown College (MN) Dallas Baptist Univ. Davis and Elkins College (WV) East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Erskine College (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Harding Univ. (AR) Houghton College (NY) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Huntington Univ. (IN) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. La Roche College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Liberty Univ. (VA) Louisiana College Loyola Univ. Chicago Malone College (OH) Marian College (IN) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mercyhurst College (PA) Messiah College (PA) Mid-Continent Univ. (KY) MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Mount Mary College (WI) North Park Univ. (IL) Northwestern College (IA) Oklahoma Christian Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Patten Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Regis Univ. (CO) Seattle Pacific Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Vincent College (PA) Sterling College (KS) Taylor Univ. (IN) Texas Wesleyan Univ. Toccoa Falls College (GA) Union College (NE)

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Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) West Virginia Wesleyan College Westminster College (PA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Williams Baptist College (AR)

Religious/Sacred Music Anderson Univ. (IN) Anderson Univ. (SC) Aquinas College (MI) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bethel College (IN) Bethel College (TN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Biola Univ. (CA) Bluefield College (VA) California Baptist Univ. Calvin College (MI) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Carson-Newman College (TN) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Christian College (KS) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Clearwater Christian College (FL) College of the Ozarks (MO) Concordia College (NY) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Corban College (OR) Crown College (MN) Dordt College (IA) East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Emmanuel College (GA) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Furman Univ. (SC) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hope International Univ. (CA) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Huntington Univ. (IN) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Jacksonville Univ. (FL) John Brown Univ. (AR) Judson Univ. (IL) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Liberty Univ. (VA) Louisiana College Malone College (OH) Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marian College (IN) MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Mississippi College Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH)

Newberry College (SC) North Greenville Univ. (SC) Northwest Univ. (WA) Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Presbyterian College (SC) Rider Univ. (NJ) Samford Univ. (AL) Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shorter College (GA) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Texas Christian Univ. Toccoa Falls College (GA) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Warner Southern College (FL) Wartburg College (IA) Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO)

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Alma College (MI) American International College (MA) American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Asbury College (KY) Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA)

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Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryan College (TN) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Caldwell College (NJ) California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Campbell Univ. (NC) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI)

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Carleton College (MN) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Carroll College (MT) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarke College (IA) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Columbia College (SC) Columbia Univ. (NY) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College

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Daemen College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dana College (NE) Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson College (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (MA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Endicott College (MA) Erskine College (SC) Evangel Univ. (MO) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferrum College (VA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Flagler College (FL) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Lewis College (CO) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall College (PA) Franklin College (IN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Furman Univ. (SC) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ.

Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Ithaca College (NY) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) Jamestown College (ND) John Brown Univ. (AR) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kent State Univ. (OH)

Kenyon College (OH) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lander Univ. (SC) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lyon College (AR) Macalester College (MN) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marywood Univ. (PA) McDaniel College (MD) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Mercer Univ. (GA) Mercy College (NY) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX)

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Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi College Mississippi Univ. for Women Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morehouse College (GA) Morningside College (IA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Norwich Univ. (VT) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ.

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Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Park Univ. (MO) Peace College (NC) Penn. State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Piedmont College (GA) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Pitzer College (CA) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Pomona College (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Queens Univ. of Charlotte (NC) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Rockford College (IL) Rollins College (FL) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV)

Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Siena Heights Univ. (MI) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz

SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Swarthmore College (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Thomas More College (KY) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign

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Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of St. Thomas (MN)

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Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Wesleyan College Wabash College (IN) Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan College (GA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC)

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Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (MO) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Widener Univ. (PA) Wilkes Univ. (PA) Willamette Univ. (OR) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Williams College (MA) Wilmington College (OH) Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Butler Univ. (IN) Clark Univ. (MA) Colby College (ME) Cornell Univ. (NY) Eastern Michigan Univ. Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Institute of Technology Hampshire College (MA) James Madison Univ. (VA) La Salle Univ. (PA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Michigan State Univ. New Jersey Institute of Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northwestern Univ. (IL) Pomona College (CA) Prescott College (AZ) Ramapo College of New Jersey Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Scripps College (CA) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) Stanford Univ. (CA) Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Denver Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Virginia Tech Wesleyan Univ. (CT) Willamette Univ. (OR) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)

School Psychology College of St. Rose (NY) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Washington Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Trinity Univ. (TX) Univ. of Central Arkansas

Science Technologies/Technicians Bridgewater State College (MA) Carlow Univ. (PA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Madonna Univ. (MI) Northern Arizona Univ. Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout

Science, Technology, and Society Beloit College (WI) Brown Univ. (RI)

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Security and Protective Services Arkansas Tech Univ. Cazenovia College (NY) Concordia Univ. (MI) Daniel Webster College (NH) Eastern Michigan Univ. Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) La Roche College (PA) Madonna Univ. (MI) North Dakota State Univ. Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Point Park Univ. (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Tiffin Univ. (OH) Univ. of New Haven (CT) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Western Illinois Univ.

Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Lit., and Linguistics American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA)

Arizona State Univ. Barnard College (NY) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Beloit College (WI) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Carleton College (MN) Central Washington Univ. Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of the Holy Cross (MA) Colorado College Columbia Univ. (NY) Connecticut College Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College Dartmouth College (NH) Dickinson College (PA) Duke Univ. (NC) Emory Univ. (GA) Ferrum College (VA) Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Goucher College (MD) Grinnell College (IA) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Howard Univ. (DC) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Juniata College (PA) Kent State Univ. (OH) La Salle Univ. (PA) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Macalester College (MN) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) New York Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pomona College (CA) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Reed College (OR) Rice Univ. (TX) Rider Univ. (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Salisbury Univ. (MD) San Diego State Univ.

Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Sewanee–Univ. of the South (TN) Smith College (MA) St. Louis Univ. St. Olaf College (MN) Stanford Univ. (CA) SUNY–Albany SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Stony Brook Swarthmore College (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Temple Univ. (PA) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Denver Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wyoming Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vassar College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Washington State Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan Univ. (CT)

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West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania Wheaton College (MA) Williams College (MA) Yale Univ. (CT)

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education CUNY–City College Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Texas–San Antonio

Social Psychology Atlantic Union College (MA) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Bennington College (VT) Cameron Univ. (OK) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Paine College (GA) Park Univ. (MO) Prescott College (AZ) St. Mary’s College of California Tufts Univ. (MA) Univ. of California–Irvine Walsh Univ. (OH) Western Michigan Univ.

Social Sciences Adelphi Univ. (NY) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albright College (PA) Alice Lloyd College (KY) Allen Univ. (SC) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American Jewish Univ. (CA) Anna Maria College (MA) Aquinas College (MI) Arizona State Univ.–West Asbury College (KY) Atlantic Union College (MA) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College (NY) Bard Coll. at Simon’s Rock (MA) Belhaven College (MS) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethel Univ. (MN) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania

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Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluefield State College (WV) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Brown Univ. (RI) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Carleton College (MN) Carthage College (WI) Castleton State College (VT) Cazenovia College (NY) Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY) Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Univ. (MA) Cleveland State Univ. Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Idaho (ID) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Southwest (NM) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado College Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (SC) Concordia College (NY) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Connecticut College Corban College (OR) Cornell Univ. (NY) Covenant College (GA) CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Queens College Curry College (MA) Dana College (NE)

Daniel Webster College (NH) Delta State Univ. (MS) DePaul Univ. (IL) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dominican College (NY) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elmira College (NY) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Evergreen State College (WA) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Ferrum College (VA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Gettysburg College (PA) Glenville State College (WV) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Green Mountain College (VT) Greensboro College (NC) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Harding Univ. (AR) Harvard Univ. (MA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Hendrix College (AR) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hope International Univ. (CA) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Ithaca College (NY) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jamestown College (ND) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Keene State College (NH) Kentucky State Univ. Keuka College (NY) Keystone College (PA) King College (TN) Knox College (IL) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Sierra Univ. (CA) Lafayette College (PA) Lake Forest College (IL)

Lasell College (MA) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Louisiana College Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lynchburg College (VA) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manhattan College (NY) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marywood Univ. (PA) Mayville State Univ. (ND) McKendree Univ. (IL) Mesa State College (CO) Metropolitan State College of Denver Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Mid-Continent Univ. (KY) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Mills College (CA) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi Univ. for Women Mississippi Valley State Univ. Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Muhlenberg College (PA) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Union College (CA) Pikeville College (KY) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA)

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π SOCIAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

Point Park Univ. (PA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prescott College (AZ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Regis Univ. (CO) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island College Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rockford College (IL) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Rosemont College (PA) Rust College (MS) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shimer College (IL) Skidmore College (NY) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Empire State College SUNY–Purchase College SUNY–Stony Brook Swarthmore College (PA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station

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Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Wesleyan Univ. Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Touro College (NY) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Troy Univ. (AL) Tulane Univ. (LA) Union College (NE) Union College (NY) Union Univ. (TN) United States Air Force Academy (CO) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Denver Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Maine–Augusta Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Maryland–Univ. College Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana–Western Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee–Chattanooga Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio

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Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursinus College (PA) Utah State Univ. Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Wesleyan College Walsh Univ. (OH) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Webster Univ. (MO) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Liberty State College (WV) West Texas A&M Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westminster College (UT) Westmont College (CA) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Penn Univ. (IA) Williams College (MA) Wilson College (PA) Wisconsin Lutheran College Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Social Work Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Alvernia College (PA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Atlantic Union College (MA)

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Auburn Univ. (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Bennett College (NC) Bethany College (WV) Bethany College (KS) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (KS) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Cabrini College (PA) California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calvin College (MI) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carthage College (WI) Castleton State College (VT) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Champlain College (VT) Chatham Univ. (PA) Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Clark Atlanta Univ. Clarke College (IA) Cleveland State Univ. Coker College (SC) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (SC)

Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Coppin State Univ. (MD) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Creighton Univ. (NE) CUNY–College of Staten Island CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–York College Daemen College (NY) Dana College (NE) Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. Delta State Univ. (MS) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican College (NY) Dordt College (IA) East Central Univ. (OK) East Tennessee State Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Ferrum College (VA) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Freed-Hardeman Univ. (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Fox Univ. (OR) Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Greenville College (IL) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Harding Univ. (AR) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Henderson State Univ. (AR) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hood College (MD) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois State Univ. Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis

Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kentucky State Univ. Keuka College (NY) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) LaGrange College (GA) Lambuth Univ. (TN) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Limestone College (SC) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Lourdes College (OH) Loyola Univ. Chicago Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian Univ. (WI) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marywood Univ. (PA) McDaniel College (MD) Mercy College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA)

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Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Mountain State Univ. (WV) Murray State Univ. (KY) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Pikeville College (KY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Quincy Univ. (IL) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Regis College (MA) Rhode Island College Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rust College (MS) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shepherd Univ. (WV)

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Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Siena College (NY) Siena Heights Univ. (MI) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania South Carolina State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Springfield College (MA) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Olaf College (MN) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY College–Brockport SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Syracuse Univ. (NY) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Troy Univ. (AL) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NE) Union College (KY) Union Institute and Univ. (OH) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks

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Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–Springfield Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia

Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Florida Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia State Univ. Virginia Union Univ. Warner Pacific College (OR) Warner Southern College (FL) Warren Wilson College (NC) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Westfield State College (MA) Wheelock College (MA) Whittier College (CA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) William Woods Univ. (MO) Wilmington College (OH) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Sociology Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY) Adrian College (MI) Agnes Scott College (GA) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albertus Magnus College (CT) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alfred Univ. (NY) Alma College (MI) Alverno College (WI)

American Univ. (DC) Amherst College (MA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Angelo State Univ. (TX) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Assumption College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (SD) Augustana College (IL) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Barry Univ. (FL) Bates College (ME) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Beloit College (WI) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bennington College (VT) Bethel College (IN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowdoin College (ME) Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brandeis Univ. (MA) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryant Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Caldwell College (NJ)

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California Baptist Univ. California Lutheran Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–San Marcos California State Univ.–Stanislaus Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carroll College (MT) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Castleton State College (VT) Catawba College (NC) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College (NJ) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Chicago State Univ. Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clark Univ. (MA) Clarkson Univ. (NY) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby College (ME) Colgate Univ. (NY) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of Mount St. Vincent (NY) College of New Jersey College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Holy Cross (MA) College of the Ozarks (MO)

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College of William and Mary (VA) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado College Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Univ.–Pueblo Columbia College (MO) Columbia Univ. (NY) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Baruch College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Curry College (MA) D’Youville College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dartmouth College (NH) Davidson College (NC) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Delaware State Univ. Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) Dickinson College (PA) Dillard Univ. (LA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drew Univ. (NJ) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duke Univ. (NC) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Earlham College (IN) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Tennessee State Univ. East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Eckerd College (FL) Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (MA)

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Emory and Henry College (VA) Emory Univ. (GA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Evangel Univ. (MO) Evergreen State College (WA) Excelsior College (NY) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fisk Univ. (TN) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Fort Lewis College (CO) Framingham State College (MA) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin and Marshall Coll. (PA) Franklin College (IN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Furman Univ. (SC) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgetown Univ. (DC) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grinnell College (IA) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hamilton College (NY) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Hampton Univ. (VA) Hanover College (IN) Hartwick College (NY) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY)

Hofstra Univ. (NY) Hollins Univ. (VA) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Holy Names Univ. (CA) Hood College (MD) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) James Madison Univ. (VA) Jarvis Christian College (TX) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kalamazoo College (MI) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Keene State College (NH) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kenyon College (OH) Keuka College (NY) King’s College (PA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Forest College (IL) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lasell College (MA) Le Moyne College (NY) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lees-McRae College (NC) Lehigh Univ. (PA) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lewis and Clark College (OR) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Linfield College (OR)

Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Luther College (IA) Lycoming College (PA) Lynchburg College (VA) Macalester College (MN) Madonna Univ. (MI) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Manhattanville College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Marian College (IN) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marylhurst Univ. (OR) Marymount Manhattan College (NY) Marymount Univ. (VA) Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts McDaniel College (MD) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Merrimack College (MA) Mesa State College (CO) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Middlebury College (VT) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mills College (CA) Millsaps College (MS) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Monmouth Univ. (NJ) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Moravian College (PA) Morehead State Univ. (KY)

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Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Mount Holyoke College (MA) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College (CA) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Muhlenberg College (PA) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New England College (NH) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Newman Univ. (KS) Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Notre Dame de Namur Univ. (CA) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Occidental College (CA) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Oregon State Univ. Ottawa Univ. (KS) Otterbein College (OH) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX)

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Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Univ. (OR) Paine College (GA) Park Univ. (MO) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Pitzer College (CA) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Pomona College (CA) Portland State Univ. (OR) Prairie View A&M Univ. (TX) Presbyterian College (SC) Princeton Univ. (NJ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Quinnipiac Univ. (CT) Radford Univ. (VA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Randolph College (VA) Randolph-Macon College (VA) Reed College (OR) Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Rhodes College (TN) Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Ripon College (WI) Rivier College (NH) Roanoke College (VA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Rosemont College (PA) Russell Sage College (NY) Rust College (MS) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) Sacred Heart Univ. (CT) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem College (NC) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. Santa Clara Univ. (CA) Savannah State Univ. (GA) Scripps College (CA) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seattle Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shepherd Univ. (WV)

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Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Simmons College (MA) Simpson College (IA) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Smith College (MA) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist University (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spelman College (GA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Lawrence Univ. (NY) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stonehill College (MA) Suffolk Univ. (MA)

SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome SUNY–Albany SUNY–Binghamton SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Stony Brook Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M International Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Texas A&M Univ.–Corpus Christi Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Thiel College (PA) Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Touro College (NY) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (KY) Union College (NY) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. at Buffalo–SUNY Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Irvine Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of California–Santa Cruz

Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Colorado–Denver Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Denver Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Houston Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans

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Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Asheville Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of San Diego Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin Univ. of Texas–Arlington Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–Pan American Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Texas–Tyler Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of Virginia–Wise Univ. of Washington Univ. of West Alabama

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Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Parkside Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Utica College (NY) Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Vassar College (NY) Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington and Lee Univ. (VA) Washington College (MD) Washington State Univ. Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wellesley College (MA) Wells College (NY) Wesleyan Univ. (CT) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western State College of Colorado Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (PA) Westminster College (UT) Westminster College (MO) Westmont College (CA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheaton College (MA) Whitman College (WA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wiley College (TX) Wilkes Univ. (PA)

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Willamette Univ. (OR) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey Williams College (MA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Wofford College (SC) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) Yale Univ. (CT) Yeshiva Univ. (NY) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Soil Sciences Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo Colorado State Univ. Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Michigan State Univ. New Mexico State Univ. North Dakota State Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Utah State Univ. Washington State Univ.

South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Brown Univ. (RI) Univ. of Chicago

Southeast Asian and Australasian/Pacific Lang., Lit., and Ling. Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa

Special Education and Teaching Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bethel College (TN)

Boston Univ. Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Clemson Univ. (SC) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of the Atlantic (ME) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Coppin State Univ. (MD) CUNY–City College CUNY–Lehman College East Central Univ. (OK) Greensboro College (NC) Longwood Univ. (VA) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Prescott College (AZ) Rivier College (NH) Seattle Pacific Univ. Siena Heights Univ. (MI) Simmons College (MA) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) Touro College (NY) Tusculum College (TN) Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Wheelock College (MA) Widener Univ. (PA)

Specialized Sales, Merchandising, and Marketing Operations Ashland Univ. (OH) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bethel College (IN) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brenau Univ. (GA) Cazenovia College (NY) Centenary College (NJ) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Michigan Univ. Central Washington Univ. Concord Univ. (WV) Dominican Univ. (IL) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Gannon Univ. (PA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Harding Univ. (AR) Howard Univ. (DC) Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Kent State Univ. (OH) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lasell College (MA) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Marist College (NY)

Marymount Univ. (VA) Meredith College (NC) Michigan State Univ. Mount Ida College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Niagara Univ. (NY) Northern Arizona Univ. Northwood Univ. (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Philadelphia Univ. Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) Stephens College (MO) SUNY College of Technology–Delhi Texas Christian Univ. Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Bridgeport (CT) Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of North Texas Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Texas–Brownsville Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Woodbury Univ. (CA) Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Speech and Rhetorical Studies American Jewish Univ. (CA) Ashland Univ. (OH) College of the Atlantic (ME) Dillard Univ. (LA) Hillsdale College (MI) Oglethorpe Univ. (GA) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Simpson College (IA) Texas A&M Univ.–Commerce Univ. of Minnesota–Morris

Statistics American Univ. (DC) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Auburn Univ. (AL) Babson College (MA) Barnard College (NY) Baylor Univ. (TX) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Brown Univ. (RI) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California State Univ.–Fullerton Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Central Michigan Univ. Columbia Univ. (NY) CUNY–Baruch College

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CUNY–Hunter College Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Michigan Univ. Florida International Univ. Florida State Univ. George Washington Univ. (DC) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Harvard Univ. (MA) Howard Univ. (DC) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Iowa State Univ. Kansas State Univ. Lehigh Univ. (PA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Luther College (IA) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Mount Holyoke College (MA) North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ. Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma State Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Rice Univ. (TX) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Diego State Univ. Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. John Fisher College (NY) Stanford Univ. (CA) SUNY College–Oneonta Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Los Angeles Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas

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Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Florida Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of Texas–El Paso Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Virginia Tech Western Michigan Univ.

Student Counseling and Personnel Services Auburn Univ. (AL) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Boise State Univ. (ID) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino Chatham Univ. (PA) Clark Atlanta Univ. College of St. Rose (NY) College of the Southwest (NM) CUNY–Lehman College East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Faulkner Univ. (AL) Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Harding Univ. (AR) Husson College (ME) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania MacMurray College (IL) Marshall Univ. (WV) Northern State Univ. (SD) Prescott College (AZ) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Samford Univ. (AL) Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Springfield College (MA) Stephens College (MO) Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Southern Mississippi

Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Washington State Univ. Western Washington Univ.

Surveying Engineering California State Univ.–Fresno Florida Atlantic Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Univ. of Maine

Systems Engineering Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Florida International Univ. Howard Univ. (DC) Maine Maritime Academy Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology Providence College (RI) Southern Polytechnic State Univ. (GA) Stanford Univ. (CA) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY) United States Naval Academy (MD) Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Florida Univ. of Maine Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Virginia Washington Univ. in St. Louis

Systems Science and Theory Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Indiana Univ.–Bloomington James Madison Univ. (VA) Marshall Univ. (WV) Stanford Univ. (CA) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)

Taxation Fairfield Univ. (CT) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Suffolk Univ. (MA) Univ. of Texas–San Antonio

Teacher Education and Professional Development Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Adelphi Univ. (NY)

Adrian College (MI) Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. Alabama State Univ. Alaska Pacific Univ. Albany State Univ. (GA) Albion College (MI) Albright College (PA) Alcorn State Univ. (MS) Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alfred Univ. (NY) Allen Univ. (SC) Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) Alverno College (WI) American Univ. (DC) Anderson Univ. (SC) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Anna Maria College (MA) Appalachian State Univ. (NC) Aquinas College (MI) Arcadia Univ. (PA) Arizona State Univ. Arizona State Univ.–West Arkansas State Univ. Arkansas Tech Univ. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. (GA) Asbury College (KY) Ashland Univ. (OH) Atlanta Christian College Atlantic Union College (MA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Auburn Univ.–Montgomery (AL) Augsburg College (MN) Augusta State Univ. (GA) Augustana College (IL) Augustana College (SD) Austin College (TX) Austin Peay State Univ. (TN) Averett Univ. (VA) Avila Univ. (MO) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Baker Univ. (KS) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barry Univ. (FL) Barton College (NC) Bay Path College (MA) Baylor Univ. (TX) Belhaven College (MS) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Bellevue Univ. (NE) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Belmont Univ. (TN) Bemidji State Univ. (MN) Benedict College (SC) Benedictine College (KS) Benedictine Univ. (IL) Bennett College (NC) Bennington College (VT) Berry College (GA) Bethany College (WV) Bethany College (KS) Bethel College (KS) Bethel College (TN) Bethel College (IN) Bethel Univ. (MN) Bethune-Cookman Univ. (FL) Biola Univ. (CA)

INDEX TO MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY π STUDENT COUNSELING AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

Blackburn College (IL) Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Blue Mountain College (MS) Bluefield College (VA) Bluefield State College (WV) Bluffton Univ. (OH) Boise State Univ. (ID) Boston Univ. Bowie State Univ. (MD) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Bradley Univ. (IL) Brenau Univ. (GA) Brevard College (NC) Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) Bridgewater College (VA) Bridgewater State College (MA) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) Brown Univ. (RI) Bryan College (TN) Bucknell Univ. (PA) Buena Vista Univ. (IA) Butler Univ. (IN) Cabrini College (PA) Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo California Baptist Univ. California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Chico California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills California State Univ.–Fresno California State Univ.–Fullerton California State Univ.–Long Beach California State Univ.–Los Angeles California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento California State Univ.–San Bernardino California State Univ.–Stanislaus California Univ. of Pennsylvania Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Calvin College (MI) Cameron Univ. (OK) Campbell Univ. (NC) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) Canisius College (NY) Capital Univ. (OH) Cardinal Stritch Univ. (WI) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carroll College (MT) Carroll College (WI) Carson-Newman College (TN) Carthage College (WI) Case Western Reserve Univ. (OH) Catholic Univ. of America (DC) Cazenovia College (NY) Cedar Crest College (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Centenary College of Louisiana Central College (IA) Central Connecticut State Univ. Central Methodist Univ. (MO) Central Michigan Univ. Central State Univ. (OH) Central Washington Univ. Centre College (KY)

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Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu Champlain College (VT) Chapman Univ. (CA) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) Chatham Univ. (PA) Chestnut Hill College (PA) Cheyney Univ. of Pennsylvania Chicago State Univ. Christopher Newport Univ. (VA) Claflin Univ. (SC) Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta Univ. Clarke College (IA) Clayton State Univ. (GA) Clearwater Christian College (FL) Clemson Univ. (SC) Cleveland State Univ. Coastal Carolina Univ. (SC) Coe College (IA) Coker College (SC) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) College of Charleston (SC) College of Idaho (ID) College of Mount St. Joseph (OH) College of New Jersey College of Notre Dame of Maryland College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Joseph (VT) College of St. Mary (NE) College of St. Rose (NY) College of St. Scholastica (MN) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of the Ozarks (MO) College of the Southwest (NM) College of Wooster (OH) Colorado Christian Univ. Colorado State Univ. Columbia College (SC) Columbia Union College (MD) Columbus State Univ. (GA) Concord Univ. (WV) Concordia College (AL) Concordia College (NY) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–Austin (TX) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Connecticut College Converse College (SC) Coppin State Univ. (MD) Corban College (OR) Corcoran College of Art and Design (DC) Cornell College (IA) Cornell Univ. (NY) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Covenant College (GA) Creighton Univ. (NE) Crichton College (TN) Crown College (MN) Culver-Stockton College (MO) Cumberland Univ. (TN) CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–City College CUNY–College of Staten Island

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CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–Medgar Evers College CUNY–New York City College of Technology CUNY–Queens College CUNY–York College Curry College (MA) D’Youville College (NY) Daemen College (NY) Dakota State Univ. (SD) Dakota Wesleyan Univ. (SD) Dallas Baptist Univ. Dana College (NE) Davis and Elkins College (WV) Defiance College (OH) Delaware State Univ. Delaware Valley College (PA) Delta State Univ. (MS) Denison Univ. (OH) DePaul Univ. (IL) DePauw Univ. (IN) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dickinson State Univ. (ND) Dixie State College of Utah Dominican College (NY) Dordt College (IA) Dowling College (NY) Drake Univ. (IA) Drexel Univ. (PA) Drury Univ. (MO) Duquesne Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) East Central Univ. (OK) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania East Texas Baptist Univ. Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Eastern Illinois Univ. Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern New Mexico Univ. Eastern Univ. (PA) Eastern Washington Univ. Edgewood College (WI) Edinboro Univ. of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Elmira College (NY) Elon Univ. (NC) Emmanuel College (MA) Emmanuel College (GA) Emory and Henry College (VA) Emporia State Univ. (KS) Endicott College (MA) Erskine College (SC) Eureka College (IL) Evangel Univ. (MO) Fairmont State Univ. (WV) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Fisher College (MA) Fisk Univ. (TN) Fitchburg State College (MA) Flagler College (FL) Florida A&M Univ. Florida Atlantic Univ. Florida Gulf Coast Univ.

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Florida Institute of Technology Florida International Univ. Florida Southern College Florida State Univ. Fontbonne Univ. (MO) Fordham Univ. (NY) Fort Hays State Univ. (KS) Francis Marion Univ. (SC) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Franklin College (IN) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Fresno Pacific Univ. (CA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Furman Univ. (SC) Gannon Univ. (PA) Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) George Fox Univ. (OR) George Washington Univ. (DC) Georgetown College (KY) Georgia College and State Univ. Georgia Southern Univ. Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Georgia State Univ. Georgian Court Univ. (NJ) Gettysburg College (PA) Glenville State College (WV) Gonzaga Univ. (WA) Gordon College (MA) Goshen College (IN) Goucher College (MD) Grace College and Seminary (IN) Graceland Univ. (IA) Grambling State Univ. (LA) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Grand View College (IA) Granite State College (NH) Green Mountain College (VT) Greensboro College (NC) Greenville College (IL) Grove City College (PA) Guilford College (NC) Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA) Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) Hartwick College (NY) Heidelberg College (OH) Henderson State Univ. (AR) Hendrix College (AR) High Point Univ. (NC) Hillsdale College (MI) Hiram College (OH) Hofstra Univ. (NY) Holy Family Univ. (PA) Hood College (MD) Hope College (MI) Hope International Univ. (CA) Houghton College (NY) Houston Baptist Univ. Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Howard Univ. (DC) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Huntingdon College (AL) Huntington Univ. (IN) Husson College (ME) Illinois College Illinois State Univ.

Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana State Univ. Indiana Univ. East Indiana Univ. Northwest Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. Southeast Indiana Univ.–Bloomington Indiana Univ.–Kokomo Indiana Univ.–South Bend Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iona College (NY) Iowa State Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Jacksonville State Univ. (AL) Jacksonville Univ. (FL) Jamestown College (ND) John Brown Univ. (AR) John Carroll Univ. (OH) Johns Hopkins Univ. (MD) Johnson and Wales Univ. (RI) Johnson C. Smith Univ. (NC) Judson Univ. (IL) Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kean Univ. (NJ) Kendall College (IL) Kennesaw State Univ. (GA) Kent State Univ. (OH) Kentucky State Univ. Keuka College (NY) Keystone College (PA) King College (TN) King’s College (PA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania La Roche College (PA) La Salle Univ. (PA) La Sierra Univ. (CA) LaGrange College (GA) Lake Erie College (OH) Lakeland College (WI) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lander Univ. (SC) Lasell College (MA) Lawrence Univ. (WI) Lebanon Valley College (PA) Lees-McRae College (NC) LeMoyne-Owen College (TN) Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Lesley Univ. (MA) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lewis Univ. (IL) Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Liberty Univ. (VA) Limestone College (SC) Lincoln Univ. (PA) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Linfield College (OR) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Long Island Univ.–C.W. Post Campus (NY)

Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Louisiana College Louisiana State Univ.–Baton Rouge Louisiana State Univ.–Shreveport Louisiana Tech Univ. Lourdes College (OH) Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Univ. Chicago Loyola Univ. New Orleans Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Luther College (IA) Lynchburg College (VA) Lynn Univ. (FL) Lyon College (AR) MacMurray College (IL) Madonna Univ. (MI) Malone College (OH) Manchester College (IN) Manhattan College (NY) Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI) Marian College (IN) Marian Univ. (WI) Marietta College (OH) Marist College (NY) Marquette Univ. (WI) Marshall Univ. (WV) Martin Methodist College (TN) Maryland Institute College of Art Maryville Univ. of St. Louis (MO) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mayville State Univ. (ND) McKendree Univ. (IL) McMurry Univ. (TX) McPherson College (KS) Medaille College (NY) Mercyhurst College (PA) Meredith College (NC) Messiah College (PA) Methodist Univ. (NC) Metropolitan State College of Denver Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Mid-Continent Univ. (KY) MidAmerica Nazarene Univ. (KS) Middle Tennessee State Univ. Midway College (KY) Midwestern State Univ. (TX) Miles College (AL) Millersville Univ. of Pennsylvania Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Minnesota State Univ.–Moorhead Minot State Univ. (ND) Misericordia Univ. (PA) Mississippi College Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women Mississippi Valley State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology

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Mitchell College (CT) Molloy College (NY) Monmouth College (IL) Montana State Univ. Montana State Univ.–Billings Montclair State Univ. (NJ) Morehead State Univ. (KY) Morgan State Univ. (MD) Morningside College (IA) Mount Aloysius College (PA) Mount Ida College (MA) Mount Mary College (WI) Mount Mercy College (IA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Union College (OH) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Murray State Univ. (KY) Muskingum College (OH) Naropa Univ. (CO) National-Louis Univ. (IL) Nazareth College (NY) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Neumann College (PA) New England College (NH) New Jersey City Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Institute of Technology New York Univ. Newberry College (SC) Newman Univ. (KS) Niagara Univ. (NY) Nicholls State Univ. (LA) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Central College (IL) North Dakota State Univ. North Georgia College and State Univ. North Greenville Univ. (SC) North Park Univ. (IL) Northeastern Illinois Univ. Northeastern State Univ. (OK) Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Illinois Univ. Northern Kentucky Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northern State Univ. (SD) Northland College (WI) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (MN) Northwestern College (IA) Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana Northwestern Univ. (IL) Nova Southeastern Univ. (FL) Oakland City Univ. (IN) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Northern Univ. Ohio State Univ.–Columbus

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Ohio Univ. Ohio Valley Univ. (WV) Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oklahoma Christian Univ. Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Old Dominion Univ. (VA) Olivet College (MI) Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Our Lady of the Lake Univ. (TX) Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pacific Union College (CA) Paine College (GA) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Park Univ. (MO) Patten Univ. (CA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) Piedmont College (GA) Pikeville College (KY) Pittsburg State Univ. (KS) Plymouth State Univ. (NH) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Point Park Univ. (PA) Presbyterian College (SC) Prescott College (AZ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–Calumet (IN) Purdue Univ.–North Central (IN) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Queens University of Charlotte (NC) Quincy Univ. (IL) Radford Univ. (VA) Regis College (MA) Regis Univ. (CO) Reinhardt College (GA) Rhode Island College Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Rider Univ. (NJ) Rivier College (NH) Robert Morris Univ. (PA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Rochester College (MI) Rockford College (IL) Rocky Mountain College (MT) Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rollins College (FL) Russell Sage College (NY) Rust College (MS) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) Sage Colleges–Albany (NY) Saginaw Valley State Univ. (MI) Salem State College (MA) Salisbury Univ. (MD) Salve Regina Univ. (RI) Sam Houston State Univ. (TX) Samford Univ. (AL) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San Jose State Univ. (CA)

Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Schreiner Univ. (TX) Seattle Pacific Univ. Seton Hill Univ. (PA) Shaw Univ. (NC) Shawnee State Univ. (OH) Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Shorter College (GA) Siena College (NY) Sierra Nevada College (NV) Silver Lake College (WI) Skidmore College (NY) Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Carolina State Univ. South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southeastern Louisiana Univ. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Arkansas Univ. Southern Connecticut State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southern Illinois Univ.–Edwardsville Southern Methodist Univ. (TX) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southern New Hampshire Univ. Southern Oregon Univ. Southern Univ. and A&M College (LA) Southern Univ.–New Orleans Southern Utah Univ. Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Southwest Minnesota State Univ. (MN) Southwestern College (KS) Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Hill College (AL) Springfield College (MA) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Andrews Presbyterian College (NC) St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. Francis College (NY) St. Francis Univ. (PA) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John Fisher College (NY) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. John’s Univ. (NY) St. Joseph’s College (IN) St. Joseph’s College New York St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Martin’s Univ. (WA) St. Mary’s College (IN) St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota

St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Michael’s College (VT) St. Norbert College (WI) St. Olaf College (MN) St. Peter’s College (NJ) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) St. Thomas Univ. (FL) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Stephens College (MO) Sterling College (KS) Stetson Univ. (FL) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Stillman College (AL) Stonehill College (MA) SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz SUNY College–Brockport SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Oneonta SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Buffalo State College SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh Susquehanna Univ. (PA) Sweet Briar College (VA) Syracuse Univ. (NY) Tabor College (KS) Talladega College (AL) Taylor Univ. (IN) Temple Univ. (PA) Tennessee State Univ. Tennessee Technological Univ. Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas Christian Univ. Texas College Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. The Citadel (SC) Thiel College (PA) Thomas College (ME) Thomas More College (KY) Toccoa Falls College (GA) Towson Univ. (MD) Transylvania Univ. (KY) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Tri-State Univ. (IN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Trinity Univ. (TX) Troy Univ. (AL) Tufts Univ. (MA) Tusculum College (TN) Tuskegee Univ. (AL) Union College (NE) Union College (KY) Union Institute and Univ. (OH) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of Alabama Univ. of Alabama–Birmingham Univ. of Alabama–Huntsville Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Alaska–Southeast Univ. of Arizona

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Univ. of Arkansas Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of Arkansas–Pine Bluff Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of Central Arkansas Univ. of Central Florida Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of Central Oklahoma Univ. of Charleston (WV) Univ. of Colorado–Boulder Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Dayton (OH) Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Detroit Mercy Univ. of Dubuque (IA) Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Hawaii–Hilo Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Indianapolis Univ. of Iowa Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of La Verne (CA) Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Louisiana–Monroe Univ. of Louisville (KY) Univ. of Maine Univ. of Maine–Farmington Univ. of Maine–Fort Kent Univ. of Maine–Machias Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Maryland–College Park Univ. of Maryland–Eastern Shore Univ. of Massachusetts–Boston Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth Univ. of Massachusetts–Lowell Univ. of Memphis Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Michigan–Ann Arbor Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Crookston Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Morris Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Missouri–Columbia Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis Univ. of Mobile (AL) Univ. of Montana Univ. of Montana–Western Univ. of Montevallo (AL) Univ. of Nebraska–Kearney Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Nevada–Las Vegas

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Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New England (ME) Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of New Haven (CT) Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of North Alabama Univ. of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Univ. of North Carolina–Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina–Greensboro Univ. of North Carolina–Pembroke Univ. of North Carolina–Wilmington Univ. of North Dakota Univ. of North Florida Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Northern Iowa Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Oregon Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of Pittsburgh–Johnstown Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) Univ. of Redlands (CA) Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Rio Grande (OH) Univ. of Rochester (NY) Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Univ. of Scranton (PA) Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD) Univ. of South Alabama Univ. of South Carolina–Aiken Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia Univ. of South Carolina–Upstate Univ. of South Dakota Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern California Univ. of Southern Indiana Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of the Cumberlands (KY) Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of the Incarnate Word (TX) Univ. of the Ozarks (AR) Univ. of the Pacific (CA) Univ. of Toledo (OH) Univ. of Tulsa (OK) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Virginia Univ. of West Alabama Univ. of West Florida Univ. of West Georgia Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Univ. of Wisconsin–La Crosse Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison

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Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Univ. of Wisconsin–Platteville Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater Univ. of Wyoming Ursuline College (OH) Utah State Univ. Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Valley City State Univ. (ND) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanderbilt Univ. (TN) VanderCook College of Music (IL) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Villanova Univ. (PA) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Virginia Intermont College Virginia State Univ. Virginia Tech Virginia Union Univ. Virginia Wesleyan College Wagner College (NY) Wake Forest Univ. (NC) Walsh Univ. (OH) Warner Pacific College (OR) Warner Southern College (FL) Wartburg College (IA) Washburn Univ. (KS) Washington and Jefferson College (PA) Washington State Univ. Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX) Wayne State College (NE) Wayne State Univ. (MI) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Weber State Univ. (UT) Webster Univ. (MO) Wesleyan College (GA) West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania West Liberty State College (WV) West Virginia State Univ. West Virginia Univ. West Virginia Univ.–Parkersburg West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina Univ. (NC) Western Connecticut State Univ. Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Michigan Univ. Western New England College (MA) Western Oregon Univ. Western Washington Univ. Westfield State College (MA) Westminster College (UT) Westminster College (MO) Westminster College (PA) Wheaton College (IL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Wheelock College (MA) Whittier College (CA) Whitworth Univ. (WA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Widener Univ. (PA) Wiley College (TX)

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Wilkes Univ. (PA) William Carey Univ. (MS) William Jewell College (MO) William Paterson Univ. of New Jersey William Penn Univ. (IA) William Woods Univ. (MO) Williams Baptist College (AR) Wilmington Univ. (DE) Wilson College (PA) Wingate Univ. (NC) Winston-Salem State Univ. (NC) Winthrop Univ. (SC) Wisconsin Lutheran College Wittenberg Univ. (OH) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) Xavier Univ. (OH) York College (NE) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Teaching Assistants/Aides Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Univ. of Central Oklahoma

Teaching English or French As A Second or Foreign Language Bethel Univ. (MN) California State Univ.–Sacramento Carroll College (MT) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) CUNY–City College CUNY–Queens College D’Youville College (NY) Eastern Michigan Univ. Eastern Washington Univ. Goshen College (IN) Hawaii Pacific Univ. Houghton College (NY) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) Liberty Univ. (VA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Madonna Univ. (MI) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Northern State Univ. (SD) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (MN) Oklahoma Christian Univ. Salisbury Univ. (MD) SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Stony Brook Texas Wesleyan Univ. Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of Northern Iowa

Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Washington State Univ.

Technical and Business Writing Allegheny College (PA) Auburn Univ. (AL) Boise State Univ. (ID) Bowling Green State Univ. (OH) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carnegie Mellon Univ. (PA) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Coker College (SC) College of the Atlantic (ME) Dominican Univ. (IL) Drexel Univ. (PA) East Carolina Univ. (NC) Eastern Michigan Univ. Ferris State Univ. (MI) Grand Valley State Univ. (MI) Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne James Madison Univ. (VA) Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania Madonna Univ. (MI) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana Mount Mary College (WI) New Jersey Institute of Technology Ohio Northern Univ. St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) SUNY–Farmingdale Texas Tech Univ. Univ. of Findlay (OH) Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of Texas–San Antonio Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Stout Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Weber State Univ. (UT) Winthrop Univ. (SC) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Textile Sciences and Engineering Auburn Univ. (AL) Georgia Institute of Technology North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh Philadelphia Univ. Univ. of Massachusetts–Dartmouth

Theological and Ministerial Studies Alma College (MI) Alvernia College (PA) American Jewish Univ. (CA) Anderson Univ. (IN) Andrews Univ. (MI) Anna Maria College (MA) Assumption College (MA) Atlantic Union College (MA) Azusa Pacific Univ. (CA) Barry Univ. (FL) Bellarmine Univ. (KY) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Bethany College (KS) Bethel College (IN) Biola Univ. (CA) Bluefield College (VA) Boston Univ. Briar Cliff Univ. (IA) California Baptist Univ. Calvin College (MI) Campbell Univ. (NC) Carlow Univ. (PA) Carroll College (MT) Carson-Newman College (TN) Cedarville Univ. (OH) Central Christian College (KS) Clearwater Christian College (FL) College of St. Benedict (MN) College of St. Mary (NE) Columbia Union College (MD) Concordia College–Moorhead (MN) Concordia Univ. (CA) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. (MI) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Concordia Univ.–St. Paul (MN) Corban College (OR) Cornerstone Univ. (MI) Crown College (MN) Defiance College (OH) DeSales Univ. (PA) Dominican Univ. (IL) Dordt College (IA) Duquesne Univ. (PA) Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) Eastern Univ. (PA) Elmhurst College (IL) Emmanuel College (GA) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) Free Will Baptist Bible College (TN) Gannon Univ. (PA) Grove City College (PA) Hanover College (IN) Harding Univ. (AR) Hope International Univ. (CA) Howard Payne Univ. (TX) Huntington Univ. (IN) Immaculata Univ. (PA) Indiana Wesleyan Univ. Iowa Wesleyan College John Brown Univ. (AR) King’s College (PA)

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Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Louisiana College Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Loyola Univ. Chicago Madonna Univ. (MI) Marian College (IN) Marquette Univ. (WI) Master’s College and Seminary (CA) Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary’s Univ. (MD) Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ. (OH) Newman Univ. (KS) Northwest Nazarene Univ. (ID) Northwest Univ. (WA) Northwestern College (MN) Oakwood Univ. (AL) Ohio Dominican Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Ouachita Baptist Univ. (AR) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ. (FL) Point Loma Nazarene Univ. (CA) Providence College (RI) Regent Univ. (VA) Regis Univ. (CO) Roanoke College (VA) Roberts Wesleyan College (NY) Seattle Pacific Univ. Shorter College (GA) Silver Lake College (WI) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Adventist Univ. (TN) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Southwest Baptist Univ. (MO) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) Spring Hill College (AL) St. Ambrose Univ. (IA) St. Anselm College (NH) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. John’s Univ. (MN) St. Leo Univ. (FL) St. Louis Univ. St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) St. Vincent College (PA) St. Xavier Univ. (IL) Tabor College (KS) Tennessee Wesleyan College Texas Lutheran Univ. Toccoa Falls College (GA) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (TN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Trinity International Univ. (IL) Union College (NE) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Dallas Univ. of Evansville (IN) Univ. of Great Falls (MT) Univ. of Mary (ND) Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) Univ. of Notre Dame (IN) Univ. of Portland (OR) Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of Sioux Falls (SD)

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Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of St. Francis (IN) Univ. of St. Mary (KS) Univ. of St. Thomas (MN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Valparaiso Univ. (IN) Vanguard Univ. of Southern California Walsh Univ. (OH) Warner Pacific College (OR) Warner Southern College (FL) Wheeling Jesuit Univ. (WV) Williams Baptist College (AR) Wisconsin Lutheran College Xavier Univ. (OH)

Theology and Religious Vocations Abilene Christian Univ. (TX) Campbellsville Univ. (KY) College of St. Benedict (MN) Faulkner Univ. (AL) King College (TN) LeTourneau Univ. (TX) Lubbock Christian Univ. (TX) Marquette Univ. (WI) Martin Methodist College (TN) Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. Oral Roberts Univ. (OK) Patten Univ. (CA) Southeastern Univ. (FL) Southern Nazarene Univ. (OK) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Edward’s Univ. (TX) St. John’s Univ. (MN) Trinity Christian College (IL) Union Univ. (TN) Univ. of St. Thomas (TX) Valley Forge Christian College (PA) Wayland Baptist Univ. (TX)

Transportation and Materials Moving Dowling College (NY) Syracuse Univ. (NY)

Turkic, Ural-Altaic, Caucasian, and Central Asian Lan., Lit., and Ling. Univ. of Texas–Austin

Urban Studies/Affairs Aquinas College (MI) Augsburg College (MN) Ball State Univ. (IN) Barnard College (NY) Boston Univ. Brown Univ. (RI) Bryn Mawr College (PA) Butler Univ. (IN)

California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills Canisius College (NY) Cleveland State Univ. College of Charleston (SC) College of the Atlantic (ME) College of Wooster (OH) Columbia Univ. (NY) Connecticut College CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Queens College DePaul Univ. (IL) Dillard Univ. (LA) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Elmhurst College (IL) Fordham Univ. (NY) Furman Univ. (SC) Hamline Univ. (MN) Hampshire College (MA) Harris-Stowe State Univ. (MO) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) Jackson State Univ. (MS) Lehigh Univ. (PA) Lipscomb Univ. (TN) Loyola Marymount Univ. (CA) Manhattan College (NY) Minnesota State Univ.–Mankato Morehouse College (GA) Mount Mercy College (IA) New York Univ. Northeastern Univ. (MA) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Occidental College (CA) Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Rhodes College (TN) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Camden (NJ) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–New Brunswick (NJ) San Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. St. Cloud State Univ. (MN) St. Louis Univ. St. Peter’s College (NJ) Stanford Univ. (CA) SUNY–Albany SUNY–Buffalo State College Texas A&M International Univ. Towson Univ. (MD) Trinity College (CT) Trinity Univ. (TX) Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of California–Berkeley Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Illinois–Chicago Univ. of Michigan–Dearborn Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Univ. of New Orleans Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh Univ. of Richmond (VA) Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of the District of Columbia Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington

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Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Vassar College (NY) Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Wayne State Univ. (MI) Worcester State College (MA) Wright State Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Andrews Univ. (MI) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL) Ferris State Univ. (MI) Hampton Univ. (VA) Kansas State Univ. Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Pennsylvania College of Technology Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Thomas Edison State College (NJ) Univ. of Alaska–Anchorage Utah State Univ. Vermont Technical College Western Michigan Univ.

Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (Cert., M.S., Ph.D.) Auburn Univ. (AL) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Kentucky Washington State Univ.

Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Auburn Univ. (AL) Clemson Univ. (SC) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Washington State Univ.

Visual and Performing Arts Adelphi Univ. (NY) Alma College (MI) Arizona State Univ.–West Assumption College (MA) Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) Ball State Univ. (IN) Bard College at Simon’s Rock (MA) Bennett College (NC) Bennington College (VT) Berklee College of Music (MA) Bethany College (WV) Bloomfield College (NJ) Bucknell Univ. (PA)

California College of the Arts California Institute of the Arts California State Univ.–Monterey Bay California State Univ.–Sacramento Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) Cameron Univ. (OK) Centenary College of Louisiana Central Christian College (KS) Central Michigan Univ. Cogswell Polytechnical College (CA) College for Creative Studies (MI) College of Charleston (SC) Concordia Univ. (NE) Concordia Univ. Chicago (IL) Coppin State Univ. (MD) Cornell College (IA) CUNY–Queens College Dana College (NE) Delta State Univ. (MS) Dominican Univ. (IL) East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania Edgewood College (WI) Elmira College (NY) Emerson College (MA) Evergreen State College (WA) Fairfield Univ. (CT) Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) Faulkner Univ. (AL) Fayetteville State Univ. (NC) Ferrum College (VA) Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Gannon Univ. (PA) George Washington Univ. (DC) Green Mountain College (VT) Hampden-Sydney College (VA) Hampshire College (MA) Harvard Univ. (MA) Haverford College (PA) Howard Univ. (DC) Huntington Univ. (IN) Illinois College Illinois State Univ. Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Iowa State Univ. Jackson State Univ. (MS) Kansas Wesleyan Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) King College (TN) LaGrange College (GA) Lamar Univ. (TX) Lambuth Univ. (TN) Lindenwood Univ. (MO) Longwood Univ. (VA) Loras College (IA) Mary Baldwin College (VA) Marywood Univ. (PA) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Medaille College (NY) Mesa State College (CO) Milligan College (TN) Millikin Univ. (IL) Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi Univ. for Women Mississippi Valley State Univ.

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Missouri State Univ. Molloy College (NY) Montana State Univ.–Billings Mount Olive College (NC) Naropa Univ. (CO) Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. New Mexico Highlands Univ. New Mexico State Univ. New York Univ. Niagara Univ. (NY) Northwestern Univ. (IL) Oakland Univ. (MI) Oberlin College (OH) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Oregon State Univ. Pace Univ. (NY) Pacific Lutheran Univ. (WA) Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park Pepperdine Univ. (CA) Pitzer College (CA) Pratt Institute (NY) Prescott College (AZ) Providence College (RI) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Ramapo College of New Jersey Regis Univ. (CO) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Rhode Island School of Design Rice Univ. (TX) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Roger Williams Univ. (RI) Rogers State Univ. (OK) Salem State College (MA) Samford Univ. (AL) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Seattle Univ. Shenandoah Univ. (VA) Siena College (NY) Sonoma State Univ. (CA) South Dakota State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ. Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. Southwestern Univ. (TX) Spring Arbor Univ. (MI) St. Gregory’s Univ. (OK) St. Joseph College (CT) St. Joseph’s Univ. (PA) St. Mary’s College of California

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St. Peter’s College (NJ) Stevenson Univ. (MD) Suffolk Univ. (MA) SUNY College–Old Westbury SUNY College–Potsdam SUNY–Fredonia SUNY–Purchase College Syracuse Univ. (NY) Texas Lutheran Univ. Texas Wesleyan Univ. Thomas More College (KY) Truman State Univ. (MO) Tulane Univ. (LA) Tusculum College (TN) Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of Chicago Univ. of Colorado–Colorado Springs Univ. of Hartford (CT) Univ. of Houston–Downtown Univ. of Louisiana–Lafayette Univ. of Maine–Machias Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Univ. of Maryland–Baltimore County Univ. of Miami (FL) Univ. of Minnesota–Duluth Univ. of Mississippi Univ. of Montana Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Pittsburgh–Bradford Univ. of San Francisco Univ. of South Florida Univ. of Southern Mississippi Univ. of St. Francis (IL) Univ. of Tampa (FL) Univ. of Tennessee–Martin Univ. of Texas–Austin Univ. of Texas–Dallas Univ. of the Arts (PA) Univ. of Utah Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Green Bay Valdosta State Univ. (GA) Virginia State Univ. Washburn Univ. (KS) Waynesburg Univ. (PA) Wells College (NY) Western Illinois Univ. Western Kentucky Univ. Western Oregon Univ. Western Washington Univ.

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Wheelock College (MA) Wichita State Univ. (KS) Wittenberg Univ. (OH) York College of Pennsylvania Youngstown State Univ. (OH)

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Arkansas State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Brigham Young Univ.–Provo (UT) College of the Ozarks (MO) Colorado State Univ. Delaware Valley College (PA) Eastern Kentucky Univ. Eastern New Mexico Univ. Frostburg State Univ. (MD) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Juniata College (PA) Michigan State Univ. Michigan Technological Univ. Mississippi State Univ. Missouri State Univ. Mountain State Univ. (WV) Murray State Univ. (KY) New Mexico State Univ. Northland College (WI) Prescott College (AZ) South Dakota State Univ. Stephen F. Austin State Univ. (TX) SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill Tennessee Technological Univ. Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas Tech Univ. Univ. of Alaska–Fairbanks Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Maine Univ. of Massachusetts–Amherst Univ. of Montana Univ. of Nevada–Reno Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Tennessee

Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Utah State Univ. Washington State Univ. West Texas A&M Univ. West Virginia Univ.

Woodworking Ferris State Univ. (MI) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)

Work and Family Studies Ashland Univ. (OH) College of the Atlantic (ME) Portland State Univ. (OR) Texas Tech Univ. Union Univ. (TN) Ursuline College (OH)

Zoology/Animal Biology Arizona State Univ. Auburn Univ. (AL) Baker Univ. (KS) Bennington College (VT) Bucknell Univ. (PA) California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona California State Univ.–Long Beach Carroll College (WI) Clemson Univ. (SC) College of the Atlantic (ME) Colorado State Univ. Cornell Univ. (NY) Delaware Valley College (PA) Humboldt State Univ. (CA) Iowa State Univ. Juniata College (PA) Kansas State Univ. Kent State Univ. (OH) Malone College (OH) Methodist Univ. (NC) Miami Univ.–Oxford (OH) Michigan State Univ. North Carolina State Univ.–Raleigh North Dakota State Univ.

Northern Arizona Univ. Northern Michigan Univ. Northland College (WI) Ohio State Univ.–Columbus Ohio Univ. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Oklahoma State Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. (IL) Oregon State Univ. Prescott College (AZ) Purdue Univ.–West Lafayette (IN) Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey–Newark (NJ) San Diego State Univ. Southern Illinois Univ.–Carbondale Southwestern Univ. (TX) SUNY–Oswego Texas A&M Univ.–College Station Texas State Univ.–San Marcos Texas Tech Univ. Texas Woman’s Univ. Tulane Univ. (LA) Univ. of Akron (OH) Univ. of California–Davis Univ. of California–Riverside Univ. of California–San Diego Univ. of California–Santa Barbara Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Florida Univ. of Georgia Univ. of Hawaii–Manoa Univ. of Idaho Univ. of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign Univ. of Kentucky Univ. of Maine Univ. of Michigan–Flint Univ. of Minnesota–Twin Cities Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln Univ. of New Hampshire Univ. of Oklahoma Univ. of Rhode Island Univ. of Vermont Univ. of Washington Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison Univ. of Wyoming Utah State Univ. Washington State Univ. Weber State Univ. (UT) Western Washington Univ.

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Ultimate College Directory

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How to Use the Directory In the following pages, you’ll find exhaustive profiles

year. For public schools, we list both in-state and

of the more than 1,400 colleges and universities U.S.

out-of-state tuition. If data for the 2008–2009

News surveys each year. The directory is organized by

academic year are not available, we provide figures

state, and schools are presented alphabetically within

for 2007–2008 or, in some cases, the school’s

each state. The online version of the directory at

estimate for 2008–2009.

www.usnews.com allows you to do a customized

• SAT critical reading/math or ACT score (25th/75th

search of our database. Want to know which liberal

percentile): The SAT or ACT composite scores

arts colleges with no more than 2,000 students offer

shown represent the range within which half the

anthropology and are located within 100 miles of your

students scored; 25 percent of students scored at or

home? Enter those criteria and pull up a list.

below the lower end of the range, and 25 percent

The vital statistics shown in each directory entry

scored at or above the upper end of the range. If no

are explained below. The vital statistics and other data

range was available, an average score was provided.

are as of July 11, 2008 and were collected from the

• Rank in the 2009 edition of U.S News’s “America’s

schools themselves during 2008. If a college did not

Best Colleges”: The school’s rank indicates where it

supply the data requested, the information either does

sits among its peers in the 2009 ranking of colleges

not appear or is marked as “N/A” for “not available.” If

and universities published by U.S. News at

a school did not return the full U.S. News question-

www.usnews.com and in its annual guide

naire, only limited information appears in its write-

“America’s Best Colleges.” You’ll see the school’s

up. In some cases, data reported in previous years

rank, followed by the category of institution it

were used if current-year data were unavailable.

falls into. The categories are National University, Liberal Arts College, University–Master’s, and

Addresses and essential stats

Baccalaureate Colleges. The master’s and comprehensive schools further subdivide by location: North,

This section supplies the basics: college name and

South, West, and Midwest. Colleges and universities

address, whether the institution is public or private,

in the top half of their categories are ranked numer-

year founded, religious affiliation, and contact infor-

ically. Others are placed in third and fourth tiers. You

mation. Use the admissions office phone number or

cannot compare the ranks of institutions in different

email address to request information or an applica-

categories because schools are assessed only against

tion. Visit the school’s website to research its pro-

their peers. Schools that specialize in business,

grams, take a virtual tour, or submit an application.

engineering, and art are labeled as such, but are not

• Selectivity: How competitive is the admissions

ranked; nor are those schools that don’t use the SAT

process at the schools you are considering? Schools

or ACT test in admission decisions, schools with

are designated “Most selective,” “More selective,”

fewer than 200 students, or schools with a high

“Selective,” “Less selective,” or “Least selective”

percentage of older or part-time students.

based on a formula that accounts for enrollees’ test

• Acceptance rate: The percentage of applicants

scores and class standing, and the school’s accept-

accepted, a measure of how hard the school is to get

ance rate (the percentage of applicants who are

into, is provided for the class entering in fall 2007.

accepted). Since all of these factors are considered, a school that enrolls a high percentage of its appli-

Student body stats

cants may still be considered selective if the students are of a high academic caliber.

What will your classmates be like? This section sup-

• Expenses: Figures cited for tuition (including any

plies the breakdown of full-time and part-time under-

required fees) are for the 2008–2009 academic

graduate students, the male and female enrollments,

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the ethnic makeup of the student body, and the per-

“Important,” “Considered,” and “Not considered.”

centage of students from countries other than the

Overlap schools: Up to five schools are provided

United States. In addition, a breakdown is given

whose applicant pools have the greatest overlap with

where reported of the percentage of students with

the school’s own applicant pool.

various religious preferences. All figures are for the

Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering

2007–2008 academic year. Note that students who

class: A look at the admissions statistics for the fall

did not identify themselves as members of any demo-

2007 entering class will tell you the proportion of all

graphic group are classified by schools as “White”

applicants who were accepted, as well as the propor-

and that numbers may not add up to 100 percent

tion of early-decision and early-action applicants who

because of rounding.

got in compared to the acceptance rate of non-early applicants. You’ll find how many of the freshmen

Admissions facts and figures

enrolled were men, how many were women, and how many were from out of state. You will see statistics on

Along with contact information for the admissions

how many students were put on the waiting list and

office, all of the application deadlines for fall 2009

how many of those students eventually enrolled.

admission—regular decision, early decision, and

Credentials of fall 2007 freshman: Of those who

early action—are provided. You’ll find out whether

submitted their high school class standing when

there is a date by which you must accept or turn

they applied, you will see how many ranked among

down an offer, what the application fee is, and

the top 10 percent of their high school class, in

whether admission can be deferred. A school with

the top quarter, and in the top half. We supply the

rolling admissions makes decisions as applications

average high school grade point average of the 2007

are received, accepting students until the class has

freshmen, the percentage submitting SAT and ACT

been filled. If the “common application” is

scores, and, for both tests, the range within which

accepted, the school is one of about 800 that recog-

half the students scored. The 25th/75th percentiles

nize the standard application form distributed by

shown tell you that 25 percent of students scored at

the National Association of Secondary School

or below the lower end of the range and 25 percent

Principals. For schools that allow you to apply

scored at or above the upper end.

online, the URL is provided. Admissions requirements/recommendations:

Academics

The high school academic courses required or recommended of applicants are noted. The number of

Academic calendar: This tells you whether

required units stands alone, and the number of rec-

the school year operates on a traditional semester

ommended units is enclosed in parentheses—e.g.,

schedule or a different type of schedule, such as

English: 3 (4). If the information was unavailable, it

trimesters or 4-1-4.

does not appear. The section also tells you whether the school does or doesn’t require SAT or ACT

Degrees offered: A list of what types of degrees the school offers is provided.

scores or uses them in admissions decisions. Be

Most popular majors: Here you will find a list of

aware that a school may consider SAT or ACT scores

the five most popular majors among 2007 graduates

if they are available even if they do not require them

with a bachelor’s degree (and the percentage of

for admission. Finally, information is provided on

students who majored in each).

whether campus visits, admissions interviews, and offcampus interviews are available or recommended.

Majors offered: Undergraduate majors offered are listed here by main field of study. For a more specific

Factors that count in admissions decisions:

idea of majors offered, consult the index of majors

Various academic and nonacademic factors that are—

that begins on page 190. When a school did not sub-

or might be—considered in admission decisions are

mit information about its majors, U.S. News obtained

rated on their relative importance: “Very important,”

the data from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Course requirements: For graduation, does the

through 2001. Because these data were collected in dif-

school require a general education or core curricu-

ferent years, the percentage of students who graduate

lum, a minor, physical education, or religion/theology

in six years may be lower than the percentage who

courses? Areas of required coursework are listed.

graduate in four or five years.

Pre-professional programs: A list of pre-profes-

Graduate study: You can see the proportion of

sional programs offered. If the information was not

students who pursue further study immediately

available, this section does not appear.

upon graduation, within one year, and within five

Special academic programs (% participating): A

years. Additionally, we provide a breakdown of the

list of special academic programs offered. If the infor-

proportion of graduates who pursue further study in

mation was not available, this section does not appear.

business, law, medicine, dentistry, engineering,

Teacher certification is offered in: Information on

theology (or the seminary), education, arts and

teacher certification offered by the school. If the infor-

sciences, and veterinary medicine, if those subject

mation was not available, this section does not appear.

areas apply and the information was available.

Cooperative education programs: A list of cooperative education programs offered. If the informa-

Costs and financial aid

tion was not available, this section does not appear. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): This

Expenses: One statistic you will surely want to

section indicates whether the school offers Army,

know is the sticker price: tuition, room, board, and

Navy, or Air Force ROTC programs on campus or at

required fees. We provide figures for the 2008–2009

a cooperating institution. If the information was not

academic year. For public schools, we list both in-

available, this section does not appear.

state and out-of-state tuition. If data for the

Faculty and instruction: Information on faculty

2008–2009 academic year are not available, we pro-

includes the number of full-time and part-time profes-

vide figures for 2007–2008 or, in some cases, the

sors and the breakdown of men, women, and minori-

school’s estimate for 2008–2009. We also provide

ties. You can also see what percentage has earned a

estimates of the cost of books and supplies, trans-

Ph.D. or other terminal degree in their field. The stu-

portation, and personal expenses.

dent-to-faculty ratio is provided. Class-size figures tell

Financial aid information: Anyone planning on

you the percentage of classes during the fall 2007 term

applying for financial aid for the fall of 2009 will find

that had fewer than 20 students, the percentage with

the necessary deadlines as well as any priority filing

20 to 49 students, and the percentage with 50 or more.

dates. The data on financial aid packages are for those

(Labs and discussion sections are excluded.)

awarded to undergraduates during the 2007–2008

International

school year and include the percentage of undergrad-

Baccalaureate credit: If Advanced Placement (AP)

uates who applied for aid; the percentage determined

and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses can be

by the school to have financial need; and the percent-

used for college credit or placement, that informa-

age whose need was fully met by an aid package that

tion is listed, along with the accepted AP scores.

excluded parent or other private loans. In addition, we

Advanced

Placement

and

Graduation and freshman retention rate: Two key

give the average financial aid package (including

numbers that applicants should consider are a school’s

grants, loans, and jobs) and the proportion of students

freshman retention rate and its graduation rate. The

awarded a package; the average amount of gift aid

freshman retention rate tells you the average propor-

(scholarships or grants) and the proportion awarded

tion of the freshmen who started in 2003 through

such aid; the average amount of self-help aid (work

2006 and returned the following fall. The graduation

study or loans) and the proportion awarded such aid;

rates show the proportion starting college in 2001 who

and the average need-based student loan. Among stu-

earned a degree in four years and in five years. We also

dents who received need-based aid, what percentage

show the average proportion of graduates who earned

of their need was met, on average? Among students

a degree in six years or less for classes starting in 1998

who were awarded aid based only on merit, what was

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the average amount and the proportion awarded such

Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), or from the school’s

merit aid? What was the average athletic scholarship

own website; in some cases, the information we

awarded and the proportion receiving such an award?

supply may not be complete.

Debt burden: This section informs you what the average debt was for the students in the Class of

Services and facilities

2007 who borrowed money to finance their education and the proportion of students who borrowed.

Basic services: In this section, you’ll find out what student services are offered, such as

Campus life and extracurricular activities

counseling services, remedial assistance, and career placement services. Services for learning-disabled students: Find out

Housing: What types of college-owned, oper-

if the school offers a separate structured program for

ated, or affiliated housing are available for under-

learning-disabled students with separate admissions

graduates on campus, and what percentage of

and additional fees as well as how many undergrad-

students live there? Is housing available for married

uates are either enrolled in a learning-disabled pro-

students? What percentage live in college-owned or

gram or are otherwise receiving services. Services

operated housing? These questions are answered in

offered to learning-disabled students are listed.

this section.

Library: This section gives an idea of the size of

Student employment: Find out what proportion

the library’s collection.

of undergraduates worked on campus during the

Information and technology resources: Are stu-

2007–2008 academic year and how much under-

dents required to lease or own a computer? How

graduates can expect to earn per year from part-time,

many computers does the school have for students to

on-campus work.

use? Does the school have a wireless network and if

Clubs and organizations: A sense of the extracur-

so, approximately how many users can be accommo-

ricular opportunities on campus can be gleaned from

dated on the network? What proportion of college

a list of major clubs and organizations, the numbers

housing is wired for high-speed Internet access?

of fraternities and sororities and proportion of under-

Campus security: A list of security services offered.

graduates who are members, and what percentage of

Transfer and international students

students spend their weekends on campus. 2007–2008 sports program: This section includes information about the school’s intercollegiate varsity

Transfer students: Students thinking of transfer-

and intramural sports program. Is the school a mem-

ring can quickly find out when to apply and whether

ber of either the National Collegiate Athletic

applicants need a minimum number of credits. We

Association (NCAA) or the National Association of

provide the number of transfer applications received

Intercollegiate

for fall 2007, the number of transfer applicants

Athletics

(NAIA)?

During

the

2007–2008 year, how many intercollegiate varsity

offered admission, and the number who enrolled.

sports—and which ones—were played by men and

International students: We note how many under-

women? When a school did not submit its sports data,

graduates come from other countries and how many

U.S. News attempted to compile the information from

countries are represented. Minimum and average

the websites of the National Collegiate Athletic

TOEFL scores are also listed, if they are available.

Association (NCAA), the National Association of

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Alabama Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical Univ. I Address: PO Box 1357, Normal, AL 35762 I Website: http://www.aamu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,398 full-time; 318 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-19  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,420 in state, $8,320 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,770 Acceptance rate: 32% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

(domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 312 full-time, 70 parttime (58% men; 42% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 27%; six-year: 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS

Financial aid office: (256) 372-5400. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,420 in state, $8,320 out of state; room/board: $4,770. Estimated books and supplies: $1,800; transportation: $2,400; personal expenses: $2,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: July 15.

2007-2008 enrollment: 4,398 full-time; 318 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 95%; White: 2%; International: 2%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (256) 372-5245. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.aamu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $10. To apply online, go to: http://www.aamu.edu/Admission/admissionsapp.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,470. Total accepted: 2,059. Freshmen enrolled: 885; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 32%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-18, Math: 15-20, Composite: 1619.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1875. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% education, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% public administration and social service professions, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program 330

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Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (20%), men’s dorms (22%), other housing options (50%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 8. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, military. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 911. Transfer applicants offered admission: 315. Transfer applicants enrolled: 188. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 112 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 213 (computer).

Alabama State University I Address: 915 S. Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36101 I Website: http://www.alasu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,193 full-time; 454 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 14-17  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,858 in state, $8,866 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $4,600 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $26,926 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,193 full-time; 454 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 98%; White: 2%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (334) 229-4291. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.alasu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (3); Mathematics: 3 (2); Science: 3 (2); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 3 (2); History: 0; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 15 (11). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,309. Total accepted: 4,781. Freshmen enrolled: 1,366; 39% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 3% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 11% were in the top 25 percent; 37% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 340-440, Math: 340-420, Combined: 680-860. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1316, Math: 11-17, Composite: 14-17.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% information science/studies, 8% criminal justice/safety studies, 8% elementary education and teaching, 8% social work, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 239 fulltime, 171 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 77% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 23%; six-year: 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (334) 229-4323. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,858 in state, $8,866 out of state; room/board: $4,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 96% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,043 (88%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,108 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,348 (75%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,986. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receivULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ing): $6,023 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,577 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,926. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (55%), men’s dorms (39%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options (6%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,017. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 64. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 422,452; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,120. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 550. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 862. Transfer applicants offered admission: 307. Transfer applicants enrolled: 169. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Auburn University I Address: 202 Martin Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849 I Website: http://www.auburn.edu I Public I Enrollment: 18,148 full-time; 1,664 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 96, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,834 in state, $16,334 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,466 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $28,439 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 43%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 18,148 full-time; 1,664 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (334) 844-6425. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.auburn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.auburn.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommenAUBURN UNIVERSITY π ALABAMA

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dations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (1); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 12 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; Georgia Institute of Technology; University of Alabama; University of Florida; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 17,688. Total accepted: 12,200. Freshmen enrolled: 4,191; 41% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 38% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-610, Math: 520-630, Combined: 1020-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% engineering, 11% education, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), distance learning (5%), double major (2%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (5%), independent study (18%), internships (31%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, engineering, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,132 full-time, 154 parttime (69% men; 31% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 27%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 16%; law, 6%; medicine, 18%; engineering, 9%; education, 13%.

Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,928; personal expenses: $2,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 44% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 29% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,535 (29%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,968 (19%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,752 (25%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,498. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,448 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,645 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,439. Proportion who borrowed: 43%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (30%), women’s dorms (20%), fraternity housing, apartment for single students (21%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (28%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 14%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 250. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 30; sororities: 19. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 31%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 200. Services include: reading machines, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,697,283; number of current serial subscriptions: 39,318. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,722. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,441. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,980. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,314. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 111 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 48. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 79 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (334) 844-4634. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,834 in state, $16,334 out of state; room/board: $7,466. 332

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Auburn University–Montgomery I Address: PO Box 244023, Montgomery, AL 36124 I Website: http://www.aum.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,010 in state, $14,490 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $3,200 Acceptance rate: 92% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: N/A full-time. Men: N/A; women: N/A. Ethnic makeup: African American: 31%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 65%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (334) 244-3611. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.aum.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,210. Total accepted: 1,110. Freshmen enrolled: 666; Overall acceptance rate: 92%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 16-20, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1967. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 196 full-time, 134 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 15% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 22%; six-year: 29%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (334) 244-3570. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,010 in state, $14,490 out of state; room/board: $3,200. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,190. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 60% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,434 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,631 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,140 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,061.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 67. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 319,669; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,208. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 478. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,210. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,110. Transfer applicants enrolled: 666. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Birmingham-Southern College I Address: 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254 I Website: http://www.bsc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,313 full-time; 26 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 81, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,586 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,706 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $24,166 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

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American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 87%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 26%; Jewish: 1%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 15%; United Methodist: 28%; Epsicopal: 7%; Other: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (205) 226-4696. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bsc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.bsc.edu/admission/online.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (10); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; Millsaps College; Rhodes College; Sewanee–University of the South; University of Alabama. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,282. Total accepted: 1,505. Freshmen enrolled: 450; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 46%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-640, Math: 530-650, Combined: 1060-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-30, Math: 22-30, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% biology/biological sciences, 16% business administration and management, 8% English language and literature, 6% psychology, 6% teacher education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (3%), double major (1%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program (5%), independent study (16%), internships (15%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 101 full-time, 33 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 44% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 5% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 28%; medicine, 15%; dentistry, 4%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 4%; veterinary medicine, 1%. 334

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (205) 226-4688. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,586; room/board: $8,706. Estimated books and supplies: $1,160; transportation: $1,310; personal expenses: $1,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 55% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,237 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,005 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,906 (35%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,960. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,013 (43%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $22,087 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,166. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (35%), men’s dorms (32%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (11%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (17%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 82. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 40%; of women in sororities: 50%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 302,525; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,804. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 375. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 160. Transfer applicants offered admission: 101. Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Concordia College I Address: 1804 Green Street, Selma, AL 36703-3323 I Website: http://www.concordiaselma.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 468 full-time; 87 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,300 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $3,200 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $0 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 0%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 468 full-time; 87 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 92%; White: 3%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 48%; Unknown: 26%; Lutheran: 5%; Other: 20%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (334) 874-5700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.concordiaselma.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $10. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 4 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 4 (4); Total units: 20 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; Alabama State University; Selma University; Stillman College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 555. Total accepted: 555. Freshmen enrolled: 160; 49% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 2.1.

$250; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $2,850 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,249 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $0 (22%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $0. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 42%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,250 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $0.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (11%), men’s dorms (23%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 12. Activities include: drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 12%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 4. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 60,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 197. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 175. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 30. Transfer applicants offered admission: 30. Transfer applicants enrolled: 30. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 25 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1922. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 44% elementary education and teaching, 33% business administration and management, 22% early childhood education and teaching. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (9%), honors program (2%), internships (99%), teacher certificate program (67%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 17 full-time, 25 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 76% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 47%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Graduation rates: Six-year: 7%. Graduate study: 4% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 9% within one year; 18% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; education, 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (334) 874-5700. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,300; room/board: $3,200. Estimated books and supplies: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Faulkner University I Address: 5345 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109 I Website: http://www.faulkner.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 1,860 full-time; 705 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,745 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,350 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $19,300 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,860 full-time; 705 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 45%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 52%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 35%; No preference: 26%; Unknown: 3%; Church of Christ: 18%. FAULKNER UNIVERSITY π ALABAMA

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Phone: (334) 386-7200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.faulkner.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $10. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 0; History: 3; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Very important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; Auburn University–Montgomery; Freed-Hardeman University; Harding University; Lipscomb University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 982. Total accepted: 579. Freshmen enrolled: 279; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 50% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 430-550, Combined: 860-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1724, Math: 16-22, Composite: 18-23.

Financial aid office: (334) 386-7195. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,745; room/board: $6,350. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $1,700; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,350 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,900 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,950 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,950. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,650 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,300 (11%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,300. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1942. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 52% business administration and management, 20% human resources management/personnel administration, 16% criminal justice/police science, 4% education, 2% computer science. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (3%), distance learning (1%), double major, dual enrollment (1%), honors program (3%), independent study (3%), internships (3%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (8310). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 105 full-time, 50 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 16%; six-year: 26%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 24%; medicine, 1%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 6%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 25%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (46%), apartment for single students (28%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,627. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 11. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 50%; of women in sororities: 60%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 194,447; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,695. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 417. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 329. Transfer applicants offered admission: 166. Transfer applicants enrolled: 121. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer).

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Huntingdon College I Address: 1500 E. Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106-2148 I Website: http://www.huntingdon.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 787 full-time; 167 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,020 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,950 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $21,183 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 787 full-time; 167 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 83%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 34%; Hindu: 1%; Unknown: 17%; Methodist: 31%; Other: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (334) 833-4497. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.huntingdon.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; Jacksonville State University; Troy University; University of Alabama; University of Alabama–Huntsville. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 985. Total accepted: 649. Freshmen enrolled: 256; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-660, Math: 420-650, Combined: 830-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 17-24, Composite: 1826.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1854. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 53% business/commerce, 10% biology/biological sciences, 8% kinesiology and exercise science, 4% English language and literature, 4% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (4%), honors program ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

(1%), independent study (32%), internships (19%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 42 full-time, 14 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 55% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 13%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 11%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 42%; veterinary medicine, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (334) 833-4519. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,020; room/board: $6,950. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $845. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 72% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,312 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,614 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,605 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,605. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,623 (36%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,183. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (53%), men’s dorms (45%), special housing for disabled students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,480. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 39. Services include: remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 115,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 201. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 13. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 150. Transfer applicants offered admission: 76. Transfer applicants enrolled: 51. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Jacksonville State University I Address: 700 Pelham Road N, Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602 I Website: http://www.jsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,819 full-time; 1,666 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,070 in state, $10,140 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $3,763 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $18,500 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 321 full-time, 135 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,819 full-time; 1,666 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 26%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 70%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (256) 782-5268. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.jsu.edu/depart/undergraduate/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (3); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 7 (7). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; Auburn University–Montgomery; Troy University; University of Alabama–Birmingham; University of Alabama–Huntsville. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,299. Total accepted: 2,853. Freshmen enrolled: 1,302; 29% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-500, Math: 410-500, Combined: 820-1000. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-22.

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Financial aid office: (256) 782-5006. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,070 in state, $10,140 out of state; room/board: $3,763. Estimated books and supplies: $1,089; transportation: $1,600; personal expenses: $2,903. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 94% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,305 (94%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,183 (90%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,133 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,750. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,011 (23%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,500. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (46%), women’s dorms (21%), men’s dorms (11%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 300. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 703,600; number of current serial subscriptions: 32,728. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 636. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; Alabama State University; Oakwood University; Stillman College; University of Alabama–Birmingham.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,239. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,208. Transfer applicants enrolled: 680. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 157 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 73. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Year founded: 1905. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (.5%), honors program, internships, teacher certificate program (17.6%), weekend college (5.3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, social/behavioral science. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

Judson College I Address: 302 Bibb Street, Marion, AL 36756 I Website: http://home.judson.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,920 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,210 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Miles College I Address: PO Box 3800, Birmingham, AL 35208 I Website: http://www.miles.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Methodist Episcopal Church I Enrollment: 1,657 full-time; 144 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (205) 929-1665. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,798; room/board: $5,356. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 personal expenses: $1,867. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 99% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 96% were determined to have financial need; 36% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,803 (96%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (96%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,998. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 11%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,679 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,989 (16%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 47, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score: 16  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,798 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $5,356 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,657 full-time; 144 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 99%; White: 1%.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (15%), women’s dorms (31%), men’s dorms (34%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (15%). Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 34%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 445-0708. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.miles.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://207.157.55.208/cgibin/admonline.mbr/login. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 20 (20); Mathematics: 20 (20); Science: 20 (20); Social studies: 20 (20); History: 20 (20); Total units: 100 (100). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 102,230; number of current serial subscriptions: 400. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply.

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Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 48%.

I Address: 7000 Adventist Boulevard, Huntsville, AL 35896 I Website: http://www.oakwood.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist I Enrollment: 1,712 full-time; 112 part-time

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 U.S News College Ranking: 33, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-21  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (35%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Activities include: music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%.

Financial aid office: (256) 726-7210. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,712 full-time; 112 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 89%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 4%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (256) 726-7356. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oakwood.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.oakwood.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (1); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,492. Total accepted: 856. Freshmen enrolled: 457; 86% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Non-early acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 50% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-530, Math: 380500, Combined: 790-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 15-19, Composite: 16-21.

Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 135,404; number of current serial subscriptions: 370. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 313. Transfer applicants offered admission: 145. Transfer applicants enrolled: 107. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 121 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Samford University I Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 I Website: http://www.samford.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 2,683 full-time; 177 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 130, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,300 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,294 Acceptance rate: 92% Average debt: $18,700 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1896. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% psychology, 7% theology and religious vocations, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 106 full-time, 72 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 51% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. 340 ALABAMA π OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,683 full-time; 177 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 24%; Unknown: 13%; Baptist: 44%; Nazerene: 0%; Other: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 888-7218. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.samford.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.samford.edu/admission/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; Birmingham-Southern College; Furman University; University of Alabama; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,810. Total accepted: 1,661. Freshmen enrolled: 713; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 92%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 59% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 51%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-620, Math: 490-630, Combined: 1000-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-30, Math: 20-27, Composite: 22-28.

receiving): $17,562 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,700. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (48%), men’s dorms (29%), sorority housing (18%), fraternity housing (5%), apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 110. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 37%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1841. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major (7%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program (22%), independent study, internships (41%), study abroad (41%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, health professions, humanities, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 280 full-time, 158 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 67%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 52. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 626,759; number of current serial subscriptions: 31,708. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 504. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 310. Transfer applicants offered admission: 255. Transfer applicants enrolled: 169. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12. Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Spring Hill College I Address: 4000 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36608 I Website: http://www.shc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Catholic I Enrollment: 1,168 full-time; 150 part-time

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Financial aid office: (205) 726-2905. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,300; room/board: $6,294. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 51% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 36% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,686 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,693 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,896 (29%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,113. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,749 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion

 U.S News College Ranking: 13, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,240 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,260 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $13,176 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,168 full-time; 150 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 75%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 27%; Unknown: 20%; Catholic: 53%.

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Phone: (251) 380-3030. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.shc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.shc.edu/admission/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; Loyola University New Orleans; University of Alabama; University of South Alabama. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,042. Total accepted: 2,003. Freshmen enrolled: 383; 56% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-608, Math: 480-570, Combined: 970-1178. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 19-25, Composite: 21-26.

Financial aid office: (251) 380-3460. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,240; room/board: $9,260. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $1,250; personal expenses: $1,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,618 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,786 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,021 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,663. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,358 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,930 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,176. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1830. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% psychology, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), distance learning, double major (17%), dual enrollment, honors program (24%), independent study (38%), internships (45%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1057); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1057). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 80 full-time, 67 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 16%; medicine, 14%; education, 9%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), women’s dorms (12%), men’s dorms (10%), apartment for single students (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,230. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 52. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 17%; of women in sororities: 16%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 54. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 189,237; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,099. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 194. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 156. Transfer applicants offered admission: 53. Transfer applicants enrolled: 21. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Stillman College I Address: PO Box 1430, 3600 Stillman Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 I Website: http://www.stillman.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 881 full-time; 34 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-17  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,682 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,994 Acceptance rate: 39% Average debt: $34,692 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 91%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 881 full-time; 34 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 87%; White: 12%. Religious preference: Protestant: 98%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (205) 366-8837. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stillman.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Send application by: July 1; Decision sent by: July 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.stillman.edu/applyonline/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 1 (1); Science: 1 (1); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 16 (16); Total units: 24 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; Alabama State University; Spelman College; Troy University; University of Alabama–Birmingham. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,612. Total accepted: 1,391. Freshmen enrolled: 356; Overall acceptance rate: 39%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 39%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 53% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360-460, Math: 380-460, Combined: 740-920. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-18, Math: 16-17, Composite: 1617.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 36% business administration, management, and operations, 22% biology/biological sciences, 16% history, 14% elementary education and teaching, 12% health and physical education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special acaULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

demic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (15%), cross-registration (2%), double major (4%), honors program (2%), independent study (3%), internships (5%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 46 full-time, 5 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 55% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 27% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 75%; law, 5%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (205) 366-8817. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,682; room/board: $5,994. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 100% were determined to have financial need; 65% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,403 (100%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,800 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,300 (74%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,200. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,042 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,600 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $34,692. Proportion who borrowed: 91%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (46%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 21. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 8. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 117,991; number of current serial subscriptions: 242. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,224. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 165. Transfer applicants offered admission: 135. Transfer applicants enrolled: 118. International students: Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

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Talladega College I Address: 627 W. Battle Street, Talladega, AL 35160 I Website: http://www.talladega.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 350 full-time

may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 42%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 45% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 54% within one year; 56% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 10%; medicine, 45%; dentistry, 20%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 15%.

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Financial aid office: (256) 761-6341. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,128; room/board: $4,240. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: June 30. In 20072008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 93% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (93%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (30%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

2007-2008 enrollment: 350 full-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 100%.

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score: 18  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,128 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,240 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (256) 761-6235. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.talladega.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: 15% were from out of state. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 20%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% biological and biomedical sciences, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% music, 10% computer science, 10% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (36%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), independent study (1%), internships (2%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1020). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 30 full-time, 5 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 71% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams 344 ALABAMA π TALLADEGA COLLEGE

Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (62%), men’s dorms (38%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 30%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 152,574; number of current serial subscriptions: 100. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 219. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 35. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 50%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 260 (computer).

Troy University I Address: University Avenue, Troy, AL 36082 I Website: http://www.troy.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 9,986 full-time; 11,313 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,534 in state, $8,698 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,718 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,986 full-time; 11,313 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 37%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 55%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (334) 670-3179. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.troy.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 4; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 4; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; Auburn University–Montgomery; University of Alabama; University of Maryland–University College; University of Phoenix. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,237. Total accepted: 3,363. Freshmen enrolled: 1,873; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 43% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 34%.) First-year students submitting ACT scores: 52%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 43% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% security and protective services, 8% education, 8% psychology, 6% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 483 full-time, 1,119 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 46% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 48%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 49%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (334) 670-3186. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,534 in state, $8,698 out of state; room/board: $5,718. Estimated books and supplies: $920; transportation: $962; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,905 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (60%). Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,874 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $463 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (16%), women’s dorms (24%), men’s dorms (29%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (5%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for international students (8%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 140. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 9. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 64. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 443,415; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,397. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,570. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,206. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,260. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,772. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,588. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 390 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 175 (computer).

Tuskegee University I Address: PO Box 1239, Tuskegee, AL 36088 I Website: http://www.tuskegee.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,443 full-time; 71 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 7, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,034 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,130 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: $29,000 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,443 full-time; 71 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 86%; White: 13%; International: TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY π ALABAMA

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1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 96%; Unknown: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (334) 727-8500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tuskegee.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Alabama State University; Alcorn State University; Alcorn State University; Benedict College; Benedict College; Bennett College; Bennett College; Clark Atlanta University; Clark Atlanta University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,092. Total accepted: 1,800. Freshmen enrolled: 795; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390-500, Math: 380-490, Combined: 770-990. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% engineering, 10% animal sciences, 10% biology/biological sciences, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% sales, distribution, and marketing operations. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (40%), double major (10%), honors program (10%), independent study, internships (20%), liberal arts/career combination, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 260 full-time, 20 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 81% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 45% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 4%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 16%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 2%; veterinary medicine, 13%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (334) 727-8201. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,034; room/board: $7,130. Estimated books and supplies: $1,056; transportation: $1,630; personal expenses: $2,229. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31; deadline: March 31. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 59% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,550 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,500 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,500 (84%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,800 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,560 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,000. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (12%), apartments for married students (10%), apartment for single students (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Average per-year earnings: $1,540. Activities include: choral groups, marching band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, learning center. Library: Number of titles: 310,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 53,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,600. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 700. Transfer applicants offered admission: 378. Transfer applicants enrolled: 159. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 28 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Alabama I Address: Box 870100, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0100 I Website: http://www.ua.edu I Public I Enrollment: 19,361 full-time; 1,720 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 83, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,700 in state, $16,518 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,868 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $17,146 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 19,361 full-time; 1,720 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 74%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 11%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (205) 348-5666. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ua.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://www.ssc.ua.edu/application/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 1 (1); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 5 (3); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; University of Alabama–Birmingham; University of Georgia; University of Mississippi; University of Tennessee. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,313. Total accepted: 9,140. Freshmen enrolled: 4,538; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 38% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-600, Math: 500-620, Combined: 990-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1831. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 6% engineering. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), cross-registration, distance learning (49%), double major (5%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (.4%), exchange student program (domestic) (.2%), external degree program (1%), honors program (16%), independent study (31%), internships (19%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (3%), study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program (5%), weekend college (3%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 987 full-time, 288 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 16%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 2%; medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (205) 348-2976. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,700 in state, $16,518 out of state; room/board: $5,868. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $1,050; personal expenses: $1,952. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 39% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,557 (35%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,677 (18%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,285 (32%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,939. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,830 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $23,833 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,146. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), women’s dorms (17%), men’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (6%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,182. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 300. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 31; sororities: 25. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 66%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 385. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,835,808; number of current serial subscriptions: 44,079. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,607. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,975. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,390. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 168 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 531 (paper).

University of Alabama–Birmingham I Address: 1530 Third Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35294 I Website: http://www.uab.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,833 full-time; 2,963 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,208 in state, $9,296 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,640 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 850 full-time, 70 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 38%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,833 full-time; 2,963 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 29%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 63%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (205) 934-8221. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uab.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.uab.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 1 (1); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; University of Alabama; University of Alabama–Huntsville. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,398. Total accepted: 3,373. Freshmen enrolled: 1,416; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 12%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 19-25, Composite: 21-27.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (205) 934-8223. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,208 in state, $9,296 out of state; room/board: $7,640. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,875; personal expenses: $1,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 60% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,673 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,164 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,030 (37%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,711. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,693 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,199 (4%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 75. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,298,639; number of current serial subscriptions: 26,856. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 466. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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2007-2008 enrollment: 4,233 full-time; 1,518 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 75%; International: 3%.

related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), cross-registration, distance learning, double major (5%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), honors program (4%), independent study, internships (15%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), teacher certificate program (.2%), other (4%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 289 full-time, 176 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; engineering, 36%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 47%.

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Phone: (256) 824-6070. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uah.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.uah.edu/main/uah/applynow.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; Auburn University; University of Alabama; University of Alabama–Birmingham. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,850. Total accepted: 1,628. Freshmen enrolled: 800; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 49%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490610, Math: 490-620, Combined: 980-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 20-26, Composite: 22-27.

Financial aid office: (256) 824-6241. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,216 in state, $11,024 out of state; room/board: $6,290. Estimated books and supplies: $942; transportation: $1,215; personal expenses: $1,729. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: July 31. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,137 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,371 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,217 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,105. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,928 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,069 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,544. Proportion who borrowed: 39%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,735. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,366. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,060. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 222 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 74. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Alabama–Huntsville I Address: 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35899 I Website: http://www.uah.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,233 full-time; 1,518 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,216 in state, $11,024 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,290 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $21,544 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 39%

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1950. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 23% engineering, 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 5% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (94%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 18%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 59. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA–HUNTSVILLE π ALABAMA 349

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learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 122. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 336,001; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,147. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,153. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,026. Transfer applicants offered admission: 982. Transfer applicants enrolled: 657. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 182 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 61. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

University of Mobile I Address: 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, AL 36613-2842 I Website: http://www.umobile.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,148 full-time; 198 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,850 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,320 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: $19,176 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

acceptance rate: 90%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500700, Math: 500-650, Combined: 1000-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 20-26, Composite: 22-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1961. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 25% education, 15% philosophy and religious studies, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (10%), double major, dual enrollment (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (1%), internships, teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 85 full-time, 64 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 38%; sixyear: 44%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,148 full-time; 198 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; American-Indian: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 71%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Baptist: 49%; Other: 51%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (251) 442-2273. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umobile.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Social studies: (4); Academic electives: (6); Total units: (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Faulkner University; Spring Hill College; University of South Alabama. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,937. Total accepted: 1,737. Freshmen enrolled: 222; Overall 350

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Financial aid office: (251) 442-2385. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,850; room/board: $7,320. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $675; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,628 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,072 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,571 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,136. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,588 (73%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,698 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,176. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (55%), men’s dorms (45%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 101,159; number of current serial subscriptions: 391. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 275. Transfer applicants offered admission: 202. Transfer applicants enrolled: 134. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

University of Montevallo I Address: Station 6030, Montevallo, AL 35115 I Website: http://www.montevallo.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,256 full-time; 257 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 47, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,620 in state, $12,770 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,356 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $19,580 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,256 full-time; 257 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 81%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 48%; No preference: 37%; Unknown: 4%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (205) 665-6030. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.montevallo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; University of Alabama; University of Alabama–Birmingham. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,437. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Total accepted: 1,120. Freshmen enrolled: 491; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 16-19, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1896. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% visual and performing arts, 10% education, 8% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (.5%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (.5%), honors program (3%), independent study (15%), internships (33%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 131 full-time, 77 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 44%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (205) 665-6050. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,620 in state, $12,770 out of state; room/board: $4,356. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,350; personal expenses: $1,980. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,568 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,887 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,064 (46%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,784. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,901 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,793 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,580. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms, women’s dorms (70%), men’s dorms (30%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 78. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 16%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

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ices: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 75. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 258,169; number of current serial subscriptions: 813. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 340. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 312. Transfer applicants offered admission: 370. Transfer applicants enrolled: 273. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

University of North Alabama I Address: UNA Box 5121, Florence, AL 35632 I Website: http://www.una.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,122 full-time; 646 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,093 in state, $9,203 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,460 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: $16,587 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,122 full-time; 646 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 77%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (256) 765-4608. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.una.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; University of Alabama; University of Alabama–Huntsville; University of Montevallo. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,303. Total accepted: 1,947. Freshmen enrolled: 1,023; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion 352

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1830. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 38% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% English language and literature/letters, 4% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 231 full-time, 134 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (256) 765-4278. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,093 in state, $9,203 out of state; room/board: $4,460. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,132; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,579 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,070 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,691 (43%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 50%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,880 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,214 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,587. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (31%), women’s dorms (28%), men’s dorms (25%), apartments for married students (9%), apartment for single students (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 226. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic, older student, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a strucU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 386,586; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,516. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 938. Transfer applicants offered admission: 786. Transfer applicants enrolled: 577. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 453 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 58. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

University of South Alabama I Address: 307 University Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36688-0002 I Website: http://www.southalabama.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,790 full-time; 2,900 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 51, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,018 in state, $8,298 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,438 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $21,700 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,790 full-time; 2,900 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 70%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 42%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 37%; Other: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (251) 460-6141. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.southalabama.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 22. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.usouthal.edu/appls.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,089. Total accepted: 2,727. Freshmen enrolled: 1,529; Overall acceptance rate: 88%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 7% elementary education and teaching, 4% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 4% computer and information sciences, 4% electrical, electronics, and communications engineering. Major fields of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 603 full-time, 406 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (251) 460-6231. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,018 in state, $8,298 out of state; room/board: $7,438. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $504; personal expenses: $1,950. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 41% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 86% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,226 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (34%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 27%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,700. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 14%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 180. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 8. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,071,553; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,538. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,019. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,750. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,174. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 509 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 100. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

University of West Alabama I Address: Station 4, Livingston, AL 35470 I Website: http://www.uwa.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,520 full-time; 307 part-time

management, marketing, and related support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 91 full-time, 77 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 25/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 18%; six-year: 28%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,608 in state, $8,716 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $3,624 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 25/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,520 full-time; 307 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 49%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 48%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (205) 652-3578. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uwa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.uwa.edu/applications.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; University of Alabama; University of South Alabama. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 856. Total accepted: 646. Freshmen enrolled: 366; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%.

Financial aid office: (205) 652-3576. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,608 in state, $8,716 out of state; room/board: $3,624. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,354. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (40%), women’s dorms (20%), men’s dorms (25%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 6. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 171,191; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1835. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 25% counselor education/school counseling and guidance services, 13% adult and continuing education and teaching, 8% elementary education and teaching, 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 4% special education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business,

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 238. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 175 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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Alaska Alaska Pacific University I Address: 4101 University Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508-3051 I Website: http://www.alaskapacific.edu I Private I Enrollment: 302 full-time; 212 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 53, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,610 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,884 Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: $41,966 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 100%

coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (8%), double major (0%), independent study (20%), internships (0%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 45 full-time, 55 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 96%; of 20 to 49 students: 4%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 19%; sixyear: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 302 full-time; 212 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 17%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 69%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 252-7528. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.alaskapacific.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (1); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (10). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: LewisClark State College; Portland State University; Prescott College; University of Alaska–Anchorage; Western Washington University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 128. Total accepted: 119. Freshmen enrolled: 58; 68% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 50% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 63%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-620, Math: 480-590, Combined: 1000-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1957. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 35% business administration and management, 29% parks, recreation, and leisure studies, 14% elementary education and teaching, 11% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 11% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions. Areas of required ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (907) 564-8341. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,610; room/board: $8,884. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $2,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 46% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,788 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,904 (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,302 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,520. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 92%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,552 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,000 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $41,966. Proportion who borrowed: 100%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (94%), special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing (6%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,649. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 15. Activities include: drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 98%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 12. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 930,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,434. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 85. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 110. Transfer appliALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY π ALASKA

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cants offered admission: 102. Transfer applicants enrolled: 79. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 79 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 572 (paper).

University of Alaska–Anchorage I Address: 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 I Website: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,172 full-time; 9,375 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,184 in state, $11,720 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,077 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $21,706 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 47%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,172 full-time; 9,375 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 11%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 71%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (907) 786-1480. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/prostudents. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (3); History: (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arizona State University; Boise State University; Montana State University; University of Idaho; University of Maryland–University College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,115. Total accepted: 2,386. Freshmen enrolled: 1,567; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-580, Math: 440-570, Combined: 880-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1954. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 19% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 17% business administration and management, 7% psychology, 6% education, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; 356

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mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 575 fulltime, 658 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 51%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 7%; five-year: 17%; six-year: 24%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (907) 786-1586. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,184 in state, $11,720 out of state; room/board: $9,077. Estimated books and supplies: $990; transportation: $2,363; personal expenses: $1,427. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 44% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,207 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,996 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,887 (43%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,508. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,200 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,773 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,706. Proportion who borrowed: 47%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (32%), apartment for single students (41%), special housing for disabled students (2%), other housing options (25%). Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 83. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 450. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 930,927; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,018. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 680. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,336. Transfer applicants offered admission: 946. Transfer applicants enrolled: 591. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 157 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer).

University of Alaska–Fairbanks I Address: PO Box 757500, Fairbanks, AK 99775-7500 I Website: http://www.uaf.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,346 full-time; 4,222 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,756 in state, $14,176 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,030 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $28,204 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 52%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,346 full-time; 4,222 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 19%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 69%; International: 2%.

neering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 345 full-time, 729 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 52%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 25%; six-year: 31%. Graduate study: 54% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 8%; engineering, 5%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 47%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 478-1823. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uaf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1; decision sent by September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.uaf.edu/admissions/apply/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Montana State University; Oregon State University; University of Montana; University of Nevada–Reno; Western Washington University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,758. Total accepted: 1,373. Freshmen enrolled: 958; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 47%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-550, Math: 450-580, Combined: 880-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-25, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1917. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engiULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (907) 474-7256. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,756 in state, $14,176 out of state; room/board: $6,030. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $324; personal expenses: $2,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: July 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 42% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,906 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,841 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $9,455 (31%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $9,091. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,916 (27%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,596 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,204. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $10,880. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 53. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA–FAIRBANKS π ALASKA

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tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 688,535; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,044,908. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 718. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 920. Transfer applicants offered admission: 667. Transfer applicants enrolled: 438. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 114 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

University of Alaska–Southeast I Address: 11120 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801 I Website: http://www.uas.alaska.edu I Public I Enrollment: 742 full-time; 1,957 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,023 in state, $11,739 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,860 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 742 full-time; 1,957 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 15%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 77%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (907) 465-6350. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uas.alaska.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 298. Total accepted: 150. 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 45% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 420-560, Combined: 910-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-23, Math: 20-24, Composite: 21-25.

and sciences studies, and humanities, 30% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% social sciences, 5% natural resources and conservation. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 107 full-time, 117 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 44%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (907) 796-6255. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,023 in state, $11,739 out of state; room/board: $6,860. Estimated books and supplies: $1,028; transportation: $180; personal expenses: $1,427. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,271 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,072 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,033 (35%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,498. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 44%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,375 (3%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 324. Transfer applicants offered admission: 234. Transfer applicants enrolled: 171. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 219 (computer).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1986. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 40% liberal arts

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freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-600, Math: 490-620, Combined: 960-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1926, Math: 20-27, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Arizona State University I Address: Tempe, AZ 85287 I Website: http://www.asu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 30,363 full-time; 11,263 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 121, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,315 in state, $17,949 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,790 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 30,363 full-time; 11,263 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 73%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (480) 965-7788. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.asu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://students.asu.edu/undergraduate-admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Northern Arizona University; San Diego State University; University of Arizona; University of California–Los Angeles; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 20,290. Total accepted: 19,259. Freshmen enrolled: 7,740; 36% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Credentials of fall 2007 ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% education, 8% engineering. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,799 fulltime, 231 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; fiveyear: 49%; six-year: 56%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (480) 965-3355. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,315 in state, $17,949 out of state; room/board: $8,790. Estimated books and supplies: $1,130; transportation: $1,440; personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 512. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 29; sororities: 23. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 6%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s inter-

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 3,952,635; number of current serial subscriptions: 82,831. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 69,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,875. Transfer applicants offered admission: 5,258. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,944. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 970 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 103. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Arizona State University–West I Address: PO Box 37100, Phoenix, AZ 85069-7100 I Website: http://www.west.asu.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 5,375 full-time; 1,896 part-time

Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450560, Math: 440-570, Combined: 890-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1984. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 24% education, 9% security and protective services, 8% psychology, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning, double major (1%), honors program (4%), independent study (14%), internships (16%), teacher certificate program (25%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 264 full-time, 32 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 25/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 31%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 58%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 32, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,659 in state, $17,947 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,790 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 25/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (602) 543-8178. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,659 in state, $17,947 out of state; room/board: $8,790. Estimated books and supplies: $1,130; transportation: $1,440; personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,375 full-time; 1,896 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 20%; White: 67%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (602) 543-8203. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.west.asu.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.west.asu.edu/gowest. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,656. Total accepted: 1,449. Freshmen enrolled: 607; 12% were from out of state. 360 ARIZONA π ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY–WEST

Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 5%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,085. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 28. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 344,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,229. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 506. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,034. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,487. Transfer applicants enrolled: 990. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 40 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Northern Arizona University I Address: PO Box 4084, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084 I Website: http://www.nau.edu I Public I Enrollment: 12,844 full-time; 2,725 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1190  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,220 in state, $15,550 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,086 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $16,170 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

tics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), distance learning (30%), double major (4%), exchange student program (domestic) (.7%), honors program (33%), independent study (13%), internships (5%), study abroad (6%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 774 full-time, 726 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 28%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 42% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,844 full-time; 2,725 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 74%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (928) 523-5511. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nau.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www4.nau.edu/uadmissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 15,486. Total accepted: 11,629. Freshmen enrolled: 3,171; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-590, Math: 500-600, Combined: 9901190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% education, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% social sciences, 6% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statisULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (928) 523-4951. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,220 in state, $15,550 out of state; room/board: $7,086. Estimated books and supplies: $890; transportation: $1,492; personal expenses: $2,760. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 14. In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,769 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,332 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,327 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,063. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,330 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,632 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,170. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), women’s dorms (2%), men’s dorms (2%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,276. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 151. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 8. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 141. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 987,914; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,155. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 15,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY π ARIZONA

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foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,474. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,681. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,816. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 365 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 53. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 510 (paper).

Prescott College I Address: 220 Grove Avenue, Prescott, AZ 86301 I Website: http://www.prescott.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 584 full-time; 87 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1270  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,842 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $3,400 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $19,150 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 584 full-time; 87 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 350-2100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.prescott.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.prescott.edu/apply/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of the Atlantic; Earlham College; Green Mountain College; Hampshire College; Reed College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 252. Total accepted: 209. Freshmen enrolled: 69; 81% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 16%. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 89%. Non-early acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-660, Math: 500-610, Combined: 1010-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-24, Math: 20-24, Composite: 2127.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1966. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 48% education, 12% psychology, 8% natural resources and conservation, 8% public administration and social service professions, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition). Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, distance learning, double major, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 34 full-time, 36 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 43% of students pursue further study within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (928) 350-1111. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,842; room/board: $3,400. Estimated books and supplies: $624; transportation: $2,290; personal expenses: $2,192. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,965 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,755 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,602 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,110. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 43%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,563 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,150. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 2%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 7. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 28,435; number of current serial subscriptions: 242. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 72. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 193. Transfer applicants offered admission: 159. Transfer applicants enrolled: 86. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

University of Arizona I Address: PO Box 210066, Tucson, AZ 85721-0066 I Website: http://www.arizona.edu I Public I Enrollment: 25,228 full-time; 3,842 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 96, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,542 in state, $18,676 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,812 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $18,241 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 25,228 full-time; 3,842 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 69%; International: 3%.

nic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,408 full-time, 54 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 56%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (520) 621-3237. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.arizona.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.arizona.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arizona State University; Northern Arizona University; San Diego State University; University of California–Irvine; University of California–San Diego. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 21,199. Total accepted: 16,853. Freshmen enrolled: 6,569; 37% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 490-620, Combined: 970-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2026, Math: 20-27, Composite: 21-26.

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Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% social sciences, 9% education, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% engineering. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, eth-

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 750. Services include:

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Financial aid office: (520) 621-5200. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,542 in state, $18,676 out of state; room/board: $7,812. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,568; personal expenses: $2,368. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 53% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,529 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,810 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,378 (24%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,287. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,953 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,096 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,241. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 450. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 29; sororities: 21. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 11%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee.

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remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, notetaking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 5,050,079; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,288. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,000. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,250. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,850. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,913. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 721 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 122. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 590 (paper).

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Arkansas Arkansas Baptist College I Address: 1600 Bishop Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 I Website: http://www.arbaptcol.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Arkansas State University I Address: PO Box 600, State University, AR 72467 I Website: http://www.astate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,368 full-time; 2,017 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,010 in state, $13,390 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,710 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $18,500 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,368 full-time; 2,017 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 79%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (870) 972-3024. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.astate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 25. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.astate.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Arkansas; University of Arkansas–Little Rock; University of Central Arkansas; University of Memphis; University of Mississippi. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,298. Total accepted: 2,634. Freshmen enrolled: 1,733; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Average high school grade ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-26, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% education, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), distance learning (5%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (10%), internships (2%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 459 fulltime, 176 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 38%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 1%; medicine, 25%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; education, 35%; arts and sciences, 14%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (870) 972-2310. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,010 in state, $13,390 out of state; room/board: $4,710. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $3,055. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: July 1. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 88% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,300 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,500 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,600 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,800. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,200 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,800 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,500. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (18%), women’s dorms (12%), men’s dorms (14%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (6%), apartment for single students (46%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 132. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 6%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

Phone: (479) 968-0343. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.atu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.atu.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3; History: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Arkansas; University of Central Arkansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,807. Total accepted: 2,556. Freshmen enrolled: 1,627; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 350-520, Math: 430-620, Combined: 780-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-27, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-26.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 135. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 612,835; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,738. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 510. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,389. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,115. Transfer applicants enrolled: 826. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 60 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Arkansas Tech University I Address: 1509 N. Boulder Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801-2222 I Website: http://www.atu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,714 full-time; 1,179 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,430 in state, $10,260 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,676 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: $19,396 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,714 full-time; 1,179 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 85%; International: 3%.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 10% business administration and management, 9% early childhood education and teaching, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% history, 4% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 281 full-time, 126 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 37%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (479) 968-0399. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,430 in state, $10,260 out of state; room/board: $4,676. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,894 (61%). Average U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,595 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,275 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,196. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 41%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,190 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,732 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,396. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 114. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 7%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 205-6872. Website: http://www.cbc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: February 1; Decision sent by: N/A. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered.

ACADEMICS SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 290,699; number of current serial subscriptions: 989. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 678. Transfer applicants offered admission: 651. Transfer applicants enrolled: 548. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 206 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Year founded: 1952. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 17 full-time, 37 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 41%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Graduation rates: Six-year: 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (501) 329-6872. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $9,040; room/board: $5,000. Estimated books and supplies: $400; transportation: $844; personal expenses: $1,102.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4 (1% of student body).

Harding University I Address: 915 E. Market Avenue, Searcy, AR 72149 I Website: http://www.harding.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 3,891 full-time; 234 part-time

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Central Baptist College I Address: 1501 College Avenue, Conway, AR 72032 I Website: http://www.cbc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist Missionary Association of America I Enrollment: 458 full-time; 113 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,040 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $5,000 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 458 full-time; 113 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 77%; International: 1%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: 22, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,130 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,700 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $28,738 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,891 full-time; 234 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 477-4407. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.harding.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 3 (2); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count HARDING UNIVERSITY π ARKANSAS

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in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Abilene Christian University; Arkansas State University; Texas A&M University–College Station; University of Arkansas; University of Tennessee. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,768. Total accepted: 1,416. Freshmen enrolled: 965; 75% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 80%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-620, Math: 480-620, Combined: 960-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-29, Math: 19-26, Composite: 21-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1924. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (7%), distance learning, double major (8%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (26%), independent study (12%), internships (35%), study abroad (29%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 226 full-time, 203 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 3% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 5%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 15%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 15%.

financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,335 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,046 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,930 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,835. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,097 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,583 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,738. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (53%), men’s dorms (42%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 73%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 35%; of women in sororities: 33%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, basketball, cross country, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 115. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 176,300; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,599. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 299. Transfer applicants offered admission: 262. Transfer applicants enrolled: 224. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 205 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (501) 279-5278. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,130; room/board: $5,700. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average 368 ARKANSAS π HARDING UNIVERSITY

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Henderson State University I Address: 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001 I Website: http://www.getreddie.com I Public I Enrollment: 2,773 full-time; 352 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,604 in state, $11,524 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, honors program, internships, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 166 full-time, 74 parttime (51% men; 49% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 16%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (870) 230-5148. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,604 in state, $11,524 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1; deadline: June 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,773 full-time; 352 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 20%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 75%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (870) 230-5028. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.getreddie.com. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.hsu.edu/form.aspx?ekfrm=37716. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 0 (3); Total units: 14 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arkansas State University; Arkansas Tech University; Southern Arkansas University; University of Arkansas; University of Central Arkansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,425. Total accepted: 1,595. Freshmen enrolled: 803; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 19-26, Composite: 18-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% education, 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% visual and performing arts, 7% English language and literature/letters, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (31%), women’s dorms (28%), men’s dorms (32%), special housing for international students (3%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 109. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 6. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, tutors, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 260,443; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,496. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 655. Transfer applicants offered admission: 385. Transfer applicants enrolled: 238. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 76 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Hendrix College I Address: 1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, AR 72032 I Website: http://www.hendrix.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,178 full-time; 13 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 25-31  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,080 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,950 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $17,490 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

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American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 87%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 26%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 39%; United Methodist: 16%; Other: 4%.

sue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 5%; medicine, 15%; arts and sciences, 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 277-9017. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hendrix.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.hendrix.edu/admission/applicationprcs.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 14 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Millsaps College; Rhodes College; University of Arkansas; University of Arkansas–Little Rock; University of Central Arkansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,323. Total accepted: 1,094. Freshmen enrolled: 371; 51% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Size of waiting list: 31 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 12. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 43% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 75% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570690, Math: 550-660, Combined: 1120-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-29, Math: 26-34, Composite: 25-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% social sciences, 17% biological and biomedical sciences, 11% psychology, 7% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% philosophy and religious studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (4%), independent study (27%), internships (10%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (34%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 92 full-time, 40 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: 51% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pur-

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Financial aid office: (501) 450-1368. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,080; room/board: $7,950. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,928. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,009 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,630 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,836 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,646. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,633 (42%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,490. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (17%), women’s dorms (35%), men’s dorms (31%), apartment for single students (15%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 84%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 221,519; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,522. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 75. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 57. Transfer applicants offered admission: 33. Transfer applicants enrolled: 14. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 215 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 620 (paper).

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John Brown University I Address: 2000 W. University Street, Siloam Springs, AR 72761 I Website: http://www.jbu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: interdenominational I Enrollment: 1,617 full-time; 85 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 3, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,066 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,580 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $16,967 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,617 full-time; 85 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 84%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 75%; No preference: 23%.

or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (40%), distance learning (5%), double major (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (12%), independent study (2%), internships (60%), study abroad (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 79 full-time, 73 part-time (70% men; 30% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 26%; law, 7%; medicine, 13%; engineering, 13%; theology (or the seminary), 20%; arts and sciences, 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 528-4636. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jbu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://aerie.jbu.edu/admissions/apply_online/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas State University; Texas A&M University–College Station; University of Arkansas; University of Arkansas–Fort Smith; University of Central Arkansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 878. Total accepted: 682. Freshmen enrolled: 363; 75% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-650, Math: 510-650, Combined: 1010-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-28, Math: 20-27, Composite: 2128.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 51% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% education, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% visual and performing arts, 5% theology and religious vocations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (479) 524-7115. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,066; room/board: $6,580. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 3% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,310 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,550 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,533 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,039. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 50%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,338 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,743 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,967. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (28%), women’s dorms (25%), men’s dorms (25%), other housing options (22%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 8. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 104,283; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,319. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,050. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 157. Transfer applicants offered admission: 95. Transfer applicants enrolled: 60. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 109 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Lyon College I Address: PO Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317 I Website: http://www.lyon.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 464 full-time; 31 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 111, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,234 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,990 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $16,234 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 89%

computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cross-registration (10%), double major (16%), dual enrollment (0%), independent study (15%), internships (44%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (45%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 44 full-time, 18 parttime (61% men; 39% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 56%; sixyear: 56%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 31% within one year; 27% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 6%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 2%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 464 full-time; 31 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 62%; No preference: 23%; Presbyterian: 4%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 423-2542. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lyon.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.lyon.edu/admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arkansas State University; Hendrix College; Rhodes College; University of Arkansas; University of Central Arkansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 856. Total accepted: 587. Freshmen enrolled: 142; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 72% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 505-585, Math: 510-600, Combined: 1015-1185. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-26, Math: 22-28, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1872. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 35% business administration and management, 15% biology/biological sciences, 10% history, 10% psychology, 9% English language and literature. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; 372

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Financial aid office: (870) 698-4257. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,234; room/board: $6,990. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,548 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,052 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,396 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,752. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,940 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,701 (20%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,234. Proportion who borrowed: 89%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (22%), women’s dorms (24%), men’s dorms (31%), apartment for single students (23%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 44. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 8. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 148,301; number of current serial subscriptions: 517. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 110. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 120. Transfer applicants offered admission: 73. Transfer applicants enrolled: 53. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Ouachita Baptist University I Address: 410 Ouachita, Arkadelphia, AR 71998 I Website: http://www.obu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 1,389 full-time; 59 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 1, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,858 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,050 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $14,591 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,389 full-time; 59 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 6%; Unknown: 12%; Southern Baptist Convention: 79%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (870) 245-5110. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.obu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Henderson State University; Southern Arkansas University; University of Arkansas; University of Central Arkansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,283. Total accepted: 884. Freshmen enrolled: 372; 47% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-630, Math: 480-610, Combined: 960-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-29, Math: 19-26, Composite: 20-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 15% visual and performing arts, 14% ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% theology and religious vocations, 8% education, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (10%), double major (15%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (10%), internships (2%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 118 full-time, 27 parttime (60% men; 40% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 8%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 6%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 5%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (870) 245-5570. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,858; room/board: $5,050. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $950; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 44% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,043 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,800 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,234 (34%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,950. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,312 (50%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,119 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,591. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (48%), men’s dorms (38%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 87%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 30%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 32. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY π ARKANSAS

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Library: Number of titles: 754,194; number of current serial subscriptions: 827. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 148. Transfer applicants offered admission: 90. Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 38 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 700 (paper).

Philander Smith College I Address: 1 Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202-3718 I Website: http://www.philander.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 14-20  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 30% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Southern Arkansas University I Address: Box 9392, Magnolia, AR 71754-9392 I Website: http://www.saumag.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,304 full-time; 502 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,800 in state, $7,260 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,250 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $14,375 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arkansas State University; Arkansas Tech University; Henderson State University; Louisiana Tech University; University of Central Arkansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,657. Total accepted: 1,211. Freshmen enrolled: 537; 29% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 370-500, Math: 410-570, Combined: 780-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-24, Math: 16-23, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 21% education, 7% security and protective services, 5% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program (1%), independent study, internships, study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (11%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 155 full-time, 53 parttime (53% men; 47% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 40%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,304 full-time; 502 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 32%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 60%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 71%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 4%; Other: 13%.

Financial aid office: (870) 235-4023. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,800 in state, $7,260 out of state; room/board: $4,250. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: July 1. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 80% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,135 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (59%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,411 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,201 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,375. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (870) 235-4040. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.saumag.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 27. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Total units: 17 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school 374

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for single students (21%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,943. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 73. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 2. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 154,300; number of current serial subscriptions: 444. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 220. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 527. Transfer applicants offered admission: 338. Transfer applicants enrolled: 229. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 146 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 545 (paper).

University of Arkansas I Address: 232 Silas Hunt Hall, Fayetteville, AR 72701 I Website: http://www.uark.edu I Public I Enrollment: 12,730 full-time; 2,218 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 125, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,400 in state, $15,278 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,422 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $19,248 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,730 full-time; 2,218 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 85%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 377-8632. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uark.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://apply.uark.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

(2); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Missouri State University; Oklahoma State University; University of Missouri–Columbia; University of Oklahoma; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,132. Total accepted: 6,262. Freshmen enrolled: 2,899; 33% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 64%. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Non-early acceptance rate: 41%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-630, Math: 520-650, Combined: 1030-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-30, Math: 22-28, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% finance, 6% marketing/marketing management, 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 4% biology/biological sciences, 4% journalism. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (9%), distance learning (25%), double major (9%), dual enrollment (.6%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (23%), independent study (29%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (14%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 849 fulltime, 81 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 16%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 58%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (479) 575-3806. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,400 in state, $15,278 out of state; room/board: $7,422. Estimated books and supplies: $1,008; transportation: $1,594; personal UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS π ARKANSAS

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expenses: $2,038. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 51% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,528 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,641 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,979 (28%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,660. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,833 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,682 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,248. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (47%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (12%), fraternity housing (10%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (17%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,363. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 340. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 19%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 76%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

University of Arkansas–Fort Smith I Address: 520 Grand Avenue, PO Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 I Website: http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Home/Index I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

University of Arkansas–Little Rock I Address: 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204-1099 I Website: http://www.ualr.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 198. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,776,460; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,576. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,405. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,331. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

University of Arkansas–Monticello I Address: UAM Box 3478, Monticello, AR 71656 I Website: http://www.uamont.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,247 full-time; 820 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,600 in state, $8,770 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $3,870 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,247 full-time; 820 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 32%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 66%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,083. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,686. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,169. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 331 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 76. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 587 (paper).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (870) 460-1026. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uamont.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.uamont.edu/admissions/AdmissionsFormdraft.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Social studies: (3); Total units: (14). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Southern Arkansas University; University of Arkansas–Little Rock; University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,636. Total accepted: 987. Freshmen enrolled: 677; 37% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Average high school grade point average: 2.9. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1910. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 24% business administration and management, 15% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 9% kindergarten/preschool education and teaching, 7% criminal justice and corrections, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 149 full-time, 68 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 55%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 48%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 21%; six-year: 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (870) 460-1050. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,600 in state, $8,770 out of state; room/board: $3,870. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,620; personal expenses: $1,980.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (17%), women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (30%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (21%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 61. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 5. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, rodeo, softball, team handball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, rodeo, softball, team handball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 72. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 241,822; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,140. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 690. Transfer applicants offered admission: 378. Transfer applicants enrolled: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

280. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff I Address: 1200 N. University Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71601 I Website: http://www.uapb.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 2,694 full-time; 405 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 14-18  Tuition: 2007-2008: $2,880 in state, $6,408 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $5,420 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,694 full-time; 405 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 96%; White: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (870) 575-8492. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uapb.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,169. Total accepted: 1,394. Freshmen enrolled: 819; 42% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 24% were in the top 25 percent; 52% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 350-450, Math: 350-450, Combined: 700-900. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-19, Math: 14-17, Composite: 14-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% general studies, 11% business administration and management, 8% criminal justice/safety studies, 7% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 6% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (workUNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS–PINE BLUFF π ARKANSAS

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study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, home economics, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 164 full-time, 76 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 75% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (870) 575-8302. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $2,880 in state, $6,408 out of state; room/board: $5,420. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (52%), men’s dorms (48%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 94. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (501) 450-3128. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: https://www.uca.edu/admissions/reg/register.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Academic electives: (10); Total units: (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arkansas State University; Arkansas Tech University; Hendrix College; University of Arkansas; University of Arkansas–Little Rock. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,780. Total accepted: 2,811. Freshmen enrolled: 1,793; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 20-28, Composite: 20-27.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math. Counseling services: career, academic. Library: Number of titles: 184,995; number of current serial subscriptions: 743. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 65,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 272. Transfer applicants offered admission: 216. Transfer applicants enrolled: 151. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

University of Central Arkansas I Address: 201 Donaghey Avenue, Conway, AR 72035 I Website: http://www.uca.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,018 full-time; 1,657 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 54, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,205 in state, $11,035 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,600 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,018 full-time; 1,657 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 76%; International: 4%.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1907. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% biology/biological sciences, 6% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 6% kindergarten/preschool education and teaching, 5% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 510 full-time, 186 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 45%; sixyear: 44%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (501) 450-3140. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,205 in state, $11,035 out of state; room/board: $4,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $3,112; personal expenses: $1,899. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: September 1. In 2007-2008, 42% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,033 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (3%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (15%). Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,701 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,005 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (35%), women’s dorms (12%), men’s dorms (6%), fraternity housing (0%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (39%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (6%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 158. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

University of the Ozarks I Address: 415 N. College Avenue, Clarksville, AR 72830 I Website: http://www.ozarks.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 596 full-time; 47 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 7, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,330 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,725 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: $18,817 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 596 full-time; 47 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 69%; International: 19%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 53%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 20%; Presbyterian: 7%; Other: 1%.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 123. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 930,818; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,277. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 993. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Phone: (479) 979-1227. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ozarks.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arkansas Tech University; Ouachita Baptist University; University of Arkansas; University of Central Arkansas; University of Texas–Dallas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 656. Total accepted: 635. Freshmen enrolled: 178; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 423-568, Math: 453590, Combined: 876-1158. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-25.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,499. Transfer applicants offered admission: 736. Transfer applicants enrolled: 626. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 425 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 65. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Year founded: 1834. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% business administration and management, 13% marketing/marketing management, 11% biology/biological sciences, 8% accounting, 8% general studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (20%), dual enrollment (12%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (7%), independent study (6%), internships (23%),

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student-designed major (9%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 46 full-time, 23 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 10%; medicine, 10%; engineering, 2%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 43%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (479) 979-1221. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,330; room/board: $5,725. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,022; personal expenses: $2,795. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,370 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,142 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,809 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,470. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,580 (37%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,817. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (71%), women’s dorms (13%), apartment for single students (13%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 38% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $950. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 82. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 102,794; number of current serial subscriptions: 504. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 89. Transfer applicants offered admission: 46. Transfer applicants enrolled: 23. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 118 (19% of student body). 380 ARKANSAS π WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGE

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Williams Baptist College I Address: PO Box 3665, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 I Website: http://www.wbcoll.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 490 full-time; 135 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score: 22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,950 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,000 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $15,990 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 490 full-time; 135 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 95%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 45%; Southern Baptist Convention: 47%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 722-4434. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wbcoll.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 481. Total accepted: 309. Freshmen enrolled: 133; Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1941. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 35% education, 16% theology and religious vocations, 15% psychology, 11% biology/biological sciences, 10% business administration and management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: double major, internships, study abroad. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 29 full-time, 15 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 39%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 5% within one year; 5% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (870) 759-4112. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,950; room/board: $5,000. Estimated books and supplies: $980; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 3. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,041 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,196 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,448 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,425. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,562 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,297 (20%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,990. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (44%), men’s dorms (39%), apartments for married students (8%), apartment for single students (9%). Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 68,347; number of current serial subscriptions: 191. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 70. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 85%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 105. Transfer applicants offered admission: 57. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

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California American Jewish University I Address: 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air, CA 90077 I Website: http://www.ajula.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Jewish I Enrollment: 102 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 964-1274  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,552 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,416 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

sional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (15%), double major (15%), independent study (17%), internships (78%), student-designed major (9%), study abroad (65%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 14 full-time, 57 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 99%; of 20 to 49 students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 62%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 73%. Graduate study: 70% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 75% within one year; 78% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 23%; law, 21%; medicine, 23%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 6%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 102 full-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 2%; Jewish: 95%.

Financial aid office: (310) 476-9777. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,552; room/board: $11,416. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,328 (83%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (83%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,975. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 43%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $28,000 (8%).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 462-2585. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ajula.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 31; Decision sent by: January 31. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Jewish Theological Seminary of America; University of California–Irvine; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–San Diego; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 109. Total accepted: 77. Freshmen enrolled: 32; 25% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 3%. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 100%. Non-early acceptance rate: 70%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 484-682, Math: 480-592, Combined: 964-1274. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 37% counseling psychology, 19% Jewish/Judaic studies, 19% business/commerce, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% political science and government. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-profes382

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (93%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 15. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 110,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 400. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 36. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 22. Transfer applicants offered admission: 17. Transfer applicants enrolled: 10. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6 (6% of student body). Number of

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countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 569 (paper).

Art Center College of Design I Address: 1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 I Website: http://www.artcenter.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,317 full-time; 165 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (626) 396-2215. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $28,510. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,355. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 15. Activities include: student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $28,510 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,317 full-time; 165 part-time. Men: 60%; women: 40%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 34%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 35%; International: 16%.

Basic services: placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 1. Services include: remedial English, extended time for tests, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 86,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 400. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 262. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,100. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (626) 396-2373. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.artcenter.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (0); Mathematics: 0 (0); Science: 0 (0); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 0 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California Institute of the Arts; Otis College of Art and Design; Pratt Institute; Rhode Island School of Design; University of California–Los Angeles. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 679. Total accepted: 486. Freshmen enrolled: 319; Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1930. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 100% visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (4%), independent study (20%), internships (16%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 83. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 93%; of 20 to 49 students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 73%.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 679. Transfer applicants offered admission: 486. Transfer applicants enrolled: 319. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 211 (16% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 565 (paper).

Azusa Pacific University I Address: 901 E. Alosta Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 I Website: http://www.apu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian interdenominational I Enrollment: 3,924 full-time; 691 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,640 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,566 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,924 full-time; 691 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 71%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 2%; Christian interdenominational: 83%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 825-5278. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.apu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (1); History: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY π CALIFORNIA

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Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Biola University; California State University–Long Beach; Point Loma Nazarene University; University of California–Los Angeles; Westmont College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,229. Total accepted: 2,370. Freshmen enrolled: 855; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Non-early acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-590, Math: 480-590, Combined: 960-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 18% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 10% theology and religious vocations, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 319 full-time, 472 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 67%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial reading, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 185,708; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,031. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 456. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 915. Transfer applicants offered admission: 551. Transfer applicants enrolled: 364. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 123 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 29. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Bethany College I Address: 800 Bethany Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 I Website: http://www.bethany.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Biola University I Address: 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639-0001 I Website: http://www.biola.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian interdenominational I Enrollment: 3,608 full-time; 381 part-time

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Financial aid office: (626) 815-6000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,640; room/board: $7,566. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: July 1.

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1240  Tuition: 2007-2008: $24,998 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,770 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (29%), women’s dorms (9%), men’s dorms (6%), apartment for single students (56%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,608 full-time; 381 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 70%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (562) 903-4752. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.biola.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.biola.edu/applynow. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Azusa Pacific University; Master’s College and Seminary; Point Loma Nazarene University; Vanguard University of Southern California; Westmont College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,309. Total accepted: 1,886. Freshmen enrolled: 809; 29% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Non-early acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-630, Math: 490-610, Combined: 9901240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% theology and religious vocations, 13% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% psychology, 9% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (8%), independent study, internships (60%), student-designed major, study abroad (10%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 205 full-time, 184 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 33% within one year; 18% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 3%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 13%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 36%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (562) 903-4742. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $24,998; room/board: $7,770. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2.

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students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 37% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 16. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 233,865; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,078. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 165. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 659. Transfer applicants offered admission: 492. Transfer applicants enrolled: 264. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 145 (4% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 589 (paper).

California Baptist University I Address: 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504 I Website: http://www.calbaptist.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 2,550 full-time; 424 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 41, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,330 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,910 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 24%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,550 full-time; 424 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 69%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 57%; Southern Baptist Convention: 35%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 228-8866. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.calbaptist.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recomCALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY π CALIFORNIA

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mended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: (3); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Azusa Pacific University; Biola University; California State University–San Bernardino; Point Loma Nazarene University; Vanguard University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,354. Total accepted: 981. Freshmen enrolled: 497; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-570, Math: 460-560, Combined: 930-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1950. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 30% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 13% business/commerce, 9% psychology, 8% kinesiology and exercise science, 7% criminal justice/law enforcement administration. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (23%), distance learning (1%), double major (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (1%), internships (1%), study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program (14%), weekend college (5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1142). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 120 full-time, 201 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 23% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study within one year; 72% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 21%; education, 24%; arts and sciences, 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (951) 343-4236. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,330; room/board: $7,910. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,217 (81%). Average amount 386 CALIFORNIA π CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,499 (11%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $0 (1%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,117. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,837 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,409 (1%). Proportion who borrowed: 24%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (20%), men’s dorms (12%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (64%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,750. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 27. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, football, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 169,183; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,290. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 279. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 570. Transfer applicants offered admission: 384. Transfer applicants enrolled: 303. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 73 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 153 (computer).

California College of the Arts I Address: 1111 Eighth Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 I Website: http://www.cca.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,190 full-time; 128 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,382 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,600 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $31,270 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,190 full-time; 128 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 65%; International: 7%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 447-1278. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California Institute of the Arts; Maryland Institute College of Art; Pratt Institute; Rhode Island School of Design; San Francisco Art Institute. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 996. Total accepted: 778. Freshmen enrolled: 187; 37% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-610, Math: 450-590, Combined: 920-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 17-22, Composite: 18-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1907. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 13% graphic design, 11% painting, 10% illustration, 9% fashion/apparel design, 8% photography. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; English language and literature/letters; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (16%), internships (37%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (16%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 66 full-time, 419 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 92%; of 20 to 49 students: 8%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; fiveyear: 53%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 41% of students pursue further study within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; medicine, 3%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 82%.

year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,869. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: literary magazine, student government, student film society. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 45. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 69,833; number of current serial subscriptions: 317. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 260. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 576. Transfer applicants offered admission: 429. Transfer applicants enrolled: 184. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 89 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

California Institute of Technology I Address: 1200 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91125 I Website: http://www.caltech.edu I Private I Enrollment: 913 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1470-1580  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,437 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,146 Acceptance rate: 17% Average debt: $6,268 Student/faculty ratio: 3/1 Proportion who borrowed: 43%

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Financial aid office: (415) 703-9573. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,382; room/board: $6,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,250; personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 3% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,584 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,973 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,833 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,143. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,482 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,270. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 913 full-time. Men: 69%; women: 31%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 38%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 46%; International: 9%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (87%), apartment for single students (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (626) 395-6341. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.caltech.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.caltech.edu/admissions/applying. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 4; Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 1 (3); History: 1 (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY π CALIFORNIA

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Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Harvard University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Princeton University; Stanford University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,597. Total accepted: 607. Freshmen enrolled: 231; 64% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 32%. Overall acceptance rate: 17%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 15%. Size of waiting list: 315 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 30. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 99% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 700-780, Math: 770-800, Combined: 1470-1580. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 34-36, Math: 31-35, Composite: 32-35.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 31% engineering, 27% physical sciences, 14% mathematics and statistics, 13% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major (10%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 304 full-time, 23 part-time (82% men; 18% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 3/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 82%; five-year: 88%; six-year: 89%. Graduate study: 49% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 3%; medicine, 9%; engineering, 24%; arts and sciences, 64%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (626) 395-6280. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,437; room/board: $10,146. Estimated books and supplies: $1,194 personal expenses: $3,213. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15. In 2007-2008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,533 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,164 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,919 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,168. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $27,098 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $6,268. Proportion who borrowed: 43%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (89%), apartments for married students (1%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (9%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 90%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,713. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports pro388

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gram (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 847,895; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,753. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 56. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 97. Transfer applicants offered admission: 8. Transfer applicants enrolled: 6. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 86 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23.

California Institute of the Arts I Address: 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355 I Website: http://www.calarts.edu I Private I Enrollment: 820 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,436 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $8,819 Acceptance rate: 32% Average debt: $38,349 Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 820 full-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 61%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (661) 255-1050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.calarts.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 5; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $70. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Juilliard School; New York University; Rhode Island School of Design; School of the Art Institute of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Chicago; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,914. Total accepted: 940. Freshmen enrolled: 134; Overall acceptance rate: 32%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1961. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 36% film/cinema studies, 25% fine and studio art, 19% theater/theater arts management, 15% music, 5% dance. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), history, social science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 156 full-time, 144 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 16% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 58%.

California Lutheran University I Address: 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 I Website: http://www.clunet.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 1,892 full-time; 237 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 16, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,850 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,650 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $21,000 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

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Financial aid office: (661) 253-7869. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,436; room/board: $8,819. Estimated books and supplies: $1,900; transportation: $1,265; personal expenses: $1,620. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,581 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,342 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $12,493 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $11,586. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,862 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $38,349. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,892 full-time; 237 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 70%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 20%; Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 32%; Lutheran: 20%; Other: 1%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (40%), other housing options (60%). Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 94,839; number of current serial subscriptions: 309. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 147. Transfer applicants offered admission: 58. Transfer applicants enrolled: 40. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 67 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 258-3678. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.clunet.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.callutheran.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/apply_online.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo; Chapman University; Pepperdine University; University of California–Santa Barbara; University of San Diego. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,445. Total accepted: 1,656. Freshmen enrolled: 424; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Size of waiting list: 89 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 22. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 68% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480600, Math: 500-610, Combined: 980-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 21-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1959. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 32% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% social sciences, 9% psychology, 6% security and protective services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY π CALIFORNIA 389

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psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (15%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (40%), double major (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (5%), honors program (5%), independent study (23%), internships (38%), liberal arts/career combination (6%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (8%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 137 full-time, 150 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 37% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 5%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 32%; arts and sciences, 24%; veterinary medicine, 18%.

current serial subscriptions: 530. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 401. Transfer applicants offered admission: 285. Transfer applicants enrolled: 162. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 74 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 613 (paper).

California Maritime Academy I Address: 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590-8181 I Website: http://www.csum.edu I Public I Enrollment: 865 full-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (805) 493-3115. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,850; room/board: $9,650. Estimated books and supplies: $1,399; transportation: $690; personal expenses: $2,176. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,600 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,600 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,500 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,530 (29%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,000. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (89%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 63%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 69. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 124,825; number of 390 CALIFORNIA π CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADEMY

 U.S News College Ranking: 5, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score: 1095  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 865 full-time. Men: 82%; women: 18%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 73%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 561-1945. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csum.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 40; Mathematics: 30; Science: 20; Foreign language: 20; Social studies: 10; History: 10; Academic electives: 10. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo; San Diego State University; San Jose State University; University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Davis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 945. Total accepted: 740. Freshmen enrolled: 267; Overall acceptance rate: 78%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

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support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (100%), internships (100%), study abroad (100%), other (100%). Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (707) 654-1275.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), other housing options (10%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $600. Activities include: choral groups, student government, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Counseling services: career, psychological. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

California State Polytechnic Univ.–Pomona I Address: 3801 W. Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768-2557 I Website: http://www.csupomona.edu I Public I Enrollment: 16,338 full-time; 3,277 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 32, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,288 in state, $13,458 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,120 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $10,487 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 33%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 16,338 full-time; 3,277 part-time. Men: 57%; women: 43%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 29%; Hispanic: 29%; White: 33%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (909) 869-3210. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csupomona.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo; California State University–Fullerton; California State University–Long Beach; University of California–Irvine; University of California–Los Angeles. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 21,836. Total accepted: 15,021. Freshmen enrolled: 3,620; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 460-590, Combined: 890-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-25, Composite: 1823.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1938. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 41% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% engineering, 6% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 5% architecture and related services, 4% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 603 full-time, 574 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 36% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (909) 869-3700. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,288 in state, $13,458 out of state; room/board: $9,120. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $711; personal expenses: $1,575. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 28% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,867 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,508 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,944 (40%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,887. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,081 (0%). The average athletic scholarCALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY–POMONA π CALIFORNIA

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ship (and the proportion receiving): $3,495 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $10,487. Proportion who borrowed: 33%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (56%), apartment for single students (44%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 10%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 240. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

California State University–Chico I Address: 400 W. First Street, Chico, CA 95929-0722 I Website: http://www.csuchico.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,164 full-time; 1,481 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,010 in state, $15,140 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,466 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 124. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, priority registration, substitution of courses, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 722,573; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,845. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,225. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

2007-2008 enrollment: 14,164 full-time; 1,481 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 76%; International: 2%.

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I Address: 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311 I Website: http://www.csub.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

Phone: (800) 542-4426. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csuchico.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30; decision sent by March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 0; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo; California State University–Long Beach; San Diego State University; University of California–Davis; University of California–Santa Barbara. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,857. Total accepted: 13,120. Freshmen enrolled: 2,771; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 76% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 460-570, Combined: 900-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-24.

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Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 10% social sciences, 9% visual and performing arts, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sci-

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,846. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,604. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,398. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1095 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

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ences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (workstudy plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 560 full-time, 449 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,205. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 625. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,166. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,082. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,605. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 349 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 43. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

California State Univ.–Dominguez Hills I Address: 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747 I Website: http://www.csudh.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,375 full-time; 3,399 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (530) 898-6451. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,010 in state, $15,140 out of state; room/board: $8,466. Estimated books and supplies: $1,351; transportation: $1,027; personal expenses: $2,292. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 53% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,965 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,540 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,301 (25%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,554. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,020 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,809 (1%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 1%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,875. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 202. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 247. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 953,632; number of current serial subscriptions: 20,000. Information technology resources: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 710-920  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,377 in state, $11,513 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $8,690 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $16,319 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 35%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,375 full-time; 3,399 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 29%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 38%; White: 23%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (310) 243-3300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csudh.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California State Polytechnic University–Pomona; California State University–Fullerton; California State University–Long Beach; California State University–Los Angeles; California State University–Northridge. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,846. Total accepted: 1,236. Freshmen enrolled: 995; 0% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360460, Math: 350-460, Combined: 710-920. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 12-19, Math: 15-18, Composite: 14-18.

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Year founded: 1960. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 21% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% public administration and social service professions, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration (1%), distance learning (7%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (0%), external degree program (0%), honors program (0%), internships, student-designed major (0%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (28%), weekend college (4%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 306 full-time, 582 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 26% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 28%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 5%; five-year: 18%; six-year: 33%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 392. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, notetaking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 427,821; number of current serial subscriptions: 669. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 217. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 390. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (310) 243-3691. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,377 in state, $11,513 out of state; room/board: $8,690. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $792; personal expenses: $2,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,169 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,142 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,907 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,525. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,562 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,137 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,319. Proportion who borrowed: 35%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,963. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,803. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,176. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 174 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 80 (computer).

California State University–East Bay I Address: 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94542 I Website: http://www.csueastbay.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 15-21  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,264 in state, $8,628 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,939 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

California State University–Fresno I Address: 5150 N. Maple, Fresno, CA 93740 I Website: http://www.csufresno.edu I Public I Enrollment: 15,513 full-time; 3,678 part-time

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (95%), special housing for disabled students (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 6%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,704. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo.

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,306 in state, $13,476 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,590 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $11,141 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 15,513 full-time; 3,678 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 15%; Hispanic: 33%; White: 45%; International: 2%.

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sion: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 1 (1); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 0 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 15 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,447. Total accepted: 9,253. Freshmen enrolled: 2,637; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-510, Math: 410-540, Combined: 790-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-28, Math: 17-29, Composite: 16-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 10% education, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, engineering, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 712 full-time, 633 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 47%.

average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,639 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,141. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 94%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 250. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 3%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,025,691; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,617. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 859. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,548. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,485. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,712. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 289 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 55. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

California State University–Fullerton I Address: 800 N. State College Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92834 I Website: http://www.fullerton.edu I Public I Enrollment: 22,724 full-time; 9,026 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,382 in state, $13,552 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,722 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $14,556 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 39%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (559) 278-2182. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,306 in state, $13,476 out of state; room/board: $8,590. Estimated books and supplies: $1,228; transportation: $772; personal expenses: $1,980. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 3. In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,105 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,745 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,237 (27%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,198. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,576 (2%). The ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 22,724 full-time; 9,026 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 22%; Hispanic: 30%; White: 40%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (714) 278-2370. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fullerton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.calstate.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY–FULLERTON π CALIFORNIA

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ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California State Polytechnic University–Pomona; California State University–Long Beach; University of California–Irvine; University of California–Los Angeles; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 29,812. Total accepted: 18,042. Freshmen enrolled: 4,154; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 440-560, Combined: 870-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 16-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1957. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% education, 7% visual and performing arts, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 903 full-time, 1,093 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 25% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 27%; of 20 to 49 students: 65%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 49%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (714) 278-3128. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,382 in state, $13,552 out of state; room/board: $8,722. Estimated books and supplies: $1,568; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $2,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 2% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,293 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,454 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,254 (17%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,226. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,029 (7%). The average athletic scholar396 CALIFORNIA π CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY–LONG BEACH

ship (and the proportion receiving): $5,043 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,556. Proportion who borrowed: 39%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 3%. Average per-year earnings: $6,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 221. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 2%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, rugby, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, gymnastics, racquetball, skiing (alpine), softball, swimming, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,268,615; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,234. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,000. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 12,234. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6,670. Transfer applicants enrolled: 4,008. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1091 (4% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 563 (paper).

California State University–Long Beach I Address: 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90840 I Website: http://www.csulb.edu I Public I Enrollment: 24,305 full-time; 6,300 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 25, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,394 in state, $13,564 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,940 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: $10,183 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 39%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 24,305 full-time; 6,300 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 23%; Hispanic: 27%; White: 39%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (562) 985-5471. Website: http://www.csulb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu. Admissions requireU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ments/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Very important. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California State University–Fullerton; San Diego State University; University of California–Irvine; University of California–Riverside; University of California–Santa Barbara. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 45,189. Total accepted: 21,245. Freshmen enrolled: 4,212; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 84% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 460-580, Combined: 900-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 16-23, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1949. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% English language and literature/letters, 9% visual and performing arts, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 982 full-time, 1,281 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 27% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 25%; of 20 to 49 students: 65%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 10%; six-year: 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (562) 985-8403. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,394 in state, $13,564 out of state; room/board: $7,940. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $1,164; personal ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

expenses: $2,008. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,250 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,100 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,104 (42%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,190. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,064 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,800 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $10,183. Proportion who borrowed: 39%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 6%. Average per-year earnings: $5,440. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 235. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 500. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,339,587; number of current serial subscriptions: 38,827. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,026. School does not have a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 13,054. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6,488. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3,392. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1431 (5% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

California State University–Los Angeles I Address: 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032 I Website: http://www.calstatela.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,691 full-time; 4,036 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 760-970  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,982 in state, $12,118 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,406 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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2007-2008 enrollment: 11,691 full-time; 4,036 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 19%; Hispanic: 46%; White: 20%; International: 6%.

Financial aid office: (323) 343-1784. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,982 in state, $12,118 out of state; room/board: $8,406. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $1,032; personal expenses: $2,826. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,420 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,648 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,092 (40%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,056. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,222 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,464 (0%).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (323) 343-3901. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.calstatela.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 20,436. Total accepted: 12,660. Freshmen enrolled: 1,931; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-480, Math: 380-490, Combined: 760-970. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-19, Math: 15-20, Composite: 15-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% social sciences, 8% psychology, 8% security and protective services, 7% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 579 full-time, 647 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 41% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 23%; six-year: 33%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 6%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 97. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,206,080; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,031. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 0. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 8,414. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6,770. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,296. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 902 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 79. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 544 (paper).

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California State University–Monterey Bay I Address: 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955-8001 I Website: http://www.csumb.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,242 full-time; 377 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,015 in state, $13,085 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,840 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $14,303 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,242 full-time; 377 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 28%; White: 59%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (831) 582-5100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csumb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionsApp/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 2 (0); Foreign language: 2 (0); Social studies: 1 (0); History: 1 (0); Academic electives: 1 (0); Total units: 15 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Evergreen State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,254. Total accepted: 4,996. Freshmen enrolled: 745; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-550, Math: 430-550, Combined: 860-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1994. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 15% business administration and management, 14% humanities/humanistic studies, 9% social sciences, 8% human services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (0%), distance learning (96%), double major (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), independent study (17%), internships (4%), studentdesigned major (2%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (0%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 105 full-time, 210 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 34% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (831) 582-5100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,015 in state, $13,085 out of state; room/board: $7,840. Estimated books and supplies: $1,386; transportation: $1,152; personal expenses: $2,520. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,337 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (48%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 23%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,375 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,906 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,303. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (59%), apartments for married students (35%), apartment for single students (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: day care, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 162. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 71,997; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,316. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,692. Transfer applicants offered admission: 885. Transfer applicants enrolled: 463. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 38 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

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California State University–Northridge I Address: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 I Website: http://www.csun.edu I Public I Enrollment: 21,810 full-time; 7,674 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-1060  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,350 in state, $13,520 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,350 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 24/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Estimated books and supplies: $1,350; transportation: $1,152; personal expenses: $2,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: apartment for single students, other housing options. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES For learning-disabled students: Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,369,375; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,696. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 723.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 21,810 full-time; 7,674 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 29%; White: 44%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (818) 677-3700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csun.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 22,756. Total accepted: 15,625. Freshmen enrolled: 4,130; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-520, Math: 410-540, Combined: 820-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-21.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 11,407. Transfer applicants offered admission: 7,137. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3,895. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1540 (5% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

California State University–Sacramento I Address: 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819 I Website: http://www.csus.edu I Public I Enrollment: 18,045 full-time; 5,679 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 840-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,558 in state, $13,728 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,598 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $12,237 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 32%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 18,045 full-time; 5,679 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 19%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 58%; International: 1%.

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Year founded: 1958. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% social sciences, 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% psychology, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1315); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1315). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 779 full-time, 1,095 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 26% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 24/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 15%; of 20 to 49 students: 73%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 27%; sixyear: 38%.

Phone: (916) 278-3901. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csus.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 30; Decision sent by: November 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 17,491. Total accepted: 11,658. Freshmen enrolled: 2,466; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 67%. Average high school grade point

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average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-530, Math: 430-550, Combined: 840-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 16-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% business administration, management, and operations, 7% criminal justice and corrections, 6% communication and media studies, 6% nursing, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1313); Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 834 full-time, 820 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 26% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 5%; five-year: 22%; six-year: 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (916) 278-6554. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,558 in state, $13,728 out of state; room/board: $8,598. Estimated books and supplies: $1,516; transportation: $986; personal expenses: $2,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 2% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,069 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,177 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,491 (29%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,628. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,694 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,471 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,237. Proportion who borrowed: 32%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 4%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 250. Activities include: concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 20; sororities: 19. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,369,228; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,652. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 17,491. Transfer applicants offered admission: 11,658. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,466. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 276 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 122. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

California State University–San Bernardino I Address: 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407 I Website: http://www.csusb.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,067 full-time; 2,244 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 810-1020  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,735 in state, $11,871 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $17,946 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,067 full-time; 2,244 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 37%; White: 39%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (909) 537-5188. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csusb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 17. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California State University–Fullerton; California State University–Los Angeles; University of CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY–SAN BERNARDINO π CALIFORNIA 401

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California–Riverside. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,987. Total accepted: 6,107. Freshmen enrolled: 1,722; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-500, Math: 410-520, Combined: 810-1020. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 14-20, Math: 16-22, Composite: 16-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1962. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 10% social sciences, 9% psychology, 6% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 467 full-time, 546 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 22% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 16%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 29%; sixyear: 42%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (909) 537-7800. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,735 in state, $11,871 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $1,413; transportation: $990; personal expenses: $2,292. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,840 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,291 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,234 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,928. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,655 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,723 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,946. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (23%), women’s dorms (3%), apartment for single students (68%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 9%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 697,163; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,504. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,124. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,604. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,676. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 346 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

California State University–San Marcos I Address: 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 I Website: http://www.csusm.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,003 full-time; 2,035 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1060  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,003 full-time; 2,035 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 22%; White: 59%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (760) 750-4848. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csusm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,397. Total accepted: 6,786. Freshmen enrolled: 1,358; Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 450-530, Combined: 890-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

California State University–Stanislaus I Address: 1 University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382 I Website: http://www.csustan.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,927 full-time; 2,161 part-time

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Year founded: 1989. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 205 full-time, 296 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 24% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 18%; of 20 to 49 students: 75%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 38%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 53, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1070  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,663 in state, $13,833 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,832 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $16,500 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 21%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (760) 750-4850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 7%. Average per-year earnings: $1,962. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, veteran student, birth control. Library: Number of titles: 268,952; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,774. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,488. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,378. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 174 (3% of student body).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,927 full-time; 2,161 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 30%; White: 52%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (209) 667-3152. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csustan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 30; Decision sent by: November 30. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu/admissionApp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,689. Total accepted: 3,061. Freshmen enrolled: 987; 1% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 59%. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 430-540, Combined: 850-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1957. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% business administration and management, 19% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 7% criminal justice/safety studies, 7% psychology, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY–STANISLAUS π CALIFORNIA 403

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plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 296 full-time, 220 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 31%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 13% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 1%; medicine, 10%; education, 38%; arts and sciences, 36%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,427. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,543. Transfer applicants enrolled: 979. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 85 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 578 (paper).

Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo I Address: 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 I Website: http://www.calpoly.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,843 full-time; 999 part-time

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Financial aid office: (209) 667-3336. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,663 in state, $13,833 out of state; room/board: $7,832. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $846; personal expenses: $2,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 3% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,445 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,721 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,379 (35%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,262. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 40%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,497 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,501 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,500. Proportion who borrowed: 21%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 10, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1080-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,043 in state, $15,213 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,369 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 8%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 77. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 368,049; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,383. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 201. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,843 full-time; 999 part-time. Men: 57%; women: 43%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 75%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (805) 756-2311. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.calpoly.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: October 31; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.ess.calpoly.edu/_admiss/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (5); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 30,176. Total accepted: 13,520. Freshmen enrolled: 4,369; 6% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 1%. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 23%. Non-early acceptance rate: 47%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 42% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 79% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-620, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1080-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 50%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 24-29, Composite: 2328.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% business administration and management, 6% agricultural business and management, 4% civil engineering, 4% electrical, electronics, and communications engineering, 4% mechanical U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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engineering. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 786 fulltime, 508 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 16%; of 20 to 49 students: 71%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 68%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (805) 756-2927. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,043 in state, $15,213 out of state; room/board: $9,369. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $1,026; personal expenses: $2,121. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 51% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 33% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,724 (31%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,995 (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,413 (24%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,472. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,126 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,758 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (78%), apartment for single students (22%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,340. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 350. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 26; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 12%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 269. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, special bookstore section, readers, extended time for tests, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 757,797; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,404. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,650. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,179. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,623. Transfer applicants enrolled: 826. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 138 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Chapman University I Address: 1 University Drive, Orange, CA 92866 I Website: http://www.chapman.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 3,981 full-time; 212 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 10, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1105-1334  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,716 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,355 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $22,955 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,981 full-time; 212 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 76%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 24%; Protestant: 36%; Jewish: 5%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 8%; Unknown: 20%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 2%; Christian Eastern Orthodox: 1%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 282-7759. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.chapman.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 2 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 11 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Loyola Marymount University; University of California–Irvine; University of California–Los Angeles; University of San Diego; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,861. Total accepted: 2,399. Freshmen enrolled: 937; 32% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 55%. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 44%. Size of waiting list: 360 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 74. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 55% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 91% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 38%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 552665, Math: 553-669, Combined: 1105-1334. First-year students submitting CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY π CALIFORNIA 405

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1861. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business administration and management, 11% cinematography and film/video production, 6% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 6% psychology, 6% public relations/image management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (9%), double major (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (27%), internships (31%), student-designed major (.1%), study abroad (15%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 309 full-time, 247 part-time (59% men; 41% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 62%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: 34% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 3%; medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (714) 997-6741. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,716; room/board: $11,355. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,567 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,660 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,936 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,870. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,271 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,955. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (87%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 26%; of women in sororities: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 185. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration. Library: Number of titles: 258,131; number of current serial subscriptions: 44,760. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 775. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 980. Transfer applicants offered admission: 540. Transfer applicants enrolled: 313. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 96 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 605 (paper).

Claremont McKenna College I Address: 890 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 I Website: http://www.claremontmckenna.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,135 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 11, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1310-1490  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,160 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,930 Acceptance rate: 16% Average debt: $10,200 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,135 full-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 64%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 30%; Jewish: 11%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 3%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 34%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (909) 621-8088. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.claremontmckenna.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.commonapp.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgetown University; Pomona College; Stanford University; University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Los Angeles. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,140. Total accepted: 671. Freshmen enrolled: 268; 62% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 34%. Overall acceptance rate: 16%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 33%. Non-early acceptance rate: 15%. Size of waiting list: 852 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 84% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650-750, Math: 660-740, Combined: 1310-1490. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 29-33, Math: 28-32, Composite: 29-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 30% economics, 29% political science and government, 12% psychology, 9% history, 9% international relations and affairs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (99%), double major (7%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), independent study (12%), internships (33%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (44%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 112 full-time, 31 parttime (70% men; 30% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 86%; of 20 to 49 students: 14%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 85%; fiveyear: 89%; six-year: 89%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 60% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 39%; medicine, 20%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (909) 621-8356. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,160; room/board: $11,930. Estimated books and supplies: $900 personal expenses: $1,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 51% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 46% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $33,196 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $28,303 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,147 (28%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,260. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,717 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $10,200. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (87%), apartment for single students (13%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 98%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 110. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 48. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,604,795; number of current serial subscriptions: 49,567. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 220. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,826. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 189. Transfer applicants offered admission: 33. Transfer applicants enrolled: 20. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 56 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 643 (paper).

Cogswell Polytechnical College I Address: 1175 Bordeaux Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-9772 I Website: http://www.cogswell.edu I Private I Enrollment: 111 full-time; 119 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,172 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,024 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 111 full-time; 119 part-time. Men: 82%; women: 18%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 77%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (408) 541-0100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cogswell.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Academic electives: 1. Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not COGSWELL POLYTECHNICAL COLLEGE π CALIFORNIA 407

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considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 41. Total accepted: 25. Freshmen enrolled: 22; 0% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1.

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Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 67% engineering, 23% fire services administration, 10% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; security and protective services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (26%), internships (1%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 11 fulltime, 36 part-time (74% men; 26% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 55%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 98%; of 20 to 49 students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 37%; sixyear: 46%.

Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (100%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,120. Activities include: radio station, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 1%.

Phone: (949) 854-8002. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cui.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.cui.edu/admissions/index_ektid5734.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 827. Total accepted: 557. Freshmen enrolled: 226; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: N/A. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 41%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450570, Math: 450-570, Combined: 900-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

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Counseling services: academic. Library: Number of titles: 10,174; number of current serial subscriptions: 53. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 224. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Year founded: 1972. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% business administration and management, 15% liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities, 13% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 10% social sciences, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 68 full-time, 166 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 32% within one year; 77% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; medicine, 13%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 50%; arts and sciences, 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (408) 541-0100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,172; room/board: $9,024. Estimated books and supplies: $1,392; transportation: $992; personal expenses: $2,448. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 18. Transfer applicants offered admission: 13. Transfer applicants enrolled: 7. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 213 (computer).

Concordia University I Address: 1530 Concordia W, Irvine, CA 92612-3299 I Website: http://www.cui.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod I Enrollment: 1,212 full-time; 44 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,700 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,650 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $20,254 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,212 full-time; 44 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 75%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 10%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 4%; Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod: 29%; NonDenominational: 15%; Other: 24%.

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Financial aid office: (949) 854-8002. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,700; room/board: $7,650. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,074 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,713 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,623 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,377. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,857 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,299 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,254. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,169 full-time; 326 part-time. Men: 24%; women: 76%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 21%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 54%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 13%; Jewish: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 35%; Roman Catholic: 41%; Baptist: 2%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 78,692; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,880. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 103. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 334. Transfer applicants offered admission: 211. Transfer applicants enrolled: 136. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Dominican University of California I Address: 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901-2298 I Website: http://www.dominican.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,169 full-time; 326 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 893-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,290 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $12,560 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $21,561 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (415) 485-3204. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dominican.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 1; Foreign language: 2; History: 1; Total units: 11. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Sonoma State University; St. Mary’s College of California; University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Davis; University of San Francisco. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,586. Total accepted: 1,446. Freshmen enrolled: 297; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 443-540, Math: 450-540, Combined: 893-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 17% psychology, 16% business administration and management, 8% biology/biological sciences, 5% humanities/humanistic studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 78 full-time, 267 parttime (39% men; 61% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 40%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 54%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (415) 257-1321. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,290; room/board: $12,560. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid:

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Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,179 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,385 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,863 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,421. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,064 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,708 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,561. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 19. Activities include: choral groups, dance, jazz band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 100,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 326. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 260. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 423. Transfer applicants offered admission: 247. Transfer applicants enrolled: 106. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 24 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Fresno Pacific University I Address: 1717 S. Chestnut Avenue, Fresno, CA 93702 I Website: http://www.fresno.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Mennonite Brethren I Enrollment: 1,311 full-time; 228 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 41, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,202 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,800 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $18,604 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,311 full-time; 228 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 29%; White: 59%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 63%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 3%; Mennonite Brethren: 16%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (559) 453-2039. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fresno.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://fresno.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Azusa Pacific University; Biola University; California State University–Fresno; Point Loma Nazarene University; University of California–Davis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 608. Total accepted: 414. Freshmen enrolled: 184; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-560, Math: 440-570, Combined: 860-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1944. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 38% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 36% education, 5% psychology, 4% theology and religious vocations, 3% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning, double major (6%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (5%), independent study (12%), internships (15%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 93 full-time, 262 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; fiveyear: 58%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 36% of students pursue further

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study immediately upon graduation; 56% within one year; 56% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (559) 453-2027. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,202; room/board: $6,800. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,696 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,062 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,066 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,433. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 48%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,749 (12%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,604. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (39%), men’s dorms (23%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (18%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 29. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 197,532; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,200. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 90. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 768. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Golden Gate University I Address: 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 I Website: http://www.ggu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 108 full-time; 384 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $15,300 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 108 full-time; 384 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 17%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 58%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (415) 442-7800. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ggu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (1); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6. Total accepted: 6. Freshmen enrolled: 5; Overall acceptance rate: 100%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, weekend college. Graduation rates: Six-year: 50%.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 282. Transfer applicants offered admission: 190. Transfer applicants enrolled: 104. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Financial aid office: (415) 442-7270. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $15,300. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,800; personal expenses: $4,800.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 24 (5% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

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Harvey Mudd College I Address: 301 Platt Boulevard, Claremont, CA 91711 I Website: http://www.hmc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 730 full-time; 2 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 14, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1430-1560  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,635 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,971 Acceptance rate: 28% Average debt: $16,078 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 730 full-time; 2 part-time. Men: 67%; women: 33%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 21%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 66%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 4%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 50%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (909) 621-8011. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hmc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.hmc.edu/admin/admission/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 1; History: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California Institute of Technology; Cornell University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Stanford University; University of California–Berkeley. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,493. Total accepted: 700. Freshmen enrolled: 195; 61% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 28%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 42%. Non-early acceptance rate: 27%. Size of waiting list: 320 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 1. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 93% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 690-760, Math: 740-800, Combined: 1430-1560.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1955. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 42% engineering, 18% mathematics and statistics, 13% physical sciences, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (10%), double major (9%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (65%), internships (0%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (19%), other (1%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and 412

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instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 86 full-time, 10 parttime (69% men; 31% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 77%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 84%. Graduate study: 44% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (909) 621-8055. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,635; room/board: $11,971. Estimated books and supplies: $800 personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,603 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $25,466 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,778 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,706. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,108 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,078. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 99%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 37% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,117. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 13. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,604,795; number of current serial subscriptions: 49,567. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 360. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 43. Transfer applicants offered admission: 5. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 30 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

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Holy Names University I Address: 3500 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619 I Website: http://www.hnu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 508 full-time; 149 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1068  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,300 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,830 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

(% participation): accelerated program (22%), cross-registration (9%), distance learning (23%), double major (9%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (7%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), independent study (13%), internships (36%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), studentdesigned major (.8%), study abroad (0%), weekend college (18%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 36 full-time, 111 parttime (37% men; 63% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 31%; sixyear: 42%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 508 full-time; 149 part-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 29%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 37%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (510) 436-1351. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hnu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.hnu.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Foreign language: 2 (3); History: 1; Academic electives: 3 (1); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California State University–East Bay; Dominican University of California; Menlo College; Notre Dame de Namur University; St. Mary’s College of California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 717. Total accepted: 415. Freshmen enrolled: 139; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460538, Math: 430-530, Combined: 890-1068. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1868. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 24% business administration and management, 23% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 11% humanities/humanistic studies, 10% psychology, 9% sociology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (510) 436-1327. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,300; room/board: $8,830. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 28% were determined to have financial need; 56% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,515 (27%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,382 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,100 (38%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,873. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 45%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,889 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,903 (14%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 11. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, proofreading services, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 109,297; number of current serial subscriptions: 175. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 86. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 203. Transfer applicants offered admission: 98. Transfer applicants enrolled: 54. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 26 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 490 (paper); 163 (computer).

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Hope International University I Address: 2500 E. Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831 I Website: http://www.hiu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Churches/Churches of Christ I Enrollment: 560 full-time; 117 part-time

social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 32 full-time, 142 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; fiveyear: 37%; six-year: 38%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1070  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,860 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,940 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $25,704 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 560 full-time; 117 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 15%; White: 71%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (714) 879-3901. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hiu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.hiu.edu/prospective_students/apply/index.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 1 (1); Foreign language: 1 (1); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 13 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Azusa Pacific University; Biola University; California Baptist University; Concordia University; Vanguard University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 413. Total accepted: 292. Freshmen enrolled: 172; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 420-530, Combined: 860-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1928. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 40% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% theology and religious vocations, 6% education, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (66%), distance learning (95%), double major (0%), dual enrollment (0%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), internships (14%), liberal arts/career combination (5%), study abroad (.636%), teacher certificate program (2.5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, humanities, 414

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (714) 879-3901. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,860; room/board: $6,940. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,389 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,803 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,999 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,690. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,384 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,512 (25%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,704. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (59%), men’s dorms (41%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,598. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 3. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 2. Services include: oral tests, extended time for tests, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 85,663; number of current serial subscriptions: 380. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 54. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 120. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 174. Transfer applicants offered admission: 156. Transfer applicants enrolled: 95. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 601 (paper).

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Humboldt State University I Address: 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299 I Website: http://www.humboldt.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,057 full-time; 703 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,134 in state, $12,270 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,972 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $12,777 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,057 full-time; 703 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 78%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (707) 826-4402. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.humboldt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,216. Total accepted: 6,768. Freshmen enrolled: 1,051; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-590, Math: 450-580, Combined: 900-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-25, Math: 17-25, Composite: 1825.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1913. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 12% social sciences, 11% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 11% visual and performing arts, 10% natural resources and conservation, 9% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), history. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 276 full-time, 242 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 55% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 43%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (707) 826-4321. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,134 in state, $12,270 out of state; room/board: $8,972. Estimated books and supplies: $1,470; transportation: $1,010; personal expenses: $2,170. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,283 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,324 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (47%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,777. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), apartment for single students (3%), other housing options (17%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 168. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 100%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, baseball, fencing, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, fencing, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,000,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 429. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 336. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,671. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,742. Transfer applicants enrolled: 935. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 8%; No preference: 7%; Seventh-day Adventist: 71%; Other: 5%.

I Address: 6650 Inglewood Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207 I Website: http://www.humphreys.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,240 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,696 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $34,000 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 92%

John F. Kennedy University I Address: 100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 I Website: http://www.jfku.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Phone: (951) 785-2176. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lasierra.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,307. Total accepted: 593. Freshmen enrolled: 337; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420540, Math: 430-550, Combined: 850-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 16-24, Composite: 17-23.

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Laguna College of Art and Design I Address: 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 I Website: http://www.lagunacollege.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $19,600 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

La Sierra University I Address: 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA 92515 I Website: http://www.lasierra.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist I Enrollment: 1,288 full-time; 169 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,154 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,711 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: $26,163 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,288 full-time; 169 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 25%; Hispanic: 26%; White: 28%; International: 11%. Religious preference: 416 CALIFORNIA π HUMPHREYS COLLEGE

Year founded: 1922. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business administration and management, 15% biology/biological sciences, 15% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 9% psychology, 8% kinesiology and exercise science. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 96 full-time, 77 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 31% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 23%; six-year: 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (909) 785-2175. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,154; room/board: $6,711. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,679 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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$12,446 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,378 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,378. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,710 (34%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,163. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 253,355; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,016. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 530. Transfer applicants offered admission: 285. Transfer applicants enrolled: 199. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 161 (11% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

Loyola Marymount University I Address: 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 I Website: http://www.lmu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 5,453 full-time; 313 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,537 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,808 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $28,548 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,453 full-time; 313 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 20%; White: 57%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 28%; Jewish: 2%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; Unknown: 13%; Roman Catholic: 50%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (310) 338-2750. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lmu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.lmu.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Santa Clara University; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–Santa Barbara; University of San Diego; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,533. Total accepted: 4,456. Freshmen enrolled: 1,268; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Size of waiting list: 875 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 290. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 36%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-630, Math: 530-650, Combined: 1050-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 43%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 23-28, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business/commerce, 9% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 6% English language and literature, 6% psychology, 5% political science and government. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning, double major (28%), dual enrollment, honors program (2%), independent study (1%), internships (58%), liberal arts/career combination (8%), study abroad (25%), teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 485 full-time, 430 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 65%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 18% within one year; 57% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 27%; law, 12%; medicine, 3%; engineering, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (310) 338-2753. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,537; room/board: $11,808. Estimated books and supplies: $1,360; transportation: $520; personal expenses: $1,585. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY π CALIFORNIA

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July 30. In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,061 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,818 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,487 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,879. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 99%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,665 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $26,670 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,548. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (55%), women’s dorms (8%), men’s dorms (3%), apartment for single students (33%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 29% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 122. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 23%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 469,585; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,459. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 725. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 995. Transfer applicants offered admission: 438. Transfer applicants enrolled: 284. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 92 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 58. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Master’s College and Seminary I Address: 21726 Placerita Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91321-1200 I Website: http://www.masters.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical I Enrollment: 935 full-time; 179 part-time

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 935 full-time; 179 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 81%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 568-6248. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.masters.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 22. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 22. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Azusa Pacific University; Biola University; Point Loma Nazarene University; Westmont College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 485. Total accepted: 406. Freshmen enrolled: 210; 35% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 39%. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 22%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-630, Math: 480-630, Combined: 970-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-28, Math: 20-29, Composite: 21-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 34% Bible/biblical studies, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (18%), distance learning (0%), double major (8%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), independent study (34%), internships (5%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, home economics. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 70 full-time, 99 parttime (76% men; 24% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates

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pursue further study: law, 8%; theology (or the seminary), 14%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 14%.

Menlo College

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I Address: 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027 I Website: http://www.menlo.edu I Private I Enrollment: 627 full-time; 53 part-time

Financial aid office: (661) 259-3540. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,120; room/board: $7,250. Estimated books and supplies: $1,314; transportation: $774; personal expenses: $2,088. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: March 2. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,255 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,589 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,699 (53%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,070. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,868 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,680 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,630. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (46%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 29% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 0. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, jazz band, music ensembles, opera, pep band, student government, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 0. Services include: remedial math, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 178,340; number of current serial subscriptions: 230. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 194. Transfer applicants offered admission: 166. Transfer applicants enrolled: 100. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 38 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 39. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-1030  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,900 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,000 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $17,625 Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 627 full-time; 53 part-time. Men: 59%; women: 41%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 56%; International: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 556-3656. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.menlo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 24 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 978. Total accepted: 407. Freshmen enrolled: 159; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Non-early acceptance rate: 45%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 48%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-510, Math: 420-520, Combined: 820-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-20, Math: 16-19, Composite: 15-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (10%), double major (1%), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), weekend college (9%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 29 full-time, 72 parttime (57% men; 43% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 7%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 23%; six-year: 28%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 9% within one year; 3% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study:

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Master of Business Administration (MBA), 66%; law, 6%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 5%; education, 13%; arts and sciences, 2%.

Mills College

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I Address: 5000 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94613 I Website: http://www.mills.edu I Private I Enrollment: 886 full-time; 62 part-time

Financial aid office: (650) 543-3880. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,900; room/board: $11,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,294 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,870 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,206 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,557. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,880 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,625. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (87%), men’s dorms (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $799. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 28. Activities include: dance, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 81,600; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,700. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 144. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 196. Transfer applicants offered admission: 108. Transfer applicants enrolled: 57. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 70 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $35,190 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,270 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $25,163 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 91%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 886 full-time; 62 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 15%; White: 65%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (510) 430-2135. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mills.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/millsug/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (4); History: 2 (4); Academic electives: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: San Francisco State University; University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Davis; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–Santa Cruz. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,098. Total accepted: 707. Freshmen enrolled: 187; 27% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 32%. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Non-early acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 38% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 78% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-640, Math: 490-610, Combined: 1010-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1852. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% English language and literature/letters, 8% psychology, 8% social sciences, 5% visual and performing arts, 4% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, 420 CALIFORNIA π MILLS COLLEGE

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English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (3%), double major (6%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (10%), internships (1%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (30%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 90 full-time, 96 part-time (35% men; 65% women; 24% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within one year; 60% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 10%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 45%; veterinary medicine, 5%.

cants offered admission: 207. Transfer applicants enrolled: 133. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 587 (paper).

Mount St. Mary’s College I Address: 12001 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049 I Website: http://www.msmc.la.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,441 full-time; 469 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,100 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,580 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $28,156 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (510) 430-2000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $35,190; room/board: $11,270. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,195 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,950 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,105 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,140. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,150 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,163. Proportion who borrowed: 91%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (1%), women’s dorms (90%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (4%), special housing for disabled students (1%), cooperative housing (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,884. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 227,903; number of current serial subscriptions: 873. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 292. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,441 full-time; 469 part-time. Men: 7%; women: 93%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 24%; Hispanic: 45%; White: 21%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 62%; Protestant: 13%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 23%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (310) 954-4250. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.msmc.la.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.msmc.la.edu/admissions/applyingtoMSMC/apply_online.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 25 (30). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California State University–Long Beach; California State University–Los Angeles; California State University–Northridge; Loyola Marymount University; University of California–Los Angeles. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,069. Total accepted: 921. Freshmen enrolled: 376; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Non-early acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-540, Math: 440-550, Combined: 900-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1925. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 38% adult health nurse/nursing, 15% sociology, 6% biology/biological sciences, 5% business/commerce, 5% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and MOUNT ST. MARY’S COLLEGE π CALIFORNIA

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statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 83 full-time, 235 part-time (25% men; 75% women; 24% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; fiveyear: 56%; six-year: 63%.

National Hispanic University I Address: 14271 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95127-3823 I Website: http://www.nhu.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (310) 954-4191. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,100; room/board: $9,580. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 15. In 20072008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 96% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,846 (96%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,085 (96%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,000 (96%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,499. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,171 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,156. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 1. of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

National University I Address: 11255 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 I Website: http://www.nu.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,132 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Notre Dame de Namur University I Address: 1500 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002-1908 I Website: http://www.ndnu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Catholic I Enrollment: 521 full-time; 228 part-time

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 110,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,777. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 41, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,580 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,780 Acceptance rate: 99% Average debt: $21,609 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 521 full-time; 228 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 15%; Hispanic: 20%; White: 56%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Protestant: 16%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; Unknown: 30%; Catholic: 45%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (650) 508-3600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ndnu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://app.commonapp.org/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California State University–East Bay; Dominican University of California; San Francisco State University; San Jose State University; St. Mary’s College of California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 503. Total accepted: 498. Freshmen enrolled: 96; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 99%. Non-early acceptance rate: 99%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 430-520, Combined: 870-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-22, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 32% business administration and management, 13% human services, 11% psychology, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 54 full-time, 124 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 81%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 54%.

of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 53. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 91,389; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,500. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 173. Transfer applicants offered admission: 137. Transfer applicants enrolled: 81. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 533 (paper).

Occidental College I Address: 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314 I Website: http://www.oxy.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,836 full-time; 27 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 37, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1190-1390  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,071 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,270 Acceptance rate: 44% Average debt: $19,695 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

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Financial aid office: (650) 508-3600. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,580; room/board: $10,780. Estimated books and supplies: $1,560; transportation: $972; personal expenses: $3,024. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,167 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (63%). Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,609. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,836 full-time; 27 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 15%; White: 62%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 19%; Protestant: 35%; Jewish: 11%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 1%; Other: 26%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), apartment for single students (25%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 47%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 17. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 825-5262. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oxy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 10; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.oxy.edu/Apply.xml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE π CALIFORNIA

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activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Claremont McKenna College; Pomona College; University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Los Angeles; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,275. Total accepted: 2,328. Freshmen enrolled: 458; 62% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 9%. Overall acceptance rate: 44%. Non-early acceptance rate: 44%. Size of waiting list: 600 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 26. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 57% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 89% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 45%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590700, Math: 600-690, Combined: 1190-1390. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 26-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 11% international relations and affairs, 10% English language and literature/letters, 9% economics, 9% history, 7% sociology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (2%), double major (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (4%), honors program (19%), independent study (52%), internships (24%), student-designed major (.5%), study abroad (27%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 157 full-time, 67 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 30% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 76%; five-year: 80%; six-year: 81%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 26% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 13%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 47%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (323) 259-2548. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,071; room/board: $10,270. Estimated books and supplies: $988; transportation: $768; personal expenses: $1,312. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,991 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,015 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,857 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,012. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,889 (27%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,695. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (96%), women’s dorms (3%), fraternity housing (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 424 CALIFORNIA π OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

academic year, 41% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 112. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 65. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 443,780; number of current serial subscriptions: 43,505. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 357. Transfer applicants offered admission: 133. Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 33 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Otis College of Art and Design I Address: 9045 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045 I Website: http://www.otis.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,104 full-time; 17 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,464 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $11,800 Acceptance rate: 43% Average debt: $37,089 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,104 full-time; 17 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 28%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 42%; International: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (310) 665-6820. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.otis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2 (3); Total units: 13 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendaU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tion: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,113. Total accepted: 473. Freshmen enrolled: 0; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 43%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430560, Math: 460-570, Combined: 890-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-21, Math: 15-20, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1918. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 59 full-time, 212 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 10%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 46%.

Pacific Union College I Address: 1 Angwin Avenue, Angwin, CA 94508 I Website: http://www.puc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist I Enrollment: 1,228 full-time; 132 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,695 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,315 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $17,500 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,228 full-time; 132 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 26%; Hispanic: 15%; White: 49%; International: 7%.

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Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (100%). Activities include: literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

Phone: (707) 965-6336. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.puc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.puc.edu/PUC/enrollment/application.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 1 (3); Foreign language: (2); History: 1 (2); Total units: 8. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: La Sierra University; Walla Walla University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,706. Total accepted: 1,282. Freshmen enrolled: 270; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-580, Math: 440-570, Combined: 900-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-25, Math: 17-24, Composite: 17-24.

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Basic services: health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal, veteran student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 380. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

Year founded: 1882. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% education, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% physical sciences, 4% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, external degree program, honors program (5%), independent study

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (310) 665-6880. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,464; room/board: $11,800. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $2,800; personal expenses: $300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 1% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,413 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,414 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,346 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,256. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 49%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,160 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $37,089. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 519. Transfer applicants offered admission: 304. Transfer applicants enrolled: 167. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 149 (13% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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(6%), internships (14%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 81 full-time, 14 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 53%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (707) 965-7200. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,695; room/board: $6,315. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,755 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,155 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,000 (52%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,608 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,500. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (38%), men’s dorms (35%), apartments for married students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 52% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 125. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 178,314; number of current serial subscriptions: 806. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 195. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 85 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

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Patten University I Address: 2433 Coolidge Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 I Website: http://www.patten.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: interdenominational I Enrollment: 356 full-time; 468 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $11,880 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,350 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $11,569 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 356 full-time; 468 part-time. Men: 57%; women: 43%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 70%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 94%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 472-8836. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.patten.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 3 (4); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 23 (26). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethany College; California State University–East Bay; San Francisco State University; Simpson University; Vanguard University of Southern California.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1944. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 31% psychology, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% pastoral counseling and specialized ministries, 8% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-theology, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), distance learning, independent study (3%), internships (100%), teacher certificate program (22%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, health professions, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 20 full-time, 90 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 39% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 0%; five-year: 0%; six-year: 9%. Graduate study: 35% of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 53% within one year; 55% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 37%; education, 37%; arts and sciences, 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (510) 261-8500. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $11,880; room/board: $6,350. Estimated books and supplies: $1,386; transportation: $1,062; personal expenses: $2,702. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 20072008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 87% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,491 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,922 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,834 (32%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,657. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 30%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,115 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,979 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,569. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

Pepperdine University I Address: 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263 I Website: http://www.pepperdine.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 2,934 full-time; 464 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 56, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1350  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,770 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,480 Acceptance rate: 35% Average debt: $33,234 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,934 full-time; 464 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 64%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 5%; Jewish: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 2%; Church of Christ: 21%; Other: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (33%), men’s dorms (21%), apartments for married students (29%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (2%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 69% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,480. Activities include: choral groups, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 1. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 36,160; number of current serial subscriptions: 110. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 35. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 44. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 219 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (310) 506-4392. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pepperdine.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/information/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Academic electives: (3); Total units: (28). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Loyola Marymount University; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–San Diego; University of San Diego; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,661. Total accepted: 2,315. Freshmen enrolled: 752; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 35%. Size of waiting list: 868 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 13. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 46% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560670, Math: 570-680, Combined: 1130-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1937. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 18% communication, journalism, and related programs, 11% social sciences, 7% psychology, 7% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 388 fulltime, 290 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 74%; five-year: 79%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 50% within one year; 60% within five years.

gency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 441. Transfer applicants offered admission: 106. Transfer applicants enrolled: 46. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 218 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 70. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 603 (paper).

Pitzer College I Address: 1050 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-6101 I Website: http://www.pitzer.edu I Private I Enrollment: 958 full-time; 41 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (310) 506-4301. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,770; room/board: $10,480. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 47% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,908 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,805 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,261 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,309. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,972 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $32,104 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,234. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (37%), men’s dorms (28%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (33%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 67%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 64. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 18%; of women in sororities: 33%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 68. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 363,284; number of current serial subscriptions: 20,527. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emer-

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 U.S News College Ranking: 49, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1120-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,870 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,930 Acceptance rate: 26% Average debt: $24,790 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 43%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 958 full-time; 41 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 67%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (909) 621-8129. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pitzer.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.pitzer.edu/admissionfinancialaid/admission/onlineapp.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 3; History: 1; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Very important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Occidental College; University of California–Davis; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–San Diego; University of California–Santa Barbara. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,748. Total accepted: 983. Freshmen enrolled: 243; 45% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 26%. Non-early acceptance rate: 26%. Size of waiting list: 1128 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 57%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-680, Math: 550-650, Combined: 1120-1330.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 23% social sciences, 16% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 13% psychology, 8% communication, journalism, and related proU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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grams, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): crossregistration (99%), double major (21%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (20%), independent study (39%), internships, student-designed major (11%), study abroad (60%). Cooperative education programs: health professions, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 67 full-time, 24 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 32% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 65%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 7%; medicine, 6%; education, 21%; arts and sciences, 19%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 179. Transfer applicants offered admission: 30. Transfer applicants enrolled: 16. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Point Loma Nazarene University I Address: 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 I Website: http://www.pointloma.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Nazarene I Enrollment: 2,277 full-time; 69 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1240  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,120 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,170 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $18,180 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (909) 621-8208. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,870; room/board: $10,930. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 42% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 36% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,956 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,747 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,740 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,328. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,849 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,790. Proportion who borrowed: 43%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 68. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 115. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 2,476,503; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,277 full-time; 69 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 80%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; No preference: 3%; Nazarene: 25%; Non-denominational: 23%; Other: 44%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (619) 849-2273. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pointloma.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.pointloma.edu/Apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,757. Total accepted: 1,291. Freshmen enrolled: 530; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Non-early acceptance rate: 100%. Size of waiting list: 226 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 117. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 45% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 72% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-620, Math: 500-620, Combined: 1010-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1902. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% psychology, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% education, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY π CALIFORNIA 429

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communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs: double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 175 full-time, 228 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 8% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 65%.

Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 406. Transfer applicants offered admission: 247. Transfer applicants enrolled: 150. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11. Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 216 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 557 (paper).

Pomona College I Address: 550 N. College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 I Website: http://www.pomona.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,547 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1380-1530  Tuition: 2008-2009: $35,625 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $12,220 Acceptance rate: 16% Average debt: $11,300 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (619) 849-2538. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,120; room/board: $8,170. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: March 2. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,214 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,486 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,663 (49%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,753. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,699 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,928 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,180. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,936. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 28. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 94. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 177,434; number of current serial subscriptions: 449. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 469. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. 430 CALIFORNIA π POMONA COLLEGE

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,547 full-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 63%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (909) 621-8134. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pomona.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 5. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.pomona.edu/adwr/admissions/Applying/Information.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 3 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Amherst College; Harvard University; Stanford University; University of California–Berkeley; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,907. Total accepted: 964. Freshmen enrolled: 375; 67% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 16%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 21%. Non-early acceptance rate: 16%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 13. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 87% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 690-770, Math: 690-760, Combined: 1380-1530. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 29-34, Math: 29-34, Composite: 29-34.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 12% economics, 9% psychology, 8% political science and government, 7% neuroscience, 6% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (96%), double major (11%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (30%), internships (40%), studentdesigned major (3%), study abroad (58%), other. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 179 full-time, 30 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 27% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 100%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 86%; five-year: 93%; six-year: 94%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (909) 621-8205. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $35,625; room/board: $12,220. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $34,000 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $29,600 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,400 (53%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,300. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 98%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 150. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 19. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,604,795; number of current serial subscriptions: 49,567. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 181. Transfer applicants offered admission: 19. Transfer applicants enrolled: 10. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

San Diego State University I Address: 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7455 I Website: http://www.sdsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 25,167 full-time; 5,293 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 940-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,428 in state, $13,598 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,266 Acceptance rate: 44% Average debt: $14,500 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 25,167 full-time; 5,293 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 23%; White: 54%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (619) 594-6336. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sdsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30; decision sent by March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.sdsu.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 46,718. Total accepted: 20,629. Freshmen enrolled: 5,601; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 44%. Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 480-590, Combined: 940-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-25.

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support services, 12% social sciences, 9% psychology, 6% English language and literature/letters, 6% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 979 full-time, 800 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 21% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 20%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 21%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 56%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (619) 594-6323. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,428 in state, $13,598 out of state; room/board: $11,266. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $1,262; personal expenses: $2,540. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 53% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,540 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,940 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,780 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,760. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,880 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,000 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,500. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 163. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 25; sororities: 23. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

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ing-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 228. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 11,053. Transfer applicants offered admission: 8,381. Transfer applicants enrolled: 4,016. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 773 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 79. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 589 (paper).

San Francisco Art Institute I Address: 800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 I Website: http://www.sfai.edu I Private I Enrollment: 350 full-time; 46 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,196 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,972 Acceptance rate: 28% Average debt: $11,573 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 350 full-time; 46 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 68%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 345-7324. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sfai.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (22). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California College of the Arts; California Institute of the Arts; Maryland Institute College of Art; School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 922. Total accepted: 257. Freshmen enrolled: 72; Overall acceptance rate: 28%. Non-early acceptance rate: 28%. Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-630, Math: 450-590, Combined: 940-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 60%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 17-21, Composite: 20-25. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 36%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 204 full-time; 11 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 56%; International: 22%.

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Financial aid office: (415) 749-4520. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,196; room/board: $9,972. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 31. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 2% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,252 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,174 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,353 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,900. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,951 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,573. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

Phone: (800) 899-7326. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sfcm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: December 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $100. To apply online, go to: http://www.unifiedapps.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cleveland Institute of Music; Manhattan School of Music; New England Conservatory of Music; Oberlin College; University of Rochester. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 250. Total accepted: 113. Freshmen enrolled: 43; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Size of waiting list: 32 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 10.

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Campus housing available: coed dorms. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Activities include: student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%.

Year founded: 1917. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 95% music performance, 5% music theory and composition. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (1%), independent study (3%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 27 full-time, 80 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 30%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 25% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: education, 10%; arts and sciences, 90%.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: psychological. For learning-disabled students: Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 50. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 159. Transfer applicants offered admission: 132. Transfer applicants enrolled: 59. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (5% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

San Francisco Conservatory of Music I Address: 50 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 I Website: http://www.sfcm.edu I Private I Enrollment: 204 full-time; 11 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (415) 759-3414. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,080. Estimated books and supplies: $580; transportation: $185; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 86% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,500 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,500 (86%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,000 (86%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,750. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 55%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,000 (12%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,080 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Campus housing available (% using): other housing options (100%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Activities include: choral groups, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%.

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separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 2. Services include: tutors. Library: Number of titles: 33,026; number of current serial subscriptions: 78. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 18. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 92. Transfer applicants offered admission: 32. Transfer applicants enrolled: 20. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 25 (22% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 513 (paper).

San Francisco State University I Address: 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132 I Website: http://www.sfsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 19,517 full-time; 4,859 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 53, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,762 in state, $13,932 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $11,500 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $15,337 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 39%

ices, 11% social sciences, 10% visual and performing arts, 9% psychology, 6% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 928 full-time, 917 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 32% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 21%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 21%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 42%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 19,517 full-time; 4,859 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 31%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 42%; International: 6%.

Financial aid office: (415) 338-7000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,762 in state, $13,932 out of state; room/board: $11,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,864 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,396 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,997 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,155. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,996 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,631 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,337. Proportion who borrowed: 39%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (415) 338-6486. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sfsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.sfsu.edu/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 27,440. Total accepted: 18,370. Freshmen enrolled: 3,466; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-560, Math: 440-560, Combined: 880-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 18-23.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 3%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, fencing, sailing, soccer, swimming, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, fencing, sailing, soccer, swimming, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: Services include: other U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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special classes, note-taking services. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 10,370. Transfer applicants offered admission: 8,084. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3,233. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1371 (6% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

San Jose State University I Address: 1 Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192 I Website: http://www.sjsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 18,687 full-time; 5,703 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,938 in state, $13,074 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,153 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $12,075 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 29% business administration and management, 5% nursing, 4% art/art studies, 4% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (15%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: engineering, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1326); Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 719 full-time, 1,211 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 27% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 25%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 18,687 full-time; 5,703 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 35%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 38%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (408) 283-7500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sjsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California State University–Long Beach; San Diego State University; San Francisco State University; University of California–Davis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 21,555. Total accepted: 13,864. Freshmen enrolled: 3,271; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 450-580, Combined: 880-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 18-24, Composite: 18-23.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (408) 283-7500. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,938 in state, $13,074 out of state; room/board: $10,153. Estimated books and supplies: $1,656; transportation: $1,164; personal expenses: $2,826. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 50% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,985 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,725 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,556 (36%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,790. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,561 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,758 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,075. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), apartment for single students (34%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,370. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 352. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 20; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 608. Services include: reading machines, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,315,891; number of current serial subscriptions: 825. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,355. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 32,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 9,397. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6,243. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3,220. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 954 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 83. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 515 (paper).

Santa Clara University I Address: 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 I Website: http://www.scu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Catholic I Enrollment: 4,730 full-time; 94 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 2, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1110-1320  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,950 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,070 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $23,773 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,730 full-time; 94 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 17%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 64%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Protestant: 13%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 19%; Catholic: 52%; Other Christian: 10%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (408) 554-4700. Website: http://www.scu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 7; decision sent by April 5. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 23. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.scu.edu/ugrad/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other 436 CALIFORNIA π SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Davis; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–San Diego; University of California–Santa Barbara. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,459. Total accepted: 5,802. Freshmen enrolled: 1,204; 42% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 33%. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Non-early acceptance rate: 58%. Size of waiting list: 2035 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 171. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 73% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 27%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-650, Math: 570-670, Combined: 1110-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 34% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% social sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% engineering, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 511 full-time, 268 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 63%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; five-year: 83%; six-year: 85%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 28% within one year; 81% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 24%; law, 14%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (408) 554-4505. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,950; room/board: $11,070. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,337 (33%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,533 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,782 (23%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,901. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,545 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $17,017 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,773. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (77%), apartment for single students (22%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 32% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,283. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 53%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 113. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,176,292; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,484. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 655. Transfer applicants offered admission: 410. Transfer applicants enrolled: 231. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 148 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 590 (paper).

Scripps College I Address: 1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 I Website: http://www.scrippscol.edu I Private I Enrollment: 894 full-time; 5 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 27, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1280-1440  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,950 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,500 Acceptance rate: 43% Average debt: $11,235 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 47%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 894 full-time; 5 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 74%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 770-1333. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.scrippscol.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Very important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Very important. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Pomona College; Stanford University; University of California–Berkeley; University of Southern California; Wellesley College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,969. Total accepted: 844. Freshmen enrolled: 227; 59% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 43%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 60%. Non-early acceptance rate: 42%. Size of waiting list: 471 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 72% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 95% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 49%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650740, Math: 630-700, Combined: 1280-1440. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 46%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 28-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1926. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 12% psychology, 10% political science and government, 8% English language and literature/letters, 7% fine/studio arts, 6% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cross-registration (100%), double major (18%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (48%), internships (13%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (50%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 69 full-time, 27 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 74%; five-year: 78%; six-year: 80%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (909) 621-8275. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,950; room/board: $11,500. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 51% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $30,842 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,395 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,911 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,789. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $18,502 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,235. Proportion who borrowed: 47%. SCRIPPS COLLEGE π CALIFORNIA

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (98%), apartment for single students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 95%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 29. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,604,795; number of current serial subscriptions: 49,567. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 85. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 350. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 105. Transfer applicants offered admission: 40. Transfer applicants enrolled: 21. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,327 full-time; 279 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 79%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (707) 664-2778. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sonoma.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: December 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.csumentor.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: San Francisco State University; University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Davis; University of California–Santa Cruz. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,382. Total accepted: 7,549. Freshmen enrolled: 1,713; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 450-560, Combined: 900-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-23.

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Simpson University I Address: 2211 College View Drive, Redding, CA 96003-8606 I Website: http://www.simpsonuniversity.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian and Missionary Alliance I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $18,600 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,400 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Sonoma State University I Address: 1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 I Website: http://www.sonoma.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,327 full-time; 279 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,996 in state, $12,132 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,115 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $14,006 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 40%

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Year founded: 1960. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% business administration and management, 10% psychology, 9% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 7% sociology, 4% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 317 full-time, 380 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 52%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (707) 664-2287. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,996 in state, $12,132 out of state; room/board: $10,115. Estimated books and supplies: $1,656; transportation: $1,164; personal expenses: $2,976. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 31. In 2007-2008, 51% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,481 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,629 (22%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,735 (32%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,436. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,294 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,359 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,006. Proportion who borrowed: 40%.

Southern California Inst. of Architecture I Address: 960 E. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 I Website: http://www.sciarc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 263 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,190 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (3%), women’s dorms (16%), men’s dorms (10%), apartment for single students (70%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,950. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 110. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball, volleyball.

2007-2008 enrollment: 263 full-time. Men: 69%; women: 31%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 24%; Hispanic: 15%; White: 38%; International: 21%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 214. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 582,396; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,750. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 430. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 13,400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,110. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,790. Transfer applicants enrolled: 977. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 77 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 774-7242. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sciarc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbia University; Otis College of Art and Design; Pratt Institute; University of Southern California; Woodbury University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 106. Total accepted: 82. Freshmen enrolled: 53; 25% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Size of waiting list: 14 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 2. Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A-4.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1972. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), internships (75%), study abroad (8%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 35 full-time, 93 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 23% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Graduation rates: Six-year: 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (213) 613-2200. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $10,190.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 1. Activities include: student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

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required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 80. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 57. Transfer applicants offered admission: 53. Transfer applicants enrolled: 34. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 54 (21% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 220 (computer).

Stanford University I Address: Stanford, CA 94305 I Website: http://www.stanford.edu I Private I Enrollment: 6,523 full-time; 61 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1340-1550  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,030 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,182 Acceptance rate: 10% Average debt: $16,728 Student/faculty ratio: 6/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,523 full-time; 61 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 24%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 46%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 23%; Protestant: 27%; Jewish: 9%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 4%; Buddhist: 5%; No preference: 27%; Other: 3%.

dents submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2934, Math: 29-34, Composite: 29-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% economics, 6% political science and government, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), double major (6%), dual enrollment (17%), exchange student program (domestic) (.2%), honors program (21%), independent study (75%), internships, studentdesigned major (.2%), study abroad (32%), other (4%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 963 full-time, 18 part-time (77% men; 23% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 6/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 16%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 80%; five-year: 92%; six-year: 95%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 10%; medicine, 16%; arts and sciences, 73%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (650) 723-2091. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stanford.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $75. To apply online, go to: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/applying/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Harvard University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Princeton University; University of California–Berkeley; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 23,958. Total accepted: 2,464. Freshmen enrolled: 1,722; 56% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 38%. Overall acceptance rate: 10%. Non-early acceptance rate: 9%. Size of waiting list: 1478 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 91% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 660-760, Math: 680-790, Combined: 1340-1550. First-year stu-

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Financial aid office: (650) 723-3058. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,030; room/board: $11,182. Estimated books and supplies: $1,455; transportation: $665; personal expenses: $2,325. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 80% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $34,600 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $31,000 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,850 (31%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,000 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $33,300 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,728. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (67%), women’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (11%), special housing for disabled students (1%), cooperative housing (4%), other housing options (9%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 88%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 590. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 12. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 125. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 8,430,133; number of current serial subscriptions: 31,523. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,400. Transfer applicants offered admission: 23. Transfer applicants enrolled: 20. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 414 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 68.

St. Mary’s College of California I Address: 1928 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga, CA 94556 I Website: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,402 full-time; 283 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 14, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,250 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,680 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $26,230 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 51%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,402 full-time; 283 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 20%; White: 60%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Jewish: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 20%; Roman Catholic: 53%; Christian: 8%; Other: 17%.

ment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Loyola Marymount University; Santa Clara University; University of California–Davis; University of California–Santa Barbara; University of San Diego. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,929. Total accepted: 3,231. Freshmen enrolled: 611; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Non-early acceptance rate: 82%. Size of waiting list: 158 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 53. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480590, Math: 480-590, Combined: 960-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1863. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 31% business/commerce, 12% social sciences, 10% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), independent study (10%), internships (38%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (39%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 196 full-time, 291 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 61%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within one year; 51% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 26%; law, 10%; medicine, 7%; education, 16%; arts and sciences, 37%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (925) 631-4224. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 24. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.stmarysca.edu/prospective/undergraduate_admissions/first_year_students/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (925) 631-4370. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,250; room/board: $11,680. Estimated books and supplies: $1,440; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,378 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,813 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,692 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,727. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 50%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,542 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $22,503 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,230. Proportion who borrowed: 51%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (96%), special housing for disabled students (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA π CALIFORNIA

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earnings: $3,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, crew (heavyweight), cross country, golf, lacrosse, football (lightweight), rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 120. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 223,264; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,667. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 325. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 444. Transfer applicants offered admission: 293. Transfer applicants enrolled: 159. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 52 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 527 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 583 (paper).

Thomas Aquinas College I Address: 10000 N. Ojai Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060-9621 I Website: http://www.thomasaquinas.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Catholic I Enrollment: 360 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1170-1400  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,400 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,950 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $14,000 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Catholic University of America; Christendom College; Franciscan University of Steubenville; University of Dallas; University of Notre Dame. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 222. Total accepted: 134. Freshmen enrolled: 102; 39% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 77 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 27. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 75% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 75% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 10%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-740, Math: 570-660, Combined: 1170-1400. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-31, Math: 24-27, Composite: 2529.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1971. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 100% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Major fields of study: liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 29 full-time, 8 part-time (92% men; 8% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 68%; five-year: 78%; six-year: 78%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 29% within one year; 33% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 11%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 12%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 55%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (805) 525-4417. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,400; room/board: $6,950. Estimated books and supplies: $450; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,793 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,152 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,215 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,438. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,000. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 360 full-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 85%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Protestant: 4%; No preference: 3%; Catholic: 92%; Mormon: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 634-9797. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.thomasaquinas.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: 2; History: 2 (2); Academic electives: (3); Total units: 11 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 442 CALIFORNIA π THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE

Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (49%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 99%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 2. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 60,014; number of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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current serial subscriptions: 90. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 13. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 570 (paper); 230 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 597 (paper).

University of California–Berkeley I Address: 110 Sproul Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720-5800 I Website: http://www.berkeley.edu I Public I Enrollment: 23,863 full-time; 773 part-time

clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,601 full-time, 555 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 20% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 61%; five-year: 84%; six-year: 88%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 21, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1220-1470  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,932 in state, $29,540 out of state Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $14,494 Acceptance rate: 23% Average debt: $14,453 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 40%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 23,863 full-time; 773 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 42%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 40%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (510) 642-3175. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.berkeley.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 44,149. Total accepted: 10,287. Freshmen enrolled: 4,225; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 23%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 99% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590-710, Math: 630-760, Combined: 1220-1470.

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Financial aid office: (510) 642-6442. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,932 in state, $29,540 out of state; room/board: $14,494. Estimated books and supplies: $1,268; transportation: $596; personal expenses: $1,296. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: March 2. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 49% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,095 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,866 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,757 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,329. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,317 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,041 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,453. Proportion who borrowed: 40%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 11,041. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,311. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,036. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 786 (3% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer).

Year founded: 1868. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% political science and government, 5% economics, 4% English language and literature, 4% business administration and management, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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University of California–Davis I Address: 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616 I Website: http://www.ucdavis.edu I Public I Enrollment: 23,168 full-time; 331 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 44, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,635 in state, $28,656 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,978 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $14,372 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: education, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,586 fulltime, 317 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 28%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 73%; six-year: 79%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 9%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 6%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 50%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 23,168 full-time; 331 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 41%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 42%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (530) 752-2971. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucdavis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 35,148. Total accepted: 20,598. Freshmen enrolled: 4,955; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 95% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-630, Math: 540-660, Combined: 1030-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 33%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 2028, Composite: 20-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1905. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% psychology, 6% biology/biological sciences, 6% economics, 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% political science and government. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: English (including composition), other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: 444 CALIFORNIA π UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA–DAVIS

Financial aid office: (530) 752-2390. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,635 in state, $28,656 out of state; room/board: $11,978. Estimated books and supplies: $1,544; transportation: $697; personal expenses: $2,189. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,159 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,412 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,665 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,505. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,911 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,293 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,372. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (77%), women’s dorms (8%), men’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (2%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (4%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%), cooperative housing (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,745. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 452. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 37; sororities: 28. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 191. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 7,541. Transfer applicants offered admission: 5,466. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,875. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 445 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 213 (computer). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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University of California–Irvine I Address: Irvine, CA 92697 I Website: http://www.uci.edu I Public I Enrollment: 21,098 full-time; 598 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 44, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,556 in state, $27,176 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,266 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $13,383 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 21,098 full-time; 598 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 51%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 31%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (949) 824-6703. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uci.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Very important. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 39,956. Total accepted: 22,220. Freshmen enrolled: 4,931; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 96% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-630, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1070-1300.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% biology/biological sciences, 7% criminology, 7% economics, 7% social psychology, 6% political science and government. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

cooperating institution (1137); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1315). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,100 full-time, 356 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 25% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 76%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 21% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 13%; medicine, 12%; dentistry, 4%; engineering, 7%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 43%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (949) 824-5337. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,556 in state, $27,176 out of state; room/board: $10,266. Estimated books and supplies: $1,601; transportation: $1,399; personal expenses: $1,544. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: May 2. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 43% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,129 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,733 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,091 (32%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,046. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,299 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,409 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,383. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 414. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 20; sororities: 21. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: sailing. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: sailing.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 57. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,778,921; number of current serial subscriptions: 47,668. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 8,788. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6,040. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,448. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 563 (3% of student body).

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University of California–Los Angeles I Address: 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095 I Website: http://www.ucla.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 24,931 full-time; 997 part-time

Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,005 fulltime, 657 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 24% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 20%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 88%; six-year: 90%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 25, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1180-1430  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,034 in state, $26,102 out of state Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $12,420 Acceptance rate: 24% Average debt: $16,220 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 24,931 full-time; 997 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 38%; Hispanic: 15%; White: 39%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (310) 825-3101. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucla.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply_to _uc.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 50,755. Total accepted: 11,963. Freshmen enrolled: 4,564; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 24%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 97% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-690, Math: 610-740, Combined: 1180-1430. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-31, Math: 25-32, Composite: 24-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% political science and government, 6% psychology, 5% biology/biological sciences, 5% business/managerial economics, 5% history. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. 446 CALIFORNIA π UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA–LOS ANGELES

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (310) 206-0400. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,034 in state, $26,102 out of state; room/board: $12,420. Estimated books and supplies: $1,515; transportation: $860; personal expenses: $2,391. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,899 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,336 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,564 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,640. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,624 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,915 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,220. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (62%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students (8%), apartment for single students (21%), special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 819. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 35; sororities: 28. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 13%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 461. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 8,272,112; number of current serial subscriptions: 77,509. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 4,324. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,733. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 13,451. Transfer applicants offered admission: 5,330. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3,321. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1075 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 81. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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University of California–Riverside I Address: 900 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92521 I Website: http://www.ucr.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,556 full-time; 417 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 89, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,845 in state, $28,454 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,850 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $14,992 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,556 full-time; 417 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 42%; Hispanic: 26%; White: 23%; International: 2%.

foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, engineering, humanities, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 756 fulltime, 159 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 27% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 21%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; fiveyear: 65%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 39% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 17%; law, 10%; medicine, 9%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 21%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (951) 827-4531. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucr.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30; decision sent by February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.ucop.edu/pathways. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); History: 2; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of California–Davis; University of California–Irvine; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–San Diego; University of California–Santa Barbara. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 20,126. Total accepted: 16,592. Freshmen enrolled: 3,729; Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 94% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 470-610, Combined: 920-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 18-25, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1954. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% social sciences, 12% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% psychology, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (951) 827-3878. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,845 in state, $28,454 out of state; room/board: $10,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,700; transportation: $1,300; personal expenses: $1,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: March 2. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,311 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,306 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,201 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,005. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,563 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,645 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,992. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (38%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 203. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 21; sororities: 21. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, soccer, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 47. Library: Number of titles: 2,483,202; number of current serial subscriptions: 44,025. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,093. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 25,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,224. Transfer applicants offered admission: 4,086. Transfer applicants enrolled: 862. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 273 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of California–San Diego I Address: 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 I Website: http://www.ucsd.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 21,706 full-time; 342 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1360  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,911 in state, $28,932 out of state Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,820 Acceptance rate: 43% Average debt: $15,904 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 21,706 full-time; 342 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 43%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 40%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 10%; Jewish: 4%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 7%; No preference: 33%; Unknown: 4%; Christian: 11%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (858) 534-4831. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucsd.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.ucop.edu/pathways. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); History: 2; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 17 (13). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Harvard University; Stanford University; University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Los Angeles; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 45,073. Total accepted: 19,178. Freshmen enrolled: 4,141; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 43%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 99% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-660, Math: 590-700, Combined: 1130-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-29.

tural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 943 full-time, 223 part-time (73% men; 27% women; 23% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 30%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; five-year: 80%; six-year: 84%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 45% within one year; 57% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 15%; medicine, 16%; dentistry, 4%; engineering, 8%; education, 19%; arts and sciences, 37%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (858) 534-4480. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,911 in state, $28,932 out of state; room/board: $10,820. Estimated books and supplies: $1,523; transportation: $1,056; personal expenses: $1,483. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,961 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,005 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,681 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,237. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,649 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $541 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,904. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (3%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 405. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

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Year founded: 1960. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% biology, 13% economics, 9% political science and government, 9% psychology, 5% communication and media studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cul-

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, reli-

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gious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,236,219; number of current serial subscriptions: 32,229. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 8,872. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6,494. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,742. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 736 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer).

University of California–Santa Barbara I Address: Santa Barbara, CA 93106 I Website: http://www.ucsb.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,960 full-time; 455 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 44, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,573 in state, $29,181 out of state Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $12,485 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $15,201 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

enrolled: 4,338; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 96% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 540-660, Combined: 1070-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 24-29, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% sociology, 7% psychology, 6% communication and media studies, 6% international/global studies. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 939 full-time, 162 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 82%; sixyear: 85%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study within one year.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,960 full-time; 455 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 19%; White: 60%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (805) 893-2485. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucsb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Davis; University of California–Irvine; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–San Diego. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 40,933. Total accepted: 22,273. Freshmen ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (805) 893-2432. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,573 in state, $29,181 out of state; room/board: $12,485. Estimated books and supplies: $1,549; transportation: $1,168; personal expenses: $2,644. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: May 31. In 2007-2008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 46% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,818 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,992 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,984 (31%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,946. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,765 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,329 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,201. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 535. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 18. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 7%. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA–SANTA BARBARA π CALIFORNIA 449

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Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 3,301,449; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,962. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 7,937. Transfer applicants offered admission: 5,622. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,273. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 218 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 70. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of California–Santa Cruz I Address: 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 I Website: http://www.ucsc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 13,909 full-time; 494 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 96, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,286 in state, $28,894 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $13,038 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $14,932 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 51%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,909 full-time; 494 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 21%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 59%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (831) 459-4008. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucsc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 30; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.ucop.edu/pathways. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not 450 CALIFORNIA π UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA–SANTA CRUZ

considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Davis; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–San Diego; University of California–Santa Barbara. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 24,453. Total accepted: 20,059. Freshmen enrolled: 3,717; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 96% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-620, Math: 520-630, Combined: 1020-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 20-29, Composite: 21-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% psychology, 9% business/managerial economics, 7% English language and literature/letters, 5% political science and government, 4% sociology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1326); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1312). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 566 full-time, 237 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 21% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 23%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 68%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (831) 459-2963. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,286 in state, $28,894 out of state; room/board: $13,038. Estimated books and supplies: $1,356; transportation: $841; personal expenses: $2,717. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 17; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,207 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,465 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,337 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,387. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,038 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,932. Proportion who borrowed: 51%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 47%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,066. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 141. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 192. Services include: note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,579,981; number of current serial subscriptions: 28,264. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,753. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,374. Transfer applicants enrolled: 784. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 99 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 78. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

University of La Verne I Address: 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750 I Website: http://www.ulv.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,593 full-time; 89 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,910 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,460 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $17,780 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,593 full-time; 89 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 39%; White: 48%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 31%; Protestant: 27%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 7%; Unknown: 30%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 876-4858. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ulv.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.ulv.edu/admission/apply_now.phtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 0 (2); Total units: 14 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical resiULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

dence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California State Polytechnic University–Pomona; California State University–Fullerton; Chapman University; University of Redlands; Whittier College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,538. Total accepted: 993. Freshmen enrolled: 336; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 440-540, Combined: 880-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% business administration and management, 14% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 11% psychology, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 6% criminology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 187 full-time, 205 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 58%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 649-0160. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,910; room/board: $10,460. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,379. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,629 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,868 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,836 (21%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,268. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 52%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,954 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,780. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 43. UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE π CALIFORNIA

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Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 196,842; number of current serial subscriptions: 38,178. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 393. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 315. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 50%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 326. Transfer applicants offered admission: 210. Transfer applicants enrolled: 132. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 24 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 583 (paper).

University of Redlands I Address: PO Box 3080, Redlands, CA 92373 I Website: http://www.redlands.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,357 full-time; 400 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1060-1240  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,294 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,122 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $28,656 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,357 full-time; 400 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 75%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 455-5064. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.redlands.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); Total units: 13 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: 452

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Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Chapman University; Loyola Marymount University; Occidental College; University of San Diego; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,607. Total accepted: 2,270. Freshmen enrolled: 607; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 70% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-620, Math: 540-620, Combined: 1060-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 43%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1907. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 45% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% social sciences, 6% psychology, 5% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1142); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1142); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1142). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 214 full-time, 267 parttime (56% men; 44% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 59%; five-year: 65%; sixyear: 65%. Graduate study: 44% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 7% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 5%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; education, 16%; arts and sciences, 17%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (909) 335-4047. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,294; room/board: $10,122. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 81% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,203 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,281 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,326 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $8,274. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,710 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,656. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), women’s dorms (13%), men’s dorms (5%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (14%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 66%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 39% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 102. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 280. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 396,813; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,913. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 712. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 300. Transfer applicants offered admission: 150. Transfer applicants enrolled: 88. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 61 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of San Diego I Address: 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492 I Website: http://www.SanDiego.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 4,754 full-time; 178 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 102, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1080-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,264 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,870 Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: $23,343 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,754 full-time; 178 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 70%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 54%; Protestant: 28%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 3%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (619) 260-4506. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.SanDiego.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applying/applicaULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

tion.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 17 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Loyola Marymount University; Santa Clara University; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–San Diego; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,563. Total accepted: 5,085. Freshmen enrolled: 1,098; 46% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Non-early acceptance rate: 48%. Size of waiting list: 1467 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 79. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 38% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530630, Math: 550-650, Combined: 1080-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 24-28, Composite: 24-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1949. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 36% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% social sciences, 12% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% psychology, 5% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1151); Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1151). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 367 full-time, 399 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 63%; five-year: 73%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 19%; medicine, 21%; dentistry, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (619) 260-4514. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,264; room/board: $11,870. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $792; personal expenses: $2,142. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 2007UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO π CALIFORNIA

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2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,985 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,771 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,477 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,483. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,277 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $29,252 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,343. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), women’s dorms (7%), men’s dorms (5%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 23%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, golf, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, other. Library: Number of titles: 704,887; number of current serial subscriptions: 38,488. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 366. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 19,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,045. Transfer applicants offered admission: 641. Transfer applicants enrolled: 283. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 117 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of San Francisco I Address: Ignatian Heights, San Francisco, CA 94117-1080 I Website: http://www.usfca.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 5,173 full-time; 226 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 127, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1240  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,500 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,130 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,173 full-time; 226 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 23%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 50%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 44%; Protestant: 7%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 32%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (415) 422-6563. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usfca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 16. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Very important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Very important. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: San Francisco State University; Santa Clara University; Stanford University; University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Santa Cruz. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,695. Total accepted: 5,138. Freshmen enrolled: 1,055; 29% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 67%. Size of waiting list: 325 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 20. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 31%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-620, Math: 520-620, Combined: 1030-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-27, Math: 21-26, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1312). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 371 full-time, 175 part-time. Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 3%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 2%; education, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (415) 422-2620. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,500; room/board: $11,130. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $860; personal expenses: $2,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (71%), women’s dorms (8%), apartment for single students (20%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,736. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 95. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, sailing, skiing (alpine), tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, martial arts, rugby, sailing, skiing (alpine), softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 275. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,026,387; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,500. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,398. Transfer applicants offered admission: 861. Transfer applicants enrolled: 405. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 363 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 70. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 545 (paper).

University of Southern California I Address: University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089 I Website: http://www.usc.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 15,684 full-time; 700 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 27, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1270-1460  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,740 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,298 Acceptance rate: 25% Average debt: $25,578 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53% ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 15,684 full-time; 700 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 22%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 50%; International: 9%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 31%; Jewish: 8%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 3%; No preference: 29%; Eastern Orthodox: 1%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (213) 740-1111. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 10; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: New York University; Stanford University; University of California–Berkeley; University of California–Los Angeles; University of California–San Diego. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 33,760. Total accepted: 8,553. Freshmen enrolled: 2,963; 42% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 25%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 86% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 97% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 620720, Math: 650-740, Combined: 1270-1460. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-33, Math: 27-33, Composite: 28-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1880. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% social sciences, 12% visual and performing arts, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% engineering. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major (9%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study (59%), internships (58%), liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,625 full-time, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA π CALIFORNIA

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1,088 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 24% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 85%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

University of the Pacific I Address: 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211 I Website: http://www.pacific.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,357 full-time; 113 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (213) 740-1111. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,740; room/board: $11,298. Estimated books and supplies: $750; transportation: $580; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 2. In 20072008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 96% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,720 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,423 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,318 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,485. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,156 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $35,065 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,578. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (52%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,674. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 642. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 30; sororities: 24. Proportion of men in fraternities: 21%; of women in sororities: 24%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 516. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 4,309,870; number of current serial subscriptions: 60,805. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 8,359. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,784. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,116. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1399 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 86.

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 U.S News College Ranking: 102, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1055-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,730 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,185 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,357 full-time; 113 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 32%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 51%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 959-2867. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pacific.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Pepperdine University; Santa Clara University; University of California–Davis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,894. Total accepted: 3,483. Freshmen enrolled: 766; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 65 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 41% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 70% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 36%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-630, Math: 545670, Combined: 1055-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business administration and management, 16% biology/biological sciences, 8% social sciences, 7% computer and information sciences and support services, 7% engineering. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: preU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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dentistry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (12%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (89%), double major (6%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (16%), independent study (38%), internships (45%), liberal arts/career combination (6%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (10%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, engineering, health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 432 full-time, 319 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: medicine, 33%; engineering, 4%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (209) 946-2421. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,730; room/board: $10,185. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,889 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,003 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,779 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,061. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,537 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $22,095 (4%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (58%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (5%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (32%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,242. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 180. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 364,030; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,285. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 750. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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offered admission: 372. Transfer applicants enrolled: 205. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 108 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 55. Minimum TOEFL score required: 475 (paper); 150 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 533 (paper).

Vanguard University of Southern California I Address: 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 I Website: http://www.vanguard.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God I Enrollment: 1,513 full-time; 439 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,310 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,668 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $18,762 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,513 full-time; 439 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 72%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 61%; No preference: 3%; Assemblies of God: 22%; Other: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 722-6279. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vanguard.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/index.cfm?doc_id=1409. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Azusa Pacific University; Biola University; Point Loma Nazarene University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 947. Total accepted: 772. Freshmen enrolled: 370; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Non-early acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 420-550, Combined: 860-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1920. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 21% psychology, 11% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% philosophy and religious studies, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statisVANGUARD UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA π CALIFORNIA

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tics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (28%), double major, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 71 full-time, 102 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 54%.

graduates: 22 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Financial aid office: (714) 556-3610. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,310; room/board: $7,668. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2; deadline: March 2. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,428 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,727 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,531 (47%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,816. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,144 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,996 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,762. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,312 full-time; 24 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 76%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 90%; Unknown: 5%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (10%), women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (30%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (8%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 10. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 31. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other. Library: Number of titles: 128,234; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,145. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 145. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants offered admission: 172. Transfer applicants enrolled: 120. International students: Number of foreign under458

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Westmont College I Address: 955 La Paz Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 I Website: http://www.westmont.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian nondenominational I Enrollment: 1,312 full-time; 24 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 111, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1080-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,170 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,080 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $25,008 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 777-9011. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.westmont.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: (4); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Azusa Pacific University; Biola University; Pepperdine University; Point Loma Nazarene University; University of California–Santa Barbara. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,651. Total accepted: 1,208. Freshmen enrolled: 389; 29% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 49%. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Size of waiting list: 133 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 2. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 45% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 79% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-650, Math: 540-660, Combined: 1080-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-29, Math: 24-28, Composite: 24-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1937. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 16% business/managerial economics, 14% English language and literature, 10% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% kinesiology and exercise science. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statisU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (1%), double major (10%), exchange student program (domestic) (25%), honors program (30%), independent study (60%), internships (65%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (50%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 93 full-time, 43 parttime (63% men; 38% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 65%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 60% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 3%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (805) 565-6063. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,170; room/board: $10,080. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,890 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,262 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,793 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,007. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,755 (32%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,451 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,008. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (93%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 84%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 0. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 150,385; number of current serial subscriptions: 465. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 90. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 477. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed interULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

net access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 190. Transfer applicants offered admission: 103. Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Whittier College I Address: 13406 Philadelphia Street, PO Box 634, Whittier, CA 90608 I Website: http://www.whittier.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,239 full-time; 20 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1202  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,270 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,050 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $31,179 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,239 full-time; 20 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 30%; White: 55%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (562) 907-4238. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.whittier.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 30. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.aiccumentor.org/applications/whittier_college/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (2); Total units: 10 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Chapman University; Loyola Marymount University; Occidental College; Pitzer College; University of Redlands. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,196. Total accepted: 1,469. Freshmen enrolled: 297; 31% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 20%. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 480-602, Combined: 960-1202. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-27.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 26% social sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% psychology, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (7.7%), independent study (20%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination (50%), student-designed major (10%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 87 full-time, 36 parttime (50% men; 50% women; 37% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within one year; 20% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 40%; law, 6%; medicine, 7%; education, 32%; arts and sciences, 18%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (562) 907-4285. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,270; room/board: $9,050. Estimated books and supplies: $1,566; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $26,813 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,849 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $9,899 (64%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $8,207. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,337 (22%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,179. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,102. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 20%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

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tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 305,746; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,586. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 325. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 210. Transfer applicants offered admission: 120. Transfer applicants enrolled: 54. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 635 (paper).

Woodbury University I Address: 7500 Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91510 I Website: http://www.woodbury.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,046 full-time; 250 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1080  Tuition: 2007-2008: $25,198 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,388 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $33,241 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,046 full-time; 250 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 32%; White: 46%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (818) 767-0888. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.woodbury.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (2); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Mount St. Mary’s College; Pacific Lutheran University; Pepperdine University; University of California–Los Angeles. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 486. Total accepted: 393. Freshmen enrolled: 159; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-530, Math:

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420-550, Combined: 830-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% architecture (B.Arch., B.A./B.S., M.Arch., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.), 20% business administration and management, 8% accounting, 8% organizational behavior studies, 7% fashion/apparel design. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; history; psychology; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, weekend college. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 49 full-time, 165 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 44% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 83%; of 20 to 49 students: 17%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 69%; law, 3%; arts and sciences, 23%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (818) 767-0888. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $25,198; room/board: $8,388. Estimated books and supplies: $1,386; transportation: $792; personal expenses: $2,142. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 2. In 20072008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,563 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,686 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,847 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,721. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 53%. Among

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students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,088 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,241. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (94%), apartment for single students (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 67,785; number of current serial subscriptions: 279. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 276. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 350. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 247. Transfer applicants offered admission: 193. Transfer applicants enrolled: 169. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 75 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Colorado Adams State College I Address: 208 Edgemont Boulevard, Alamosa, CO 81102 I Website: http://www.adams.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Colorado Christian University I Address: 180 S. Garrison Street, Lakewood, CO 80226 I Website: http://www.ccu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian nondenominational I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,280 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,050 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $17,412 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: N/A full-time. Men: N/A; women: N/A. Ethnic makeup: Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 79%; International: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (303) 963-3200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ccu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/ccu/newmainmenu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,080. Total accepted: 662. Freshmen enrolled: 327; Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion 462 COLORADO π ADAMS STATE COLLEGE

submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-630, Math: 480-590, Combined: 990-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1914. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: premedicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 40 (58% men; 43% women; 8% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Graduation rates: Six-year: 42%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (303) 963-3230. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,280; room/board: $8,050. Estimated books and supplies: $1,304; transportation: $1,296; personal expenses: $4,338. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,204 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,785 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,548 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $8,546. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,412. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

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math, remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, learning center, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 141. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,080. Transfer applicants offered admission: 662. Transfer applicants enrolled: 315. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7 (11% of student body).

Colorado College I Address: 14 E. Cache La Poudre Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 I Website: http://www.ColoradoCollege.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,034 full-time; 19 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1230-1390  Tuition: 2008-2009: $35,844 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,096 Acceptance rate: 32% Average debt: $16,503 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 35%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,034 full-time; 19 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 83%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (719) 389-6344. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ColoradoCollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 20. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.ColoradoCollege.edu/Admission/Apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,826. Total accepted: 1,540. Freshmen enrolled: 524; 78% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 56%. Overall acceptance rate: 32%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 43%. Non-early acceptance rate: 27%. Size of waiting list: 785 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 42. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 60% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 92% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 40%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 58%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610-700, Math: 620-690, Combined: 1230-1390. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-32, Math: 25-30, Composite: 27-31.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1874. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 10% economics, 9% biology/biological sciences, 7% history, 7% political science and government, 5% sociology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Cooperative education programs: engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 160 fulltime, 26 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 74%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 83%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (719) 389-6651. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $35,844; room/board: $9,096. Estimated books and supplies: $988 personal expenses: $972. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 46% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 63% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,635 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,450 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,104 (33%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,486. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 92%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,650 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $33,962 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,503. Proportion who borrowed: 35%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 142. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 11%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 92. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 814,727; number of current serial subscriptions: 20,207. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed COLORADO COLLEGE π COLORADO 463

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 413. Transfer applicants offered admission: 72. Transfer applicants enrolled: 35. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 620 (paper).

Colorado School of Mines I Address: 1600 Maple Street, Golden, CO 80401 I Website: http://www.mines.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,710 full-time; 628 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 80, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 25-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $11,238 in state, $25,248 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,626 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $18,500 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,710 full-time; 628 part-time. Men: 78%; women: 22%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 80%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 39%; Jewish: 15%; Muslim: 8%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 19%; Unknown: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (303) 273-3220. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mines.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colorado State University; Stanford University; Texas A&M University–College Station; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Denver. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,067. Total accepted: 3,695. Freshmen enrolled: 816; 25% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 53% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 87% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530640, Math: 600-690, Combined: 1130-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-26, Math: 26-31, Composite: 25-29.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1874. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Major fields of study: computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical). Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (workstudy plan) program (3%), double major (8%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (3%), independent study (4%), internships (20%), study abroad (10%). Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 229 full-time, 109 part-time (74% men; 26% women; 17% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 1% within one year; 1% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 10%; medicine, 3%; engineering, 67%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (303) 273-3220. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $11,238 in state, $25,248 out of state; room/board: $7,626. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 85% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,540 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,840 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,700 (67%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,200. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,500 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,400 (13%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,500. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (17%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (23%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 135. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 19%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 150,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,883. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 217. Transfer applicants offered admission: 135. Transfer applicants enrolled: 83. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 204 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 52. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Colorado State University I Address: 8020 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523 I Website: http://www.colostate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 19,042 full-time; 2,637 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 125, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,418 in state, $18,858 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,920 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $18,912 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 19,042 full-time; 2,637 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 85%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (970) 491-6909. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.colostate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.colostate.edu/admissions/dsp_apply.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arizona State University; Colorado School of Mines; Cornell University; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Denver. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,727. Total accepted: 10,068. Freshmen enrolled: 4,392; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490610, Math: 510-630, Combined: 1000-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 21-26, Composite: 22-26.

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ness, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 9% social sciences, 7% English language and literature/letters, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 889 fulltime, 34 part-time (71% men; 29% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 64%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (970) 491-6321. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,418 in state, $18,858 out of state; room/board: $7,920. Estimated books and supplies: $990; transportation: $665; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 60% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,685 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,908 (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,478 (29%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,400. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,099 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,965 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,912. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (81%), apartments for married students (13%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students, other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Average per-year earnings: $3,134. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 329. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% busiULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 550. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,066,079; number of current serial subscriptions: 32,678. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,382. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,012. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,417. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 343 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 130 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 579 (paper).

Colorado State University–Pueblo I Address: 2200 Bonforte Boulevard, Pueblo, CO 81001 I Website: http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,076 full-time; 1,722 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,398 in state, $14,757 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,000 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: $21,095 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,076 full-time; 1,722 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 25%; White: 62%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (719) 549-2461. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/admissions/apply/ApplyNow.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experi466 COLORADO π COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY–PUEBLO

ence: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,485. Total accepted: 1,441. Freshmen enrolled: 644; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 8% were in the top 25 percent; 36% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 420-550, Combined: 840-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1933. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% sociology, 16% business/commerce, 11% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 7% kinesiology and exercise science, 7% mass communication/media studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 155 full-time, 149 parttime (; 9% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (719) 549-2753. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,398 in state, $14,757 out of state; room/board: $6,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,698; transportation: $1,216; personal expenses: $2,998. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,658 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,141 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,135 (56%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,723. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,500 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,938 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,095. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (62%), apartment for single students (38%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 2%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $944. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 62. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 271,691; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,802. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 702. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 594. Transfer applicants offered admission: 594. Transfer applicants enrolled: 387. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 91 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 533 (paper).

Fort Lewis College I Address: 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301 I Website: http://www.fortlewis.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,542 full-time; 393 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,464 in state, $14,994 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,876 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $17,419 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colorado State University; Mesa State College; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Northern Colorado; Western State College of Colorado. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,020. Total accepted: 2,181. Freshmen enrolled: 925; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 54% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440570, Math: 450-570, Combined: 890-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 17-23, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% social sciences, 8% visual and performing arts, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 176 full-time, 63 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 27%; six-year: 30%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study within one year.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,542 full-time; 393 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 20%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 72%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (970) 247-7184. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fortlewis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://webopus.fortlewis.edu/pls/banner/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (970) 247-7142. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,464 in state, $14,994 out of state; room/board: $6,876. Estimated books and supplies: $1,698; transportation: $1,042; personal expenses: $2,508. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,631 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,180 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,230 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,047. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,089 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,580 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,419. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (25%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the FORT LEWIS COLLEGE π COLORADO 467

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2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,780. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 130. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 214,670; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,181. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 672. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 804. Transfer applicants offered admission: 556. Transfer applicants enrolled: 356. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 30 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Mesa State College I Address: 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122 I Website: http://www.mesastate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,437 full-time; 1,646 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,735 in state, $13,508 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,355 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $19,178 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,437 full-time; 1,646 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 84%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 982-6372. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mesastate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (1); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus 468 COLORADO π MESA STATE COLLEGE

interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colorado State University; Fort Lewis College; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Northern Colorado; Western State College of Colorado. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,279. Total accepted: 2,665. Freshmen enrolled: 1,272; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 17% were in the top 25 percent; 47% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430540, Math: 420-540, Combined: 850-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1925. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% business/commerce, 11% kinesiology and exercise science, 11% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 7% psychology, 6% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 223 full-time, 170 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 55%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (970) 248-1396. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,735 in state, $13,508 out of state; room/board: $7,355. Estimated books and supplies: $1,698; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $5,664. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,220 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,437 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,735 (24%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,229. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 49%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,437 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,100 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,178. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (86%), apartment for single students (13%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,500. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 16%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 83. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 295,447; number of current serial subscriptions: 31,992. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,172. Transfer applicants offered admission: 865. Transfer applicants enrolled: 609. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14. Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Metropolitan State College of Denver I Address: 1201 Fifth Street, Denver, CO 80217-3362 I Website: http://www.mscd.edu I Public I Enrollment: 12,907 full-time; 8,546 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,702 in state, $11,134 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,907 full-time; 8,546 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%.

SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,566. Total accepted: 4,304. Freshmen enrolled: 2,430; Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 16% were in the top 25 percent; 51% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 19%.) Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 430-562, Combined: 870-1112. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1823, Math: 18-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (workstudy plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Sixyear: 22%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (303) 556-4741. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,702 in state, $11,134 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 9.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7,000. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 7. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (303) 556-3058. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mscd.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.mscd.edu/enroll/admissions/application/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3 (2); History: (1); Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER π COLORADO 469

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late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 53%.

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I Address: 2130 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302 I Website: http://www.naropa.edu I Private I Enrollment: 435 full-time; 43 part-time

Financial aid office: (303) 546-3565. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,074. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 2% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,748 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,969 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,394 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,998. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,582. Proportion who borrowed: 7%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,074 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: $26,582 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 7%

Campus housing available: apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 435 full-time; 43 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 92%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (303) 546-3580. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.naropa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.naropa.edu/admissions.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Academic electives: (2). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 139. Total accepted: 129. Freshmen enrolled: 69; 77% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Average high school grade point average: 3.0.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1978. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 31% psychology, 16% visual and performing arts, 15% English language and literature/letters, 14% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 12% natural resources and conservation. Major fields of study: education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), social science, other. Special academic programs: double major, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 51 full-time, 143 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 51%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 84%; of 20 to 49 students: 16%. Advanced 470 COLORADO π NAROPA UNIVERSITY

Basic services: health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: career, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 27,376; number of current serial subscriptions: 62. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 83. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 164. Transfer applicants offered admission: 159. Transfer applicants enrolled: 107. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Regis University I Address: 3333 Regis Boulevard, B-20, Denver, CO 80221 I Website: http://www.regis.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 2,360 full-time; 3,426 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $26,900 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,830 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,360 full-time; 3,426 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 79%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 33%; Protestant: 21%; Jewish: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 28%; Other: 1%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Phone: (303) 458-4900. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.regis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.regis.edu/rc.asp?page=applications.downloadapp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (2); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Creighton University; Gonzaga University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,319. Total accepted: 1,363. Freshmen enrolled: 469; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 176 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490590, Math: 480-600, Combined: 970-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 21-25, Composite: 21-26.

Financial aid office: (303) 458-4066. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $26,900; room/board: $8,830. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1877. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 34% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 25% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% computer and information sciences and support services, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 4% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (65%), distance learning (15%), double major (5%), dual enrollment, honors program (1%), independent study, internships, student-designed major (4%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 213 full-time, 1,013 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 82%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 29% within one year. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (82%), apartment for single students (17%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 6%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 53% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, lacrosse, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 92. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 300,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 341. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,192. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,006. Transfer applicants enrolled: 892. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 46 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

United States Air Force Academy I Address: HQ USAFA/RRS, 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840 I Website: http://www.usafa.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,467 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 1, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1220-1350  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 17% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,467 full-time. Men: 81%; women: 19%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 77%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 30%; Protestant: 58%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 5%; Other: 6%. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY π COLORADO

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 443-9266. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usafa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: https://admissions.usafa.af.mil/secure/Online/Eligibility.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: United States Coast Guard Academy; United States Merchant Marine Academy; United States Military Academy; United States Naval Academy. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,162. Total accepted: 1,600. Freshmen enrolled: 1,287; 95% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 17%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 66%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590660, Math: 630-690, Combined: 1220-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-31, Math: 28-32, Composite: N/A.

lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 9,163. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,600. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,287. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 52 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24.

University of Colorado–Boulder I Address: Regent Administration Center, Room 125, 552 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0552 I Website: http://www.colorado.edu I Public I Enrollment: 23,860 full-time; 2,295 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,278 in state, $24,936 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,860 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $18,037 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1954. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, studentdesigned major, study abroad. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 566 (82% men; 18% women; 9% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 52%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 74%; five-year: 75%; six-year: 78%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (719) 333-3160.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 100%. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, marching band, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 100%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cross country, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cross country, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: military, personal, academic, birth control, religious, other. Library: Number of titles: 948,704; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,395. Information technology resources: Students are required to 472 COLORADO π UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO–BOULDER

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 23,860 full-time; 2,295 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 83%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (303) 492-6301. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.colorado.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/freshman/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 3; History: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arizona State University; Colorado State University; University of California–Los Angeles; University of Denver; University of Washington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 19,857. Total accepted: 16,187. Freshmen enrolled: 5,591; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Size of waiting list: 1542 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 302. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520630, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1060-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 23-28, Composite: 23-28.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% social sciences, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning (40%), double major (10%), dual enrollment (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (15%), independent study (10%), internships (13%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major, study abroad (26%), teacher certificate program (6%), other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,259 full-time, 668 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; fiveyear: 63%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study within one year; 41% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 5%; medicine, 2%; engineering, 2%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 9%.

sity sports: basketball, ice hockey, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 300. Services include: learning center, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,843,458; number of current serial subscriptions: 50,350. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,093. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,973. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,242. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 381 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 98. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 582 (paper).

University of Colorado–Colorado Springs I Address: 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 I Website: http://www.uccs.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,907 full-time; 1,643 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (303) 492-5091. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,278 in state, $24,936 out of state; room/board: $9,860. Estimated books and supplies: $1,749; transportation: $1,296; personal expenses: $3,078. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 35% were determined to have financial need; 69% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,404 (35%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,584 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,052 (31%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,644. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,505 (43%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $18,051 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,037. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,333. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 300. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 17. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 10%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, soccer, ultimate frisbee, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: 32, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,391 in state, $16,562 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,168 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $20,561 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,907 full-time; 1,643 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 81%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (719) 262-3383. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uccs.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.uccs.edu/appintro.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 0 (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO–COLORADO SPRINGS π COLORADO

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status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colorado State University; Colorado State University–Pueblo; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Colorado–Denver; University of Northern Colorado. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,501. Total accepted: 2,369. Freshmen enrolled: 1,013; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-580, Math: 470-590, Combined: 940-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% business administration and management, 15% social sciences, 13% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 9% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 266 full-time, 107 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 40%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 4%; medicine, 6%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 28%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (719) 262-3460. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,391 in state, $16,562 out of state; room/board: $8,168. Estimated books and supplies: $1,749; transportation: $1,696; personal expenses: $1,538. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,399 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,414 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,203 (40%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,923. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,946 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,587 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,561. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

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Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cheerleading, football (lightweight), soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cheerleading, football (lightweight), soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 230. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 449,057; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,057. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,704. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,198. Transfer applicants enrolled: 747. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 24. Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 582 (paper).

University of Colorado–Denver I Address: Campus Box 167 PO Box 173364, Denver, CO 80217-3364 I Website: http://www.cudenver.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,482 full-time; 5,220 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,932 in state, $17,888 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,990 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $16,321 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,482 full-time; 5,220 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 70%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (303) 556-2704. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cudenver.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,521. Total accepted: 2,380. Freshmen enrolled: 1,062; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490600, Math: 490-590, Combined: 980-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1912. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 12% social sciences, 10% visual and performing arts, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,186 full-time, 765 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 9% of students pursue further study within one year.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: apartment for single students. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 77. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 5%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, diagnostic testing service, notetaking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,995. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,470. Transfer applicants enrolled: 978. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 169 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 589 (paper).

University of Denver I Address: 2199 S. University Boulevard, Denver, CO 80208 I Website: http://www.du.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,794 full-time; 491 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 89, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,810 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,670 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $25,375 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,794 full-time; 491 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 79%; International: 4%.

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Financial aid office: (303) 556-2886. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,932 in state, $17,888 out of state; room/board: $9,990. Estimated books and supplies: $1,700; transportation: $1,260; personal expenses: $1,320. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,904 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,624 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,162 (53%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,831. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $540 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,321. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

Phone: (303) 871-2036. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.du.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.du.edu/admission/app.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State res-

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idency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Colorado College; Colorado College; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Santa Clara University; Santa Clara University; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Colorado–Boulder. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,072. Total accepted: 3,755. Freshmen enrolled: 1,138; 56% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 34%. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Non-early acceptance rate: 74%. Size of waiting list: 466 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 92. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 66% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-640, Math: 540-640, Combined: 1070-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1864. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 44% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% social sciences, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% visual and performing arts, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1370); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1370). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 574 full-time, 574 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 16% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 18%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 49%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (303) 871-4020. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,810; room/board: $9,670. Estimated books and supplies: $1,698; transportation: $1,206; personal expenses: $1,233. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,375. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (79%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (5%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. 476 COLORADO π UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO

Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 119. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 12,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 470. Transfer applicants offered admission: 393. Transfer applicants enrolled: 216. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 235 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 85. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

University of Northern Colorado I Address: Greeley, CO 80639 I Website: http://www.unco.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,229 full-time; 948 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,313 in state, $12,893 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,342 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,229 full-time; 948 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 83%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (970) 351-2881. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unco.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.unco.edu/decide.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: 3; Science: (3); Social studies: (3); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colorado State University; Mesa State College; Metropolitan State College of Denver; University of Denver. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,163. Total accepted: 5,600. Freshmen enrolled: 2,272; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-580, Math: 460-580, Combined: 920-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 13% business administration and management, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% social sciences, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 445 full-time, 174 parttime (46% men; 54% women; 9% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; fiveyear: 45%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 3% of students pursue further study within one year.

ried students (2%), apartment for single students (4%), special housing for disabled students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 28%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,775. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 137. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 64%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,035,975; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,713. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 836. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 11,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,211. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,180. Transfer applicants enrolled: 655. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 98 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 528 (paper).

Western State College of Colorado I Address: 600 N. Adams Street, Gunnison, CO 81231 I Website: http://www.western.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,851 full-time; 213 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (970) 351-2502. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,313 in state, $12,893 out of state; room/board: $7,342. Estimated books and supplies: $1,135; transportation: $1,303; personal expenses: $2,897. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 50% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,676 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,048 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,886 (32%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,684. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,773 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,752 (1%).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,851 full-time; 213 part-time. Men: 62%; women: 38%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 91%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 876-5309. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.western.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign lanWESTERN STATE COLLEGE OF COLORADO π COLORADO

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guage: (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 3. Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,342. Total accepted: 1,217. Freshmen enrolled: 569; Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 53% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440560, Math: 450-560, Combined: 890-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning (5%), double major (25%), dual enrollment (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 34%.

Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $2,720. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,800 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,500 (22%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,000 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,166. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 40%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,600 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,250 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,313. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 158,698; number of current serial subscriptions: 719. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 425. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 313. Transfer applicants offered admission: 307. Transfer applicants enrolled: 159. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (970) 943-3085. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,538 in state, $12,754 out of state; room/board: $7,516.

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Connecticut Albertus Magnus College I Address: 700 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511 I Website: http://www.albertus.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,593 full-time; 93 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,724 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,442 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $15,252 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 96%

fessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (75%), distance learning (35%), double major (1%), honors program (3%), internships (30%), teacher certificate program (30%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 41 full-time, 118 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 85%; of 20 to 49 students: 15%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 61%; sixyear: 62%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 5% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 35%; law, 9%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 2%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 4%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,593 full-time; 93 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 27%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 62%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 57%; Protestant: 19%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 21%.

Financial aid office: (203) 773-8508. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,724; room/board: $9,442. Estimated books and supplies: $920; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $2,930. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 28. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,833 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,408 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,405 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,199. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 51%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,417 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,252. Proportion who borrowed: 96%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 578-9160. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.albertus.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (1); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; History: 2 (1); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 587. Total accepted: 482. Freshmen enrolled: 104; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-560, Math: 410-500, Combined: 830-1060.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1925. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% sociology, 18% psychology, 13% communications technologies/technicians and support services, 8% English language and literature. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-proULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (85%), women’s dorms (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 10. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 85,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,751. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 125. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 12,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 74. Transfer ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE π CONNECTICUT 479

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applicants offered admission: 69. Transfer applicants enrolled: 31. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

Central Connecticut State University I Address: 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 I Website: http://www.ccsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,658 full-time; 2,046 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,042 in state, $14,901 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,838 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,658 full-time; 2,046 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 85%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (860) 832-2278. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ccsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.ccsu.edu/admission/applying.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (1); Science: 2; Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 2; History: 1; Total units: 13 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,665. Total accepted: 3,480. Freshmen enrolled: 1,478; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-540, Math: 460-560, Combined: 9201100.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1849. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 12% social sciences, 10% psychology, 6% engineering technologies/technicians. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social 480 CONNECTICUT π CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 432 full-time, 453 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 42%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (860) 832-2200. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,042 in state, $14,901 out of state; room/board: $8,838. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $748; personal expenses: $1,920. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: September 15. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,835 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,990 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,981 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,953. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,735 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,245 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 288. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 711,328; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,923. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 750. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,459. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,057. Transfer applicants enrolled: 678. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 97 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 177 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Connecticut College I Address: 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320-4196 I Website: http://www.conncoll.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,802 full-time; 55 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 42, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 25-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: tuition/fees/room/board: $49,385 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 35% Average debt: $21,523 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 35%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,802 full-time; 55 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 82%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 22%; Protestant: 24%; Jewish: 11%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 34%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (860) 439-2200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.conncoll.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.conncoll.edu/admission/adm_applying_to_conn.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged.Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Skidmore College; Tufts University; Vassar College; Wesleyan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,742. Total accepted: 1,638. Freshmen enrolled: 492; 85% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 41%. Overall acceptance rate: 35%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 32%. Size of waiting list: 1169 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 30. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 60% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 93% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 30%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 630720, Math: 610-690, Combined: 1240-1410. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 11% English language and literature, 10% political science and government, 10% psychology, 9% economics, 8% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major (29%), honors program (16%), independent study, internships (75%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (53%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 171 full-time, 74 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 78%; five-year: 81%; six-year: 81%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (860) 439-2058. Expenses (N/A): Tuition and fees 20082009: tuition/fees/room/board: $49,385. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,777 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $27,516 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,639 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,506. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,523. Proportion who borrowed: 35%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), apartment for single students (4%), cooperative housing (1%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 99%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, crew (lightweight), sailing, soccer, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, crew (lightweight), sailing, soccer, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: note-taking services, extended time for tests, early syllabus, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 604,615; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,197. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 302. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 158. Transfer applicants offered admission: 65. Transfer applicants enrolled: 18. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 77 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 71. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

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Eastern Connecticut State University I Address: 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226 I Website: http://www.easternct.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,975 full-time; 851 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,406 in state, $15,265 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,855 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: $15,380 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

gram (5%), independent study (20%), internships (35%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (8%), weekend college (15%), other (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, natural science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (29013); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (29013). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 197 full-time, 209 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 20% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; medicine, 5%; education, 45%; arts and sciences, 35%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,975 full-time; 851 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 84%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (860) 465-5286. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.easternct.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.easternct.edu/admis/online_admiss.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 3. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Connecticut State University; Southern Connecticut State University; University of Connecticut; Western Connecticut State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,740. Total accepted: 2,167. Freshmen enrolled: 880; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Size of waiting list: 297 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 61. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-550, Math: 470-560, Combined: 930-1110.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% psychology, 13% social sciences, 9% English language and literature/letters, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (6%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (4%), double major (7%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (3%), honors pro482 CONNECTICUT π EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (860) 465-5205. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,406 in state, $15,265 out of state; room/board: $8,855. Estimated books and supplies: $1,284; transportation: $1,306; personal expenses: $2,832. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,000 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,600 (23%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,000 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,400. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 50%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,045 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,380. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (12%), apartment for single students (60%), other housing options (28%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 67. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 197. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 359,755; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,845. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 360. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 3,484 full-time; 546 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 87%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 75%; Protestant: 13%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 1%; Other: 4%.

of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (7%), independent study (27%), internships (73%), liberal arts/career combination (.1%), student-designed major (.5%), study abroad (29%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 239 full-time, 244 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 78%; five-year: 80%; six-year: 81%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 27%; medicine, 14%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 32%.

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Phone: (203) 254-4100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fairfield.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.fairfield.edu/x1538.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; College of the Holy Cross; Loyola College in Maryland; Providence College; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,557. Total accepted: 4,686. Freshmen enrolled: 842; 78% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 47%. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Non-early acceptance rate: 52%. Size of waiting list: 2763 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 86. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 76% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 34%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-620, Math: 550-640, Combined: 1080-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

Financial aid office: (203) 254-4125. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,075; room/board: $10,850. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,465. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,509 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,122 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,161 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,744. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,815 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $19,408 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,984. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 735. Transfer applicants offered admission: 571. Transfer applicants enrolled: 379. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 557 (paper).

Fairfield University I Address: 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 I Website: http://www.fairfield.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 3,484 full-time; 546 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1080-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,075 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,850 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: $31,984 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1942. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% social sciences, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% psychology. Major fields ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (69%), apartment for single students (29%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 95. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 83. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY π CONNECTICUT

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of titles: 344,913; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,502. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 211. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 249. Transfer applicants offered admission: 79. Transfer applicants enrolled: 29. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Mitchell College I Address: 437 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT 06320 I Website: http://www.mitchell.edu I Private I Enrollment: 751 full-time; 143 part-time

tion/management, 8% liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; education; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 32 full-time, 53 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 8% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,998; room/board: $10,977. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score: 870  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,998 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $10,977 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (10%), other housing options (10%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 751 full-time; 143 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 76%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 443-2811. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mitchell.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Curry College; Eastern Connecticut State University; Mount Ida College; New England College; Quinnipiac University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,600. Freshmen enrolled: 297; 50% were from out of state. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 2.7.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 247. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 36,179; number of current serial subscriptions: 90. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 155. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1938. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 18% entrepreneurial and small business operations, 15% early childhood education and teaching, 10% corrections and criminal justice, 10% sport and fitness administra484 CONNECTICUT π MITCHELL COLLEGE

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Quinnipiac University I Address: 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 I Website: http://www.quinnipiac.edu I Private I Enrollment: 5,455 full-time; 310 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 13, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1100-1240  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,900 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,800 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: $35,086 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

(4%), double major (2%), honors program (3%), internships (40%), liberal arts/career combination (28%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 293 full-time, 553 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 7% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 67%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 6% within one year; 8% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 2%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 3%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,455 full-time; 310 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 89%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 60%; Protestant: 15%; Jewish: 11%; Muslim: 1%; Unknown: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 462-1944. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.quinnipiac.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x76.xml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Fairfield University; Ithaca College; Northeastern University; University of Connecticut. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,060. Total accepted: 5,681. Freshmen enrolled: 1,360; 80% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Size of waiting list: 1513 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 58. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-610, Math: 560-630, Combined: 1100-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1929. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (203) 582-8750. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,900; room/board: $11,800. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,914 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,504 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,646 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,711. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,191 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $24,787 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,086. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (71%), apartment for single students (26%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: learning center, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 285,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,000. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 727. Transfer applicants offered admission: 495. Transfer applicants enrolled: 194. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 72 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 555 (paper).

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Sacred Heart University I Address: 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825 I Website: http://www.sacredheart.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 3,465 full-time; 761 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 33, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,990 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,330 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $25,505 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,465 full-time; 761 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 86%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 6%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 7%; Unknown: 5%; Roman Catholic: 74%; Other: 7%.

ness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (35%), double major (20%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program (6%), independent study (25%), internships (60%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 199 full-time, 326 parttime (53% men; 47% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 43% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 4%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; education, 38%; arts and sciences, 22%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (203) 371-7880. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sacredheart.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.sacredheart.edu/apply.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 3 (4); Academic electives: 3 (4); Total units: 22 (30). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fairfield University; Marist College; Providence College; Quinnipiac University; University of Connecticut. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,532. Total accepted: 4,662. Freshmen enrolled: 956; 74% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 18%. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 47%. Non-early acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490570, Math: 500-580, Combined: 990-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% psychology, 19% business administration and management, 6% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 5% accounting, 5% finance. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fit486 CONNECTICUT π SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (203) 371-7980. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,990; room/board: $11,330. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,996 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,731 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,515 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,027. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,216 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,105 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,505. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), apartment for single students (33%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 66%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 289. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 142,839; number of current serial subscriptions: 862. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 78. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security servU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ices offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 475. Transfer applicants offered admission: 295. Transfer applicants enrolled: 120. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 54 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Southern Connecticut State University I Address: 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355 I Website: http://www.southernct.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 7,114 full-time; 1,401 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1030  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,179 in state, $15,038 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,966 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $15,016 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,114 full-time; 1,401 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 78%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 55%; Protestant: 12%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; Other: 28%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (203) 392-5656. Website: http://www.southernct.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Connecticut State University; Eastern Connecticut State University; University of Connecticut; University of New Haven; Western Connecticut State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,178. Total accepted: 3,201. Freshmen enrolled: 1,349; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 24% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-510, Math: 410-520, Combined: 830-1030.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% psychology, 13% business administration and management, 10% education, 9% health services/allied health/health sciences, 9% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 438 full-time, 615 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 65%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 36%. Graduate study: 70% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (203) 392-5222. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,179 in state, $15,038 out of state; room/board: $8,966. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $250. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,833 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,219 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,658 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,655. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,112 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,874 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,016. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 32%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 106. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 239. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY π CONNECTICUT 487

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special classes, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 457,948; number of current serial subscriptions: 47,381. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,976. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,306. Transfer applicants enrolled: 843. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 63 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 36. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

St. Joseph College I Address: 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 I Website: http://www.sjc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 739 full-time; 256 part-time

Combined: 850-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1932. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 28% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 14% psychology, 9% social work, 8% business administration and management, 6% child development. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 79 full-time, 154 part-time. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 82%; of 20 to 49 students: 17%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 57%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (860) 231-5223. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,940; room/board: $11,980.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 69, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,940 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $11,980 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 32%. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 739 full-time; 256 part-time. Men: 2%; women: 98%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 75%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (860) 231-5216. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sjc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Connecticut State University; Southern Connecticut State University; University of Connecticut; University of Hartford. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,740. Total accepted: 1,446. Freshmen enrolled: 167; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 420-530, 488 CONNECTICUT π ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 249. Transfer applicants offered admission: 200. Transfer applicants enrolled: 101. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4.

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Trinity College I Address: 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106 I Website: http://www.trincoll.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,209 full-time; 166 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 33, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1210-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,354 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,900 Acceptance rate: 34% Average debt: $19,836 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 43%

exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (27%), independent study (62%), internships (35%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (56%), teacher certificate program (0%), other (0%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 173 fulltime, 82 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; five-year: 85%; six-year: 87%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 82% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 11%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 33%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,209 full-time; 166 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 78%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 26%; Protestant: 23%; Jewish: 10%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 28%; Other Christian: 7%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (860) 297-2180. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.trincoll.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/admissio/commonapp/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 3; History: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Brown University; Colby College; Georgetown University; Tufts University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,950. Total accepted: 2,037. Freshmen enrolled: 576; 85% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 48%. Overall acceptance rate: 34%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 32%. Size of waiting list: 1806 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 168. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 61% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 88% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 17%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-690, Math: 610-690, Combined: 1210-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-30, Math: 25-29, Composite: 26-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1823. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 16% economics, 10% political science and government, 7% English language and literature, 7% history, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cross-registration (4%), double major (11%), ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (860) 297-2046. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,354; room/board: $9,900. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $225; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 44% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $33,120 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $29,785 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,124 (31%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,483. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $28,609 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,836. Proportion who borrowed: 43%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (98%), fraternity housing (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 95%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 41% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,725. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 16%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, ice hockey, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, ice hockey, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 211. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 982,545; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,266. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 349. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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cants offered admission: 63. Transfer applicants enrolled: 24. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 87 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Average TOEFL score: 623 (paper).

United States Coast Guard Academy I Address: 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320 I Website: http://www.uscga.edu I Public I Enrollment: 963 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 2, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1170-1340  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 27% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

internships. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 105 full-time, 20 part-time (78% men; 22% women; 7% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 57%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 71%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 100%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 100%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, racquetball, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, racquetball, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 963 full-time. Men: 73%; women: 27%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 85%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 48%; Protestant: 37%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 11%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 883-8724. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uscga.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission cannot be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.uscga.edu/i2e/app/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: United States Air Force Academy; United States Merchant Marine Academy; United States Military Academy; United States Naval Academy. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,475. Total accepted: 391. Freshmen enrolled: 272; 94% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 46%. Overall acceptance rate: 27%. Non-early acceptance rate: 25%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 59% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 94% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-660, Math: 610-680, Combined: 1170-1340. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-32, Math: 27-31, Composite: 27-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1931. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 33% engineering, 20% business administration and management, 19% political science and government, 14% marine biology and biological oceanography, 14% mathematics and statistics. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; engineering; mathematics and statistics; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program, independent study, 490 CONNECTICUT π UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. Library: Number of titles: 155,734; number of current serial subscriptions: 514. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 323. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 315. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 585 (paper).

University of Bridgeport I Address: 126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 I Website: http://www.bridgeport.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,225 full-time; 566 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 740-980  Tuition: 2007-2008: $22,860 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,000 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,225 full-time; 566 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 33%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 37%; International: 14%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (203) 576-4552. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bridgeport.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Academic electives: 5 (5); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,311. Total accepted: 2,454. Freshmen enrolled: 335; 61% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 1% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 21% were in the top 25 percent; 55% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360-490, Math: 380-490, Combined: 740-980. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-22, Composite: 1722.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% general studies, 11% community organization and advocacy, 10% international relations and affairs, 9% dental hygiene/hygienist, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (15%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (5%), double major (10%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), honors program (2%), independent study (5%), internships (5%), liberal arts/career combination (20%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (5%), weekend college (5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 114 full-time, 322 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 10%; medicine, 25%; engineering, 20%; education, 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (203) 576-4568. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $22,860; room/board: $10,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 270,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,800. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 558. Transfer applicants offered admission: 271. Transfer applicants enrolled: 155. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 250 (14% of student body). Number of countries represented: 74. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of Connecticut I Address: 2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3088, Storrs, CT 06269-3088 I Website: http://www.uconn.edu I Public I Enrollment: 15,615 full-time; 733 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 66, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,338 in state, $24,050 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,300 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $20,658 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 15,615 full-time; 733 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 81%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (860) 486-3137. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uconn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: February 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT π CONNECTICUT

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Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Northeastern University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 21,105. Total accepted: 10,429. Freshmen enrolled: 3,179; 29% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 72%. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Non-early acceptance rate: 34%. Size of waiting list: 2753 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 370. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530630, Math: 560-660, Combined: 1090-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% social sciences, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% psychology, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (3%), distance learning (5%), double major (6%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (10%), independent study (20%), internships (20%), liberal arts/career combination (25%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (15%), teacher certificate program (3%), other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, computer science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,009 full-time, 331 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 15%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 5%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 4%; education, 31%; arts and sciences, 19%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,855 (38%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,367. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,664 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $21,388 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,658. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), women’s dorms (2%), men’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (14%), special housing for disabled students (3%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 45% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 334. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 72%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 153. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,736,580; number of current serial subscriptions: 72,991. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,765. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,107. Transfer applicants enrolled: 705. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 161 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 64. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (860) 486-2819. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,338 in state, $24,050 out of state; room/board: $9,300. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,640. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,530 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,134 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such 492 CONNECTICUT π UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

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University of Hartford I Address: 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117-1599 I Website: http://www.hartford.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,796 full-time; 841 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,172 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,876 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $34,126 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,796 full-time; 841 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 77%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (860) 768-4296. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hartford.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ithaca College; New York University; Northeastern State University; Quinnipiac University; Temple University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,698. Total accepted: 6,317. Freshmen enrolled: 1,476; 71% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 36%. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Non-early acceptance rate: 44%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-570, Math: 480-590, Combined: 950-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

cine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 335 full-time, 507 part-time (; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; fiveyear: 51%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 79% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (860) 768-4296. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,172; room/board: $10,876. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,826 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,753 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,145 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,871. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,372 (27%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $30,202 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $34,126. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 46. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1877. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% visual and performing arts, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% education, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-mediULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 481,685; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,903. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,042. Transfer applicants UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD π CONNECTICUT 493

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offered admission: 554. Transfer applicants enrolled: 231. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 176 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of New Haven I Address: 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516 I Website: http://www.newhaven.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,585 full-time; 426 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,190 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,666 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 182 full-time, 317 parttime (66% men; 34% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 40%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,585 full-time; 426 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 78%; International: 2%.

Financial aid office: (203) 932-7315. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,190; room/board: $11,666. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $350; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,604 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,378 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,008 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,924. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,636 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,393 (2%).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (203) 932-7319. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.newhaven.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://admissions.newhaven.edu/APPLY/ugrad/index.cfm?CFID=9182261 &CFTOKEN=93106544. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 0; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Quinnipiac University; Southern Connecticut State University; University of Connecticut; University of Hartford; Western New England College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,789. Total accepted: 2,026. Freshmen enrolled: 819; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: N/A. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 43%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 450580, Combined: 900-1130.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1920. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 22% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 10% forensic science and technology, 9% fire protection and safety technology/technician, 7% business administration and management, 5% music. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related 494 CONNECTICUT π UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), apartment for single students (50%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 54. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, football (lightweight), softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, football (lightweight), softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 410,328; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,059. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 613. Transfer applicants offered admission: 371. Transfer applicants enrolled: 185. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 53 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

Wesleyan University I Address: 237 High Street, Middletown, CT 06459 I Website: http://www.wesleyan.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,796 full-time; 21 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 13, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1300-1490  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,634 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,636 Acceptance rate: 27% Average debt: $21,464 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,796 full-time; 21 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 68%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 15%; Jewish: 17%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 42%; Other: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (860) 685-3000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wesleyan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.admiss.wesleyan.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Dartmouth College; Tufts University; Vassar College; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,750. Total accepted: 2,123. Freshmen enrolled: 733; 92% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 39%. Overall acceptance rate: 27%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 43%. Non-early acceptance rate: 26%. Size of waiting list: 1236 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 97. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 71% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 93% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 51%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650-750, Math: 650-740, Combined: 1300-1490. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-34, Math: 27-32, Composite: 27-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1831. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% psychology, 8% English language and literature, 7% economics, 7% political ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

science and government, 6% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (29%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (1%), independent study (44%), internships (39%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (43%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (29013). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 325 full-time, 34 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 84%; five-year: 91%; six-year: 93%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 60% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 15%; medicine, 20%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (860) 685-2800. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,634; room/board: $10,636. Estimated books and supplies: $2,665; transportation: $275; personal expenses: $130. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,451 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $27,639 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,451 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,513. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,464. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (49%), women’s dorms (2%), men’s dorms (2%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (21%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 99%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 65% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,196. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 241. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 98%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, soccer, softball, squash. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 144. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,355,710; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,048. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 185. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY π CONNECTICUT 495

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for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 586. Transfer applicants offered admission: 126. Transfer applicants enrolled: 60. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 173 (6% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 670 (paper).

Western Connecticut State University I Address: 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 I Website: http://www.wcsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,375 full-time; 1,144 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1070  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,088 in state, $14,947 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,158 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

agement, 9% criminal justice/police science, 7% psychology, 5% history, 4% social work. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 212 full-time, 316 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 67%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 2% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 5% within one year; 20% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,375 full-time; 1,144 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 82%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (203) 837-9000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wcsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/application/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Connecticut State University; Eastern Connecticut State University; Southern Connecticut State University; University of Connecticut; University of Hartford. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,345. Total accepted: 2,512. Freshmen enrolled: 934; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 440-530, Combined: 870-1070.

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Financial aid office: (203) 837-8580. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,088 in state, $14,947 out of state; room/board: $9,158. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,101 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,520 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,689 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,553. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,120 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (28%), apartment for single students (72%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 89. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 250. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 216,284; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,010. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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available to all students: 928. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,800. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,006. Transfer applicants offered admission: 635. Transfer applicants enrolled: 392. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Yale University I Address: PO Box 208234, New Haven, CT 06520 I Website: http://www.yale.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 5,289 full-time; 22 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 3, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1400-1590  Tuition: 2008-2009: $35,300 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,700 Acceptance rate: 10% Average debt: $12,237 Student/faculty ratio: 6/1 Proportion who borrowed: 34%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1701. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% history, 12% political science and government, 10% economics, 7% English language and literature, 6% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (29013); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (29013). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,100 full-time, 477 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 6/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 17%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 99%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 87%; five-year: 95%; six-year: 96%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 5%; medicine, 6%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 7%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,289 full-time; 22 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 60%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (203) 432-9316. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.yale.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: December 31; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $75. To apply online, go to: http://www.yale.edu/admit/freshmen/application/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Columbia University; Harvard University; Princeton University; Stanford University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 19,323. Total accepted: 1,911. Freshmen enrolled: 1,320; 94% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 47%. Overall acceptance rate: 10%. Non-early acceptance rate: 8%. Size of waiting list: 859 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 50. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 97% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 700800, Math: 700-790, Combined: 1400-1590. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 30-34.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (203) 432-2700. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $35,300; room/board: $10,700. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $720; personal expenses: $2,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 47% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $34,744 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $31,274 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,668 (37%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,258. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,237. Proportion who borrowed: 34%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 87%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 51% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,205. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 500. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total YALE UNIVERSITY π CONNECTICUT 497

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undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 165. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 12,000,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 85,090. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort

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service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 775. Transfer applicants offered admission: 28. Transfer applicants enrolled: 33. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 444 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 102. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

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Delaware Delaware State University I Address: 1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 I Website: http://www.desu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,991 full-time; 383 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 770-940  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,146 in state, $13,100 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,006 Acceptance rate: 43% Average debt: $8,521 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,991 full-time; 383 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 77%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 21%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (302) 857-6353. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.desu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 4 (4); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hampton University; Morgan State University; North Carolina A&T State University; University of Delaware; University of Maryland–College Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,503. Total accepted: 2,781. Freshmen enrolled: 806; 77% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 43%. Non-early acceptance rate: 43%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 3% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 17% were in the top 25 percent; 52% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390-470, Math: 380-470, Combined: 770-940. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-20, Math: 15-18, Composite: 1520.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% public administration and social service professions, 10% social sciences, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; comULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

puter and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: English (including composition), other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 184 full-time, 154 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 44% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 36%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 10%; medicine, 2%; education, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (302) 857-6250. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,146 in state, $13,100 out of state; room/board: $9,006. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,576; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: April 16. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,137 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,703 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $153 (4%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $44. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,803 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $19,379 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $8,521. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (39%), women’s dorms (9%), men’s dorms (5%), apartment for single students (47%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 67. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, rugby, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, equestrian, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 410,622; number of current serial subscriptions: 30,489. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1431). Graduation rates: Six-year: 51%.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 888. Transfer applicants offered admission: 349. Transfer applicants enrolled: 200. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 270 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 475 (paper); 175 (computer).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (302) 225-6265. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $17,170; room/board: $4,620. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Activities include: student government, student newspaper. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

University of Delaware Goldey Beacom College I Address: 4701 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 I Website: http://gbc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 596 full-time; 269 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $17,170 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $4,620 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 596 full-time; 269 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 23%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 66%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (302) 225-6248. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://gbc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.gbc.edu/admissions/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered.

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I Address: Newark, DE 19716 I Website: http://www.udel.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 14,532 full-time; 1,740 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 71, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1100-1310  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,150 in state, $19,400 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,948 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $17,200 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,532 full-time; 1,740 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 84%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (302) 831-8123. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.udel.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://www.udel.edu/admissions/viewbook/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 18 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Pennsylvania State U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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University–University Park; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; University of Connecticut; University of Maryland–College Park; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 20,615. Total accepted: 11,452. Freshmen enrolled: 3,592; 70% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Size of waiting list: 2211 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 31. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 41% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 80% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-640, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1100-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-28, Math: 23-28, Composite: 23-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1743. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% social sciences, 11% education, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% engineering. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major (7%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (12%), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (2%), study abroad (38.4%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,167 full-time, 252 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 2. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 76%; six-year: 78%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 14%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 4%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 20%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (302) 831-8761. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,150 in state, $19,400 out of state; room/board: $7,948. Estimated books and supplies: $800 personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 36% were determined to have financial need; 54% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,798 (35%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,768 (26%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,349 (30%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,041. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,278 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,817 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,200. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (76%), women’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (0%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 260. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 20; sororities: 18. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 14%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 67%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 254. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,310. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,026. Transfer applicants offered admission: 802. Transfer applicants enrolled: 472. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 153 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Wesley College I Address: 120 N. State Street, Dover, DE 19901-3875 I Website: http://www.wesley.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,851 full-time; 308 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 29, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 800-980  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,530 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,400 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $25,216 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,851 full-time; 308 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 25%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 71%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 39%; Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; United Methodist: 20%; Other: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (302) 736-2400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wesley.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 30. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: November 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. WESLEY COLLEGE π DELAWARE

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Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (3); Science: 0 (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 0 (2); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 0 (2); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Alvernia College; Gwynedd-Mercy College; Misericordia University; Stevenson University; University of Delaware. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,507. Total accepted: 1,755. Freshmen enrolled: 484; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Non-early acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-480, Math: 400-500, Combined: 800-980.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 31% business/commerce, 12% psychology, 11% education, 8% social sciences, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.1%), honors program (5%), independent study (8%), internships (4%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1428); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 62 full-time, 85 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 50%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 40%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 45% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (302) 736-2321. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,530; room/board: $8,400. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 87% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,250 (87%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,500 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,500 (87%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,500 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average

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amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,216. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), apartment for single students (36%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 104,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 280. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 242. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 76. Transfer applicants offered admission: 74. Transfer applicants enrolled: 60. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Wilmington University I Address: 320 Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720 I Website: http://www.wilmu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,399 full-time; 2,171 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, National Universities  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,425 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,399 full-time; 2,171 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 79%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (302) 328-9407. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wilmu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.wilmu.edu/admission/applyonline.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Standardized test scores: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Delaware State University; Wesley College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 931. Total accepted: 931. Freshmen enrolled: 312; Overall acceptance rate: 100%.

time (51% men; 49% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 45%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ACADEMICS Year founded: 1967. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% curriculum and instruction, 13% business administration and management, 6% counselor education/school counseling and guidance services, 5% general studies, 5% human resources management/personnel administration. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, study abroad. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 81 full-time, 813 part-

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Financial aid office: (302) 328-9437. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,425. Estimated personal expenses: $0.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Activities include: student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Remedial assistance: math, writing. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

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District of Columbia American University I Address: 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 I Website: http://www.american.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 5,781 full-time; 261 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 83, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1170-1360  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,283 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $12,418 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,781 full-time; 261 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 79%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (202) 885-6000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.american.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 31. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.american.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (4); Academic electives: 3 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; George Washington University; Georgetown University; New York University; University of Maryland–College Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 15,847. Total accepted: 8,436. Freshmen enrolled: 1,286; 89% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 15%. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Earlydecision acceptance rate: 55%. Non-early acceptance rate: 53%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 50% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 83% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590-690, Math: 580-670, Combined: 1170-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 43%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% international relations and affairs, 16% business administration and management, 11% political science and government, 8% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% journalism. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and 504 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA π AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major (15%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (23%), independent study, internships (68%), student-designed major, study abroad (49%), teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 559 full-time, 451 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 73%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (202) 885-6100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,283; room/board: $12,418. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 43% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $26,488 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,031 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,721 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,832. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,995 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $19,230 (3%). Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 160. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 16%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: Total undergraduates in U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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learning-disabled program or receiving services: 275. Services include: tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,058,221; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,147. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,470. Transfer applicants offered admission: 910. Transfer applicants enrolled: 318. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 354 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 84. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 623 (paper).

Catholic University of America I Address: 620 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20064 I Website: http://www.cua.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 3,058 full-time; 268 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 116, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,670 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,320 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,058 full-time; 268 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 83%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 3%; Unknown: 23%; Roman Catholic: 74%.

class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 19%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-620, Math: 510-610, Combined: 1030-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% architecture (B.Arch., B.A./B.S., M.Arch., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.), 11% political science and government, 6% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 347 full-time, 349 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 74%; sixyear: 75%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 13%; medicine, 4%; engineering, 1%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 31%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 673-2772. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cua.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://applyonline.cua.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: American University; Boston College; George Washington University; Georgetown University; Loyola College in Maryland. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,911. Total accepted: 3,930. Freshmen enrolled: 866; 99% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (202) 319-5307. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,670; room/board: $11,320. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,248 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,638 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $9,538 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $9,589. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,378 (39%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 117. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,616,734; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,428. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 540. Transfer applicants offered admission: 202. Transfer applicants enrolled: 100. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 76 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 563 (paper).

Freshmen enrolled: 58; 88% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 445-580, Math: 400-580, Combined: 845-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 37% fine/studio arts, 22% photography, 19% graphic design, 11% digital communication and media/multimedia, 11% photojournalism. Major fields of study: communication, journalism, and related programs; education; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, exchange student program (domestic) (2%), internships (45%), study abroad (4%). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 22 full-time, 147 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 5/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 98%; of 20 to 49 students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 25% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 95%.

Corcoran College of Art and Design

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 845-1160  Tuition: 2007-2008: $26,090 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $11,708 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 5/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 318 full-time; 162 part-time. Men: 30%; women: 70%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 73%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (202) 639-1814. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.corcoran.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); History: (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Maryland Institute College of Art; Pratt Institute; Savannah College of Art and Design; Virginia Commonwealth University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 269. Total accepted: 171. 506 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA π CORCORAN COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

Financial aid office: (202) 639-1818. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $26,090; room/board: $11,708. Estimated books and supplies: $2,500; transportation: $1,210; personal expenses: $1,134. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 14%. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Activities include: student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 76%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 36,800; number of current serial subscriptions: 170. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 117. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 140. Transfer applicants offered admission: 73. Transfer applicants enrolled: 40. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 28 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 523 (paper).

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Gallaudet University I Address: 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 I Website: http://www.gallaudet.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,906 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,030 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Georgetown University I Address: 37th and O Streets NW, Washington, DC 20057 I Website: http://www.georgetown.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 6,789 full-time; 249 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 23, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1300-1490  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,122 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $12,153 Acceptance rate: 21% Average debt: $24,935 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

First-year students submitting ACT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 29-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1789. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% finance, 9% political science and government, 8% international relations and affairs, 7% English language and literature, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: English (including composition), philosophy, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (2%), double major (24%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program, independent study (22%), internships, student-designed major, study abroad (41%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 824 full-time, 615 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 90%; five-year: 93%; six-year: 93%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 7%; medicine, 6%; arts and sciences, 15%.

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Financial aid office: (202) 687-4547. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,122; room/board: $12,153. Estimated books and supplies: $1,125; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 47% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 99% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,600 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,400 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,680 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,576. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $22,276 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,935. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (202) 687-3600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.georgetown.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 10; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 1 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (4); History: 2 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Duke University; New York University; University of Pennsylvania; University of Virginia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 16,163. Total accepted: 3,363. Freshmen enrolled: 1,582; 99% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 21%. Non-early acceptance rate: 21%. Size of waiting list: 1784 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 45. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 90% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 96% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650-750, Math: 650-740, Combined: 1300-1490.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (81%), apartment for single students (16%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 144. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,955,278; number of current serial subscriptions: 53,697. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY π DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 266. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 11,910. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,611. Transfer applicants offered admission: 368. Transfer applicants enrolled: 227. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 363 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 81. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

George Washington University I Address: 2121 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20052 I Website: http://www.gwu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 9,654 full-time; 1,047 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 53, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1200-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,530 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $12,155 Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: $30,817 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,654 full-time; 1,047 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 73%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (202) 994-6040. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gwu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 10; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://gwired.gwu.edu/adm/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (4); Total units: 13 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Emory University; Georgetown University; New York University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 19,606. Total accepted: 7,197. Freshmen enrolled: 2,137; 99% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 38%. Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 56%. Non-early acceptance rate: 35%. Size of waiting list: 2193 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 155. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 66% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 90% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-690, Math: 600-690, Combined: 1200-1380. First-year stu508 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA π GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

dents submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 26-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1821. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 38% social sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% psychology, 6% English language and literature/letters, 6% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), cross-registration (3%), distance learning (10%), double major (18%), dual enrollment, honors program (11%), independent study, internships (67%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (38%). Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1445); Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2103). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 854 full-time, 1,172 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 73%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 78%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 23% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 30%; medicine, 15%; arts and sciences, 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (202) 994-6620. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,530; room/board: $12,155. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 67% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $35,780 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,321 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,307 (33%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,589. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 92%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $19,740 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $21,486 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $30,817. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), women’s dorms (2%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 378. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, football, racquetball,

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soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 272. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,129,332; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,055. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,804. Transfer applicants offered admission: 980. Transfer applicants enrolled: 446. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 466 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 84. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Howard University I Address: 2400 Sixth Street NW, Washington, DC 20059 I Website: http://www.howard.edu I Private I Enrollment: 6,581 full-time; 417 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 102, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,685 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,436 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $16,473 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,581 full-time; 417 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 67%; Asian American: 1%; White: 27%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 90%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (202) 806-2700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.howard.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 24. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Total units: 14 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hampton University; Morehouse College; Spelman College; University of Maryland–College Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,603. Total accepted: 4,080. Freshmen enrolled: 1,450; 93% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Non-early acceptance rate: 54%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460660, Math: 440-650, Combined: 900-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 8% biology, 8% journalism, 7% political science and government, 6% nursing, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), cross-registration (2%), distance learning (2%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (19%), honors program (18%), independent study (10%), internships (23%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (12%), teacher certificate program (5%), other (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,073 full-time, 568 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 82% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 68%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 60% within one year; 70% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 26%; law, 12%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 6%; engineering, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (202) 806-2762. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,685; room/board: $7,436. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $1,850; personal expenses: $1,850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: August 15. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,852 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,349 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,104 (25%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,879 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,948 (33%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,473. Proportion who borrowed: 80%. HOWARD UNIVERSITY π DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 509

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (10%), women’s dorms (16%), men’s dorms (14%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (42%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $10,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 225. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, swimming, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 473. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,467,638; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,627. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,832. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,359. Transfer applicants offered admission: 783. Transfer applicants enrolled: 427. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 357 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 86. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Southeastern University I Address: 501 I Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 I Website: http://www.seu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 132 full-time; 440 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,770 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 36% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.seu.edu/STARS/Admin/Admissions/Default.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 24 (24). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 681. Total accepted: 248. Freshmen enrolled: 99; Overall acceptance rate: 36%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1879. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; public administration and social service professions. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (100%), cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, liberal arts/career combination, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education, health professions, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 6 full-time, 109 parttime. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 33%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 43%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 8%; six-year: 16%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (202) 488-8162. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,770. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 3. Activities include: drama/theater, student government. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: learning center, tutors, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 175. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 470 (paper).

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 132 full-time; 440 part-time. Men: 23%; women: 77%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 69%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 23%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (202) 265-5343. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.seu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: 510

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Trinity University I Address: 125 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20017 I Website: http://www.trinitydc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,357 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,450 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $21,156 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 88%

University of the District of Columbia I Address: 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 I Website: http://www.udc.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 2,436 full-time; 2,701 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,770 in state, $7,070 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,436 full-time; 2,701 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 71%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 21%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (202) 274-5010. Website: http://www.udc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 15. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $75. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 2 (0); Science: 2 (0); Foreign language: 2 (0); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 14 (0). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,801. Total accepted: 3,230. Freshmen enrolled: 1,117; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Non-early acceptance rate: 85%.

ing technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (26%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (28%), honors program (16%), independent study (26%), internships (27%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, health professions, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1448); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1448); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1448). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 48%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (202) 274-5060. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,770 in state, $7,070 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,738 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,220 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,500 (32%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,500.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 54. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 139. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 265. School does not have a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1976. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineering; engineer-

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 725. Transfer applicants offered admission: 560. Transfer applicants enrolled: 554. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Florida Barry University I Address: 11300 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695 I Website: http://www.barry.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 4,072 full-time; 1,016 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1040  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,775 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,566 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $20,619 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

tistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (CA0001); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 39%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,072 full-time; 1,016 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 29%; White: 43%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (305) 899-3100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.barry.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.barry.edu/undergrad-apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (3); Total units: (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida International University; Florida State University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of Miami. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,315. Total accepted: 1,892. Freshmen enrolled: 474; Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-520, Math: 420-520, Combined: 860-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-22, Composite: 1822.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1940. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% education, 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and sta512

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 899-3673. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,775; room/board: $10,566. Financial aid: 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,988 (N/A). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,460 (N/A). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $17,300 (N/A). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,619. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 88. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 36. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 318,483; number of current serial subscriptions: 757. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 368. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,167. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,370. Transfer applicants enrolled: 423. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 221 (4% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Beacon College I Address: 105 E. Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748 I Website: http://www.beaconcollege.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 117 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 112. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 20,824; number of current serial subscriptions: 107. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 42. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 117 full-time. Men: 60%; women: 40%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 79%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (706) 323-5364. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.beaconcollege.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 1; History: 3; Academic electives: 9; Total units: 25 (2). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 68. Total accepted: 48. Freshmen enrolled: 32; 84% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1989. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 55% public administration and social service professions, 45% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: computer and information sciences and support services; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; public administration and social service professions. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: independent study. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 11 full-time, 2 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 69%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 19% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 17%; education, 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (352) 787-7660. Financial aid:

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (94%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 95%. Activities include: dance, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 65%; of women in sororities: 62%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Bethune-Cookman University I Address: 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 I Website: http://www.bethune.cookman.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 3,180 full-time; 214 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 42, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 14-18  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,876 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,672 Acceptance rate: 25% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,180 full-time; 214 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 93%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 60%; No preference: 19%; Unknown: 7%; Methodist: 8%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 448-0228. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bethune.cookman.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.cookman.edu/admissions/download_bcc_application.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 1; History: 2; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 19 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida A&M University; Savannah State University; South Carolina State University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total appliBETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY π FLORIDA

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cants: 4,469. Total accepted: 1,108. Freshmen enrolled: 821; Overall acceptance rate: 25%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 23% were in the top 25 percent; 55% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-530, Math: 370490, Combined: 780-1020. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 11-17, Math: 15-18, Composite: 14-18.

own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 512. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 900. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1904. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (15%), distance learning (1%), double major (0%), honors program (1%), internships (5%), study abroad (1%), weekend college (2%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 170 full-time, 33 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Five-year: 28%; six-year: 38%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 31% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 2%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (386) 481-2620. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,876; room/board: $7,672. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $890; personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: June 30.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (56%), men’s dorms (42%), other housing options (2%). Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 33. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 118,865; number of current serial subscriptions: 99. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or 514

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Clearwater Christian College I Address: 3400 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33759-4595 I Website: http://www.clearwater.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian nondenominational I Enrollment: 565 full-time; 29 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,040 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,900 Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 565 full-time; 29 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 89%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 90%; Christian nondenominational: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 348-4463. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.clearwater.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cedarville University; Liberty University; Palm Beach Atlantic University; Toccoa Falls College; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 365. Total accepted: 340. Freshmen enrolled: 175; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 25%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-580, Math: 420560, Combined: 870-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 17-24, Composite: 19-25.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1966. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (4%), independent study (1%), internships (5%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 31 full-time, 15 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 43%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 5%; medicine, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 25%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (727) 726-1153. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,040; room/board: $5,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (50%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 10. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 100%; of women in sororities: 100%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 4. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 105,013; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,409. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 42. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants offered admission: 82. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Transfer applicants enrolled: 39. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Eckerd College I Address: 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 I Website: http://www.eckerd.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,812 full-time; 23 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,590 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,754 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $24,749 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,812 full-time; 23 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 88%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 3%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 48%; Presbyterian: 5%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (727) 864-8331. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.eckerd.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 3; Total units: 18 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Rollins College; Stetson University; University of Florida; University of Miami; University of Tampa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,118. Total accepted: 2,086. Freshmen enrolled: 539; Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Size of waiting list: 111 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 35. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 49%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-610, Math: 500-610, Combined: 1010-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1958. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, ECKERD COLLEGE π FLORIDA

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pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), double major (16%), honors program (5%), independent study (31%), internships (68%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (16%), study abroad (54%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 112 full-time, 44 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study within one year; 57% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 10%; medicine, 2%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 71%.

Edward Waters College I Address: 1658 Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32209 I Website: http://www.ewc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: African Methodist Episcopal I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,176 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,474 Acceptance rate: 31% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (727) 864-8334. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,590; room/board: $8,754. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,750; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,444 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,942 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,534 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,798. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,328 (36%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $21,695 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,749. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University I Address: 600 S. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 I Website: http://www.embryriddle.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,138 full-time; 446 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,540 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,580 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (84%), women’s dorms (16%), men’s dorms (0%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 62. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

2007-2008 enrollment: 4,138 full-time; 446 part-time. Men: 84%; women: 16%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 71%; International: 9%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 171,889; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,239. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 320. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 54 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 39. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 590 (paper).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 862-2416. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.embryriddle.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (1); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,878. Total accepted: 3,037. Freshmen enrolled: 1,038; 73% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-590, Math: 500-630, Combined: 970-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 21-28, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1926. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% airline/commercial/professional 516

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pilot and flight crew, 20% aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical engineering, 15% aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, 11% air traffic controller, 5% business administration, management, and operations. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 241 full-time, 86 part-time (75% men; 25% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 24%; of 20 to 49 students: 75%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 56%; sixyear: 60%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 24%; engineering, 20%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 11%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 834. Transfer applicants offered admission: 508. Transfer applicants enrolled: 241. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 410 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 85. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 572 (paper).

Flagler College I Address: 74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 I Website: http://www.flagler.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,472 full-time; 65 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 19, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,520 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,810 Acceptance rate: 40% Average debt: $15,186 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 943-6279. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,540; room/board: $9,580. Estimated books and supplies: $1,040; transportation: $2,440; personal expenses: $1,448. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,589 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,509 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,802 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,298. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,175 (3%). Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), apartment for single students (37%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 149. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 16%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 123,400; number of current serial subscriptions: 840. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,001. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

2007-2008 enrollment: 2,472 full-time; 65 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 304-4208. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.flagler.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by March 30. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/aw?flagler. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida State University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of North Florida; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,353. Total accepted: 933. Freshmen enrolled: 534; 35% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 71%. Overall acceptance rate: 40%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 64%. Non-early acceptance rate: 31%. Size of waiting list: 466 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 8. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-610, Math: 510-590, Combined: 1030-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 20-24, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1968. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% communication, journalism, and related programs, 13% visual and performing arts, 10% education, 8% psychology. FLAGLER COLLEGE π FLORIDA

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Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (8%), independent study (15%), internships (45%), study abroad (3%), other (18%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 86 full-time, 94 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 63%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 16%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 3%.

offered admission: 294. Transfer applicants enrolled: 203. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 29 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 603 (paper).

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Financial aid office: (904) 819-6225. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,520; room/board: $6,810. Estimated books and supplies: $932; transportation: $1,600; personal expenses: $2,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,831 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,769 (26%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,553 (35%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,305. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,130 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,479 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,186. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 8,397 full-time; 1,194 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 94%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 3%; International: 1%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (65%), men’s dorms (35%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 53. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 87,870; number of current serial subscriptions: 488. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 210. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 150. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 659. Transfer applicants 518

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Florida A&M University I Address: Tallahassee, FL 32307 I Website: http://www.famu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,397 full-time; 1,194 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1100  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,269 in state, $14,465 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,492 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (850) 599-3796. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.famu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 10. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethune-Cookman University; Florida State University; Howard University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,097. Total accepted: 3,233. Freshmen enrolled: 1,890; Overall acceptance rate: 63%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 58%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 440-550, Combined: 880-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 57%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; natural resources and conservation; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Graduation rates: Six-year: 33%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 3%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 1%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (850) 412-7927. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,269 in state, $14,465 out of state; room/board: $5,492. Estimated books and supplies: $700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 30.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (15%), women’s dorms (25%), men’s dorms (9%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (40%), other housing options (10%). Average per-year earnings: $5,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 160. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 300. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 879,458; number of current serial subscriptions: 19,483. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 4,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 15,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 85%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 84 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Florida Atlantic University I Address: 777 Glades Road, PO Box 3091, Boca Raton, FL 33431 I Website: http://www.fau.edu I Public I Enrollment: 12,525 full-time; 9,057 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1110  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,327 in state, $16,390 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,610 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,525 full-time; 9,057 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 19%; White: 55%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (561) 297-3040. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fau.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://fauapps.fau.edu/uapp/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 18 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida International University; Florida State University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,822. Total accepted: 6,698. Freshmen enrolled: 2,677; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-550, Math: 470-560, Combined: 930-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1961. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% elementary education and teaching, 7% business administration and management, 6% accounting, 6% criminal justice/safety studies, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, adult education, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1536). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 799 full-time, 557 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 18% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY π FLORIDA

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Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 38%. Graduate study: 57% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 9% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (561) 297-3530. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,327 in state, $16,390 out of state; room/board: $8,610. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), women’s dorms (1%), apartment for single students (24%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 5%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 195. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 373. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,330,817; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,811. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,908. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 7,907. Transfer applicants offered admission: 5,552. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,929. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 583 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 143. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Florida Gulf Coast University I Address: 10501 FGCU Boulevard S, Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 I Website: http://www.fgcu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,294 full-time; 1,861 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1110  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,657 in state, $16,175 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,267 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $9,449 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 35%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (239) 590-7878. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fgcu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 2. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://enrollment.fgcu.edu/admissions/applyonline.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida Atlantic University; Florida International University; University of Central Florida; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,597. Total accepted: 4,273. Freshmen enrolled: 1,902; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Non-early acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-550, Math: 470-560, Combined: 930-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 60%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-23, Composite: 20-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1991. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 10% business administration and management, 10% elementary education and teaching, 9% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 7% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% criminal justice/safety studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 311 full-time, 214 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 31%; of 20 to 49 students: 62%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,294 full-time; 1,861 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 81%; International: 1%.

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Financial aid office: (239) 590-7920. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,657 in state, $16,175 out of state; room/board: $8,267. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $1,440; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 36% were determined to have financial U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,925 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,544 (25%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,769 (21%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,833. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,318 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,256 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $9,449. Proportion who borrowed: 35%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Average per-year earnings: $6,000. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 348. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 312,132; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,119. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 315. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,400. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,740. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,567. Transfer applicants enrolled: 995. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 93 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 80. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Florida Institute of Technology I Address: 150 W. University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901-6975 I Website: http://www.fit.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,410 full-time; 184 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,190 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,250 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $28,740 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,410 full-time; 184 part-time. Men: 70%; women: 30%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 69%; International: 20%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 888-4348. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fit.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.fit.edu/ugrad/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eckerd College; Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Rochester Institute of Technology; University of Central Florida; University of Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,027. Total accepted: 2,451. Freshmen enrolled: 681; 57% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-610, Math: 530-640, Combined: 1040-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 23-29, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1958. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% electrical, electronics, and communications engineering, 9% aviation/airway management and operations, 8% aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical engineering, 7% computer engineering, 6% computer science. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), double major (1%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (4%), internships (45%), study abroad (12%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 208 full-time, 82 part-time (76% men; 24% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 54%; sixyear: 56%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; engineering, 48%; arts and sciences, 43%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (321) 674-8070. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,190; room/board: $10,250. Estimated books and supplies:

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$1,200; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 28% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,617 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,872 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,811 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,068. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,945 (27%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $18,843 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,740. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (77%), apartment for single students (23%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $12,282. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 96. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 14%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 57. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other. Library: Number of titles: 297,079; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,706. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Florida International University I Address: University Park, Miami, FL 33199 I Website: http://www.fiu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 19,100 full-time; 12,245 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1060-1220  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,470 in state, $15,868 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,608 Acceptance rate: 36% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 19,100 full-time; 12,245 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 64%; White: 16%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (305) 348-2363. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fiu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,255. Total accepted: 4,404. Freshmen enrolled: 2,348; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 36%. Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-610, Math: 530-610, Combined: 1060-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 23-26.

ACADEMICS TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 482. Transfer applicants offered admission: 338. Transfer applicants enrolled: 148. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 492 (20% of student body). Number of countries represented: 79. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 36% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% psychology, 7% social sciences, 6% education. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 852 fulltime, 689 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 41% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 26%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 20%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; fiveyear: 40%; six-year: 49%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (305) 348-2431. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,470 in state, $15,868 out of state; room/board: $10,608. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,792; personal expenses: $2,128. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 15. In 2007-2008, 46% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $1,904 (37%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,504 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,315 (21%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,416. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,352 (37%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,198 (1%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (46%), fraternity housing (2%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (52%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 8%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 121. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 12. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

Florida Memorial College I Address: 15800 N.W. 42nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33054 I Website: http://www.fmc.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Florida Southern College I Address: 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801-5698 I Website: http://www.flsouthern.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,645 full-time; 65 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 10, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,145 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,850 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: $8,914 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,645 full-time; 65 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 82%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 22%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 28%; United Methodist: 16%; Other: 15%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 1,950,816; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,683. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,968. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,627. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,384. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1054 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 129. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (863) 680-4131. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.flsouthern.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?fsc. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; History: 3; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida State University; Stetson University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of Tampa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,559. Total accepted: 1,490. Freshmen enrolled: 424; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 74%. Non-early acceptance rate: 58%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 perFLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE π FLORIDA

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centile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 470-600, Combined: 950-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 11% visual and performing arts, 10% social sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (10%), double major (11%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (2%), independent study (2%), internships (55%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major, study abroad (28%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1537). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 107 full-time, 74 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 40%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (863) 680-4140. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,145; room/board: $7,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,150; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,180. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: July 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,987 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,106 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,646 (30%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,656. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,416 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,418 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $8,914. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (29%), women’s dorms (23%), men’s dorms (20%), sorority housing (14%), fraternity housing (12%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 39% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 30%; of women in sororities: 35%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. 524

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 99. Services include: extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 182,785; number of current serial subscriptions: 939. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 376. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 234. Transfer applicants offered admission: 148. Transfer applicants enrolled: 79. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 62 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 546 (paper).

Florida State University I Address: Tallahassee, FL 32306 I Website: http://www.fsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 27,976 full-time; 3,619 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 102, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1270  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,748 in state, $17,916 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,402 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: $13,855 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 32%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 27,976 full-time; 3,619 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 73%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (850) 644-6200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 28. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.fsu.edu/online/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 19 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida International University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of Miami; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 24,343. Total accepted: 13,415. Freshmen enrolled: 6,133; 11% were U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Size of waiting list: 660 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-630, Math: 550-640, Combined: 1090-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-28, Math: 23-27, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 5% English language and literature, 5% criminal justice/safety studies, 5% finance, 5% psychology, 4% political science and government. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 1,349 full-time, 341 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; fiveyear: 66%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 28; sororities: 24. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 13%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, notetaking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,442,420; number of current serial subscriptions: 107,243. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,958. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,240. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 6,621. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,118. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,086. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 141. Number of countries represented: 58. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 603 (paper).

Hodges University I Address: 2655 Northbrooke Drive, Naples, FL 34119 I Website: http://www.hodges.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,128 full-time; 359 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (850) 644-1993. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,748 in state, $17,916 out of state; room/board: $8,402. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 33% were determined to have financial need; 80% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,531 (33%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,619 (21%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,529 (25%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,692. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,090 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $552 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,855. Proportion who borrowed: 32%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score: 1022  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,580 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $18,100 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,128 full-time; 359 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 24%; White: 58%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 488. Activities include: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Phone: (239) 513-1122. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hodges.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.hodges.edu/admissions/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT HODGES UNIVERSITY π FLORIDA

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without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 210. Total accepted: 166. Freshmen enrolled: 156; 0% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1990. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 44% business administration, management, and operations, 21% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 8% criminal justice/safety studies, 8% information technology, 6% health/health care administration/management. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (20%), distance learning (30%), double major, English as a Second Language (ESL). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 61 full-time, 53 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 81%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 32%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 32%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (239) 513-1122. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $10,580. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: September 8. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,950 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,400 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,150 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,150. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 1%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $205 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,100. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Activities include: literary magazine. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 39,808; number of current serial subscriptions: 148. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 349. Transfer applicants offered admission: 306. Transfer applicants enrolled: 299. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 273 (computer). 526

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Jacksonville University I Address: 2800 University Boulevard N, Jacksonville, FL 32211 I Website: http://www.jacksonville.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,156 full-time; 826 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 54, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 888-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,900 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,760 Acceptance rate: 39% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,156 full-time; 826 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 69%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 18%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 35%; Unknown: 19%; Other: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 225-2027. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jacksonville.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by December 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.jacksonville.edu/admissions/index.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 13 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida State University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of North Florida; University of Tampa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,522. Total accepted: 1,776. Freshmen enrolled: 581; 44% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 39%. Non-early acceptance rate: 39%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 60%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-560, Math: 448-570, Combined: 888-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1934. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional certificate. Most popular majors: 34% health professions and related clinical sciences, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% visual and performing arts, 7% social sciences, 7% transportation and materials moving. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (20%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning (21%), double major (7%), dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (0%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Navy ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 148 full-time, 82 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (904) 256-7060. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,900; room/board: $8,760. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,909 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,193 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,688 (50%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,399. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,055 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,000 (7%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (10%), women’s dorms (12%), men’s dorms (28%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (11%), apartment for single students (30%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, softball, swimming, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 385,016; number of current serial subscriptions: 686. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,188. Transfer ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

applicants offered admission: 736. Transfer applicants enrolled: 487. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 58 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45. Minimum TOEFL score required: 540 (paper); 207 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 540 (paper).

Lynn University I Address: 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431 I Website: http://www.lynn.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,932 full-time; 251 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 810-990  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,300 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $10,900 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $18,620 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 33%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,932 full-time; 251 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 76%; International: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 888-5966. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lynn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.lynn.edu/onlineapps. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (2); Science: 4 (2); Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2; Academic electives: (4); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Barry University; Florida Southern College; Rollins College; University of Tampa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: 78% were from out of state. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 3% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 9% were in the top 25 percent; 34% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 24%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-490, Math: 410-500, Combined: 810-990. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 14-21, Math: 16-19, Composite: 16-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1962. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 50% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% communication, journalism, and related programs, 12% psychology, 12% public administration and social service professions, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, LYNN UNIVERSITY π FLORIDA

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computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning (49%), double major (0%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (8%), honors program (2%), independent study (15%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (18%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1536). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 103 full-time, 67 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 36%.

New College of Florida I Address: 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243-2109 I Website: http://www.ncf.edu I Public I Enrollment: 767 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 94, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1230-1420  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,065 in state, $22,988 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,478 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $11,720 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 35%

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Financial aid office: (561) 237-7186. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,300; room/board: $10,900. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,093 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,417 (29%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,234. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $20,354 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $22,903 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,620. Proportion who borrowed: 33%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 767 full-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 85%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 6%; Buddhist: 3%; No preference: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), women’s dorms, special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 31. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 110,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 400. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 235. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 411. Transfer applicants offered admission: 227. Transfer applicants enrolled: 115. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 273 (13% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (941) 487-5000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ncf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 15; decision sent by April 25. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 3 (5); Total units: 18 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida State University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of Miami; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,029. Total accepted: 587. Freshmen enrolled: 202; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Size of waiting list: 72 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 10. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 53% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650750, Math: 580-670, Combined: 1230-1420. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 50%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-32, Math: 24-28, Composite: 26-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 2001. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 100% liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Areas of required coursework: humanities, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (30%), double major (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (13%), honors program (100%), independent study (100%), internships (40%), student-designed major (100%), study abroad (28%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 69 full-time, 16 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 55% within one year; 73% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 11%; medicine, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 66%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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Nova Southeastern University I Address: 3301 College Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314 I Website: http://www.nova.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,579 full-time; 2,056 part-time

Financial aid office: (941) 359-4255. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,065 in state, $22,988 out of state; room/board: $7,478. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $2,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 77% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,116 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,169 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,186 (31%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,535. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 96%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,314 (54%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,720. Proportion who borrowed: 35%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 3,579 full-time; 2,056 part-time. Men: 26%; women: 74%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 26%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 26%; White: 37%; International: 5%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,528. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: fencing, martial arts, soccer, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: fencing, martial arts, soccer, ultimate frisbee.

Phone: (954) 262-8000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nova.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.undergrad.nova.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 1; History: 2; Academic electives: (1); Total units: 13 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,818. Total accepted: 1,433. Freshmen enrolled: 544; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-540, Math: 450-560, Combined: 910-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 47%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-23.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 29. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 274,059; number of current serial subscriptions: 855. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,350 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,360 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $22,393 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 97%

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ACADEMICS TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 163. Transfer applicants offered admission: 48. Transfer applicants enrolled: 34. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 220 (computer).

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Year founded: 1964. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 32% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% biological and biomedical sciences, 16% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% education, 10% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY π FLORIDA

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independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 624 full-time, 992 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 44%.

student body). Number of countries represented: 106. Minimum TOEFL score required: 515 (paper); 213 (computer).

Palm Beach Atlantic University I Address: 901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708 I Website: http://www.pba.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian nondenominational I Enrollment: 2,272 full-time; 236 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (954) 262-3380. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,350; room/board: $8,360. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $532; personal expenses: $2,241. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,994 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,351 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $15,974 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,092. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,187 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,909 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,393. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (85%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,796. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 22. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 814,939; number of current serial subscriptions: 31,252. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 30%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,855. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,600. Transfer applicants enrolled: 887. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 284 (5% of 530

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 U.S News College Ranking: 43, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,550 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,108 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $17,281 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,272 full-time; 236 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 70%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 11%; Protestant: 51%; No preference: 5%; Christian nondenominational: 29%; Seventh Day Adventist: 0%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 468-6722. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pba.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida Atlantic University; Florida State University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,240. Total accepted: 966. Freshmen enrolled: 453; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Non-early acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-590, Math: 490-590, Combined: 980-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2025, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1968. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 44% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% psychology, 6% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 167 full-time, 180 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 46%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (561) 803-2000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,550; room/board: $8,108. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,650. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,140 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,255 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,457 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,123. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,536 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,054 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,281. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (21%), women’s dorms (30%), men’s dorms (14%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (33%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 66. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 28. Library: Number of titles: 116,227; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,856. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 460. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,153. Transfer applicants offered admission: 635. Transfer applicants enrolled: 425. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 51 (2% of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Ringling College of Art and Design I Address: 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234-5895 I Website: http://www.ringling.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,149 full-time; 50 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,725 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $14,000 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $48,820 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,149 full-time; 50 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 75%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 255-7695. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ringling.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.ringling.edu/applynow. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Maryland Institute College of Art; Pratt Institute; Rhode Island School of Design; Savannah College of Art and Design; School of Visual Arts. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 949. Total accepted: 695. Freshmen enrolled: 292; 51% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Average high school grade point average: 3.0.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1931. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 36% illustration, 21% graphic design, 16% animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects. Major fields of study: communications technologies/technicians and support services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (25%), internships (6%), study abroad (1%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 71 full-time, 65 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; fiveyear: 64%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (941) 351-5100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,725; room/board: $14,000. Estimated books and supplies: $2,500; transportation: $765; personal expenses: $2,365. Financial aid: RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN π FLORIDA

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Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 85% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,477 (85%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,126 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $12,327 (79%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $11,896. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 52%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,183 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $48,820. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (40%), women’s dorms (4%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (54%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,542. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 22. Activities include: dance, literary magazine, student government. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 108. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 50,200; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,610. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,950. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,010. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 330. Transfer applicants offered admission: 202. Transfer applicants enrolled: 104. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 54 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Rollins College I Address: 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789-4499 I Website: http://www.rollins.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,778 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 1, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1110-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,520 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,780 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: $23,298 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,778 full-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 78%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (407) 646-2161. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rollins.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.rollins.edu/admission/application.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 17 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Florida State University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of Miami. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,900. Total accepted: 1,683. Freshmen enrolled: 525; 50% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 36%. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Non-early acceptance rate: 48%. Size of waiting list: 514 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 71. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 45% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 75% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 555-640, Math: 555-640, Combined: 1110-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 46%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 31% social sciences, 13% psychology, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% visual and performing arts, 7% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 193 full-time, 44 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 59%; five-year: 67%; sixyear: 66%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 33% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 7%; medicine, 2%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 3%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (407) 646-2395. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,520; room/board: $10,780. Estimated books and supplies: $720; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $2,817. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 46% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 38% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $30,003 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,999 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,074 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,442. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,667 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $21,610 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,298. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

Southeastern University I Address: 1000 Longfellow Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33801 I Website: http://www.seuniversity.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God I Enrollment: 2,522 full-time; 409 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,470 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,000 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $20,825 Student/faculty ratio: 30/1 Proportion who borrowed: 95%

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (8%), apartment for single students (22%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,418. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 82. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 24%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

2007-2008 enrollment: 2,522 full-time; 409 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 79%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 37%; Unknown: 26%; Assemblies of God: 36%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 390. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 306,243; number of current serial subscriptions: 29,317. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 240. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,001. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (863) 667-5018. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.seuniversity.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://www.seuniversity.edu/forms/app.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Evangel University; Florida State University; Palm Beach Atlantic University; University of Florida; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,232. Total accepted: 966. Freshmen enrolled: 567; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Average high school grade point average: 3.4. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-570, Math: 430-560, Combined: 870-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 65%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1823, Math: 19-25, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 256. Transfer applicants offered admission: 97. Transfer applicants enrolled: 46. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 64 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 605 (paper).

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Year founded: 1935. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% theology and religious vocations, 10% psychology, 9% human services, 9% office management and supervision, 7% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 73 full-time, SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY π FLORIDA

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61 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 30/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 15%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 39%.

Stetson University I Address: 421 N. Woodland Boulevard, Deland, FL 32723 I Website: http://www.stetson.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,176 full-time; 88 part-time

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Financial aid office: (863) 667-5026. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,470; room/board: $7,000. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,490 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,802 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,874 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,735. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 30%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,615 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,825. Proportion who borrowed: 95%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 3, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1190  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,216 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,436 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $25,656 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (62%), men’s dorms (38%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,736. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 18. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 103,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 780. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 89. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 550. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 288. Transfer applicants offered admission: 218. Transfer applicants enrolled: 213. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,176 full-time; 88 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 81%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 23%; Jewish: 2%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 39%; Other: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 688-0101. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stetson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: November 25. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.stetson.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida State University; Rollins College; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,948. Total accepted: 1,897. Freshmen enrolled: 558; 20% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 4%. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 88%. Non-early acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 45%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-600, Math: 480-590, Combined: 980-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 19-25, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate. Most popular majors: 34% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% visual and performing arts, 8% education, 8% social sciences, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 236 full-time, 124 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 55%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 47% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 23%; law, 20%; medicine, 16%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 33%.

Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 254. Transfer applicants offered admission: 151. Transfer applicants enrolled: 74. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 68 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

St. Leo University I Address: PO Box 6665, Saint Leo, FL 33574-6665 I Website: http://www.saintleo.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,516 full-time; 73 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (386) 822-7120. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,216; room/board: $8,436. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $720. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,667 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,357 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,803 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,432. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,355 (36%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $17,363 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,656. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (53%), women’s dorms (19%), men’s dorms (3%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (6%), apartment for single students (13%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 123. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 27%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 73. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 385,652; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,785. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 923-1078  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,850 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,430 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $20,638 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,516 full-time; 73 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 69%; International: 10%. Religious preference: Protestant: 16%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 46%; Roman Catholic: 35%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 334-5532. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.saintleo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida Southern College; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of South Florida; University of Tampa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,188. Total accepted: 1,548. Freshmen enrolled: 456; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 24% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 67%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-538, Math: 463-540, Combined: 923-1078. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY π FLORIDA

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30% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% security and protective services, 11% education, 11% social sciences, 8% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (68%), double major (6%), honors program (17%), independent study (25%), internships (40%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), study abroad (7%), teacher certificate program (11%), weekend college (56%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1537). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 87 full-time, 52 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study within one year.

time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 158,374; number of current serial subscriptions: 38,758. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,243. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 215. Transfer applicants offered admission: 200. Transfer applicants enrolled: 100. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 160 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

St. Thomas University I Address: 16401 N.W. 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054 I Website: http://www.stu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,087 full-time; 63 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (352) 588-8270. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,850; room/board: $8,430. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,330. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 47% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,826 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,641 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,474 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,027. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,375 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,861 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,638. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended 536

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 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-980  Tuition: 2007-2008: $19,680 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,205 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,087 full-time; 63 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 27%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 47%; White: 16%; International: 9%. Religious preference: No preference: 60%; Roman Catholic: 25%; Other: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (305) 628-6546. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.stu.edu/Admission/apply-now-article-1240.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Barry University; Florida International University; Florida Memorial College; Miami-Dade College; University of Miami. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 610. Total accepted: 399. Freshmen enrolled: 226; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-490, Math: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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390-490, Combined: 790-980. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 14-20, Math: 16-19, Composite: 1620.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1961. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 51% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% psychology, 8% education, 6% security and protective services, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 100 full-time, 95 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 41% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 32%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (305) 474-6960. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $19,680; room/board: $6,205. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,160; personal expenses: $2,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Average per-year earnings: $3,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 14. Activities include: choral groups, literary magazine, music ensembles, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 228,795; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,894. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 293. Transfer applicants offered admission: 242. Transfer applicants enrolled: 126. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 98 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 193 (computer).

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University of Central Florida I Address: 4000 Central Florida Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32816 I Website: http://www.ucf.edu I Public I Enrollment: 31,050 full-time; 10,270 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1260  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,620 in state, $17,821 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,164 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $13,373 Student/faculty ratio: 29/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 31,050 full-time; 10,270 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 71%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (407) 823-3000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.admissions.mca.ucf.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida State University; Georgia Institute of Technology; University of Florida; University of Georgia; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 26,312. Total accepted: 13,251. Freshmen enrolled: 6,613; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Size of waiting list: 1097 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 43. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 77% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 60%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-620, Math: 540-640, Combined: 1070-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% education, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% psychology, 6% engineering. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA π FLORIDA

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pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (9%), distance learning (78%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (.1%), honors program (6%), independent study (10%), internships (29%), study abroad (.4%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,193 full-time, 495 parttime (58% men; 42% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 29/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 26%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 26%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 53%; sixyear: 59%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 47% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 22%; law, 5%; medicine, 8%; engineering, 8%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (407) 823-2827. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,620 in state, $17,821 out of state; room/board: $8,164. Estimated books and supplies: $924; transportation: $1,592; personal expenses: $2,210. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 60% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,438 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,437 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,452 (23%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,370. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,075 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,897 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,373. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (23%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (73%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 21%. Average peryear earnings: $5,180. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 302. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 21; sororities: 19. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 542. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,863,165; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,064. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,143. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 10,193. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6,106. Transfer applicants enrolled: 4,371. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 574 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 111. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 563 (paper).

University of Florida I Address: 201 Criser Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611 I Website: http://www.ufl.edu I Public I Enrollment: 32,470 full-time; 2,719 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1140-1360  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,257 in state, $17,841 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,020 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $14,988 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 42%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 32,470 full-time; 2,719 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 67%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (352) 392-1365. Website: http://www.ufl.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: November 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.ufl.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida International University; Florida State University; University of Central Florida; University of Miami; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 24,126. Total accepted: 10,158. Freshmen enrolled: 6,441; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 76% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 92% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-670, Math: 580-690, Combined: 1140-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1853. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% social sciences, 10% engineering, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; comU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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puter and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,008 full-time, 68 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 20%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 81%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (352) 392-1271. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,257 in state, $17,841 out of state; room/board: $7,020. Estimated books and supplies: $940; transportation: $520; personal expenses: $3,220. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 50% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 36% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,528 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,969 (25%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,867 (24%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,813. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,970 (52%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,724 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,988. Proportion who borrowed: 42%.

dent, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 750. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 4,229,717; number of current serial subscriptions: 85,578. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 14,150. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,620. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,150. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,706. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 326 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 133. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 590 (paper).

University of Miami I Address: PO Box 248025, Coral Gables, FL 33124 I Website: http://www.miami.edu I Private I Enrollment: 9,677 full-time; 702 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 51, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1180-1370  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,834 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,254 Acceptance rate: 38% Average debt: $23,576 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,677 full-time; 702 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 23%; White: 58%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 46%; Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 17%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 2%; Other: 8%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (7%), apartments for married students (10%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 753. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 37; sororities: 26. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 20%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority stuULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (305) 284-4323. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.miami.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: February 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.miami.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; New York University; Syracuse UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI π FLORIDA

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University; Tulane University; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 19,676. Total accepted: 7,443. Freshmen enrolled: 1,991; 57% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 56%. Overall acceptance rate: 38%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 27%. Non-early acceptance rate: 30%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 65% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 89% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 51%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 580-680, Math: 600-690, Combined: 1180-1370. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-31, Math: 27-32, Composite: 2731.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1925. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% visual and performing arts, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 920 fulltime, 408 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 28% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 63%; five-year: 75%; six-year: 76%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 28%; medicine, 21%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 16%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (305) 284-5212. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,834; room/board: $10,254. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,300; personal expenses: $2,362. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,182 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $19,465 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,773 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,923. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,595 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $27,675 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,576. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (71%), fraternity housing, apartment for single students (23%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 275. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 14%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 300. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,013,867; number of current serial subscriptions: 51,349. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,559. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,392. Transfer applicants enrolled: 626. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 613 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 114. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 540 (paper).

University of North Florida I Address: 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645 I Website: http://www.unf.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,414 full-time; 4,118 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 43, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,776 in state, $16,418 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,071 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $14,189 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 43%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,414 full-time; 4,118 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 76%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Unknown: 94%; Baptist: 1%; Other: 3%.

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Phone: (904) 620-2624. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1; decision sent by May 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://csdweb.unf.edu/access/htdocs/onlineapp.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida Atlantic University; Florida State University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida; University of South Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,010. Total accepted: 5,985. Freshmen enrolled: 2,297; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-610, Math: 510-610, Combined: 1020-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-23.

Financial aid office: (904) 620-2604. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,776 in state, $16,418 out of state; room/board: $7,071. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $2,619; personal expenses: $990. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 37% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $1,443 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,085 (22%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,662 (22%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,597. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,228 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,595 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,189. Proportion who borrowed: 43%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% education, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (36%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), distance learning (12%), double major (0%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (2%), independent study (12%), internships (44%), studentdesigned major, study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 512 full-time, 253 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 23%; of 20 to 49 students: 65%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; fiveyear: 41%; six-year: 47%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7,693. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 172. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 177. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 957,625; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,979. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 904. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,465. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,197. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,267. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 172 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 54. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 578 (paper).

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University of South Florida I Address: 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620-9951 I Website: http://www.usf.edu I Public I Enrollment: 24,600 full-time; 10,298 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1210  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,457 in state, $16,155 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,590 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $18,517 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 24,600 full-time; 10,298 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 67%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (813) 974-3350. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://usfweb.usf.edu/enroll/admiss/admiss.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida State University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 25,216. Total accepted: 12,502. Freshmen enrolled: 4,054; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 63% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-600, Math: 510-610, Combined: 1010-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 21-26, Composite: 22-26.

erated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, health professions, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,255 full-time, 126 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 29%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (813) 974-4700. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,457 in state, $16,155 out of state; room/board: $7,590. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 personal expenses: $4,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 60% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,849 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,884 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,721 (22%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,289. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 25%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,473 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,558 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,517. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), women’s dorms (8%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (40%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 450. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 21; sororities: 16. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1956. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% psychology, 6% chemistry, 6% elementary education and teaching, 5% criminology, 4% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accel542

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, substitution of courses, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,323,433; number of current serial subscriptions: 32,423. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 550. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 10,096. Transfer applicants offered admission: 7,549. Transfer applicants enrolled: 4,901. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 491 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 131. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Tampa I Address: 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606-1490 I Website: http://www.ut.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,513 full-time; 405 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 26, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,692 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,978 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $22,901 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,513 full-time; 405 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 74%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 646-2738. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ut.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://spartanweb.ut.edu/utadmapp/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,885. Total accepted: 3,871. Freshmen enrolled: 1,177; 64% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Non-early acceptance rate: 49%. Size of waiting list: 549 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 82. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-570, Math: 490-580, Combined: 980-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1931. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 26% business administration and management, 16% social sciences, 9% communication and media studies, 7% biology/biological sciences, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literaULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ture/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (4%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (22%), independent study (41%), internships (28%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 225 full-time, 255 part-time (53% men; 48% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 58% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 23% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 19%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 1%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 7%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (813) 253-6219. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,692; room/board: $7,978. Estimated books and supplies: $988; transportation: $768; personal expenses: $1,311. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,449 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,104 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,761 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,328. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,144 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,121 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,901. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 120. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 13%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, figure skating, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, equestrian, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 98. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 222,224; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,120. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 528. UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA π FLORIDA

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School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,712. Transfer applicants offered admission: 789. Transfer applicants enrolled: 368. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 386 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 98. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 583 (paper).

University of West Florida I Address: 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514-5750 I Website: http://uwf.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,170 full-time; 2,530 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $2,860 in state, $13,702 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,600 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% elementary education and teaching, 9% mass communication/media studies, 7% psychology, 6% criminal justice/safety studies, 4% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition). Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 332 full-time, 248 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 48%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,170 full-time; 2,530 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 78%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (850) 474-2230. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://uwf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Faulkner University; Florida State University; Troy State University–Dothan; Troy State University–Montgomery; University of South Alabama. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,371. Total accepted: 2,369. Freshmen enrolled: 1,016; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470600, Math: 480-580, Combined: 950-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (850) 474-3127. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $2,860 in state, $13,702 out of state; room/board: $6,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $850; personal expenses: $2,000.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 18%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 101. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, fencing, football, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, fencing, football, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 121. Services include: reading machines, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 886,525; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,056. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,355. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,778. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,243. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 112 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer).

Warner Southern College I Address: 13895 US 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859 I Website: http://www.warner.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of God I Enrollment: 922 full-time; 119 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 713-1073  Tuition: 2007-2008: $13,750 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,730 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 922 full-time; 119 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 20%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 65%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 53%; Unknown: 21%; Church of God: 17%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 309-9563. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.warner.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.warner.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (3); Science: 0 (2); Foreign language: 0 (1); Social studies: 0 (1); History: 0 (1); Academic electives: 0 (2); Total units: 0 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Anderson University; Florida Southern College; University of Central Florida; University of South Florida; Webber International University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 452. Total accepted: 271. Freshmen enrolled: 148; Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 361-533, Math: 352-540, Combined: 713-1073. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 14-23.

support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (70%), distance learning (60%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (10%), internships (20%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 33 full-time, 106 part-time (47% men; 53% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 45%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 23%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (863) 638-7202. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $13,750; room/board: $5,730. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $910; personal expenses: $1,792. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: January 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (51%), men’s dorms (49%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 29% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 6. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 2. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 89,548; number of current serial subscriptions: 225. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 80. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 147. Transfer applicants offered admission: 94. Transfer applicants enrolled: 56. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1968. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 63% business administration, management, and operations, 11% business administration and management, 6% education, 5% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 4% theology and religious vocations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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Webber International University I Address: PO Box 96, Babson Park, FL 33827 I Website: http://www.webber.edu I Private I Enrollment: 478 full-time; 58 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-19  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,000 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,354 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $20,602 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 478 full-time; 58 part-time. Men: 61%; women: 39%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 23%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 53%; International: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 741-1844. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.webber.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 1 (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 2; History: (2); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Required. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Flagler College; Florida Southern College; Jacksonville University; Lynn University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 407. Total accepted: 230. Freshmen enrolled: 119; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 12% were in the top 25 percent; 40% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 79% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 2% computer and information sciences and support services, 2% legal professions and studies. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; legal professions and studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional

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programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major (0%), dual enrollment (0%), internships (75%), study abroad (1%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 20 full-time, 24 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 53%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 51%; sixyear: 45%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 90%; law, 5%; education, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (863) 638-2930. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,000; room/board: $6,354. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,128; personal expenses: $1,656. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,986 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,533 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,471 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,235. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,772 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,718 (31%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,602. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (35%), men’s dorms (65%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 9. Activities include: student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 15,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 55. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School does not have a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 79 (15% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Georgia Agnes Scott College I Address: 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030 I Website: http://www.agnesscott.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 855 full-time; 30 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,060 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,850 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: $24,070 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 855 full-time; 30 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 66%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 27%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 53%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 4%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 868-8602. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.agnesscott.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.agnesscott.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Emory University; Rhodes College; Tulane University; University of Georgia; University of Virginia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,595. Total accepted: 721. Freshmen enrolled: 218; 49% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Non-early acceptance rate: 45%. Size of waiting list: 35 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 2. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 41% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 73% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-680, Math: 500-610, Combined: 1050-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-29.

linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (19%), double major (21%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic), independent study (36%), internships (78%), student-designed major (8%), study abroad (46%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 84 full-time, 26 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 70% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 14%; medicine, 14%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 16%; arts and sciences, 37%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (404) 471-6395. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,060; room/board: $9,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $950; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 78% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,138 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,970 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,095 (61%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,277. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 97%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,352 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,070. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (78%), apartment for single students (18%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 86%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 62% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 92. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading, field hockey.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE π GEORGIA

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tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 272,159; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,175. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 429. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 149. Transfer applicants offered admission: 35. Transfer applicants enrolled: 18. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 35 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 577 (paper); 233 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 607 (paper).

Albany State University I Address: 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705 I Website: http://www.asurams.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 3,094 full-time; 520 part-time

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1903. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 13% business administration and management, 12% criminal justice/safety studies, 9% biology/biological sciences, 9% psychology, 6% early childhood education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 148 full-time, 98 part-time (52% men; 48% women). Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 43%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (229) 430-4650. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,470 in state, $12,074 out of state; room/board: $4,914. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: April 30.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 840-980  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,470 in state, $12,074 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,914 Acceptance rate: 29% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,094 full-time; 520 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 94%; White: 5%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 5. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (229) 430-4646. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.asurams.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,805. Total accepted: 1,954. Freshmen enrolled: 593; Overall acceptance rate: 29%. Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430490, Math: 410-490, Combined: 840-980. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-20, Math: 17-20, Composite: 17-19.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, other. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 936. Transfer applicants offered admission: 596. Transfer applicants enrolled: 402. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 193 (computer).

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Armstrong Atlantic State University I Address: 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419 I Website: http://www.armstrong.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,941 full-time; 2,113 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1100  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,424 in state, $12,028 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,944 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $12,500 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 35%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,941 full-time; 2,113 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 68%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (912) 344-2503. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.armstrong.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 29. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/aasu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgia Southern University; Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah State University; University of Georgia; Valdosta State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,186. Total accepted: 1,306. Freshmen enrolled: 846; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-550, Math: 450-550, Combined: 910-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1935. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 33% health professions and related clinical sciences, 18% education, 12% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 7% social sciences, 5% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering, other. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 245 full-time, 174 part-time. Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 21%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (912) 921-5990. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,424 in state, $12,028 out of state; room/board: $5,944. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,900; personal expenses: $2,366. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 85% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,750 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,000 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,750 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,932. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,724 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,800 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,500. Proportion who borrowed: 35%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms, apartment for single students (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 63. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 227,439; number of current serial subscriptions: 990. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,393. Transfer applicants offered admission: 855. Transfer applicants enrolled: 546. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 87 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 71. Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 193 (computer).

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Atlanta Christian College I Address: 2605 Ben Hill Road, East Point, GA 30344 I Website: http://www.acc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Churches/Churches of Christ I Enrollment: 338 full-time; 50 part-time

structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial English, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 30. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 338 full-time; 50 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (404) 669-3202. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.acc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clayton State University; Georgia State University; Gordon College; Kennesaw State University; University of West Georgia.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1937. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1 full-time, 8 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 33% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 0%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Graduation rates: Six-year: 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 766-1222.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Activities include: choral groups, music ensembles, student government, yearbook. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a 550

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Augusta State University I Address: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904-2200 I Website: http://www.aug.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,936 full-time; 1,692 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 944-1037  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,404 in state, $12,008 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,936 full-time; 1,692 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 27%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 65%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (706) 737-1632. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.aug.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.aug.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,363. Total accepted: 1,243. Freshmen enrolled: 971; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 494-497, Math: 450-540, Combined: 944-1037. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1925. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education, 9% psychology, 9% social sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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keting, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 234 full-time, 168 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 7%; five-year: 17%; six-year: 22%.

Berry College I Address: PO Box 490279, Mount Berry, GA 30149 I Website: http://www.berry.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,701 full-time; 36 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 118, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,370 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,458 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $14,349 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,701 full-time; 36 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 75%; No preference: 9%; Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddist,Orthodox Christian,indigenous religion : 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (706) 737-1431. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,404 in state, $12,008 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: June 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 10%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 66. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 23. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 758,018; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,213. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 900. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 350. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (706) 236-2215. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.berry.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 25. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.berry.edu/admissions/stn_applications.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Auburn University; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Southern University; Mercer University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,813. Total accepted: 1,278. Freshmen enrolled: 537; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 66%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-620, Math: 510-610, Combined: 1020-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-30, Math: 22-27, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 937. Transfer applicants offered admission: 528. Transfer applicants enrolled: 387. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 60 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Year founded: 1902. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% education, 11% psychology, 11% social sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special acaBERRY COLLEGE π GEORGIA

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demic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 145 full-time, 50 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 26% within one year; 39% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; medicine, 2%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 38%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (706) 236-1714. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,370; room/board: $7,458. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $950; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,563 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,682 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,232 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,818. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,380 (41%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,938 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,349. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (10%), women’s dorms (51%), men’s dorms (29%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for disabled students (0%), cooperative housing (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 85% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,190. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 82. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 314,387; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,106. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 140. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). 552

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 149. Transfer applicants offered admission: 83. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 37 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 552 (paper).

Brenau University I Address: 500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501 I Website: http://www.brenau.edu I Private I Enrollment: 798 full-time; 69 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,800 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,487 Acceptance rate: 40% Average debt: $14,663 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 798 full-time; 69 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 70%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (770) 534-6100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.brenau.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://secure.brenau.edu/WCApp.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Agnes Scott College; Berry College; Georgia Southern University; North Georgia College and State University; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,687. Total accepted: 1,071. Freshmen enrolled: 226; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 40%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-550, Math: 440-540, Combined: 900-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1878. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 28% visual and performing arts, 23% health professions and related clinical sciences, 19% education, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), hisU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tory, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 69 full-time, 44 part-time (36% men; 64% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 45%; sixyear: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (770) 534-6176. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,800; room/board: $9,487. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $950; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,452 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,135 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,731 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,303. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,580 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,252 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,663. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, sorority housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 48. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 8. of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 173 (computer).

Brewton-Parker College I Address: 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 I Website: http://www.bpc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-20  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Clark Atlanta University I Address: 223 James P. Brawley Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 I Website: http://www.cau.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 3,375 full-time; 158 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 810-970  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,038 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,120 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $35,909 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 96%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,375 full-time; 158 part-time. Men: 27%; women: 73%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 87%; White: 11%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 16%; Unknown: 14%; Methodist: 2%; Christian Non-Denominational: 23%; Other: 41%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 82,075; number of current serial subscriptions: 215. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 93. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,584. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 128. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 53 (6% of student body). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Phone: (800) 688-3228. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cau.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,829. Total accepted: 4,517. Freshmen enrolled: 1,061; 77% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410490, Math: 400-480, Combined: 810-970. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-20.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1988. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 23% communication, journalism, and related programs, 12% psychology, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1582); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1582). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 230 full-time, 104 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 89% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 17%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (404) 880-8111. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,038; room/board: $7,120. Estimated books and supplies: $2,200; transportation: $1,412; personal expenses: $1,540. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 96% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,939 (93%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (85%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (67%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 13%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,068 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,669 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,909. Proportion who borrowed: 96%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (41%), men’s dorms (15%), apartment for single students (44%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $8,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning554

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disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 13. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 382,917; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,440. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 650. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,825. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 594. Transfer applicants offered admission: 336. Transfer applicants enrolled: 138. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 34 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Clayton State University I Address: 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260 I Website: http://www.clayton.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,328 full-time; 2,646 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1050  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,468 in state, $12,072 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 31%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,328 full-time; 2,646 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 56%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 34%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (678) 466-4115. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.clayton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.clayton.edu/futurestudents.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 16 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgia College and State University; Georgia State University; Kennesaw State University; Southern Polytechnic State University; University of West Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,262. Total accepted: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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1,955. Freshmen enrolled: 617; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 30%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 445-525, Math: 435525, Combined: 880-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 33%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 16-20, Composite: 17-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 10% community psychology, 9% nursing administration (M.S.N., M.S., Ph.D.), 8% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 5% business administration and management, 5% hospital and health care facilities administration/management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), distance learning (11%), double major (9%), dual enrollment (2%), honors program (2%), independent study (31%), internships (79%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (14%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 196 full-time, 141 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 32% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 1%; five-year: 1%; sixyear: 23%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 24% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 3%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 32%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (678) 466-4185. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,468 in state, $12,072 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $2,000; transportation: $820; personal expenses: $2,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: July 1. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,625 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,784 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,183 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,119. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 53%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $655 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,860 (3%). Proportion who borrowed: 31%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

varsity sports: bowling, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 19. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 107,233; number of current serial subscriptions: 613. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 64. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,434. Transfer applicants offered admission: 988. Transfer applicants enrolled: 692. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 131 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 82. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 210 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 573 (paper).

Columbus State University I Address: 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907 I Website: http://www.colstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,543 full-time; 2,005 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,352 in state, $11,469 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,220 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $26,591 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,543 full-time; 2,005 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 32%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 61%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (706) 568-2035. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.colstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.colstate.edu/howtoapply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY π GEORGIA

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experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,094. Total accepted: 1,727. Freshmen enrolled: 1,035; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 440-550, Combined: 890-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1958. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 246 full-time, 186 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 63%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (706) 568-2036. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,352 in state, $11,469 out of state; room/board: $6,220. Estimated books and supplies: $814; transportation: $1,261; personal expenses: $1,582. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 54% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,920 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (45%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,705 (40%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,614 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,591. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 16%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 62. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 376,622; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,450. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless 556

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network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 75 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 564 (paper).

Covenant College I Address: 14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 I Website: http://www.covenant.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 968 full-time; 39 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,320 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,900 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $15,606 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 968 full-time; 39 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 36%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 55%; Other: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (706) 820-2398. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.covenant.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.covenant.edu/admissions/trad/application.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Berry College; Gordon College; Samford University; University of Georgia; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 939. Total accepted: 610. Freshmen enrolled: 291; 77% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 39%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510660, Math: 490-630, Combined: 1000-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-29, Math: 19-27, Composite: 21-28.

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ences, 11% English language and literature/letters, 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% education, 11% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (10%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (100%), internships (10%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (10%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 65 full-time, 22 parttime (78% men; 22% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 4%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 21%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 43%.

Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 163. Transfer applicants offered admission: 93. Transfer applicants enrolled: 54. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 540 (paper); 207 (computer).

Dalton State College I Address: 650 College Drive, Dalton, GA 30720 I Website: http://www.daltonstate.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $2,048 in state, $7,840 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (706) 419-1126. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,320; room/board: $6,900. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $650; personal expenses: $650. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,610 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,573 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,710 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,107. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,921 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,378 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,606. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

Emmanuel College I Address: PO Box 129, Franklin Springs, GA 30639 I Website: http://www.ec.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: International Pentecostal Holiness I Enrollment: 581 full-time; 77 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-1140  Tuition: 2007-2008: $11,566 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,268 Acceptance rate: 41% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (52%), men’s dorms (40%), apartment for single students (8%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 39. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 13. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, videotaped classes, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services. Library: Number of titles: 90,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,600. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 139. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 900. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 581 full-time; 77 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 78%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 79%; International Pentecostal Holiness: 21%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 860-8800. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ec.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Piedmont College; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,341. EMMANUEL COLLEGE π GEORGIA

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Total accepted: 544. Freshmen enrolled: 140; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 41%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390-570, Math: 400-570, Combined: 790-1140.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 36% teacher education and professional development, 12% business administration, management, and operations, 11% theological and ministerial studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (5%), honors program (5%), independent study (5%), internships (15%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 35 full-time, 36 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 28%; six-year: 34%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (706) 245-2843. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $11,566; room/board: $5,268. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: May 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (40%), men’s dorms (40%), apartments for married students (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading. Library: Number of titles: 83,700; number of current serial subscriptions: 74. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 100. Transfer applicants offered admission: 80. Transfer applicants enrolled: 74. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). 558

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Emory University I Address: 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322 I Website: http://www.emory.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 6,641 full-time; 78 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1300-1470  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,336 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,572 Acceptance rate: 27% Average debt: $23,374 Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,641 full-time; 78 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 18%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 62%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 23%; Jewish: 25%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 6%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 22%; Methodist: 6%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (404) 727-6036. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.emory.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS/admission-aid/application.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; Georgetown University; University of Pennsylvania; Vanderbilt University; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 15,366. Total accepted: 4,175. Freshmen enrolled: 1,235; 71% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 27%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 31%. Non-early acceptance rate: 27%. Size of waiting list: 1500 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 113. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 88% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 95% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 41%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 640-730, Math: 660-740, Combined: 1300-1470. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 29-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1836. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% business administration and management, 8% psychology, 7% economics, 7% political science and government, 6% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humaniU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ties, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (29%), double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study (29%), internships (49%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (41%), teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1569); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1569); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1569). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,246 full-time, 219 part-time (58% men; 42% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 82%; five-year: 87%; six-year: 88%. Graduate study: 41% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 20%; medicine, 31%; arts and sciences, 46%.

its to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 581. Transfer applicants offered admission: 152. Transfer applicants enrolled: 82. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 422 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 73.

Fort Valley State University I Address: 1005 State University Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030 I Website: http://www.fvsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,746 in state, $12,212 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,540 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 90%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (404) 727-6039. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,336; room/board: $10,572. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 1. In 20072008, 45% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,143 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,852 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,719 (33%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,178. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $18,531 (17%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,374. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 63%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,505. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 252. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 28%; of women in sororities: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, football (lightweight), soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 3,226,137; number of current serial subscriptions: 55,411. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 650. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Georgia College and State University I Address: 231 W. Hancock Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061 I Website: http://www.gcsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,826 full-time; 493 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 43, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1190  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,043 in state, $17,379 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,698 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $15,197 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,826 full-time; 493 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 12%; No preference: 42%; Baptist: 8%; Other: 34%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (478) 445-1283. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gcsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?gcsu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Southern University; Georgia State University; Kennesaw State University; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,442. Total accepted: 2,038. Freshmen enrolled: 1,204; 2% were from out of state. GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY π GEORGIA

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Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 27%. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Non-early acceptance rate: 93%. Size of waiting list: 80 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 10. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-590, Math: 510-600, Combined: 1020-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 21-25.

dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, basketball, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, basketball, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 11% psychology, 9% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 7% business/commerce, 6% biology/biological sciences, 6% early childhood education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning (17%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (.2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.4%), honors program (4%), independent study (18%), internships (49%), student-designed major (.5%), study abroad (16%), teacher certificate program (11%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 282 full-time, 121 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 63%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 3%; medicine, 2%; education, 19%; arts and sciences, 62%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (478) 445-5149. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,043 in state, $17,379 out of state; room/board: $7,698. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,106; personal expenses: $2,188. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 37% were determined to have financial need; 1% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,979 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,926 (15%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,061 (23%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,040. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 42%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,741 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,447 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,197. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), apartment for single students (37%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,335. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 239. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, 560 GEORGIA π GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 103. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration. Library: Number of titles: 196,157; number of current serial subscriptions: 38,828. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 180. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 953. Transfer applicants offered admission: 654. Transfer applicants enrolled: 387. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 86 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 36. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Georgia Institute of Technology I Address: 225 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30332 I Website: http://www.gatech.edu/welcome I Public I Enrollment: 11,729 full-time; 836 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1240-1420  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,272 in state, $21,386 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,235 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $15,347 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,729 full-time; 836 part-time. Men: 70%; women: 30%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 68%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (404) 894-4154. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gatech.edu/welcome. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.admiss.gatech.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions deciU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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sions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Princeton University; Stanford University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,664. Total accepted: 6,122. Freshmen enrolled: 2,628; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Size of waiting list: 177 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 3. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 66% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 96% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590-690, Math: 650-730, Combined: 1240-1420. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-31, Math: 27-32, Composite: 2731.

average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,211 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,347. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

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Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 58% engineering, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% computer and information sciences and support services, 4% architecture and related services, 3% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (23%), cross-registration (3%), distance learning, double major (4%), dual enrollment (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships (6%), student-designed major, study abroad (28%), other. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 863 full-time, 8 part-time (80% men; 20% women; 27% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 22%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; fiveyear: 69%; six-year: 78%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 38% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 8%; medicine, 18%; engineering, 47%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 10%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 215. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,487,554; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,887. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,996. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (404) 894-4582. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,272 in state, $21,386 out of state; room/board: $9,235. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 33% were determined to have financial need; 46% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,999 (32%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,760 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,429 (24%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,848. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,696 (6%). The ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (22%), women’s dorms (5%), men’s dorms (11%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (15%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (40%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 311. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 34; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 23%; of women in sororities: 31%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 742. Transfer applicants offered admission: 448. Transfer applicants enrolled: 380. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 565 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 74.

Georgia Southern University I Address: PO Box 8033, Statesboro, GA 30460 I Website: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 13,272 full-time; 1,582 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,348 in state, $13,930 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,300 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: $18,618 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,272 full-time; 1,582 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 74%; International: 1%.

credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 9% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 11% within one year.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (912) 478-5391. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/gasou/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia State University; Kennesaw State University; University of Georgia; University of West Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,090. Total accepted: 3,669. Freshmen enrolled: 3,058; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-590, Math: 520590, Combined: 1030-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 21-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 7% engineering technologies/technicians, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (8%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (1.2%), distance learning (35%), double major (.2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.3%), honors program (3%), independent study (.9%), internships (55%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (6.2%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, natural science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 711 full-time, 69 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 26%; of 20 to 49 students: 63%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate 562

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (912) 681-5413. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,348 in state, $13,930 out of state; room/board: $7,300. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $2,530; personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 20. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,323 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,924 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,310 (39%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,255. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,689 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,708 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,618. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (16%), apartment for single students (80%), special housing for disabled students (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,719. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 220. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 18; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 64%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 429. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 744,994; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,630. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,385. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,315. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,056. Transfer applicants enrolled: 876. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 122 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 47. Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 183 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 571 (paper).

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Georgia Southwestern State University I Address: 800 Wheatley Street, Americus, GA 31709 I Website: http://www.gsw.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,680 full-time; 541 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,469 in state, $11,720 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,894 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $17,871 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,680 full-time; 541 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 31%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 64%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (229) 928-1273. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gsw.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 21. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www.ganet.org/gsw. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 2; Academic electives: (2); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,040. Total accepted: 817. Freshmen enrolled: 426; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Non-early acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 430-530, Combined: 870-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 17-20, Composite: 18-21.

Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (229) 928-1378. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,469 in state, $11,720 out of state; room/board: $6,894. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,347 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,458 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,907 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,818. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,852 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,283 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,871. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 17%; of women in sororities: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 68. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, special bookstore section, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 583,239; number of current serial subscriptions: 362. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 562. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 16% elementary education and teaching, 15% business administration and management, 11% psychology, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 8% accounting. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 92 full-time, 51 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 388. Transfer applicants offered admission: 340. Transfer applicants enrolled: 233. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 51 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 193 (computer).

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Georgia State University I Address: University Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083 I Website: http://www.gsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,587 full-time; 5,317 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,485 in state, $18,973 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,230 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,086 full-time, 416 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,587 full-time; 5,317 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 29%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 53%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (404) 413-2500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwadm/adm30.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Southern University; Kennesaw State University; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,775. Total accepted: 5,198. Freshmen enrolled: 2,607; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-590, Math: 490-590, Combined: 980-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1913. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 32% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% social sciences, 8% psychology, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, 564 GEORGIA π GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Financial aid office: (404) 651-2227. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,485 in state, $18,973 out of state; room/board: $9,230. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $828; personal expenses: $2,166. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,754 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,327 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,887 (17%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,724. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 28%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,064 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,763 (1%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (82%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (18%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 6%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 248. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 15. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 175. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,478,474; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,705. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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its to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,872. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,508. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,083. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 518 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 96. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 593 (paper).

Kennesaw State University I Address: 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591 I Website: http://www.kennesaw.edu I Public I Enrollment: 13,301 full-time; 4,968 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,144 in state, $13,726 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $13,500 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,301 full-time; 4,968 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 81%; International: 3%.

fessions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (1%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program (5%), independent study (3%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (21%), weekend college (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 663 full-time, 402 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 20% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 19%; of 20 to 49 students: 67%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 24%; six-year: 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (770) 423-6300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kennesaw.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 16. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.kennesaw.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgia Southern University; Georgia State University; University of Georgia; University of West Georgia; Valdosta State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,265. Total accepted: 4,290. Freshmen enrolled: 2,493; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-570, Math: 490-570, Combined: 980-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-24, Math: 19-24, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business/commerce, 19% education, 8% health services/allied health/health sciences, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health proULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (770) 423-6074. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,144 in state, $13,726 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $990; personal expenses: $1,464. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,695 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,476 (20%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,142 (31%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,979. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 24%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $960 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,500 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,500. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 157. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 97. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, oral tests, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 660,829; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,426. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,500. Proportion of collegeKENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY π GEORGIA

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owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,512. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,555. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,591. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 552 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 136. Minimum TOEFL score required: 527 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

LaGrange College I Address: 601 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 I Website: http://www.lagrange.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 912 full-time; 86 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 7, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,900 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,372 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $19,224 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 912 full-time; 86 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 73%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 28%; No preference: 33%; United Methodist: 17%; Other: 18%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (706) 880-8005. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lagrange.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/lgc/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 14 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Berry College; Elon University; Georgia College and State University; Mercer University; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,338. Total accepted: 766. Freshmen enrolled: 221; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Non-early acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 40%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 450-550, Combined: 900-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 18-24, Composite: 1924. 566 GEORGIA π LAGRANGE COLLEGE

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1831. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% organizational behavior studies, 14% business administration and management, 11% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 8% psychology, 7% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (12%), double major (4%), dual enrollment (1%), independent study (13%), internships (59%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (41%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 68 full-time, 54 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 80%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; theology (or the seminary), 9%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 68%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (706) 880-8229. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,900; room/board: $8,372. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,611 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,040 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,329 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,031. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,692 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,224. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (25%), women’s dorms (18%), men’s dorms (17%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (39%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Average per-year earnings: $1,540. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 52. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 22%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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receiving services: 22. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 116,300; number of current serial subscriptions: 374. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 186. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 820. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ences; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 114 full-time, 35 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 7%; five-year: 8%; sixyear: 13%.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 287. Transfer applicants offered admission: 172. Transfer applicants enrolled: 82. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 677 (paper).

Financial aid office: (770) 426-2901. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,830; room/board: $12,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 3% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,650 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,750 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,300 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,000. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 3%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,300 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,500 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,000. Proportion who borrowed: 20%.

Life University I Address: 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060 I Website: http://www.life.edu I Private I Enrollment: 392 full-time; 145 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 788-1043  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,830 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $12,000 Acceptance rate: 30% Average debt: $16,000 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 20%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Activities include: student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 392 full-time; 145 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 69%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 350. Transfer applicants offered admission: 184. Transfer applicants enrolled: 103.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (770) 426-2884. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.life.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://apply.life.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 194. Total accepted: 59. Freshmen enrolled: 28; Overall acceptance rate: 30%. Non-early acceptance rate: 30%. Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

Macon State College I Address: 100 College Station Drive, Macon, GA 31206 I Website: http://www.maconstate.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $2,060 in state, $7,676 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1974. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; health professions and related clinical sciULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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2007-2008 enrollment: 3,596 full-time; 726 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 30%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 61%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 26%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 10%; Baptist: 35%; Other: 4%.

arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 352 full-time, 220 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; fiveyear: 49%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 22%; medicine, 20%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 22%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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Phone: (478) 301-2650. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mercer.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: November 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.collegenet.com. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Emory University; Furman University; Georgia Institute of Technology; Samford University; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,588. Total accepted: 2,748. Freshmen enrolled: 583; 19% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 32%. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Non-early acceptance rate: 55%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 42% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 71% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-640, Math: 540-630, Combined: 1070-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 23-27, Composite: 23-28.

Financial aid office: (478) 301-2670. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,700; room/board: $8,450. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,101. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 49% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $26,214 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,997 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,889 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,257. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,251 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,667 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,251. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

Mercer University I Address: 1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA 31207-0003 I Website: http://www.mercer.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 3,596 full-time; 726 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1270  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,700 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,450 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $24,251 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 24%; of women in sororities: 28%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, swimming, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, swimming, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1833. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% engineering, 9% psychology, 9% social sciences, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: 568

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 662,427; number of current serial subscriptions: 27,801. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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port/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 295. Transfer applicants offered admission: 232. Transfer applicants enrolled: 89. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 97 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Morehouse College I Address: 830 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 I Website: http://www.morehouse.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,659 full-time; 151 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,358 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,424 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $30,000 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

15% political science and government, 9% biology/biological sciences, 9% psychology, 6% computer and information sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (69%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (7%), independent study (4%), internships (89%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 161 fulltime, 75 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 83% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,659 full-time; 151 part-time. Men: 100%; women: 0%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 95%; White: 2%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 55%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 37%; Other: 3%.

Financial aid office: (404) 681-2800. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,358; room/board: $10,424. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $4,300; personal expenses: $4,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 99% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 99% were determined to have financial need; 3% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,300 (99%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,591 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,650 (57%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 49%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,000 (27%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $30,000. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 851-1254. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.morehouse.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: (0); Academic electives: (0); Total units: 13 (13). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; Harvard University; Howard University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; Washington State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,369. Total accepted: 1,399. Freshmen enrolled: 677; 72% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 36%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 480-590, Combined: 960-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 31% business administration and management, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): men’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $8,680. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 78. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor).

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree MOREHOUSE COLLEGE π GEORGIA 569

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requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 749,636; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,062. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 99. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 197. Transfer applicants offered admission: 127. Transfer applicants enrolled: 93. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 74 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

North Georgia College and State University I Address: 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA 30597 I Website: http://www.ngcsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,728 full-time; 804 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 56, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1160  Tuition: 2007-2008: $2,868 in state, $11,472 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,042 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,728 full-time; 804 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 498-9581. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ngcsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?ngcsu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Berry College; Georgia Southern University; Georgia State University; University of Georgia; University of West Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,461. Total accepted: 1,519. Freshmen enrolled: 786; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500580, Math: 490-580, Combined: 990-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-24, Math: 20-25, Composite: 20-24. 570

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 31% education, 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% social sciences, 8% security and protective services, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 202 full-time, 165 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 49%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (706) 864-1412. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $2,868 in state, $11,472 out of state; room/board: $5,042. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: May 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 32%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 140. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 11%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 176,677; number of current serial subscriptions: 551. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,119. Transfer applicants offered admission: 823. Transfer applicants enrolled: 446. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 66 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 53. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Oglethorpe University I Address: 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319-2797 I Website: http://www.oglethorpe.edu I Private I Enrollment: 833 full-time; 125 part-time

other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; fiveyear: 54%; six-year: 54%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,580 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,500 Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: $26,299 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 833 full-time; 125 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 23%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 65%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (404) 364-8307. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oglethorpe.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 5; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,155. Total accepted: 557. Freshmen enrolled: 178; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Non-early acceptance rate: 48%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510640, Math: 500-610, Combined: 1010-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 52%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1835. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 25% English language and literature/letters, 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% social sciences, 7% history, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 40 part-time (; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (404) 364-8356. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,580; room/board: $9,500. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,578 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,440 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,793 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,657. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,567 (29%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,299. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 104. Transfer applicants offered admission: 92. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 45 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

Paine College I Address: 1235 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30901-3182 I Website: http://www.paine.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Methodist Episcopal Church I Enrollment: 850 full-time; 67 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 700-880  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 850 full-time; 67 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 97%; White: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 33%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 44%; PAINE COLLEGE π GEORGIA

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Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 4%; CHGC, HOLI, JEHW, NDM, PENT, SDA: 8%; Other: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (706) 821-8320. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.paine.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,961. Total accepted: 1,089. Freshmen enrolled: 259; 27% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 350-440, Math: 350-440, Combined: 700-880. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 12-18, Math: 14-17, Composite: 14-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1882. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% accounting, 13% sociology, 12% psychology, 11% biology/biological sciences, 11% broadcast journalism. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning (1%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (1%), independent study (1%), internships (1%), liberal arts/career combination (34%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1552). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 68 full-time, 18 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 81% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 56%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 26%; sixyear: 31%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 5%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (706) 821-8262. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (64%), men’s dorms (36%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 54%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities 572

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include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 0. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 60,921; number of current serial subscriptions: 177. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 216. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 256. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 166. Transfer applicants offered admission: 51. Transfer applicants enrolled: 26. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

Piedmont College I Address: PO Box 10, Demorest, GA 30535 I Website: http://www.piedmont.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 894 full-time; 162 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 59, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,000 Acceptance rate: 44% Average debt: $15,548 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 894 full-time; 162 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 277-7020. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.piedmont.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Total units: 21 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Berry College; LaGrange College; North Georgia College and State University; Shorter College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,293. Total accepted: 575. Freshmen enrolled: 211; Overall acceptance rate: 44%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 450560, Combined: 900-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Reinhardt College I Address: 7300 Reinhardt College Circle, Waleska, GA 30183-0128 I Website: http://www.reinhardt.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 905 full-time; 103 part-time

KEY STATS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1897. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning (1%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 102 full-time, 121 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 4% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 41%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (706) 776-0114. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,000; room/board: $6,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,080 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,460 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,790 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,790. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,375 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,548. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, special housing for international students. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 21. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES For learning-disabled students: Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 124,616; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,578. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1050  Tuition: 2007-2008: $14,970 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,500 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 905 full-time; 103 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 85%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 48%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 23%; United Methodist: 21%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (770) 720-5526. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.reinhardt.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.reinhardt.edu/Admissions/application.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Total units: 14 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Berry College; Georgia State University; Kennesaw State University; Shorter College; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,128. Total accepted: 813. Freshmen enrolled: 277; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 430-520, Combined: 870-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 16-21, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 39% business administration, management, and operations, 21% education, 10% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 8% communication and media studies, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): REINHARDT COLLEGE π GEORGIA

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accelerated program (5%), double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program (8%), independent study (7%), internships (4%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 58 (50% men; 50% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 14%; five-year: 28%; six-year: 29%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 15%.

Savannah College of Art and Design I Address: 342 Bull Street, PO Box 3146, Savannah, GA 31402-3146 I Website: http://www.scad.edu I Private I Enrollment: 6,752 full-time; 767 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1190  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,965 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $10,585 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $18,200 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

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Financial aid office: (770) 720-5667. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $14,970; room/board: $6,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $3,000; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1.

2007-2008 enrollment: 6,752 full-time; 767 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 82%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (20%), women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (16%), apartment for single students (30%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 47%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 123. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 59,204; number of current serial subscriptions: 371. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 180. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 150. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 0. Transfer applicants offered admission: 0. Transfer applicants enrolled: 0. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

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Phone: (912) 525-5100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.scad.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,426. Total accepted: 3,460. Freshmen enrolled: 1,603; 80% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500600, Math: 480-590, Combined: 980-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 21-27, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1978. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 9% architecture (B.Arch., B.A./B.S., M.Arch., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.), 9% graphic design, 8% animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects, 7% cinematography and film/video production, 6% photography. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; multi/interdisciplinary studies; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 413 full-time, 70 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 79%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study imme-

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diately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: education, 20%; arts and sciences, 80%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (912) 525-6104. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,965; room/board: $10,585. Estimated books and supplies: $1,560; transportation: $1,248; personal expenses: $1,560. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,503 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,636 (18%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,252 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,418. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 13%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,139 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,243 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,200. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

Savannah State University I Address: PO Box 20482, Savannah, GA 31404 I Website: http://www.savstate.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 2,580 full-time; 464 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-930  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,726 in state, $13,018 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $5,644 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,580 full-time; 464 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 95%; White: 3%; International: 1%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (93%), women’s dorms (2%), apartment for single students (5%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 49. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 1735. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 182,995; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,333. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (912) 356-2181. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.savstate.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/aw?ssu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-470, Math: 390-460, Combined: 790-930. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-19, Math: 16-19, Composite: 16-19.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 34%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,445. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,135. Transfer applicants enrolled: 567. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 547 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 80. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 400 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (912) 356-2253. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,726 in state, $13,018 out of state; room/board: $5,644.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 24 (1% of student body).

Shorter College I Address: 315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA 30165-4298 I Website: http://www.shorter.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 997 full-time; 38 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 20, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,160 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,000 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $18,078 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

ematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (4%), independent study (15%), internships (65%), student-designed major (6%), study abroad (11%), teacher certificate program (23%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 71 full-time, 54 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; fiveyear: 46%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study within one year; 47% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; medicine, 14%; theology (or the seminary), 12%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 25%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 997 full-time; 38 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 77%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 30%; No preference: 10%; Baptist: 53%; Other: 1%.

Financial aid office: (706) 233-7227. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,160; room/board: $7,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,060; personal expenses: $1,770. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,491 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,109 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,703 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,224. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,166 (43%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,469 (18%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,078. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 868-6980. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.shorter.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 17. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.shorter.edu/coming/hr_application.asp#on. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 0; History: 3; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Berry College; Kennesaw State University; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,131. Total accepted: 731. Freshmen enrolled: 276; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 440-550, Combined: 880-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 1722.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% visual and performing arts, 12% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% education, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; math576

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (30%), men’s dorms (40%), apartment for single students (30%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,880. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 49. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 28%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, softball, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 141,350; number of current serial subscriptions: 575. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 75. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 239. Transfer applicants offered admission: 132. Transfer applicants enrolled: 73. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 59 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 521 (paper).

Southern Polytechnic State University I Address: 1100 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060-2896 I Website: http://www.spsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,730 full-time; 1,207 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,232 in state, $14,728 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,870 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $15,300 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,730 full-time; 1,207 part-time. Men: 82%; women: 18%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 20%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 65%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (678) 915-4188. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.spsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.gacollege411.org/Applications/USG_Common_App_Short/apply .html?application_id=3425. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Southern University; Georgia State University; Kennesaw State University; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,331. Total accepted: 812. Freshmen enrolled: 517; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-570, Math: 520-610, Combined: 1010-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-23, Math: 21-25, Composite: 2024.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1948. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 47% engineering technologies/technicians, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% computer and information sciences and support services, 7% architecture and related services, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communiULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

cation, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 158 full-time, 104 part-time (70% men; 30% women; 32% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 6%; five-year: 18%; six-year: 24%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (678) 915-7290. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,232 in state, $14,728 out of state; room/board: $5,870. Estimated books and supplies: $1,700; transportation: $2,800; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,544 (26%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,087 (37%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,162. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,667 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,207 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,300. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (39%), apartment for single students (61%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: jazz band, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 125,666; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,024. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emer-

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,236 full-time; 107 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 96%; White: 1%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 68%; Muslim: 2%; No preference: 6%; Other: 17%.

Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% social sciences, 22% psychology, 13% biological and biomedical sciences, 12% English language and literature/letters, 5% physical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (35%), double major (8%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (15%), independent study (2%), internships (20%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 172 full-time, 74 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 75%; six-year: 79%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 22%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 29%.

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Phone: (800) 982-2411. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.spelman.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; Florida A&M University; Hampton University; Howard University; Smith College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,656. Total accepted: 1,866. Freshmen enrolled: 557; 70% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 33%. Non-early acceptance rate: 33%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 73% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-580, Math: 490-570, Combined: 990-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 19-24, Composite: 2125.

Financial aid office: (404) 270-5212. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,280; room/board: $9,734. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,500 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (62%).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 896. Transfer applicants offered admission: 619. Transfer applicants enrolled: 476. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 210 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 70. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 594 (paper).

Spelman College I Address: 350 Spelman Lane SW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4399 I Website: http://www.spelman.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,236 full-time; 107 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,280 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,734 Acceptance rate: 33% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (96%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 82. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. ; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 752,499; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,419. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 550. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 85%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 449. Transfer applicants offered admission: 80. Transfer applicants enrolled: 46. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 58 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 250 (computer).

Thomas University I Address: 1501 Millpond Road, Thomasville, GA 31792 I Website: http://www.thomasu.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Toccoa Falls College I Address: 325 Chapel Drive, Toccoa Falls, GA 30598 I Website: http://www.tfc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian and Missionary Alliance I Enrollment: 873 full-time; 56 part-time

mitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Berry College; Georgia College and State University; Kennesaw State University; North Georgia College and State University; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,100. Total accepted: 564. Freshmen enrolled: 228; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-590, Math: 420-570, Combined: 870-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1907. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; legal professions and studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning, double major (1%), independent study (35%), internships (46%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 56 full-time, 30 part-time (76% men; 24% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 48%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study within one year; 60% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,562 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,350 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 873 full-time; 56 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 68%; Christian and Missionary Alliance: 32%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (706) 886-6831. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tfc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.tfc.edu/adm/application/undergrad_application.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 19 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/comULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (706) 886-6831. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,562; room/board: $5,350. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (55%), men’s dorms (36%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,875. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 10. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 142,674; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,305. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 566 (paper).

University of Georgia I Address: Terrell Hall, Athens, GA 30602 I Website: http://www.uga.edu I Public I Enrollment: 23,418 full-time; 1,917 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,030 in state, $22,342 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,528 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $14,420 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 39%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 23,418 full-time; 1,917 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 84%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 49%; Jewish: 3%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 21%; Other: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (706) 542-8776. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uga.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: October 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.uga.edu/apply_now.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (1); History: (2); Academic electives: (1); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; Emory University; Georgia Institute of Technology; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of South Carolina–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 17,022. Total accepted: 9,242. Freshmen enrolled: 4,721; 16% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 73%. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Non-early acceptance rate: 39%. Size of waiting list: 502 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 175. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 53% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 87% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-660, Math: 570-650, Combined: 1130-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 47%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-31, Math: 24-29, Composite: 25-29.

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cate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 6% psychology, 5% biology/biological sciences, 4% finance, 4% political science and government, 3% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major (13%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic) (2%), external degree program, honors program (14%), independent study (5%), internships (27%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (28.4%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, engineering, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,733 full-time, 441 parttime (65% men; 35% women; 23% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 48%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 78%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 4%; medicine, 16%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 19%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (706) 542-6147. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,030 in state, $22,342 out of state; room/board: $7,528. Estimated books and supplies: $900 personal expenses: $2,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 46% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 27% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,170 (26%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,540 (23%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,979 (17%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,825. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,955 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,602 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,420. Proportion who borrowed: 39%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (56%), women’s dorms (15%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (8%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,744. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 525. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 34; sororities: 24. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 144. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 4,559,220; number of current serial subscriptions: 86,399. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 16,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,654. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,524. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,133. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 185 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 61. Minimum TOEFL score required: 213 (paper); 80 (computer).

University of West Georgia I Address: 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118 I Website: http://www.westga.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,415 full-time; 1,427 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1090  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,918 in state, $12,790 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,406 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: $16,730 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 29%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,415 full-time; 1,427 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 25%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 70%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (678) 839-4000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.westga.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.westga.edu/~admiss/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgia Southern University; Georgia State University; Kennesaw State University; University of Georgia; Valdosta State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,803. Total accepted: 3,089. Freshmen enrolled: 1,964; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-550, Math: 450-540, Combined: 910-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-22, Math: 18-22, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 26% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 21% education, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% psychology, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 415 full-time, 105 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (678) 839-6421. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,918 in state, $12,790 out of state; room/board: $5,406. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: July 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,942 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (39%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,100 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,549 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,730. Proportion who borrowed: 29%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 28%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,320. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 78. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 125. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,558. Transfer applicants offered admission: 915. Transfer applicants enrolled: 612. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 113 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 71. Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 193 (computer).

Valdosta State University I Address: 1500 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31698 I Website: http://www.valdosta.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,256 full-time; 1,472 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,794 in state, $11,936 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,990 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $17,250 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

(4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgia College and State University; Georgia Southern University; Georgia State University; University of Georgia; University of West Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,978. Total accepted: 3,796. Freshmen enrolled: 2,077; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-550, Math: 460-550, Combined: 930-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-23, Math: 19-23, Composite: 20-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% education, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% English language and literature/letters, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 441 full-time, 144 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 41%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 8,256 full-time; 1,472 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 25%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 70%; International: 1%.

Financial aid office: (229) 333-5935. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,794 in state, $11,936 out of state; room/board: $5,990. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,600; personal expenses: $2,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: June 15. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 63% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,239 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,055 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,538 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans):

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (229) 333-5791. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.valdosta.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://www.gacollege411.com. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 582

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$5,419. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,593 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,902 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,250. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (5%), apartment for single students (26%), special housing for disabled students (4%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 144. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 7%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, field hockey, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, field hockey, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

Phone: (800) 447-6610. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wesleyancollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: February 15; Decision sent by: March 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.wesleyancollege.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (2); Total units: 15 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Agnes Scott College; Berry College; Georgia College and State University; Mercer University; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 617. Total accepted: 302. Freshmen enrolled: 135; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 47%. Non-early acceptance rate: 49%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: N/A. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-640, Math: 480-580, Combined: 970-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 19-25, Composite: N/A.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 610,200; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,774. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,305. Transfer applicants offered admission: 854. Transfer applicants enrolled: 723. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 124 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 65. Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 547 (paper).

Wesleyan College I Address: 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210-4462 I Website: http://www.wesleyancollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 379 full-time; 213 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,800 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $13,194 Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

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2007-2008 enrollment: 379 full-time; 213 part-time. Men: 1%; women: 99%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 49%; International: 23%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 39%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 33%; United Methodist: 13%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1836. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 28% business administration, management, and operations, 12% elementary education and teaching, 11% psychology, 9% visual and performing arts, 7% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high. Cooperative education programs: education, engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 50 full-time, 33 part-time (36% men; 64% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 87%; of 20 to 49 students: 13%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for WESLEYAN COLLEGE π GEORGIA

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book. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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Financial aid office: (888) 665-5723. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,000; room/board: $7,800. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,990 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,129 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,264 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,901. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $18,728 (38%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,194. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 7. Services include: notetaking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 143,071; number of current serial subscriptions: 615. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 30. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (72%), apartment for single students (28%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 45% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 44. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, year-

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 57. Transfer applicants offered admission: 22. Transfer applicants enrolled: 5. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 88 (23% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 597 (paper).

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Hawaii Brigham Young University–Hawaii I Address: 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie Oahu, HI 96762-1294 I Website: http://www.byuh.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,250 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,364 Acceptance rate: 19% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Chaminade University of Honolulu I Address: 3140 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816-1578 I Website: http://www.chaminade.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,041 full-time; 76 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1030  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,140 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,900 Acceptance rate: 94% Average debt: $22,000 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,041 full-time; 76 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 65%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 23%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 41%; Protestant: 32%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 25%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (808) 735-4735. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.chaminade.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 784. Total accepted: 735. Freshmen enrolled: 243; 55% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 94%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-510, Math: 410-520, Combined: 830-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1955. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% criminal justice/safety studies, 16% education, 14% psychology, 8% forensic science and technology, 7% interior design. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, exchange student program (domestic), internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1610); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (21078). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (808) 735-4780. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,140; room/board: $9,900. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $864; personal expenses: $1,254. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,000 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,400 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,200 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,000. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,200 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,300 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,000. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 38. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured proCHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU π HAWAII

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gram with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 68,256; number of current serial subscriptions: 273. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 171. Transfer applicants offered admission: 165. Transfer applicants enrolled: 88. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Hawaii Pacific University I Address: 1164 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 I Website: http://www.hpu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,041 full-time; 2,634 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,980 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,564 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,041 full-time; 2,634 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 39%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 39%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (808) 544-0238. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hpu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://web1.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (2); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; New York University; University of Hawaii–Manoa; University of Southern California; University of Washington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,948. Total accepted: 2,415. Freshmen enrolled: 695; 42% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who sub-

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mitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-550, Math: 420-530, Combined: 850-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 42% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% computer and information sciences and support services, 6% security and protective services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, prepharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (30%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (6%), distance learning (25%), double major (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), honors program (8%), internships (25%), student-designed major (.1%), study abroad (1%). Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 257 full-time, 335 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 34% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 40%. Graduate study: 46% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 75% within one year; 88% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 40%; law, 5%; medicine, 2%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (808) 544-0253. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,980; room/board: $10,564. Estimated books and supplies: $1,040; transportation: $440; personal expenses: $1,056. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,890 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,240 (20%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,606 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,251. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,458 (7%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartment for single students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 97. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 59. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 108,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 284,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 650. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,929. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,587. Transfer applicants enrolled: 828. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 552 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 105. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 569 (paper).

University of Hawaii–Hilo I Address: 200 W. Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4091 I Website: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,643 full-time; 622 part-time

sidered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,878. Total accepted: 1,055. Freshmen enrolled: 545; Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 43%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1970. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 244 full-time, 83 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 36% minorities). Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 31%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score: 953  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,676 in state, $11,212 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,850 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,643 full-time; 622 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 43%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 44%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 897-4456. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1; decision sent by July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (1); Total units: 17 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not conULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (808) 974-7323. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,676 in state, $11,212 out of state; room/board: $6,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,078; transportation: $360; personal expenses: $1,332. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,233 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,854 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,268 (45%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,375. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,370 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,372 (7%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (47%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (51%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,773. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 18%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII–HILO π HAWAII

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Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 25%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,278. Transfer applicants offered admission: 708. Transfer applicants enrolled: 559. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 239 (8% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Hawaii–Manoa I Address: 2500 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 I Website: http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 11,283 full-time; 2,544 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1190  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,259 in state, $16,915 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,564 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $14,045 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 32%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,283 full-time; 2,544 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 64%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 26%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (808) 956-8975. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.hawaii.edu/admrec/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 22. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colorado State University; Hawaii Pacific University; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Hawaii–Hilo; University of Washington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,255. Total accepted: 4,312. Freshmen enrolled: 1,843; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 510-610, Combined: 990-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 21-26, Composite: 21-25.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1907. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% social sciences, 8% education, 7% psychology, 5% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major (8%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major (6%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,200 full-time, 91 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 34% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 53% of students pursue further study within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 4%; medicine, 6%; engineering, 3%; education, 27%; arts and sciences, 22%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (808) 956-7251. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,259 in state, $16,915 out of state; room/board: $7,564. Estimated books and supplies: $1,179; transportation: $360; personal expenses: $1,333. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 35% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,729 (34%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,656 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,428 (22%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,253. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,247 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,951 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,045. Proportion who borrowed: 32%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (67%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (32%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 32% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,961. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 150. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports proU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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gram (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, sailing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cheerleading, sailing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 300. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 3,356,031; number of current serial subscriptions: 26,605. Information tech-

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nology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,642. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,751. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,729. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 754 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 56. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Idaho Boise State University I Address: 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725 I Website: http://www.BoiseState.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,226 full-time; 6,464 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,632 in state, $13,208 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,549 Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: $21,937 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,226 full-time; 6,464 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 87%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (208) 426-1156. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.BoiseState.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.boisestate.edu/applying.htm /applicat.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 8 (8); Mathematics: 6 (6); Science: 6 (6); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 5 (5); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (2); Total units: 30 (30). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brigham Young University–Provo; College of Idaho; Idaho State University; Lewis-Clark State College; University of Idaho. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,487. Total accepted: 3,104. Freshmen enrolled: 2,665; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 89%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-580, Math: 460-580, Combined: 910-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1932. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 5% accounting, 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 5% education, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineer590 IDAHO π BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

ing; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; precision production; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 610 full-time, 509 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 6%; five-year: 19%; six-year: 26%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (208) 426-1540. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,632 in state, $13,208 out of state; room/board: $4,549. Estimated books and supplies: $1,136; transportation: $1,186; personal expenses: $2,236. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,290 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,779 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,053 (41%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,475. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,094 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,520 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,937. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), women’s dorms (15%), men’s dorms (10%), apartments for married students (10%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 8%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 210. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading, rodeo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading, rodeo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, oral tests, learning center, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 838,932; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,575. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 900. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,367. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,710. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,139. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 226 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 65. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 583 (paper).

Brigham Young University–Idaho I Address: 525 S. Center Street, Rexburg, ID 83460 I Website: http://www.byui.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

College of Idaho I Address: 2112 Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell, ID 83605 I Website: http://www.collegeofidaho.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 778 full-time; 48 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,050 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,405 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $26,170 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boise State University; Idaho State University; University of Idaho. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 911. Total accepted: 738. Freshmen enrolled: 246; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Non-early acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 67% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 488-640, Math: 498-633, Combined: 986-1273. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-28, Math: 21-26, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% psychology, 14% visual and performing arts, 13% history, 9% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major (17%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study (100%), internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, health professions, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 75 full-time, 31 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 60%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 778 full-time; 48 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 86%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 224-3246. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.collegeofidaho.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.collegeofidaho.edu/admission/default.asp?ID=admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 0 (4); Social studies: 0 (2); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (208) 459-5308. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,050; room/board: $6,405. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $550; personal expenses: $700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,382 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,326 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,240 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,095. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,009 (35%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiv-

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ing): $9,439 (27%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,170. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (51%), fraternity housing, apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (43%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 18%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, skiing (alpine), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), skiing (alpine), softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 24. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 150,594; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,192. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 240. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 40,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 26 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Idaho State University I Address: 741 S. Seventh Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83209 I Website: http://www.isu.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,400 in state, $13,084 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,346 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Lewis-Clark State College I Address: 500 Eighth Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501 I Website: http://www.lcsc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,272 full-time; 1,340 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,296 in state, $11,950 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,500 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,272 full-time; 1,340 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 84%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (208) 792-2210. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lcsc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.lcsc.edu/Admissions/forms.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (1); Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boise State University; University of Idaho. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,179. Total accepted: 697. Freshmen enrolled: 556; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 21% were in the top 25 percent; 50% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-520, Math: 440-540, Combined: 860-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 57%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-23, Composite: 1722.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% education, 9% public administration and social service professions, 6% security and protective services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; precision production; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 149 full-time, 107 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 2% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 18%; six-year: 24%. Graduate study: 6% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (208) 792-2224. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,296 in state, $11,950 out of state; room/board: $6,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $2,380; personal expenses: $2,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,121 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,180 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,628 (56%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,558. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 6%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,142 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,356 (6%). Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (12%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 8%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 47. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 958,604; number of current serial subscriptions: 981. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 492. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,164. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 60%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 622. Transfer applicants offered admission: 434. Transfer applicants enrolled: 321. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 112 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 533 (paper).

Northwest Nazarene University I Address: 623 Holly Street, Nampa, ID 83686 I Website: http://www.nnu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of the Nazarene I Enrollment: 1,154 full-time; 112 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 36, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,170 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,520 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $23,841 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,154 full-time; 112 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 94%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 42%; No preference: 3%; Church of the Nazarene: 52%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (208) 467-8000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nnu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: (3); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boise State University; College of Idaho; Idaho State University; Point Loma Nazarene University; University of Idaho. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,088. Total accepted: 758. Freshmen enrolled: 356; 54% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Non-early acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-610, Math: 460-590, Combined: 920-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1913. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% education, 10% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 7% philosophy and religious studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY π IDAHO

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cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (12%), cross-registration (0%), distance learning (0%), double major (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (4%), independent study (0%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), studentdesigned major (0%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 98 full-time, 3 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; fiveyear: 49%; six-year: 49%.

extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 178,165; number of current serial subscriptions: 658. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 255. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 213. Transfer applicants offered admission: 152. Transfer applicants enrolled: 78. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Idaho I Address: 875 Perimeter Drive, PO Box 442282, Moscow, ID 83844-2282 I Website: http://www.its.uidaho.edu/uihome/ I Public I Enrollment: 7,992 full-time; 1,026 part-time

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Financial aid office: (208) 467-8347. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,170; room/board: $5,520. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $990; personal expenses: $990. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,643 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,550 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,054 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,550. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,831 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,031 (17%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,841. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,632 in state, $14,712 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,762 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $21,609 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (22%), women’s dorms (21%), men’s dorms (14%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students, other housing options (38%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 84%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 31. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, 594 IDAHO π UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,992 full-time; 1,026 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 89%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 884-3246. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.its.uidaho.edu/uihome/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.students.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=15568. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 1; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boise State University; Eastern Washington University; University of Montana; University of Washington; Washington State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,577. Total accepted: 3,511. Freshmen enrolled: 1,664; 46% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 480-600, Combined: 960-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-26, Composite: 2025.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% engineering, 9% education, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% natural resources and conservation. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; military technologies; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 601 fulltime, 94 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 55%.

ing): $10,393 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,398 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,087 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,911. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,202 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,459 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,609. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 181. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 17%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 996,196; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,721. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,890. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (208) 885-6312. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,632 in state, $14,712 out of state; room/board: $6,762. Estimated books and supplies: $1,474; transportation: $1,620; personal expenses: $2,882. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiv-

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,431. Transfer applicants offered admission: 966. Transfer applicants enrolled: 655. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 157 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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Illinois Augustana College I Address: 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-2296 I Website: http://www.augustana.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America I Enrollment: 2,506 full-time; 31 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 88, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2007-2008: $26,484 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,233 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,506 full-time; 31 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 38%; Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 6%; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: 22%; Other: 10%.

multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, double major (39%), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (29%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 173 full-time, 95 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 9% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 71%; five-year: 76%; six-year: 76%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 3%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 18%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 798-8100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.augustana.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.augustana.edu/admissions/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 1 (1); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,080. Total accepted: 2,257. Freshmen enrolled: 712; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 63% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1860. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% biological and biomedical sciences, 12% English language and literature/letters, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; 596 ILLINOIS π AUGUSTANA COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (309) 794-7207. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $26,484; room/board: $7,233. Estimated books and supplies: $675; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 73%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 60% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 153. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 26%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, crew (lightweight), skiing (nordic), racquetball, rugby, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, crew (heavyweight), cross country, football, golf, crew (lightweight), skiing (nordic), racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 138. Transfer applicants offered admission: 97. Transfer applicants enrolled: 49. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 203 (computer).

Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,449. Total accepted: 1,150. Freshmen enrolled: 388; Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS

I Address: 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532 I Website: http://www.ben.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,958 full-time; 1,035 part-time

Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 93 full-time, 6 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 53%.

KEY STATS

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 U.S News College Ranking: 43, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,310 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,300 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,958 full-time; 1,035 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 68%; International: 2%.

Financial aid office: (630) 829-6108. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,310; room/board: $7,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,607 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,448 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,763 (55%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,261. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,755 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Phone: (630) 829-6300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ben.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.ben.edu/admissions/applynow.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered.

Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

Aurora University I Address: 347 S. Gladstone Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506-4892 I Website: http://www.aurora.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $16,850 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,034 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Benedictine University

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ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 29. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY π ILLINOIS

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Number of titles: 166,537; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,186. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS

I Address: 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL 62626 I Website: http://www.blackburn.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 604 full-time; 23 part-time

Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% elementary education and teaching, 11% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 9% psychology, 8% criminal justice/safety studies, 7% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (0%), double major (15%), independent study (15%), internships (41%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (28%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 33 full-time, 30 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 2% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 33%; arts and sciences, 40%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,880 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,363 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $13,499 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

Financial aid office: (800) 233-3550. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,880; room/board: $4,363. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $150; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 99% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 91% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,455 (91%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,414 (90%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,105 (84%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,552. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,462 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,499. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 533. Transfer applicants offered admission: 392. Transfer applicants enrolled: 242. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Blackburn College

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 604 full-time; 23 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 89%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 1%; Unknown: 55%; Presbyterian: 2%; Other: 27%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 233-3550. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.blackburn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (2); Total units: 17 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Illinois College; Millikin University; Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville; University of Illinois–Springfield; University of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 969. Total accepted: 595. Freshmen enrolled: 175; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25. 598

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), women’s dorms (19%), men’s dorms (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 67%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 85% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,450. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 6. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 61,586; number of current serial subscriptions: 79. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 58. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 120. Transfer applicants offered admission: 56. Transfer applicants enrolled: 37. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 540 (paper).

Bradley University I Address: 1501 W. Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625 I Website: http://www.bradley.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,920 full-time; 296 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,814 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,350 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,920 full-time; 296 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 32%; Protestant: 21%; Jewish: 4%; No preference: 14%; Other: 29%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 447-6460. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bradley.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.bradley.edu/admissions/student/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (5); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (3); Total units: 11 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: DePaul University; Illinois State University; Illinois Wesleyan University; Marquette University; University of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,612. Total accepted: 3,844. Freshmen enrolled: 1,080; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Size of waiting list: 156 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 19. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-610, Math: 530-640, Combined: 1040-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 22-28, Composite: 23-27.

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1897. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 6% elementary education and teaching, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% accounting, 5% psychology, 3% mechanical engineering. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (3%), double major (8%), honors program (10%), independent study, internships (25%), student-designed major, study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1692). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 335 full-time, 217 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; fiveyear: 74%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 6%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 61%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 16%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (309) 677-3089. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,814; room/board: $7,350. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050; transportation: $250; personal expenses: $1,876. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,944 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,597 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,753 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,541. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,085 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,099 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (15%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 249. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 28%; of women in sororities: 31%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, tennis, volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports:

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badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, softball, tennis, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 137. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 576,703; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,647. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

cants: Northeastern Illinois University; Northern Illinois University; University of Illinois–Chicago; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,267. Total accepted: 1,297. Freshmen enrolled: 448; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-21, Math: 16-19, Composite: 18-20.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 3,308 full-time; 1,909 part-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 85%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 7%.

Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 35% general studies, 9% business administration and management, 9% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 8% psychology, 6% criminal justice/safety studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cooperative (workstudy plan) program (10%), distance learning (5%), double major (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (10%), internships (10%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (2%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, education, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 313 full-time, 120 parttime (50% men; 50% women; 64% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 55%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 4%; five-year: 11%; six-year: 16%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 31% within one year; 43% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 29%; law, 4%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 31%.

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Phone: (773) 995-2513. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in appli-

Financial aid office: (773) 995-2304. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,119. Transfer applicants offered admission: 614. Transfer applicants enrolled: 311. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 213 (computer).

Chicago State University I Address: 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628 I Website: http://www.csu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,308 full-time; 1,909 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-20  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (93%), special housing for disabled students (5%), cooperative housing (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 6%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 48. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 8%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

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math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 17. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 441,298; number of current serial subscriptions: 835. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,756. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,058. Transfer applicants offered admission: 977. Transfer applicants enrolled: 610. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20. Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

https://www.cuchicago.edu/admission/undergrad/freshman/online_app.as p. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: (1); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 818. Total accepted: 691. Freshmen enrolled: 231; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-590, Math: 480-640, Combined: 930-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-25.

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Columbia College I Address: 600 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605-1996 I Website: http://www.colum.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $17,569 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $12,018 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Concordia University Chicago I Address: 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, IL 60305-1499 I Website: http://www.cuchicago.edu/index.asp I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 976 full-time; 145 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,390 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,350 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: $21,697 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 976 full-time; 145 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 77%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (708) 209-3100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cuchicago.edu/index.asp. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Year founded: 1864. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 36% teacher education, 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% theology and religious vocations, 6% social sciences, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 104 full-time, 250 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (708) 209-3113. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,390; room/board: $7,350. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,916 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,434 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,962 (60%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,490. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,194 (20%). The average athletic scholar-

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ship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,697. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. Library: Number of titles: 158,666; number of current serial subscriptions: 150. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 95. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 211. Transfer applicants offered admission: 199. Transfer applicants enrolled: 90. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

DePaul University I Address: 1 E. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604-2287 I Website: http://www.depaul.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 12,045 full-time; 2,979 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,468 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,240 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $22,569 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,045 full-time; 2,979 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 69%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 1%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 21%; Roman Catholic: 37%; Lutheran: 3%; Other: 29%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (312) 362-8300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.depaul.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://ws.is.depaul.edu/onlineapps. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: 602 ILLINOIS π DEPAUL UNIVERSITY

Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Loyola University Chicago; Marquette University; Northwestern University; University of Illinois–Chicago; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,450. Total accepted: 7,896. Freshmen enrolled: 2,522; 30% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 60%. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Non-early acceptance rate: 50%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-630, Math: 510-620, Combined: 1030-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 21-26, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1898. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 34% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% social sciences, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, health professions, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 870 full-time, 924 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 59%; sixyear: 62%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 9%; medicine, 5%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (312) 362-8091. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,468; room/board: $10,240. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 1. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,042 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,989 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,482 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,936. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,629 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $18,994 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,569. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (67%), other housing options (33%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,640. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 184. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 310. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 911,425; number of current serial subscriptions: 29,335. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,825. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,575. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,976. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,512. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,341. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 201 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 100. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Dominican University I Address: 7900 W. Division, River Forest, IL 60305 I Website: http://www.dom.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,396 full-time; 202 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,800 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,930 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: $15,036 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,396 full-time; 202 part-time. Men: 30%; women: 70%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 22%; White: 66%; International: 2%. Religious preference: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Protestant: 7%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 11%; Unknown: 7%; Roman Catholic: 63%; Christian: 7%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (708) 524-6800. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dom.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: DePaul University; Elmhurst College; Loyola University Chicago; University of Illinois–Chicago; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,265. Total accepted: 1,077. Freshmen enrolled: 367; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480620, Math: 460-590, Combined: 940-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% business administration and management, 9% psychology, 8% organizational behavior studies, 5% sociology, 4% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cross-registration, distance learning, double major (10%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program (8%), independent study (5%), internships (10%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 124 full-time, 226 part-time (40% men; 60% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 5%; DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY π ILLINOIS 603

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medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (708) 524-6809. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,800; room/board: $7,930. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $100; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: September 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,570 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,325 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,213 (54%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,163. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,587 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,036. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 54. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 38. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 347,164; number of current serial subscriptions: 656. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 625. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 320. Transfer applicants offered admission: 307. Transfer applicants enrolled: 172. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

604 ILLINOIS π EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Eastern Illinois University I Address: 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920-3099 I Website: http://www.eiu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,362 full-time; 1,048 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 55, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,540 in state, $19,620 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,588 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $15,555 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,362 full-time; 1,048 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 87%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 581-2348. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.eiu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/eiu/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Illinois State University; Southern Illinois University–Carbondale; Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; Western Illinois University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,149. Total accepted: 5,071. Freshmen enrolled: 1,647; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 64% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-24, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1895. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 26% education, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% English language and literature/letters, 8% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 7% family and consumer sciences/human sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning, double major, dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (10%), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program (40%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 660 full-time, 106 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 64%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 61%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,897. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,539. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,101. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50. Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

East-West University I Address: 816 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605 I Website: http://www.eastwest.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

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Financial aid office: (217) 581-3713. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,540 in state, $19,620 out of state; room/board: $7,588. Estimated books and supplies: $120; transportation: $450; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,625 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,085 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,647 (41%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,950. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,594 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,795 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,555. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $12,825 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (17%), women’s dorms (37%), men’s dorms (24%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 215. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 18%; of women in sororities: 16%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

 U.S News College Ranking: 13, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,060 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,508 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $20,096 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 118. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 920,624; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,454. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 840. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Elmhurst College I Address: 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 I Website: http://www.elmhurst.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 2,573 full-time; 315 part-time

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,573 full-time; 315 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 83%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 38%; Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 2%; No preference: 17%; Unknown: 1%; United Church of Christ: 6%; Other: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (630) 617-3400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.elmhurst.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (1); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augustana College; DePaul University; Loyola University Chicago; North Central College; Northern Illinois University. ELMHURST COLLEGE π ILLINOIS 605

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Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,296. Total accepted: 1,705. Freshmen enrolled: 513; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510610, Math: 490-580, Combined: 1000-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 21-26, Composite: 21-26.

year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 106. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% education, 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (7%), double major (10%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (12%), independent study (15%), internships (25%), liberal arts/career combination (75%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (25%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1781); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1691). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 125 full-time, 215 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 2%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 50%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (630) 617-3075. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,060; room/board: $7,508. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $332; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,027 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,056 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,240 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,240. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,698 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,096. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), apartment for single students (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 38%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic 606 ILLINOIS π EUREKA COLLEGE

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 225,254; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,414. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 620. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,040. Transfer applicants offered admission: 640. Transfer applicants enrolled: 282. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Eureka College I Address: 300 E. College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530-1500 I Website: http://www.eureka.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 641 full-time; 31 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,255 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,130 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $11,492 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 641 full-time; 31 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 28%; Unknown: 55%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (309) 467-6345. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.eureka.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.eureka.edu/admissions/adprocess.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 14 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augustana College; Bradley University; Illinois College; Illinois State University; Monmouth College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 899. Total accepted: 705. Freshmen enrolled: 122; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 19-24, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 16% elementary education and teaching, 14% business administration and management, 11% communication and media studies, 9% history, 5% English composition. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (13%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (3%), independent study (17.1%), internships (38%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (4.1%), teacher certificate program (30%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 36 full-time, 22 parttime (55% men; 45% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 55%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (309) 467-6311. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,255; room/board: $7,130. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $250; personal expenses: $250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,459 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (61%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,612 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,492. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (21%), women’s dorms (31%), men’s dorms (25%), sorority housing (13%), fraternity housing (10%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in collegeULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,734. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 5. Services include: learning center, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 91,073; number of current serial subscriptions: 265. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 90. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 30. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 258. Transfer applicants offered admission: 162. Transfer applicants enrolled: 79. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 210 (computer).

Greenville College I Address: 315 E. College Avenue, Greenville, IL 62246-0159 I Website: http://www.greenville.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Free Methodist I Enrollment: 1,330 full-time; 44 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,428 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,746 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $15,073 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 97%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,330 full-time; 44 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 66%; Unknown: 15%; Free Methodist: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (618) 664-7100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.greenville.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1; decision sent by September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.greenville.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (1); Foreign language: (2); History: (1); Total units: (11). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: GREENVILLE COLLEGE π ILLINOIS 607

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Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Illinois University; McKendree University; Olivet Nazarene University; Southern Illinois University–Carbondale; Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 942. Total accepted: 760. Freshmen enrolled: 307; 42% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-585, Math: 440-580, Combined: 870-1165. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 39% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 26% education, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 5% visual and performing arts, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (4%), double major (9%), honors program (1%), independent study (8%), internships (75%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (26%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 59 full-time, 83 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; fiveyear: 52%; six-year: 53%.

Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 127,529; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,219. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 65. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 169. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Illinois College I Address: 1101 W. College Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299 I Website: http://www.ic.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 986 full-time; 28 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,300 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,230 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: $18,870 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 95%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (618) 664-7110. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,428; room/board: $6,746. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,324; personal expenses: $1,572. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: July 1. In 2007-2008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,231 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,232 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,962 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,265. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,950 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,073. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (32%), men’s dorms (36%), apartment for single students (19%), other housing options (13%). 608 ILLINOIS π ILLINOIS COLLEGE

2007-2008 enrollment: 986 full-time; 28 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 23%; Protestant: 44%; No preference: 12%; Unknown: 3%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 6%; Methodist: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (217) 245-3030. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ic.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.ic.edu/Admissions/onlineapp.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 1 (2); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Illinois State University; Millikin University; Southern Illinois University–Carbondale; Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 917. Total accepted: 838. Freshmen enrolled: 260; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-580, Math: 490-640, Combined: 1000-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 20-26, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1829. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 15% biology/biological sciences, 13% elementary education and teaching, 8% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 8% psychology, 8% sociology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (13%), dual enrollment (0%), independent study (38%), internships (60%), liberal arts/career combination (45%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (15%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 72 full-time, 17 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 33% within one year; 43% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 10%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 20%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (217) 245-3035. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,300; room/board: $7,230. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 48% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,907 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,560 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,902 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,640. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,740 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,870. Proportion who borrowed: 95%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), women’s dorms (12%), men’s dorms (12%), apartment for single students (8%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 67%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 48% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,920. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 183,172; number of current serial subscriptions: 648. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 158. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 100. Transfer applicants offered admission: 73. Transfer applicants enrolled: 47. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Illinois Institute of Technology I Address: 3300 S. Federal Street, Chicago, IL 60616-3793 I Website: http://www.iit.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,326 full-time; 250 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 102, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 25-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,513 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,233 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $14,856 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,326 full-time; 250 part-time. Men: 73%; women: 27%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 59%; International: 16%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 448-2329. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iit.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.iit.edu/admission/undergrad. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 17 (21). Tests: The ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY π ILLINOIS 609

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college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Loyola University Chicago; Northwestern University; Purdue University–West Lafayette; University of Illinois–Chicago; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,383. Total accepted: 2,484. Freshmen enrolled: 521; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 43% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 72% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 543670, Math: 620-710, Combined: 1163-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-32, Math: 24-30, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% architecture (B.Arch., B.A./B.S., M.Arch., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.), 10% electrical, electronics, and communications engineering, 8% civil engineering, 8% mechanical engineering, 7% computer science. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (31%), cross-registration, distance learning (8%), double major (11%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), independent study (45%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (0%). Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 359 full-time, 300 part-time (78% men; 22% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 59% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; engineering, 10%; arts and sciences, 14%.

based aid, the average percentage of need met: 27%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,165 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,882 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,856. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (30%), women’s dorms (12%), men’s dorms (36%), fraternity housing (17%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 89. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,195,238; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,857. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 624. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 80%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 677. Transfer applicants offered admission: 327. Transfer applicants enrolled: 182. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 399 (16% of student body). Number of countries represented: 62. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 603 (paper).

Illinois State University I Address: Campus Box 2200, Normal, IL 61790-2200 I Website: http://www.ilstu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 16,630 full-time; 1,073 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (312) 567-7219. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,513; room/board: $9,233. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $2,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,699 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,748 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,197 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,204. Among students who received need610 ILLINOIS π ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,814 in state, $16,444 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,860 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $18,053 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 16,630 full-time; 1,073 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 88%; International: 1%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Phone: (309) 438-2181. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ilstu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.ilstu.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Required. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Illinois University; Northern Illinois University; Southern Illinois University–Carbondale; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; Western Illinois University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,550. Total accepted: 8,461. Freshmen enrolled: 3,145; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Size of waiting list: 360 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 109. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 22-26, Composite: 22-26.

Financial aid office: (309) 438-2231. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,814 in state, $16,444 out of state; room/board: $7,860. Estimated books and supplies: $933; transportation: $908; personal expenses: $2,314. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,126 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,212 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,830 (39%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,754. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,531 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,740 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,053. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% education, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% social sciences, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, preveterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (33%), double major (6%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (.4%), honors program (10%), independent study (29%), internships (38%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (26%). Cooperative education programs: agriculture, health professions, home economics, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 843 full-time, 293 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 31%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 61%; sixyear: 65%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study within one year; 42% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 3%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; arts and sciences, 26%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,886. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 250. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 16. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 8%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, golf, racquetball, rugby, softball, track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 95. Services include: reading machines, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,519,687; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,878. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,530. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,649. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,020. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,725. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 101 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 611 (paper).

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Illinois Wesleyan University I Address: Box 2900, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900 I Website: http://www.iwu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,087 full-time; 7 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 26-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,434 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,350 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $24,234 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,087 full-time; 7 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 85%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 332-2498. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iwu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augustana College; Northwestern University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Notre Dame; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,963. Total accepted: 1,696. Freshmen enrolled: 538; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Size of waiting list: 340 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 15. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 45% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 76% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-680, Math: 590-690, Combined: 1130-1370. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-30, Math: 25-30, Composite: 26-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1850. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 11% biology/biological sciences, 10% business/commerce, 8% psychology, 7% English language and literature, 7% accounting. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (16%), honors program (8%), independent study (14%), internships (36%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (25%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, 612

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secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1692). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 161 full-time, 70 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 18%; medicine, 22%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 47%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (309) 556-3096. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,434; room/board: $7,350. Estimated books and supplies: $780 personal expenses: $650. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,351 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,070 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,015 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,520. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,939 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,234. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (78%), sorority housing (11%), fraternity housing (10%), apartment for single students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,225. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 170. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 30%; of women in sororities: 26%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 82%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 322,991; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,868. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 113. Transfer applicants offered admission: 52. Transfer applicants enrolled: 27. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 52 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 606 (paper).

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Judson University I Address: 1151 N. State Street, Elgin, IL 60123-1498 I Website: http://www.judsonu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: American Baptist I Enrollment: 921 full-time; 219 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,850 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,700 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $12,664 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 97%

pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (56%), distance learning (1%), double major (3%), honors program (3%), independent study (1%), internships (32%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (0%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 56 full-time, 100 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 80%; of 20 to 49 students: 17%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 35%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 51% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 33%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 43%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 921 full-time; 219 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 82%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 36%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 42%; American Baptist: 3%; Non-Denominational: 11%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 879-5376. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.judsonu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.illinoismentor.org/Applications/Judson_University/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Total units: 11 (11). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Aurora University; Northern Illinois University; Trinity Christian College; Trinity International University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 645. Total accepted: 348. Freshmen enrolled: 154; 29% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-600, Math: 470-600, Combined: 930-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 43% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% public administration and social service professions, 13% security and protective services, 12% education, 6% architecture and related services. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (847) 628-2532. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,850; room/board: $7,700. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,911 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (73%). Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,969 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,226 (11%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,664. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (45%), women’s dorms (20%), men’s dorms (30%), apartments for married students (5%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 38% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 15. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 6. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 103,433; number of current serial subscriptions: 461. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 220. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 533 (paper).

Kendall College I Address: 900 N. Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60622 I Website: http://www.kendall.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: N/A

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $22,125 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,550 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: N/A full-time. Men: N/A; women: N/A.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 588-8860. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kendall.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $75. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 12 (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Johnson and Wales University.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1934. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; personal and culinary services. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, honors program, internships (63%), student-designed major (6%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Graduation rates: Six-year: 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (312) 752-2028. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $22,125; room/board: $8,550.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (10%), women’s dorms, men’s dorms, other housing options (90%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 8. Activities include: literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 18%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. 614 ILLINOIS π KENDALL COLLEGE

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

Knox College I Address: 2 E. South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401 I Website: http://www.knox.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,354 full-time; 17 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 88, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 27-31  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,507 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,726 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $21,951 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,354 full-time; 17 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 77%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 678-5669. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.knox.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.knox.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Beloit College; Grinnell College; Grinnell College; Illinois Wesleyan University; Illinois Wesleyan University; Lawrence University; Lawrence University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,419. Total accepted: 1,479. Freshmen enrolled: 307; Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Non-early acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 311 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 63. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 75% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610-710, Math: 580-670, Combined: 1190-1380. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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First-year students submitting ACT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-33, Math: 25-30, Composite: 27-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (22%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (12%), independent study (76%), internships (70%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (31%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 98 full-time, 40 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 65%; fiveyear: 70%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 13%; medicine, 7%; arts and sciences, 77%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (309) 341-7130. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,507; room/board: $6,726. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $450; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,820 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,710 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,847 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,630. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,172 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,951. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), women’s dorms (9%), men’s dorms (7%), fraternity housing (10%), apartment for single students (14%), other housing options (6%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 60% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 99. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 47. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 316,886; number of current serial subscriptions: 19,421. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,900. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 122. Transfer applicants offered admission: 77. Transfer applicants enrolled: 42. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 81 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Lake Forest College I Address: 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 I Website: http://www.lakeforest.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,416 full-time; 20 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 94, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,520 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,724 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $20,069 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,416 full-time; 20 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 77%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (847) 735-5000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lakeforest.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by March 20. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 20. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/application/default.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 19 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: DePaul University; Illinois Wesleyan University; Knox College; Loyola University Chicago; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,203. Total accepted: 1,346. Freshmen enrolled: 356; 63% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Non-early acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 116 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 16. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560660, Math: 540-660, Combined: 1100-1320. First-year students submitting LAKE FOREST COLLEGE π ILLINOIS

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 11% business/commerce, 8% English language and literature, 8% economics, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), double major (34%), honors program (9%), independent study (47%), internships (40%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (24%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 89 full-time, 65 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 65%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 17%; medicine, 27%; dentistry, 1%; education, 13%; arts and sciences, 42%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 70. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 388,255; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,611. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 190. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 196. Transfer applicants offered admission: 76. Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 112 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 603 (paper).

Lewis University I Address: 1 University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446-2200 I Website: http://www.lewisu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,963 full-time; 885 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (847) 735-5104. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,520; room/board: $7,724. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $456. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,723 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $19,835 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,071 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,233. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,723 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,069. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (89%), women’s dorms (9%), apartment for single students (2%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 49% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 86. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

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 U.S News College Ranking: 51, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,990 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,050 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $19,967 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,963 full-time; 885 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 71%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Unknown: 9%; Roman Catholic: 61%; Other: 30%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 897-9000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lewisu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 8 (4); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Benedictine University; DePaul University; North Central College; Northern Illinois University; St. Xavier University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,654. Total accepted: 1,795. Freshmen enrolled: 636; 8% were from out of state. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 480-580, Combined: 940-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-24.

Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1932. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business/commerce, 20% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 13% criminal justice/safety studies, 8% education, 6% aviation/airway management and operations. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (17%), distance learning, double major (14%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (9%), internships (20%), liberal arts/career combination (75%), student-designed major, study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 176 full-time, 363 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 53%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 23%; law, 5%; medicine, 21%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 31%; arts and sciences, 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (815) 836-5263. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,990; room/board: $8,050. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $615; personal expenses: $1,550. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,095 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,584 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,280 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,126. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,675 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,335 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,967. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 55. Services include: diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 172,059; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,238. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 540. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,294. Transfer applicants offered admission: 647. Transfer applicants enrolled: 374. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 100 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 515 (paper).

Lincoln College I Address: 715 W. Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761 I Website: http://www.lincolncollege.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,037 full-time; 229 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-18  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,000 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $4,696 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $10,331 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,037 full-time; 229 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 569-0558. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lincolncollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): Foreign language: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: LINCOLN COLLEGE π ILLINOIS

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Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Illinois University; Illinois State University; Western Illinois University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: 2% were from out of state. Average high school grade point average: 2.0. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 50%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-18, Math: 1618, Composite: 16-18.

cants offered admission: 30. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Loyola University Chicago I Address: 820 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-9810 I Website: http://www.luc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 9,167 full-time; 783 part-time

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 54% business administration and management, 46% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), distance learning (3%), double major (0%), dual enrollment (0%), independent study (19%), internships (87%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 7 full-time, 32 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 57%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 116, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,486 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,490 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $26,874 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,167 full-time; 783 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 71%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 65%; Protestant: 3%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 4%; Hindu: 3%; No preference: 7%; Orthodox: 5%; Other: 11%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (309) 452-0500. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,000; room/board: $4,696. Estimated books and supplies: $690; transportation: $364; personal expenses: $1,886. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,661 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,133 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,573 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,573. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,065 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $10,331. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 0. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, veteran student, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 65. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 58. Transfer appli618

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (312) 915-6500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.luc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 0 (3); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: DePaul University; Northwestern University; University of Chicago; University of Illinois–Chicago; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 17,357. Total accepted: 12,723. Freshmen enrolled: 2,035; 41% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-640, Math: 520-640, Combined: 1060-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 22-28, Composite: 2328.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% social sciences, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% psychology, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and informaU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tion sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.1%), distance learning, double major (16%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program (12%), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 582 fulltime, 749 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 65%.

labus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,652,981; number of current serial subscriptions: 33,747. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 696. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,628. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,817. Transfer applicants enrolled: 740. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 111 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 602 (paper).

MacMurray College I Address: 447 E. College, Jacksonville, IL 62650 I Website: http://www.mac.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 588 full-time; 60 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (773) 508-3155. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,486; room/board: $10,490. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $450; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,221 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,569 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,045 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,378. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,557 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $20,671 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,874. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students (35%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 175. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early sylULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,450 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,290 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $26,576 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 97%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 588 full-time; 60 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 84%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 78%; Jewish: 1%; Unknown: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (217) 479-7056. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mac.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.mac.edu/admissions/app.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (3); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Aurora University; Blackburn College; Eureka College; Knox College; Millikin University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 800. Total accepted: 484. Freshmen enrolled: 117; Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 13% were in the top 25 percent; 48% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT MACMURRAY COLLEGE π ILLINOIS 619

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scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 350-440, Math: 390430, Combined: 740-870. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), cross-registration (2%), double major (15%), dual enrollment (4%), independent study (32%), internships (90%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (30%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 40%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 75%; law, 5%; medicine, 1%; engineering, 2%; education, 17%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 565 (paper).

McKendree University I Address: 701 College Road, Lebanon, IL 62254-1299 I Website: http://www.mckendree.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 1,702 full-time; 754 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 13, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,270 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,850 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $17,648 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,702 full-time; 754 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 23%; Protestant: 38%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 29%; Methodist: 6%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (217) 479-7041. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,450; room/board: $7,290. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,800; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 91% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,650 (91%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,592 (91%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,724 (81%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,587. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,545 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,576. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), women’s dorms (10%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $941. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, tutors, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 1,817,284; number of current serial subscriptions: 130. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). 620 ILLINOIS π MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY

Phone: (618) 537-6831. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mckendree.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Total units: 14 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Illinois College; Millikin University; Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville; University of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,097. Total accepted: 778. Freshmen enrolled: 298; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 530-600, Combined: 1060-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1925, Math: 18-25, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1828. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% business administration and management, 10% elementary education and teaching, 10% management science, 7% accounting, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (4%), distance learning (2%), double major (.5%), external degree program (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (12.8%), internships (24.5%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (21.5%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 94 full-time, 257 part-time (42% men; 58% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 94%; of 20 to 49 students: 6%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; fiveyear: 59%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 24% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 23%; law, 15%; medicine, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 22%; arts and sciences, 25%; veterinary medicine, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (618) 537-6828. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,270; room/board: $7,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $820; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 31. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,561 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,490 (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,294 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,654. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,732 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,663 (12%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,648. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), apartment for single students (58%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 62. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, martial arts, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, martial arts, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 2. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 97,265; number of current serial subscriptions: 545. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

campus computers available to all students: 355. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,010. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 416. Transfer applicants offered admission: 258. Transfer applicants enrolled: 152. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 56 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Millikin University I Address: 1184 W. Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522-2084 I Website: http://www.millikin.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 2,205 full-time; 130 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,195 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,485 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $24,591 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,205 full-time; 130 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (217) 424-6210. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.millikin.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.millikin.edu/admission/applications/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (0); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,656. Total accepted: 1,798. Freshmen enrolled: 477; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-630, Math: 490-650, Combined: 960-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2026, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

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ing, and related support services, 17% education, 14% visual and performing arts, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (17%), double major (7%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (4%), independent study (24%), internships (56%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (23%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 155 full-time, 129 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; five-year: 65%; sixyear: 67%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 11%; medicine, 18%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 58%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 216,883; number of current serial subscriptions: 430. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 280. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 472. Transfer applicants offered admission: 229. Transfer applicants enrolled: 113. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Monmouth College I Address: 700 E. Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462 I Website: http://www.monm.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,329 full-time; 16 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (217) 424-6343. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,195; room/board: $7,485. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $1,555. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 56% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,726 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,017 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,794 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,643. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 92%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,025 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,591. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), women’s dorms (6%), men’s dorms (0%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (33%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 66%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 91. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, volleyball.

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 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,000 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $22,781 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,329 full-time; 16 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 747-2687. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.monm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (2); Total units: 14 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augustana College; Illinois Wesleyan University; Illinois Wesleyan University; Knox College; Knox College; University of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; Western Illinois University; Western Illinois University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,660. Total accepted: 1,293. Freshmen enrolled: 321; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-580, Math: 560-580, Combined: 1110-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1853. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 31% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% education, 10% social sciences, 9% English language and literature/letters, 7% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (20%), honors program (4%), independent study (5%), internships (17%), liberal arts/career combination (4%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (7%), teacher certificate program (31%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1780). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 91 full-time, 42 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 1% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 21%; medicine, 8%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 55%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 185,771; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,251. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 176. Transfer applicants offered admission: 117. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 565 (paper).

National-Louis University I Address: 122 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603 I Website: http://www.nl.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,319 full-time; 567 part-time

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Financial aid office: (309) 457-2129. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,000; room/board: $7,000. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,657 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,205 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,643 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,315. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,656 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,781. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,290 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 14% Average debt: $21,250 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (32%), women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (24%), fraternity housing (6%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 93%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 24%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, track and field (indoor), track and ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,319 full-time; 567 part-time. Men: 24%; women: 76%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 33%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 52%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 658-8632. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nl.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.nl.edu/nlu_admissions/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (0); Mathematics: 0 (0); Science: 0 (0); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 0 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not conNATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY π ILLINOIS 623

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sidered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbia College; Roosevelt University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7. Total accepted: 1. Freshmen enrolled: 1; Overall acceptance rate: 14%. Non-early acceptance rate: 14%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 543. Transfer applicants offered admission: 310. Transfer applicants enrolled: 34. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 44% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 24% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 12% education, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 3% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 254 full-time, 508 part-time (34% men; 66% women; 11% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 99%; of 20 to 49 students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 41%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 0%; fiveyear: 0%; six-year: 24%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (847) 465-5350. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,290. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,921 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,178 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,034 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,976. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 42%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,310 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,250. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 14. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, oral tests, learning center, readers, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 165. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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North Central College I Address: 30 N. Brainard Street, PO Box 3063, Naperville, IL 60540 I Website: http://www.noctrl.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 2,039 full-time; 193 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,938 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,217 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $23,575 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,039 full-time; 193 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 88%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 27%; Protestant: 27%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 35%; United Methodist: 7%; Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist: 1%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (630) 637-5800. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.noctrl.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www2.noctrl.edu/cgi-bin/applogin.pl. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augustana College; Elmhurst College; Illinois State University; Northern Illinois University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,234. Total accepted: 1,552. Freshmen enrolled: 422; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Average high school grade point average: 3.6. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 545-670, Math: 510-650, Combined: 1055-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1861. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 9% business administration, management, and operations, 8% elementary education and teaching, 7% marketing/marketing management, 7% psychology, 4% finance. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (1%), double major (20%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (27%), independent study (22%), internships (32%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (9%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1781); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1691). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 113 full-time, 113 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 54%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 4%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 32%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (630) 637-5600. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,938; room/board: $8,217. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $318; personal expenses: $1,182. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,164 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,506 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,887 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,755. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,331 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,575. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (82%), women’s dorms (17%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 146,179; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,427. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 325. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 737. Transfer applicants offered admission: 465. Transfer applicants enrolled: 254. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

Northeastern Illinois University I Address: 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 I Website: http://www.neiu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,070 full-time; 4,045 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-21  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,070 full-time; 4,045 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 30%; White: 47%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (773) 442-4000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.neiu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://applyweb.com/apply/neiu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,601. Total accepted: 2,465. Freshmen enrolled: 957; Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 17% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-21, Composite: 16-21.

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ing, and related support services, 18% education, 14% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 8% English language and literature/letters, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 411 full-time, 291 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 25% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 17%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 5%; medicine, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (773) 442-5000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 67. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 4.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 118. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 720,767; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,597. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 430. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 105 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Northern Illinois University I Address: PO Box 3001, DeKalb, IL 60115 I Website: http://www.niu.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 16,940 full-time; 1,977 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,923 in state, $15,643 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,870 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $19,062 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 16,940 full-time; 1,977 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 75%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (815) 753-0446. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.niu.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 16,769. Total accepted: 10,274. Freshmen enrolled: 3,013; Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 958 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 610. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1895. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% elementary education and teaching, 5% marketing/marketing management, 5% psychology, 5% sociology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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education, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 908 full-time, 272 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (815) 753-1300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,923 in state, $15,643 out of state; room/board: $8,870. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,910 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,823 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,738 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,204. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,361 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,066 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,062. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 400. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 21; sororities: 16. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 165. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 3,537,609; number of current serial subscriptions: 26,208. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,799. Transfer applicants offered admission: 9,776. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,248. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 133 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 100. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

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North Park University I Address: 3225 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4895 I Website: http://www.northpark.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Covenant Church I Enrollment: 1,796 full-time; 442 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,600 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,080 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $19,320 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,796 full-time; 442 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 71%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 30%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 7%; Unknown: 12%; Evangelical Covenant Church: 26%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (773) 244-5500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.northpark.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (3); Mathematics: 3 (3); Foreign language: 1 (1); Social studies: 1 (1); Total units: 4 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Calvin College; DePaul University; North Central College; University of Illinois–Chicago; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,458. Total accepted: 984. Freshmen enrolled: 373; 43% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-630, Math: 480-600, Combined: 980-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1926, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 13% business administration and management, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% psychology, 5% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical). Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY π ILLINOIS 627

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pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (3%), independent study (13%), internships (25%), student-designed major (.5%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 114 full-time, 167 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 39%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within five years.

Northwestern University I Address: 633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208 I Website: http://www.northwestern.edu I Private I Enrollment: 8,111 full-time; 173 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1350-1520  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,125 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,295 Acceptance rate: 27% Average debt: $18,393 Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (773) 244-5526. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,600; room/board: $8,080. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: June 1. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,320. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 54%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 67. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 225,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 995. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 560. Transfer applicants offered admission: 330. Transfer applicants enrolled: 217. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 77 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 8,111 full-time; 173 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 17%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 65%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 27%; Jewish: 14%; Muslim: 3%; Hindu: 4%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 27%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (847) 491-7271. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.northwestern.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; Duke University; University of Chicago; University of Pennsylvania; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 21,930. Total accepted: 5,872. Freshmen enrolled: 1,981; 75% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 28%. Overall acceptance rate: 27%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 44%. Non-early acceptance rate: 26%. Size of waiting list: 2734 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 471. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 85% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 97% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 46%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 670-750, Math: 680-770, Combined: 1350-1520. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 30-35, Math: 29-34, Composite: 30-34.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% communication, journalism, and related programs, 14% engineering, 12% visual and performing arts, 11% economics, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 1,013 full-time, 132 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 17%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 86%; five-year: 92%; six-year: 93%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 3%; medicine, 7%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 7%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (847) 491-7400. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,125; room/board: $11,295. Estimated books and supplies: $1,626; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,674. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,936 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,780 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,853 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,803. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,092 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $29,203 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,393. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 38% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,648. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 415. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 23; sororities: 19. Proportion of men in fraternities: 32%; of women in sororities: 38%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, ice hockey, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, ice hockey, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 4,768,588; number of current serial subscriptions: 64,888. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 725. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emerULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

gency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 942. Transfer applicants offered admission: 313. Transfer applicants enrolled: 190. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 407 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 637 (paper).

Olivet Nazarene University I Address: 1 University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 I Website: http://www.olivet.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of the Nazarene I Enrollment: 2,668 full-time; 522 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,590 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,400 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $17,507 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,668 full-time; 522 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 83%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 50%; No preference: 9%; Church of the Nazarene: 35%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (815) 939-5011. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.olivet.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.olivet.edu/admissions/adm_apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 15 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana Wesleyan University; Purdue University–West Lafayette; Taylor University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,404. Total accepted: 1,691. Freshmen enrolled: 704; 45% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1907. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education, 10% OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY π ILLINOIS 629

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psychology, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% philosophy and religious studies. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 115 full-time, 49 parttime (59% men; 41% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 56%; sixyear: 54%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 5% within one year; 10% within five years.

undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 48. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 201,801; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,046. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 375. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 11,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 574. Transfer applicants offered admission: 352. Transfer applicants enrolled: 162. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Principia College I Address: 1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, IL 62028 I Website: http://www.prin.edu/college I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Science I Enrollment: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (815) 939-5249. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,590; room/board: $6,400. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,736 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,119 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,612 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,525. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,837 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,944 (12%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,507. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,950 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,475 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $15,034 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 59%

Quincy University I Address: 1800 College Avenue, Quincy, IL 62301 I Website: http://www.quincy.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Catholic I Enrollment: 912 full-time; 166 part-time

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (45%), men’s dorms (32%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (17%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 37% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,671. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 79. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total 630 ILLINOIS π PRINCIPIA COLLEGE

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 33, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,790 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,900 Acceptance rate: 96% Average debt: $19,612 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 912 full-time; 166 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 89%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 50%; Protestant: 23%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 25%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (217) 228-5210. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.quincy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.quincy.edu/admissions/applying/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augustana College; Bradley University; Illinois Wesleyan University; St. Louis University; Truman State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 726. Total accepted: 695. Freshmen enrolled: 234; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 96%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-570, Math: 440-590, Combined: 880-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1860. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% education, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 51 full-time, 84 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 3%; medicine, 3%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 10%.

received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,878 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,141 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,612. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (27%), women’s dorms (32%), men’s dorms (23%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (3%), other housing options (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 206,753; number of current serial subscriptions: 325. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 85%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 186. Transfer applicants offered admission: 179. Transfer applicants enrolled: 99. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Robert Morris College I Address: 401 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605 I Website: http://www.robertmorris.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 4,323 full-time; 240 part-time

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Financial aid office: (217) 228-5260. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,790; room/board: $7,900. Estimated books and supplies: $1,250; transportation: $1,060; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,744 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,343 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,155 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,015. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,000 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,900 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $22,587 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 97%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,323 full-time; 240 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 34%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 23%; White: 40%; International: 1%. ROBERT MORRIS COLLEGE π ILLINOIS

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Phone: (312) 935-4400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.robertmorris.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbia College; DePaul University; DeVry Institute of Technology–New York; Roosevelt University; University of Illinois–Chicago. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,075. Total accepted: 2,493. Freshmen enrolled: 1,042; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 50% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.6.

Basic services: placement service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 39. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 181,251; number of current serial subscriptions: 0. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,792. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1913. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 81% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% computer and information sciences and support services, 9% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, weekend college. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 124 full-time, 202 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 24% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 24%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 70%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 766. Transfer applicants offered admission: 624. Transfer applicants enrolled: 574. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Rockford College I Address: 5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108-2393 I Website: http://www.rockford.edu I Private I Enrollment: 752 full-time; 130 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,500 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,750 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $29,000 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 752 full-time; 130 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 84%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (312) 935-4408. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,000; room/board: $9,900. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $2,277. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 91% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,881 (90%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,855 (87%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,165 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,150. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 48%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,847 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,234 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,587. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 5%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: dance, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (815) 226-4050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rockford.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.rockford.edu/undergrad/applyonline.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Elmhurst College; Monmouth College; North Central College; Northern Illinois University; Southern Illinois University–Carbondale. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 710. Total accepted: 363. Freshmen enrolled: 116; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-500, Math: 440-470, Combined: 890-970. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1847. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% elementary education and teaching, 14% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 11% business administration and management, 10% psychology, 7% business administration, management, and operations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (7%), double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study (7%), internships (16%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (25%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 66 full-time, 84 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (815) 226-3396. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,500; room/board: $6,750. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $2,460. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 89% were determined to have financial need; 36% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,605 (89%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,619 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,149 (82%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,719. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,578 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,000. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (98%), special housing for disabled students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 27. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 29. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 141,274; number of current serial subscriptions: 385. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 521. Transfer applicants offered admission: 284. Transfer applicants enrolled: 143. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4. Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Roosevelt University I Address: 430 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605 I Website: http://www.roosevelt.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,221 full-time; 1,752 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,806 Acceptance rate: 43% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,221 full-time; 1,752 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 59%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (312) 341-3515. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.roosevelt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: DePaul University; Loyola University Chicago; Northern Illinois University; University of Illinois–Chicago. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,088. Total accepted: 899. Freshmen enrolled: 292; Overall acceptance rate: 43%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY π ILLINOIS

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from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 7% were in the top 25 percent; 35% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 512-628, Math: 455610, Combined: 967-1238. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 17-24, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1945. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 35% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% psychology, 8% education, 8% visual and performing arts, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 216 full-time, 415 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 22% within five years.

Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,285. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,378. Transfer applicants enrolled: 792. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 109 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

School of the Art Institute of Chicago I Address: 37 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603 I Website: http://www.saic.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,187 full-time; 217 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,550 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,200 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $34,079 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

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Financial aid office: (312) 341-3565. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,000; room/board: $10,806. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $2,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,538 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,654 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,355 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $8,097. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,500 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

2007-2008 enrollment: 2,187 full-time; 217 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 58%; International: 18%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), other housing options. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 207,947; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,479. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 925. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 50%. Campus safety: 634 ILLINOIS π SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (312) 629-6100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.saic.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: January 2; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.saic.edu/ugapp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas City Art Institute; Maryland Institute College of Art; Pratt Institute; Rhode Island School of Design; University of Illinois–Chicago. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,739. Total accepted: 1,392. Freshmen enrolled: 453; 81% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 80%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; education; English language and literature/letters; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (workstudy plan) program, cross-registration, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 135 full-time, 533 part-time (50% U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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men; 50% women; 13% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 87%; of 20 to 49 students: 13%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 52%; sixyear: 57%.

Shimer College I Address: 3424 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60616 I Website: http://www.shimer.edu I Private I Enrollment: 49 full-time; 27 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (312) 629-6600. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,550; room/board: $9,200. Estimated books and supplies: $2,560; transportation: $910; personal expenses: $2,310. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,073 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,305 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,917 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,116. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,904 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $34,079. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 92. Services include: remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 89,542; number of current serial subscriptions: 341. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 280. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,625. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 722. Transfer applicants offered admission: 609. Transfer applicants enrolled: 307. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 422 (18% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 26-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,050 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,964 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 49 full-time; 27 part-time. Men: 59%; women: 41%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 78%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (312) 235-3500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.shimer.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.shimer.edu/admissions/applytoshimer.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (2); Total units: (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Oberlin College; Reed College; St. John’s College; Thomas Aquinas College; University of Chicago. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 45. Total accepted: 31. Freshmen enrolled: 13; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-740, Math: 510-630, Combined: 1070-1370. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-33, Math: 23-29, Composite: 26-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1853. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration (5%), double major (8%), independent study, internships (4%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (20%), weekend college (30%), other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 12 full-time, 4 part-time (75% men; 25% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 60% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 37%; law, 10%; medicine, 8%; engineering, 12%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 30%. SHIMER COLLEGE π ILLINOIS

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Financial aid office: (847) 249-7180. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,050; room/board: $9,964. Estimated books and supplies: $2,500; transportation: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 93% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,954 (93%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,010 (91%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,100 (93%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,200. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,000 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

2007-2008 enrollment: 14,489 full-time; 1,704 part-time. Men: 57%; women: 43%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 75%; International: 1%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), women’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options (40%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 80% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track and field (outdoor).

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 1. Services include: tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Southern Illinois University–Carbondale I Address: Carbondale, IL 62901-6899 I Website: http://www.siuc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,489 full-time; 1,704 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,186 in state, $18,708 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,137 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $17,201 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (618) 536-4405. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.siuc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.siu.edu/admpp.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,807. Total accepted: 6,941. Freshmen enrolled: 2,636; Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-535, Math: 455-550, Combined: 895-1085. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1824, Math: 17-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% education, 9% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% engineering technologies/technicians, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 915 full-time, 147 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 2%; medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (618) 453-4334. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,186 in state, $18,708 out of state; room/board: $7,137. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,261; personal expenses: $1,261. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 86% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,446 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,431 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,052 (51%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,025. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 96%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,039 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,269 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,201. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

applicants offered admission: 3,964. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,261. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 240 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 98. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville I Address: Box 1600, Edwardsville, IL 62026 I Website: http://www.siue.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,246 full-time; 1,674 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 43, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,324 in state, $16,099 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,071 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 39%

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Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,870. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 397. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, rodeo, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, team handball, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, rodeo, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, team handball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball, water polo.

2007-2008 enrollment: 9,246 full-time; 1,674 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%; International: 1%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 125. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,890,200; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,345. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,827. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,866. Transfer ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (618) 650-3705. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.siue.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.siue.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3 (0); History: (2); Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Illinois State University; Lewis and Clark College; McKendree University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,658. Total accepted: 4,752. Freshmen enrolled: 1,860; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2025, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1957. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, matheSOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY–EDWARDSVILLE π ILLINOIS

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matics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 592 full-time, 281 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study within one year; 21% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (618) 650-3839. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,324 in state, $16,099 out of state; room/board: $7,071. Estimated books and supplies: $715; transportation: $6,464; personal expenses: $1,555. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,355 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,102 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,232 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $9,840. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,953 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,350 (1%). Proportion who borrowed: 39%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (56%), fraternity housing, apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (38%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 160. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 8. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 88. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 806,938; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,153. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School does not have a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). 638 ILLINOIS π ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,279. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,148. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,211. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 75 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 36. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

St. Xavier University I Address: 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60655 I Website: http://www.sxu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,566 full-time; 722 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,906 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,007 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $22,621 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,566 full-time; 722 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 64%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 57%; Protestant: 5%; Muslim: 3%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 14%; : N/A; Other: 18%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (773) 298-3050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sxu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.sxu.edu/admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: DePaul University; Loyola University Chicago; Northern Illinois University; University of Illinois–Chicago; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,289. Total accepted: 1,754. Freshmen enrolled: 514; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-580, Math: 410-560, Combined: 880-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% education, 19% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 6% psycholU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ogy. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, prepharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (20%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), distance learning (5%), double major (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (1.7%), teacher certificate program (14.3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 186 full-time, 232 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 2%; medicine, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 69%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (773) 298-3070. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,906; room/board: $8,007. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $440; personal expenses: $1,026. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,964 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,566 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,718 (71%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,620. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,326 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,126 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,621. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (82%), apartment for single students (18%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 85. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 174,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,033. Transfer applicants offered admission: 990. Transfer applicants enrolled: 428. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Trinity Christian College I Address: 6601 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463 I Website: http://www.trnty.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Reformed I Enrollment: 1,092 full-time; 275 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 27, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,046 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,640 Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: $25,606 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,092 full-time; 275 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 82%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 11%; No preference: 1%; Reformed: 49%; Baptist: 5%; Other: 34%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 748-0085. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.trnty.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: (2); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Calvin College; Dordt College; Hope College; Northwestern College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 574. Total accepted: 510. Freshmen enrolled: 240; 47% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 89%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 450-610, Combined: 930-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-26.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1959. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 38% education, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% theology and religious vocations, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (40%), double major (8%), honors program (10%), independent study (5%), internships (90%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (36%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 74 full-time, 79 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 12%; medicine, 24%; theology (or the seminary), 24%; arts and sciences, 40%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (708) 239-4706. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,046; room/board: $7,640. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,419; personal expenses: $2,125. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 3% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,434 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,652 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,589 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,381. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,215 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,460 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,606. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (94%), apartment for single students (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,237. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 156. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 79,327; number of cur640 ILLINOIS π TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

rent serial subscriptions: 357. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,300. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 259. Transfer applicants offered admission: 191. Transfer applicants enrolled: 96. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Trinity International University I Address: 2065 Half Day Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 I Website: http://www.tiu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Free Church I Enrollment: 1,035 full-time; 282 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,930 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,270 Acceptance rate: 96% Average debt: $20,621 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,035 full-time; 282 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 75%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 91%; Other: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 822-3225. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tiu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www.tiu.edu/forms/undergradapplication1.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethel College; Judson College; Taylor University; Trinity Christian College; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 408. Total accepted: 393. Freshmen enrolled: 166; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 96%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-630, Math: 490-640, Combined: 980-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 19-25, Composite: 2025.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1897. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% theology and religious vocations, 18% education, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-medicine, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 91 full-time, 164 part-time (71% men; 29% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 33% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (847) 317-8060. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,930; room/board: $7,270. Estimated books and supplies: $1,080 personal expenses: $1,310. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,547 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,216 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,981 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,050. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,535 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,418 (28%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,621. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 247,650; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,091. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 237. Transfer applicants offered admission: 144. Transfer applicants enrolled: 90. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 580 (paper); 237 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 586 (paper).

University of Chicago I Address: 5801 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 I Website: http://www.uchicago.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,857 full-time; 69 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1330-1530  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,632 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,697 Acceptance rate: 35% Average debt: $25,971 Student/faculty ratio: 6/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,857 full-time; 69 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 65%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (773) 702-8650. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uchicago.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://uncommonapplication.uchicago.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbia University; Harvard University; Northwestern University; University of Pennsylvania; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,362. Total accepted: 3,597. Freshmen enrolled: 1,300; 78% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 42%. Overall acceptance rate: 35%. Non-early acceptance rate: 32%. Size of waiting list: 1601 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 3. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 83% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 670770, Math: 660-760, Combined: 1330-1530. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-34, Math: 29-34, Composite: 28-33.

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Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 35% social sciences, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% mathematics and statistics, 7% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, 7% physical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, double major (20%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study (50%), internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad (10%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,084 full-time, 470 part-time (70% men; 30% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 6/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 84%; five-year: 89%; six-year: 90%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 641. Transfer applicants offered admission: 77. Transfer applicants enrolled: 41. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 387 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 55. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

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Financial aid office: (773) 702-8666. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,632; room/board: $11,697. Estimated books and supplies: $1,104 personal expenses: $2,017. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 51% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,239 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,437 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,570 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,592. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,588 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,971. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

Phone: (312) 996-4350. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uic.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/applyonline. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,595. Total accepted: 8,686. Freshmen enrolled: 3,291; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2027, Math: 20-27, Composite: 21-26.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, fraternity housing, apartments for married students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 400. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. Library: Number of titles: 7,600,347; number of current serial subscriptions: 41,790. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for highspeed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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University of Illinois–Chicago I Address: 601 S. Morgan M/C 102, Chicago, IL 60607 I Website: http://www.uic.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,435 full-time; 1,234 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $11,716 in state, $24,106 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,938 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $15,564 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,435 full-time; 1,234 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 23%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 50%; International: 1%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% biological and biomedical sciences, 12% psychology, 9% engineering, 9% social sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1691); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1691). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,163 full-time, 363 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 19%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 22%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 3%; medicine, 8%; theology (or the seminary), 1%.

exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 3,198,978; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,006. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 6,110. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,686. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,651. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 227 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

University of Illinois–Springfield I Address: 1 University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703-5407 I Website: http://www.uis.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,692 full-time; 1,171 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (312) 996-3126. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $11,716 in state, $24,106 out of state; room/board: $9,938. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,326; personal expenses: $1,988. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,421 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,441 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,256 (37%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,164. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,712 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,784 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,564. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (64%), apartment for single students (36%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,076. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 259. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 55. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 26, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,605 in state, $17,755 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,140 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $12,309 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,692 full-time; 1,171 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 81%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (217) 206-4847. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.uis.edu/admissions/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,112. Total accepted: 685. Freshmen enrolled: 261; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% psychology, 5% business administration and management, 5% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 4% business administration, management, and operations, 4% communication and media studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 204 full-time, 138 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 56%.

time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 552,520; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,992. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,380. Transfer applicants offered admission: 877. Transfer applicants enrolled: 624. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign I Address: 601 E. John Street, Champaign, IL 61820-5711 I Website: http://www.uiuc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 30,205 full-time; 690 part-time

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Financial aid office: (217) 206-6724. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,605 in state, $17,755 out of state; room/board: $8,140. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: November 15. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,684 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,538 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,123 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,059. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,689 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,913 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,309. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 40, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 26-31  Tuition: 2008-2009: $11,261 in state, $25,334 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,764 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $16,393 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (23%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (54%), special housing for disabled students (5%), special housing for international students (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 62. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, fencing, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, squash, team handball, tennis, water skiing. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, fencing, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water skiing.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 23. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended 644 ILLINOIS π UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS–URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 30,205 full-time; 690 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 68%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (217) 333-0302. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uiuc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 10; Decision sent by: December 14. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.apply.uiuc.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Northwestern University; Purdue University–West Lafayette; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; University of Wisconsin–Madison; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 21,645. Total accepted: 15,361. Freshmen enrolled: 6,948; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 71%. Size of waiting list: 1189 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 605. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 55% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 89% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-670, Math: 630-740, Combined: 1170-1410. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-32, Math: 2532, Composite: 26-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% engineering, 10% social sciences, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (13%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (5%), double major (10%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (25%), independent study (72%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination (20%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (21%), teacher certificate program (6%), weekend college, other (100%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,974 full-time, 66 parttime (70% men; 30% women; 23% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 19%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 63%; five-year: 80%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 26% within one year; 45% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 14%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 29%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 57%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (217) 333-0100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $11,261 in state, $25,334 out of state; room/board: $8,764. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $470; personal expenses: $2,174. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 47% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,700 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,909 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,438 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,310. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,936 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,476 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,393. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (46%), women’s dorms (6%), men’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (17%), apartments for married students (6%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (0%), cooperative housing (1%), other housing options (14%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 999. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 60; sororities: 36. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 23%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 200. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 10,712,706; number of current serial subscriptions: 127,666. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,450. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,148. Transfer applicants enrolled: 866. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1485 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 62. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of St. Francis I Address: 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, IL 60435 I Website: http://www.stfrancis.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,215 full-time; 83 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,860 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,744 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $20,319 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,215 full-time; 83 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 76%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 29%; Muslim: 1%; Unknown: 11%; Roman Catholic: 52%; Other: 7%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 735-7500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stfrancis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.stfrancis.edu/admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Lewis University; Northern Illinois University; St. Xavier University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 766. Total accepted: 510. Freshmen enrolled: 198; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1920. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 30% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 24% elementary education and teaching, 11% business administration and management, 5% mass communication/media studies, 4% parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning (48%), double major (2%), honors program, independent study (12%), internships (48%), student-designed major, study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (25%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 78 full-time, 149 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 59%; sixyear: 58%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 63%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (815) 740-3403. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,860; room/board: $7,744. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were 646 ILLINOIS π VANDERCOOK COLLEGE OF MUSIC

determined to have financial need; 59% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,096 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,551 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,241 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,797. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,315 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,592 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,319. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), apartment for single students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,462. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 38. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 18. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 115,020; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,702. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 365. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 609. Transfer applicants offered admission: 407. Transfer applicants enrolled: 187. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

VanderCook College of Music I Address: 3140 S. Federal Street, Chicago, IL 60616 I Website: http://www.vandercook.edu I Private I Enrollment: 115 full-time; 59 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $18,800 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $8,830 Acceptance rate: 98% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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2007-2008 enrollment: 115 full-time; 59 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 62%; International: 1%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 9. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 448-2655. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vandercook.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (3); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (0); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 44. Total accepted: 43. Freshmen enrolled: 26; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 98%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 560-580, Combined: 1010-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-29, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 100% education. Major fields of study: education. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): teacher certificate program (100%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 13 full-time, 17 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 46%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (312) 225-6288. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $18,800; room/board: $8,830. Financial aid:

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. of women in sororities: 42%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service. Remedial assistance: other. Library: Number of titles: 13,885; number of current serial subscriptions: 181. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 18. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Western Illinois University I Address: 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 I Website: http://www.wiu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,158 full-time; 989 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 63, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,937 in state, $10,884 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,898 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $17,272 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,158 full-time; 989 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 85%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (309) 298-3157. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wiu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.student.services.wiu.edu/admissions/application/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Illinois University; Illinois State University; Northern Illinois University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,203. Total accepted: 5,594. Freshmen enrolled: 1,957; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 57% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 7% elementary education and teaching, 7% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 4% parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY π ILLINOIS 647

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journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (30%), double major (3%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (.8%), external degree program (9.3%), honors program (10%), independent study (19%), internships (10.7%), student-designed major (1.2%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (11.4%), weekend college (.1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 667 full-time, 83 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 4%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; arts and sciences, 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (309) 298-2446. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,937 in state, $10,884 out of state; room/board: $6,898. Estimated books and supplies: $1,150; transportation: $1,176; personal expenses: $1,709. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,981 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,361 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,367 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,232. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,595 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,044 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,272. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (73%), women’s dorms (6%), men’s dorms (6%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,350. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 233. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 18; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, basketball, equestrian, football, ice hockey, martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, equestrian, martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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ing. Counseling services: personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 115. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 718,241; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,445. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 15,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,714. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,976. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,247. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 155 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 57. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Wheaton College I Address: 501 College Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 I Website: http://www.wheaton.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian nondenominational I Enrollment: 2,293 full-time; 88 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 56, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1240-1420  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,500 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,618 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: $20,087 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,293 full-time; 88 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 85%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (630) 752-5005. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wheaton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 10; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 31. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.wheaton.edu/admissions/UndGrad/applying/forms.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (4); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Calvin College; Gordon College; Grove City College; Taylor University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,160. Total accepted: 1,192. Freshmen enrolled: 583; 81% were from U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 47%. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Non-early acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 438 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 91. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 56% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 88% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 630-720, Math: 610-700, Combined: 1240-1420. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2733, Math: 26-31, Composite: 27-31.

financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,591 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,081 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,010 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,611. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,577 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,087. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1860. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% social sciences, 10% theology and religious vocations, 9% English language and literature/letters, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 194 full-time, 105 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 78%; fiveyear: 85%; six-year: 86%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study within one year; 61% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 8%; medicine, 11%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 18%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 37%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (630) 752-5021. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,500; room/board: $7,618. Estimated books and supplies: $782 personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 90%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 48% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 74. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 5. Library: Number of titles: 525,187; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,282. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 125. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 176. Transfer applicants offered admission: 103. Transfer applicants enrolled: 71. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 30 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Indiana Anderson University I Address: 1100 E. Fifth Street, Anderson, IN 46012 I Website: http://www.anderson.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of God I Enrollment: 1,940 full-time; 196 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1170  Tuition: 2007-2008: $20,970 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,770 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,940 full-time; 196 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 54%; No preference: 16%; Church of God: 26%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (765) 641-4080. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.anderson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: (5); Total units: 17 (30). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Butler University; Huntington University; Indiana Wesleyan University; Taylor University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,081. Total accepted: 1,393. Freshmen enrolled: 486; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-580, Math: 460-590, Combined: 920-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1917. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% visual and performing arts, 4% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sci650 INDIANA π ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

ences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (8%), cross-registration (37%), double major (12%), honors program (0%), independent study (53%), internships (13%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 145 full-time, 95 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 2%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 70%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (765) 641-4180. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $20,970; room/board: $6,770. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (7%), women’s dorms (38%), men’s dorms (27%), apartment for single students (27%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 63%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 49% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 31. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 47. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 308,685; number of current serial subscriptions: 744. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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2007-2008 enrollment: 15,367 full-time; 1,327 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%.

ment, marketing, and related support services, 11% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 917 full-time, 249 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study within one year.

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Phone: (765) 285-8300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.bsu.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 3; Total units: 15 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana University–Bloomington; Purdue University–West Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,198. Total accepted: 9,502. Freshmen enrolled: 3,773; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Size of waiting list: 946 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 330. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-570, Math: 470-580, Combined: 940-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

Financial aid office: (765) 285-5600. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,500 in state, $19,304 out of state; room/board: $7,240. Estimated books and supplies: $930; transportation: $1,076; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,137 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,552 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,481 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,163. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,930 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,436 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,827. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 293. Transfer applicants offered admission: 157. Transfer applicants enrolled: 100. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 36 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 515 (paper); 187 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

Ball State University I Address: 2000 University Avenue, Muncie, IN 47306 I Website: http://www.bsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 15,367 full-time; 1,327 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 940-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,500 in state, $19,304 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,240 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $19,827 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1918. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% education, 14% business, manageULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,295. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 338. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 9%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY π INDIANA

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rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 300. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration. Library: Number of titles: 1,154,295; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,370. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,117. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,472. Transfer applicants offered admission: 777. Transfer applicants enrolled: 536. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Number of countries represented: 84. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 552 (paper).

Bethel College I Address: 1001 W. McKinley Avenue, Mishawaka, IN 46545 I Website: http://www.bethelcollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Missionary Church I Enrollment: 1,160 full-time; 953 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,996 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,670 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $16,337 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,160 full-time; 953 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 62%; No preference: 10%; Missionary Church: 20%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 422-4101. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bethelcollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.bethelcollege.edu/admission/apply.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 17 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal 652

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qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Grace College and Seminary; Huntington University; Indiana University–Bloomington; Indiana Wesleyan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 657. Total accepted: 565. Freshmen enrolled: 280; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-590, Math: 450-580, Combined: 900-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-27, Math: 18-26, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 12% education, 12% theology and religious vocations, 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: engineering, technologies, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 84 full-time, 87 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 60%; sixyear: 59%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 1%; medicine, 6%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 18%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (574) 257-3316. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,996; room/board: $5,670. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $1,600; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,729 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,796 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $0 (71%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,240. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 38%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receivU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ing): $7,583 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,695 (21%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,337. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (31%), men’s dorms (22%), apartment for single students (24%), other housing options (23%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 13. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 63%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, bowling, football, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 51. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 118,488; number of current serial subscriptions: 410. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 188. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 385. Transfer applicants offered admission: 347. Transfer applicants enrolled: 66. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 35 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 540 (paper); 207 (computer).

Butler University I Address: 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208 I Website: http://www.butler.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,562 full-time; 55 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,266 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,410 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,562 full-time; 55 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 3%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 940-8100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.butler.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; DePauw University; Indiana University–Bloomington; Miami University–Oxford; Purdue University–West Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,265. Total accepted: 3,987. Freshmen enrolled: 988; 43% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 79%. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Non-early acceptance rate: 58%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 48% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 79% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-630, Math: 530-650, Combined: 1050-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 46%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-30, Math: 24-29, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 20% health professions and related clinical sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% education, 8% social sciences, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (15%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (37%), independent study (33%), internships (75%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (23%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1809). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 302 full-time, 163 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 38% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 8%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 1%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 71%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (317) 940-8200. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,266; room/board: $9,410. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,450. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,987 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,499 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,463 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,019. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,565 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $21,175 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (38%), women’s dorms (18%), sorority housing (15%), fraternity housing (10%), apartment for single students (19%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 67%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 23%; of women in sororities: 27%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 43. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 368,561; number of current serial subscriptions: 19,215. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 430. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 824. Transfer applicants offered admission: 214. Transfer applicants enrolled: 96. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 104 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 56. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 594 (paper).

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Calumet College of St. Joseph I Address: 2400 New York Avenue, Whiting, IN 46394 I Website: http://www.ccsj.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 437 full-time; 623 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score: 850  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,460 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: $18,447 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 437 full-time; 623 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 27%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 23%; White: 48%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 46%; Unknown: 3%; Other: 51%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (219) 473-4215. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ccsj.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1 (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana University Northwest; Purdue University–Calumet. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 291. Total accepted: 138. Freshmen enrolled: 96; Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 50% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.6. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 44%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1951. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 41% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 19% business administration, management, and operations, 10% elementary education and teaching, 5% business administration and management, 5% health/health care administration/management. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (30%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), cross-registration (5%), distance learning (5%), double major (2%), independent study (5%), internships (5%), teacher certificate program (10%), weekend college (10%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 29 full-time, 86 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 16% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; fiveyear: 20%; six-year: 19%. Graduate study: 2% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 2% within one year; 10% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 1%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (219) 473-4213. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,460. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,132 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (66%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,225 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,279 (33%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,447. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 13. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 4. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 107,200; number of current serial subscriptions: 60. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 136. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 40. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 193. Transfer applicants offered admission: 124. Transfer applicants enrolled: 98. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2.

DePauw University I Address: 313 S. Locust Street, Greencastle, IN 46135 I Website: http://www.depauw.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 2,362 full-time; 36 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1320  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,825 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,400 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $20,372 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,362 full-time; 36 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 20%; Protestant: 28%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 11%; Unknown: 29%; United Methodist: 9%; Orthodox (Eastern), Mennonite, Quaker, Unitarian, B’hai: 1%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (765) 658-4006. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.depauw.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: February 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.depauw.edu/admission/applying/index.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Academic electives: (10); Total units: (33). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana University–Bloomington; Miami University–Oxford; University of Notre Dame; Vanderbilt University; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,624. Total accepted: 2,505. Freshmen enrolled: 664; 56% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 59%. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 82%. Non-early acceptance rate: 80%. Size of waiting list: 111 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 50% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 83% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-660, Math: 570-660, Combined: 1130-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-29, Math: 25-30, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 22% social sciences, 12% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% English language and literature/letters, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (18%), dual enrollment (6%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (26%), independent study (9%), internships (63%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (60%), teacher certificate program (5.2%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 216 full-time, 57 part-time (; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 78%; five-year: 81%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 26%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 2%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 45%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (765) 658-4030. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,825; room/board: $8,400. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,579 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $21,238 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,554 (35%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,645. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 92%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,088 (46%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,372. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (45%), sorority housing (17%), fraternity housing (21%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 99%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 111. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 75%; of women in sororities: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 783,190; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,859. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 424. School has a wireless network. Approximate num656 INDIANA π EARLHAM COLLEGE

ber of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 69. Transfer applicants offered admission: 37. Transfer applicants enrolled: 20. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 57 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Earlham College I Address: 801 National Road W, Richmond, IN 47374 I Website: http://www.earlham.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Quaker I Enrollment: 1,176 full-time; 18 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 67, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1120-1340  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,030 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,814 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $19,629 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,176 full-time; 18 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 79%; International: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (765) 983-1600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.earlham.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: January 1; Decision sent by: February 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/earlham/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Beloit College; College of Wooster; Grinnell College; Kenyon College; Oberlin College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,748. Total accepted: 1,204. Freshmen enrolled: 301; 81% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 44%. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 96%. Non-early acceptance rate: 55%. Size of waiting list: 81 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 25. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-690, Math: 550-650, Combined: 1120-1340. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1847. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 10% biology, 10% psychology, 9% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 8% fine and studio art, 7% sociology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cross-registration, double major (11%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), independent study (28%), internships (16%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (76%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 97 full-time, 7 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 73%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 36% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 75% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 7%; medicine, 1%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 75%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (765) 983-1217. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,030; room/board: $6,814. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,198 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,022 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,695 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,398. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 92%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,332 (32%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,629. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (5%), cooperative housing (2%), other housing options (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 87%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $999. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: reading ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 405,189; number of current serial subscriptions: 19,986. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 170. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 68. Transfer applicants offered admission: 43. Transfer applicants enrolled: 13. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 116 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 67. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Franklin College I Address: 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, IN 46131-2623 I Website: http://www.franklincollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: American Baptist I Enrollment: 1,014 full-time; 116 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 15, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,270 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,640 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $19,858 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,014 full-time; 116 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 39%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 34%; American Baptist: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (317) 738-8062. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.franklincollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/aw?fc. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Hanover College; Indiana University–Bloomington; Manchester College; Purdue University–West Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,517. Total accepted: 1,008. Freshmen enrolled: 391; Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440FRANKLIN COLLEGE π INDIANA

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540, Math: 450-560, Combined: 890-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1834. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 18% elementary education and teaching, 18% journalism, 12% business/commerce, 12% sociology, 11% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (90%), cross-registration (1%), double major (11%), dual enrollment, independent study (20%), internships (64%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (27%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 65 full-time, 48 parttime (58% men; 42% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 1%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 9%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (317) 738-8075. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,270; room/board: $6,640. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 20072008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,284 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,807 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,556 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,255. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,935 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,858. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), fraternity housing (35%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 52% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,293. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 62. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 32%; of women in sororities: 46%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate 658

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admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 131,989; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,673. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 72. Transfer applicants offered admission: 34. Transfer applicants enrolled: 29. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Goshen College I Address: 1700 S. Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526 I Website: http://www.goshen.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Mennonite Church USA I Enrollment: 880 full-time; 75 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,300 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,400 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $18,976 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 880 full-time; 75 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 83%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 25%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 5%; Mennonite Church USA: 60%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (574) 535-7535. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.goshen.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.goshen.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Total units: 12 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethel College; Bluffton University; Eastern Mennonite University; Indiana University–South Bend; Purdue University–West Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 621. Total accepted: 454. Freshmen enrolled: 202; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-640, Math: 500-650, Combined: 1010-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-30, Math: 20-27, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% health professions and related clinical sciences, 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% visual and performing arts, 5% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (6%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), independent study (3%), internships (97%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (3%), study abroad (85%), teacher certificate program (8%), other (20%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 71 full-time, 47 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (574) 535-7583. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,300; room/board: $7,400. Estimated books and supplies: $890; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 28% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,032 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,227 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,248 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,404. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,883 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,024 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,976. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), apartment for single students (11%), other housing options (24%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, squash, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, squash, tennis, volleyball. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 136,550; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,088. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 118. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 158. Transfer applicants offered admission: 82. Transfer applicants enrolled: 62. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 55 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 578 (paper).

Grace College and Seminary I Address: 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590 I Website: http://www.grace.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches I Enrollment: 1,118 full-time; 108 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,376 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,648 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: $19,000 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,118 full-time; 108 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 69%; Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches: 24%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (574) 372-5100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.grace.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (3); Total units: 13 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: GRACE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY π INDIANA 659

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Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethel College; Cedarville University; Huntington University; Indiana Wesleyan University; Taylor University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 962. Total accepted: 865. Freshmen enrolled: 250; 61% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 77%. Overall acceptance rate: 90%. Size of waiting list: 12 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 2. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 58%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460496, Math: 465-595, Combined: 925-1091. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-28, Math: 19-26, Composite: 21-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1948. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business administration and management, 25% elementary education and teaching, 17% psychology, 7% crafts/craft design, folk art, and artisanry, 6% Bible/biblical studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 53 full-time, 65 parttime (69% men; 31% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 1%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 6%; arts and sciences, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (574) 372-5100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,376; room/board: $6,648. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 85% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,042 (85%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,036 (84%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (80%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,000. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (53%), men’s dorms (25%), apartment for single students (22%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 31% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 9. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. 660 INDIANA π HANOVER COLLEGE

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 154,687; number of current serial subscriptions: 402. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 90. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 146. Transfer applicants offered admission: 89. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Hanover College I Address: Box 108, Hanover, IN 47243 I Website: http://www.hanover.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 919 full-time; 10 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 98, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,220 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,500 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 919 full-time; 10 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 29%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 51%; Presbyterian: 4%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (812) 866-7021. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hanover.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/aw?hanover. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 18 (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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DePauw University; Earlham College; Franklin College; Indiana University–Bloomington; Taylor University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,894. Total accepted: 1,247. Freshmen enrolled: 231; 30% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 71%. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Non-early acceptance rate: 52%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 39% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 77% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-630, Math: 520-630, Combined: 1030-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-28.

learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 316,839; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,124. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 118. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1827. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 9% English language and literature, 9% business/commerce, 8% psychology, 7% biology/biological sciences, 7% economics. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (13%), dual enrollment (0%), independent study (58%), internships (25%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (45%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 97 full-time, 8 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 88%; of 20 to 49 students: 12%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 55%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 21%; medicine, 15%; theology (or the seminary), 8%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 37%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 43. Transfer applicants offered admission: 14. Transfer applicants enrolled: 8. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 80 (computer).

Huntington University I Address: 2303 College Avenue, Huntington, IN 46750 I Website: http://www.huntington.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Brethren in Christ I Enrollment: 845 full-time; 78 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 7, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1252  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,300 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,940 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $24,267 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 845 full-time; 78 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 87%; No preference: 1%; United Brethren in Christ: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 213-2178. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,220; room/board: $7,500. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (66%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (16%), women’s dorms (22%), men’s dorms (16%), sorority housing (14%), fraternity housing (11%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (14%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 93%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,256. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 61. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 32%; of women in sororities: 39%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Phone: (800) 642-6493. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.huntington.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.huntington.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 2 (0); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (0); History: 2 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 14 (5). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Anderson University; Bethel College; Grace College and Seminary; Indiana Wesleyan University; Taylor University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 797. Total accepted: 685. Freshmen enrolled: 247; 43% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY π INDIANA 661

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First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 455-631, Math: 435-621, Combined: 890-1252. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 22-29, Composite: 21-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1897. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: diploma, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% elementary education and teaching, 23% business administration and management, 11% religious education, 8% visual and performing arts, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (10%), double major (11%), independent study (3%), internships (18%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (28%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 58 full-time, 35 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 11%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 12. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 192,170; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 99. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 102. Transfer applicants offered admission: 85. Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 200 (computer).

Indiana Institute of Technology I Address: 1600 E. Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 I Website: http://www.indianatech.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,793 full-time; 1,174 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (260) 359-4015. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,300; room/board: $6,940. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $850; personal expenses: $1,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,323 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,205 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,486 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,803. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,140 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,670 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,267. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (51%), men’s dorms (37%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 62% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,095. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), volleyball.

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 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 810-1048  Tuition: 2007-2008: $19,480 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,300 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,793 full-time; 1,174 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 74%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 937-2448. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.indianatech.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 7 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,743. Total accepted: 1,129. Freshmen enrolled: 347; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-518, Math: 410-530, Combined: 810-1048. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1930. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 71% business administration and management, 14% accounting, 3% business administration, management, and operations, 3% computer and information sciences and support services, 3% industrial engineering. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; health professions and related clinical sciences; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, independent study, internships (7%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 34 full-time, 241 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 24%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 87%; of 20 to 49 students: 13%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 27%; six-year: 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (260) 422-5561. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $19,480; room/board: $7,300. Estimated books and supplies: $0 personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10; deadline: March 10.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, fraternity housing, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 10%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 22. Activities include: choral groups, dance, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 16. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 19,341; number of current serial subscriptions: 57. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 330. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 480. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 288. Transfer applicants offered admission: 143. Transfer applicants enrolled: 76. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13. Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 545 (paper); 185 (computer).

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Indiana State University I Address: 200 N. Seventh Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809-9989 I Website: http://web.indstate.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 7,266 full-time; 1,227 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,148 in state, $15,402 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,972 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $22,809 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,266 full-time; 1,227 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 83%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (812) 237-2121. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://web.indstate.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.indstate.edu/admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 8 (8); Mathematics: 6 (6); Science: 6 (6); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 4 (4); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 40 (40). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Indiana University–Bloomington; Purdue University–West Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,428. Total accepted: 4,520. Freshmen enrolled: 1,852; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-520, Math: 420-530, Combined: 830-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-22, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 11% social sciences, 8% engineering technologies/technicians, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; transportation INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY π INDIANA 663

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and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 446 full-time, 194 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 41%.

Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,943. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,162. Transfer applicants enrolled: 629. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 110 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Indiana University–Bloomington I Address: 107 S. Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405-7000 I Website: http://www.iub.edu I Public I Enrollment: 28,790 full-time; 1,604 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (812) 237-2215. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,148 in state, $15,402 out of state; room/board: $6,972. Estimated books and supplies: $1,170; transportation: $1,164; personal expenses: $1,832. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,132 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,221 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,405 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,941. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,643 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,291 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,809. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 96. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,122,529; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,962. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 477. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,375. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: 664 INDIANA π INDIANA UNIVERSITY–BLOOMINGTON

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 71, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,231 in state, $24,769 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,138 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $19,763 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 28,790 full-time; 1,604 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (812) 855-0661. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iub.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~iuadmit/apply/index.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 1 (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: 4; Total units: 14 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Miami University–Oxford; Purdue University–West Lafayette; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Iowa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 29,059. Total accepted: 20,282. Freshmen enrolled: 7,197; 39% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 68% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-620, Math: 520-640, Combined: 1030-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 46%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 23-28, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1820. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% social sciences, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,943 full-time, 366 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 72%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (812) 855-0321. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,231 in state, $24,769 out of state; room/board: $7,138. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 54% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,906 (37%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,602 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,705 (29%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,630. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,171 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,956 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,763. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 44; sororities: 26. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 18%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, vetULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

eran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 500. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 7,553,823; number of current serial subscriptions: 57,534. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,262. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,854. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,812. Transfer applicants enrolled: 984. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1366 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 67.

Indiana University East I Address: 2325 Chester Boulevard, Richmond, IN 47374-1289 I Website: http://www.iue.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,256 full-time; 968 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 800-1010  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,924 in state, $13,054 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $20,182 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,256 full-time; 968 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 94%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (765) 973-8208. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iue.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.iue.edu/admissions/apps.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 1; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: (4); Total units: 14 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 547. Total accepted: 449. Freshmen enrolled: 326; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-500, Math: 400-510, Combined: 800-1010.

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First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 16-21, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1971. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 27% philosophy and religious studies, 20% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 18% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% education, 8% public administration and social service professions. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (workstudy plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 81 full-time, 110 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 53%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 56%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 15%; six-year: 19%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (765) 973-8206. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,924 in state, $13,054 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,216 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,011 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,793 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,680. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,299 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,480 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,182. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Activities include: drama/theater, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 310. Transfer applicants offered admission: 263. Transfer applicants enrolled: 170. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5. Number of countries represented: 2.

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Indiana University–Kokomo I Address: 2300 S. Washington Street, PO Box 9003, Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 I Website: http://www.iuk.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,383 full-time; 1,313 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1040  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,591 in state, $13,754 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $19,443 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,383 full-time; 1,313 part-time. Men: 30%; women: 70%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (765) 455-9531. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iuk.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.iuk.edu/admission/onlineapp.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: (2); Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 725. Total accepted: 605. Freshmen enrolled: 435; 0% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 23% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-510, Math: 430-530, Combined: 850-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-21, Composite: 16-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1945. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 26% health professions and related clinical sciences, 21% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 7% security and protective services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition). Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher cerU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 94 full-time, 68 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 56%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 22%; six-year: 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (765) 455-9216. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,591 in state, $13,754 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,816 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,980 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,658 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,678. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,236 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,443. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, student government, student newspaper. ; sororities: 1.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 13. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 689,237; number of current serial subscriptions: 29,085. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 363. Transfer applicants offered admission: 310. Transfer applicants enrolled: 195. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

Indiana University Northwest I Address: 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408 I Website: http://www.iun.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,432 full-time; 1,718 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-1020  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,669 in state, $13,784 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $23,024 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68% ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,432 full-time; 1,718 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 64%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (219) 980-6991. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iun.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.iun.edu/~admit/apps.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Purdue University–Calumet; Purdue University–North Central. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,379. Total accepted: 1,077. Freshmen enrolled: 719; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 21% were in the top 25 percent; 54% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-510, Math: 390-510, Combined: 790-1020. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-20, Math: 16-20, Composite: 16-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1948. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% health professions and related clinical sciences, 16% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% security and protective services, 11% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, humanities. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 186 full-time, 167 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 21% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 25%; six-year: 27%.

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Financial aid office: (877) 280-4593. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,669 in state, $13,784 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,888 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,535 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,935 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,798. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,800 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $658 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,024. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

Phone: (260) 481-6812. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ipfw.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.ipfw.edu/admiss/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Indiana University–Bloomington; Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis; Purdue University–West Lafayette; University of St. Francis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,103. Total accepted: 3,012. Freshmen enrolled: 2,044; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 430-550, Combined: 850-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 18-25, Composite: 18-23.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 17. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 509,251; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,527. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 170. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 705. Transfer applicants offered admission: 537. Transfer applicants enrolled: 337. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 8.

Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Fort Wayne I Address: 2101 E. Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499 I Website: http://www.ipfw.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,323 full-time; 3,787 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1080  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,312 in state, $14,666 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,140 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,323 full-time; 3,787 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 88%; International: 1%.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1964. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% business administration and management, 17% general studies, 13% education, 6% engineering technology, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, natural science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 378 full-time, 397 parttime (53% men; 47% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 5%; five-year: 17%; sixyear: 21%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

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Financial aid office: (260) 481-6820. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,312 in state, $14,666 out of state; room/board: $5,140. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10.

Phone: (317) 274-4591. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iupui.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.enroll.iupui.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 21 (26). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Indiana State University; Indiana University–Bloomington; Purdue University–West Lafayette; University of Indianapolis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,958. Total accepted: 5,616. Freshmen enrolled: 2,949; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 440-560, Combined: 870-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 18-23.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 6%. Average per-year earnings: $5,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 102. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 471,400; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,725. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 472. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,138. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,092. Transfer applicants enrolled: 743. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 143 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 73. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ.–Indianapolis I Address: 425 N. University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5143 I Website: http://www.iupui.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,408 full-time; 6,794 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,191 in state, $20,579 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $25,007 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,408 full-time; 6,794 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 82%; International: 2%.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 14% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% education, 5% engineering technologies/technicians. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,205 fulltime, 956 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; fiveyear: 25%; six-year: 32%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study:

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Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 3%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 6%; education, 13%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (317) 274-4162. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,191 in state, $20,579 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,305 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,019 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,289 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,123. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,650 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,830 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,007. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

Indiana University–South Bend I Address: 1700 Mishawaka Avenue, PO Box 7111, South Bend, IN 46634-7111 I Website: http://www.iusb.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,686 full-time; 2,754 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,763 in state, $14,880 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $20,540 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 3%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 218. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 520. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,687,336; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,073. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 13,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,466. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,763. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,694. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 447 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 72. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 3,686 full-time; 2,754 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 85%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (574) 520-4839. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iusb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $47. To apply online, go to: http://www.iusb.edu/~admissio/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Bethel College; Indiana University–Bloomington; Purdue University–West Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,905. Total accepted: 1,588. Freshmen enrolled: 1,068; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 24% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-520, Math: 420-530, Combined: 830-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1922. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 14% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% education, 6% security and protective services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 277 full-time, 274 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 6%; five-year: 20%; six-year: 24%.

Indiana University Southeast I Address: 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN 47150-6405 I Website: http://www.ius.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,303 full-time; 2,131 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 840-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,644 in state, $13,804 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: $19,526 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

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Financial aid office: (574) 237-4357. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,763 in state, $14,880 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,051 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,291 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,685 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,653. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,089 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,320 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,540. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 3,303 full-time; 2,131 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: special housing for international students, other housing options. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, learning center, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 311,673; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,221. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 550. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 967. Transfer applicants offered admission: 814. Transfer applicants enrolled: 498. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 110 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (812) 941-2212. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ius.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.ius.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: (1); Academic electives: 4; Total units: 14 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,431. Total accepted: 1,273. Freshmen enrolled: 882; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 89%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 420-520, Combined: 840-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 16-22, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1941. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certifiINDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST π INDIANA

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cation offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 192 full-time, 243 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 22%; six-year: 29%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (812) 941-2246. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,644 in state, $13,804 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,919 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,172 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,779 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,634. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,633 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,167 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,526. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 4. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, tutors, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 830. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 837. Transfer applicants offered admission: 632. Transfer applicants enrolled: 459. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15. Number of countries represented: 12.

Indiana Wesleyan University I Address: 4201 S. Washington Street, Marion, IN 46953-4999 I Website: http://www.indwes.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Wesleyan Church I Enrollment: 2,795 full-time; 255 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,376 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,564 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,795 full-time; 255 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 96%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 72%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 2%; Wesleyan Church: 22%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 332-6901. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.indwes.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.indwes.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (0); Academic electives: (5); Total units: 0 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Azusa Pacific University; Baylor University; Cedarville University; Taylor University; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,261. Total accepted: 1,838. Freshmen enrolled: 747; 46% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 480-600, Combined: 960-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1920. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 10% nursing, 8% business administration, management, and operations, 8% teacher education and professional development, 6% psychology, 5% pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (4%), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, health professions, humanities, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 152 full-time, 97 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 56%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 68%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (765) 677-2116. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,376; room/board: $6,564. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $0. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,236 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,419 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,741 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,741. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,411 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,925 (7%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (55%), men’s dorms (40%), apartment for single students (2%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 26. Services include: reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 147,283; number of current serial subscriptions: 127,428. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 629. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 123. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11. Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 555 (paper).

Manchester College I Address: 604 E. College Avenue, North Manchester, IN 46962 I Website: http://www.manchester.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of the Brethren I Enrollment: 1,008 full-time; 27 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 895-1128  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,720 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,100 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $14,591 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,008 full-time; 27 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 31%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 33%; Church of the Brethren: 8%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 852-3648. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.manchester.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.manchester.edu/apply/index.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 1 (2); Total units: 14 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Anderson University; Ball State University; Hanover College; Indiana University-Purdue University–Fort Wayne; University of Indianapolis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,636. Total accepted: 1,202. Freshmen enrolled: 317; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440550, Math: 455-578, Combined: 895-1128. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 17-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 29% education, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% psychology, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 70 full-time, 18 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 3%; medicine, 24%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 69. Transfer applicants offered admission: 35. Transfer applicants enrolled: 14. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Marian College I Address: 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222 I Website: http://www.marian.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,415 full-time; 567 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (260) 982-5066. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,720; room/board: $8,100. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $705. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,866 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,476 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,490 (74%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,538. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,221 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,591. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (81%), women’s dorms (19%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 13. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 180,895; number of current serial subscriptions: 595. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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 U.S News College Ranking: 38, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,400 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,228 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $25,107 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,415 full-time; 567 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 78%. Religious preference: Protestant: 30%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 30%; Roman Catholic: 38%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (317) 955-6300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.marian.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 9 (8); Total units: 20 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Franklin College; Indiana University–Bloomington; Indiana UniversityPurdue University–Indianapolis; University of Indianapolis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,376. Total accepted: 851. Freshmen enrolled: 308; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440550, Math: 430-610, Combined: 870-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 46% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% education, 5% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 4% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), cross-registration (5%), double major (12%), dual enrollment (3%), honors program (11%), independent study (10%), internships (30%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 67 fulltime, 86 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 8%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (317) 955-6040. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,400; room/board: $7,228. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,141 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,308 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,516 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,301. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 92%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,126 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,483 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,107. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (4%), cooperative housing (2%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, softball, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 75. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking servULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ices, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 120,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 480. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 623. Transfer applicants offered admission: 313. Transfer applicants enrolled: 166. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4. Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Martin University I Address: PO Box 18567, 2171 Avondale Place, Indianapolis, IN 46218 I Website: http://www.martin.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Oakland City University I Address: 138 N. Lucretia Street, Oakland City, IN 47660 I Website: http://www.oak.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: General Association of General Baptist I Enrollment: 1,322 full-time; 422 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-1040  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,322 full-time; 422 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 1%; White: 86%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 34%; Unknown: 24%; General Association of General Baptist: 18%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 737-5125. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oak.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 12 (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Required. OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY π INDIANA

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Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 620. Total accepted: 349. Freshmen enrolled: 349; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 50%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-510, Math: 420-530, Combined: 820-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 59% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 5% visual and performing arts, 4% philosophy and religious studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 58 full-time, 123 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 5% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 81%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; fiveyear: 59%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (812) 749-1224.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, academic, religious. Library: Number of titles: 85,430; number of current serial subscriptions: 265. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 192. Transfer applicants offered admission: 139. Transfer applicants enrolled: 128. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 510 (paper).

Purdue University–Calumet I Address: 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323-2094 I Website: http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 5,422 full-time; 3,164 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-1020  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,255 in state, $12,783 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,155 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $17,529 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,422 full-time; 3,164 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 64%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (219) 989-2213. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Total units: 14 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Indiana University Northwest; Indiana University–Bloomington; Purdue University–West Lafayette; Valparaiso University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,007. Total accepted: 2,367. Freshmen enrolled: 1,452; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 21% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-510, Math: 390-510, Combined: 790-1020. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 14-18, Math: 15-19, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 26% business administration and management, 10% social sciences, 8% engineering, 7% computer and information sciences and support services, 7% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; comU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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munications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (0%), distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (0%), independent study, internships (7%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 302 full-time, 224 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 24%; of 20 to 49 students: 72%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 5%; five-year: 14%; six-year: 22%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (219) 989-2301. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,255 in state, $12,783 out of state; room/board: $6,155. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,718 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,489 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,834 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,797. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 20%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,531 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,571 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,529. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 1%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 62. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 267,156; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,390. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted

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pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 879. Transfer applicants offered admission: 708. Transfer applicants enrolled: 572. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 223 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 562 (paper).

Purdue University–North Central I Address: 1401 S. US Highway 421, Westville, IN 46391 I Website: http://www.pnc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,314 full-time; 1,500 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-1030  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,080 in state, $14,205 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $0 Acceptance rate: 87% Average debt: $18,937 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,314 full-time; 1,500 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 89%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (219) 785-5455. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pnc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.pnc.edu/admissions/applying.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (4); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 0 (5); Total units: 12 (26). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Indiana University Northwest; Indiana University–South Bend; Purdue University–Calumet; Purdue University–West Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,330. Total accepted: 1,152. Freshmen enrolled: 842; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 87%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 19% were in the top 25 percent; 49% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410510, Math: 410-520, Combined: 820-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 16-21, Composite: 18-21.

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related support services, 24% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 13% engineering technologies/technicians, 8% education, 8% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 110 full-time, 175 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 52%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 3%; five-year: 10%; sixyear: 13%.

Purdue University–West Lafayette I Address: Schleman Hall, 475 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050 I Website: http://www.purdue.edu I Public I Enrollment: 29,688 full-time; 1,498 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 66, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1270  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,750 in state, $23,224 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,930 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $21,636 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 29,688 full-time; 1,498 part-time. Men: 58%; women: 42%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 81%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (219) 785-5279. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,080 in state, $14,205 out of state; room/board: $0. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10; deadline: July 15. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $1,668 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (39%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,589 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $812 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,937. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 27. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 29. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 85,903; number of current serial subscriptions: 208. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 496. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 294. Transfer applicants offered admission: 254. Transfer applicants enrolled: 183. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4. Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Phone: (765) 494-1776. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.purdue.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Total units: 11 (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Indiana University–Bloomington; Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 25,929. Total accepted: 20,429. Freshmen enrolled: 6,755; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 63% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 530-660, Combined: 1020-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: 23-29, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% engineering, 20% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 8% engineering technologies/technicians. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,097 full-time, 290 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 19%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; fiveyear: 64%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 8%; medicine, 14%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 20%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 24%; veterinary medicine, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (765) 494-5090. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,750 in state, $23,224 out of state; room/board: $7,930. Estimated books and supplies: $1,140; transportation: $290; personal expenses: $1,710. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,807 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,030 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,579 (37%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,457. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,211 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $18,561 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,636. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), women’s dorms (5%), men’s dorms (18%), sorority housing (6%), fraternity housing (7%), apartments for married students (7%), apartment for single students (9%), cooperative housing (2%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,293. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 815. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 41; sororities: 30. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, perULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sonal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 191. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,504,803; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,073. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 6,017. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 30,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,643. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,634. Transfer applicants enrolled: 979. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2024 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 127. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology I Address: 5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803 I Website: http://www.rose-hulman.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,816 full-time; 13 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Engineering  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1190-1390  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,826 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,868 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $32,612 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,816 full-time; 13 part-time. Men: 79%; women: 21%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (812) 877-8213. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rose-hulman.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.rose-hulman.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4 (5); Science: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Case Western Reserve University; Illinois Institute of Technology; Purdue ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY π INDIANA 679

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University–West Lafayette; University of Evansville; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,088. Total accepted: 2,152. Freshmen enrolled: 474; 58% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 59% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 92% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-680, Math: 630-710, Combined: 1190-1390. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-32, Math: 28-33, Composite: 27-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1874. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 30% mechanical engineering, 12% civil engineering, 12% electrical, electronics, and communications engineering, 9% chemical engineering, 8% computer engineering. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (11%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), cross-registration, double major (11%), independent study (11%), internships, study abroad (4%). Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 158 full-time, 8 part-time (78% men; 22% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 73%; five-year: 83%; six-year: 81%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 50%; law, 3%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 38%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (812) 877-8259. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,826; room/board: $8,868. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $30,370 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,175 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $16,003 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $15,176. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,719 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,612. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (37%), men’s dorms (23%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (19%), apartment for single students (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 88. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 42%; of women in sororities: 53%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. 680 INDIANA π ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 80,902; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,598. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 91. Transfer applicants offered admission: 32. Transfer applicants enrolled: 12. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 28 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 580 (paper); 237 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 595 (paper).

St. Joseph’s College I Address: PO Box 890, Rensselaer, IN 47978 I Website: http://www.saintjoe.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,018 full-time; 52 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,180 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,170 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $26,406 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,018 full-time; 52 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 86%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 37%; No preference: 16%; Roman Catholic: 43%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (219) 866-6170. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.saintjoe.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,321. Total accepted: 991. Freshmen enrolled: 286; 37% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 52%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 440-560, Combined: 860-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education, 9% security and protective services, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (7%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (12%), independent study (19%), internships (15%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, health professions, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 59 full-time, 30 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 19% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 5%; medicine, 10%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 50%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 251,406; number of current serial subscriptions: 359. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 69. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 121. Transfer applicants offered admission: 51. Transfer applicants enrolled: 25. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

St. Mary-of-the-Woods College I Address: St.Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 I Website: http://www.smwc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 460 full-time; 1,059 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 24, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,550 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,890 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $21,890 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 98%

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Financial aid office: (219) 866-6163. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,180; room/board: $7,170. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $530; personal expenses: $670. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,241 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,855 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,409 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,304. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,320 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,598 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,406. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 460 full-time; 1,059 part-time. Men: 4%; women: 96%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%; International: 2%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (31%), women’s dorms (28%), men’s dorms (30%), apartment for single students (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 67%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 41% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 926-7692. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.smwc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana State University; Indiana University–Bloomington; St. Joseph’s College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 270. Total accepted: 224. Freshmen enrolled: 117; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS COLLEGE π INDIANA

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waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-580, Math: 440-560, Combined: 890-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1840. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 31% education, 9% visual and performing arts, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, external degree program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 64 full-time, 2 part-time (30% men; 70% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 56%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 95%; of 20 to 49 students: 5%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; fiveyear: 51%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 6%; arts and sciences, 88%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 17. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 91,842; number of current serial subscriptions: 43. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 42. Transfer applicants offered admission: 23. Transfer applicants enrolled: 15. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 534 (paper).

St. Mary’s College I Address: Notre Dame, IN 46556 I Website: http://www.saintmarys.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,570 full-time; 34 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 104, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,212 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,938 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $28,908 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (812) 535-5109. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,550; room/board: $7,890. Estimated books and supplies: $2,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10. In 20072008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,923 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (67%). Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,404 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,013 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,890. Proportion who borrowed: 98%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 44% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%.

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,570 full-time; 34 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 90%. Religious preference: Protestant: 6%; Unknown: 13%; Roman Catholic: 77%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (574) 284-4587. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.saintmarys.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.saintmarys.edu/Considering/Application. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana University–Bloomington; Loyola University Chicago; Purdue University–West Lafayette; University of Dayton; University of Notre Dame. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,281. Total accepted: 1,041. Freshmen enrolled: 479; 74% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 17%. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 85%. Non-early acceptance rate: 81%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 66%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-620, Math: 510-620, Combined: 1020-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 21-26, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1844. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 12% business administration and management, 10% elementary education and teaching, 10% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 8% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: predentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (11%), double major (11%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (31%), internships (70%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (41%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1840); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1840); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1840). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 137 full-time, 81 part-time (33% men; 67% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 71%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 24% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 19%; medicine, 19%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (94%), apartment for single students (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 36% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 214,120; number of current serial subscriptions: 568. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 209. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 96. Transfer applicants offered admission: 41. Transfer applicants enrolled: 29. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7. Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Taylor University I Address: 236 W. Reade Avenue, Upland, IN 46989-1002 I Website: http://www.taylor.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian interdenominational I Enrollment: 1,827 full-time; 52 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (574) 284-4557. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,212; room/board: $8,938. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $350; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,104 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,707 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,499 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,146. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,972 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,908. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: 1, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,546 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,352 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: $18,681 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,827 full-time; 52 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (765) 998-5134. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.taylor.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); TAYLOR UNIVERSITY π INDIANA 683

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Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 15 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Anderson University; Bethel University; Cedarville University; Indiana Wesleyan University; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,393. Total accepted: 1,269. Freshmen enrolled: 472; 72% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Non-early acceptance rate: 91%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 38% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 68% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-675, Math: 520-660, Combined: 1040-1335. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-31, Math: 22-29, Composite: 23-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 10% elementary education and teaching, 10% psychology, 6% business administration and management, 5% biology/biological sciences, 4% Bible/biblical studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (17%), double major (4%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (16%), independent study (39%), internships (88%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (52%), teacher certificate program (22%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 122 fulltime, 83 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 70%; fiveyear: 75%; six-year: 78%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 6%; medicine, 25%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 11%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 44%.

received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,024 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,765 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,681. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (22%), women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (35%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (8%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 86. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 189,698; number of current serial subscriptions: 603. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 327. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,710. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 127. Transfer applicants offered admission: 87. Transfer applicants enrolled: 49. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Tri-State University I Address: 1 University Avenue, Angola, IN 46703 I Website: http://www.trine.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,195 full-time; 133 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (765) 998-5358. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,546; room/board: $6,352. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,700. Financial aid: In 20072008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,085 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,460 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,987 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,619. Among students who 684 INDIANA π TRI-STATE UNIVERSITY

 U.S News College Ranking: 38, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,450 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $16,950 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,195 full-time; 133 part-time. Men: 68%; women: 32%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%; International: 1%.

Financial aid office: (260) 665-4175. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,450. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $2,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,496 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,157 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,084 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,084. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,750 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,950. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (260) 665-4100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.trine.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; History: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Adrian College; Ball State University; Manchester College; Purdue University–West Lafayette; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,250. Total accepted: 1,657. Freshmen enrolled: 417; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 490-610, Combined: 930-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 46%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 21-27, Composite: 2126.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 35% engineering, 22% business/commerce, 14% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 7% psychology, 6% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), distance learning (10%), double major (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (5%), internships (10%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, natural science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1840). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 69 full-time, 30 part-time (74% men; 26% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 20% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 20%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 20%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 20%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (44%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (28%), apartment for single students (18%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,377. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 56. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 21%; of women in sororities: 20%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 28. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 71,988; number of current serial subscriptions: 271. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 191. Transfer applicants offered admission: 88. Transfer applicants enrolled: 54. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Evansville I Address: 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722 I Website: http://www.evansville.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 2,422 full-time; 362 part-time

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,422 full-time; 362 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 18%; Unknown: 58%; Methodist: 8%; Other: 1%.

50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (812) 488-2468. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.evansville.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by December 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 3; Decision sent by: December 17. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.evansville.edu/prospects/admission/applyonline/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 11 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ball State University; Butler University; Indiana University–Bloomington; Purdue University–West Lafayette; University of Southern Indiana. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,863. Total accepted: 2,537. Freshmen enrolled: 652; 40% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 69%. Overall acceptance rate: 89%. Non-early acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-620, Math: 510-640, Combined: 1010-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-28.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (812) 488-2364. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,845; room/board: $8,230. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10; deadline: March 10. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,659 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,132 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,344 (47%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,057. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,572 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $24,134 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,960. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (40%), women’s dorms (19%), men’s dorms (10%), fraternity housing (8%), apartment for single students (23%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 158. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 27%; of women in sororities: 23%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1854. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 12% visual and performing arts, 11% education, 9% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% engineering. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), double major (11%), dual enrollment (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), external degree program (1%), honors program (7%), independent study (38%), internships (51%), studentdesigned major (0%), study abroad (49%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, natural science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 177 full-time, 52 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 686 INDIANA π UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 26. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 289,593; number of current serial subscriptions: 970. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 325. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 210. Transfer applicants offered admission: 96. Transfer applicants enrolled: 57. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 157 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 48. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 523 (paper).

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University of Indianapolis I Address: 1400 E. Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697 I Website: http://www.uindy.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 2,629 full-time; 882 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 33, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,470 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,790 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $27,837 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,629 full-time; 882 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 82%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 26%; Unknown: 41%; United Methodist: 10%; Other: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (317) 788-3216. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uindy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.uindy.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,192. Total accepted: 2,611. Freshmen enrolled: 743; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-560, Math: 450-580, Combined: 890-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-25.

phy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 194 full-time, 264 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 78%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (317) 788-3217. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,470; room/board: $7,790. Estimated books and supplies: $890; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,520. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,026 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,478 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,365 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,162. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,578 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,343 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,837. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), women’s dorms (13%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 53. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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Year founded: 1902. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 13% education, 8% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philoso-

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 153,410; number of current serial subscriptions: 654. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 221. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emer-

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 445. Transfer applicants offered admission: 310. Transfer applicants enrolled: 140. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 158 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 540 (paper).

University of Notre Dame I Address: Notre Dame, IN 46556 I Website: http://www.nd.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 8,359 full-time; 12 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1300-1510  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,847 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,828 Acceptance rate: 24% Average debt: $27,569 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,359 full-time; 12 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 76%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Protestant: 10%; Roman Catholic: 83%; Other: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (574) 631-7505. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nd.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: December 31; decision sent by April 10. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.nd.edu/onlineapplication. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); History: 2 (4); Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,503. Total accepted: 3,549. Freshmen enrolled: 1,991; 92% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 48%. Overall acceptance rate: 24%. Non-early acceptance rate: 19%. Size of waiting list: 1029 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 181. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 86% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 95% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 58%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 640750, Math: 660-760, Combined: 1300-1510. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 31-34.

ness/commerce, 9% political science and government, 8% engineering, 8% pre-medicine/pre-medical studies, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (4%), double major (28%), dual enrollment (4%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (17%), independent study (72%), internships (22%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (46%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 890 full-time, 92 part-time (73% men; 27% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 90%; five-year: 95%; six-year: 95%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 18%; medicine, 22%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 25%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (574) 631-6436. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,847; room/board: $9,828. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 96% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $30,285 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,291 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,369 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,170. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 99%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,328 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $26,458 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,569. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (47%), men’s dorms (53%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 249. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

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skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 54. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 3,322,395; number of current serial subscriptions: 68,038. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 243. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 20,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 624. Transfer applicants offered admission: 234. Transfer applicants enrolled: 171. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 243 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 43. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

University of Southern Indiana I Address: 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47712 I Website: http://www.usi.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,637 full-time; 1,588 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,219 in state, $12,154 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,542 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-520, Math: 420-530, Combined: 830-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 16-23, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% health professions and related clinical sciences, 16% education, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), cross-registration (6%), distance learning (54%), double major (4%), dual enrollment (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (1%), independent study (7%), internships (15%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (23%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 322 full-time, 289 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 34%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study within one year.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 7,637 full-time; 1,588 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 1%.

Financial aid office: (812) 464-1767. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,219 in state, $12,154 out of state; room/board: $6,542. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,082; personal expenses: $2,474. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,542 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,674 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,693 (46%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,796. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,509 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,017 (1%).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (812) 464-1765. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usi.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.usi.edu/admissn/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,934. Total accepted: 4,457. Freshmen enrolled: 2,136; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 90%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (29%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (66%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 28%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,321. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 119. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA π INDIANA 689

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Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 341,194; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,486. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,160. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,082. Transfer applicants offered admission: 864. Transfer applicants enrolled: 598. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 130 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

University of St. Francis I Address: 2701 Spring Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 I Website: http://www.sf.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,470 full-time; 370 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,720 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,250 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $25,256 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 96%

dation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,130. Total accepted: 628. Freshmen enrolled: 368; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 440-560, Combined: 860-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 47%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 34% health professions and related clinical sciences, 16% education, 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% visual and performing arts, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (2%), distance learning (70%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (3%), independent study (26%), internships (22%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), studentdesigned major (7%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 115 full-time, 117 part-time (35% men; 65% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 49%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 15%; medicine, 6%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 9%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,470 full-time; 370 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 2%; Unknown: 30%; Roman Catholic: 7%; Other: 40%.

Financial aid office: (260) 434-3283. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,720; room/board: $6,250. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 10; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 28% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,013 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,036 (85%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,689 (75%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,775. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,266 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,830 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,256. Proportion who borrowed: 96%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (260) 434-3279. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (4); Total units: 20 (26). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommen690 INDIANA π UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), apartment for single students (38%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,750. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 53. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 95,991; number of current serial subscriptions: 567. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 313. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 621. Transfer applicants offered admission: 264. Transfer applicants enrolled: 170. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Valparaiso University I Address: Kretzmann Hall, 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 I Website: http://www.valpo.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 2,749 full-time; 166 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 3, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,950 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,620 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: $26,259 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,749 full-time; 166 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 88%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 22%; Protestant: 22%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 6%; Lutheran: 35%; Other Christian, Orthodox, Mormon, Christian Science: 7%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 468-2576. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.valpo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.valpo.edu/admisULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sions/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 0 (1); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bradley University; Butler University; Indiana University–Bloomington; Loyola University Chicago; Purdue University–West Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,475. Total accepted: 3,134. Freshmen enrolled: 715; 65% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 57%. Overall acceptance rate: 90%. Non-early acceptance rate: 87%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 500-640, Combined: 990-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 22-29, Composite: 2228.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1859. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 4% atmospheric sciences and meteorology, 4% elementary education and teaching, 4% marketing/marketing management, 4% mechanical engineering. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), distance learning (27%), double major (24%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.1%), exchange student program (domestic) (4%), honors program (11%), independent study (30%), internships (39%), liberal arts/career combination (4%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (18%), teacher certificate program (11%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1840); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1840). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 254 full-time, 123 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration

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(MBA), 4%; law, 12%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; arts and sciences, 64%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (219) 464-5015. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,950; room/board: $7,620. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $890. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,382 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,080 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,003 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,607. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,745 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,959 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,259. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), women’s dorms (17%), fraternity housing (8%), apartment for single students (4%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 47% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 23%; of women in sororities: 19%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 24. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 531,340; number of current serial subscriptions: 48,019. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 830. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 235. Transfer applicants offered admission: 201. Transfer applicants enrolled: 96. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 75 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Wabash College I Address: PO Box 352, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 I Website: http://www.wabash.edu I Private I Enrollment: 913 full-time; 4 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 54, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1060-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,950 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,400 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: $21,497 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 913 full-time; 4 part-time. Men: 100%; women: 0%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 82%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 345-5385. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wabash.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.wabash.edu/admissions/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (0); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Butler University; DePauw University; Hanover College; Indiana University–Bloomington; Purdue University–West Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,419. Total accepted: 670. Freshmen enrolled: 250; 27% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 16%. Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 46%. Size of waiting list: 58 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 11. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 37% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 70% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-630, Math: 540-660, Combined: 1060-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 47%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2027, Math: 23-29, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1832. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 16% English language and literature, 13% history, 13% psychology, 10% philosophy and religious studies, 9% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (9%), independent study (35%), internships (70%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(47%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 86 full-time, 5 part-time (78% men; 22% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 65%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 38% within one year; 65% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 9%; medicine, 8%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 13%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (765) 361-6370. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,950; room/board: $7,400. Estimated books and supplies: $900 personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,261 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,726 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,430 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,998. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,586 (25%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,497. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): men’s dorms (38%), fraternity housing (53%), other housing options (9%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 91%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 90% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average

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per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 64. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10Proportion of men in fraternities: 60%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 431,942; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,529. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 380. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 31. Transfer applicants offered admission: 4. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 593 (paper).

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Iowa Briar Cliff University I Address: 3303 Rebecca Street, Box 2100, Sioux City, IA 51104 I Website: http://www.briarcliff.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 951 full-time; 129 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,510 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,411 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $26,984 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 91%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 951 full-time; 129 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 88%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 23%; No preference: 12%; Unknown: 21%; Roman Catholic: 44%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (712) 279-5200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.briarcliff.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Buena Vista University; Iowa State University; Morningside College; University of Iowa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,434. Total accepted: 1,013. Freshmen enrolled: 255; 49% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-510, Math: 460-550, Combined: 870-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1930. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 24% business administration and management, 24% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 12% elementary education and teaching, 9% parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and informa694 IOWA π BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY

tion sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (16%), cross-registration (0%), distance learning (9%), double major (8%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (0%), independent study (100%), internships (58%), liberal arts/career combination (99%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (13%), weekend college (20%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 58 full-time, 42 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 44%; sixyear: 50%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 2% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 9%; medicine, 44%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (712) 279-5239. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,510; room/board: $6,411. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,020; personal expenses: $1,935. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 76% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,100 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,755 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,500 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,250. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,250 (31%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,550 (31%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,984. Proportion who borrowed: 91%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (84%), other housing options (16%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $760. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 6. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, priority registration, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 77,790; number of current serial subscriptions: 20,367. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 142. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 550. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 308. Transfer applicants offered admission: 144. Transfer applicants enrolled: 138. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Buena Vista University I Address: 610 W. Fourth Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588 I Website: http://www.bvu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,020 full-time; 17 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,796 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,014 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $31,771 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

mitting class standing: 98%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 31% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 14% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 12% psychology, 8% security and protective services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 84 full-time, 31 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 2%; medicine, 24%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 59%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,020 full-time; 17 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 27%; Protestant: 43%; Unknown: 16%; Presbyterian: 5%; Other: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 383-9600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bvu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: (2); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central College; Morningside College; Simpson University; University of Northern Iowa; Wartburg College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,163. Total accepted: 866. Freshmen enrolled: 228; 25% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion subULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (712) 749-2164. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,796; room/board: $7,014. Estimated books and supplies: $750; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1. In 2007-2008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 92% were determined to have financial need; 49% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,132 (99%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,922 (86%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,781 (83%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,075. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,645 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,771. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), women’s dorms (13%), men’s dorms (21%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, softball, volleyball.

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logical, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 32. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, learning center, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 145,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 639. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 166. Transfer applicants offered admission: 105. Transfer applicants enrolled: 59. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Central College I Address: 812 University Street, Pella, IA 50219 I Website: http://www.central.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Reformed Church in America I Enrollment: 1,552 full-time; 53 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 122, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,944 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,006 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $31,453 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,552 full-time; 53 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 94%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 55%; No preference: 8%; Unknown: 13%; Reformed Church in America: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (641) 628-5286. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.central.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Buena Vista University; Iowa State University; Simpson College; University of Northern Iowa; Wartburg College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,919. Total accepted: 1,522. Freshmen enrolled: 424; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. 696 IOWA π CENTRAL COLLEGE

(Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 414-642, Math: 452-650, Combined: 866-1292. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-29, Math: 18-29, Composite: 19-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1853. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 13% kinesiology and exercise science, 11% elementary education and teaching, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), double major (7%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (12%), independent study, internships (50%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (40%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 83 full-time, 45 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 72%; five-year: 72%; sixyear: 72%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 4%; medicine, 26%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 8%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 44%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (641) 628-5187. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,944; room/board: $8,006. Estimated books and supplies: $960; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,690. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,863 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,604 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,157 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,227. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,112 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,453. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (76%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 9%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 63. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 226,101; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,318. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 516. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 132. Transfer applicants offered admission: 61. Transfer applicants enrolled: 28. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer).

Clarke College I Address: 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001 I Website: http://www.clarke.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 885 full-time; 137 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,378 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,574 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $27,548 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 885 full-time; 137 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 95%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 56%; Protestant: 33%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 9%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (563) 588-6316. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.clarke.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.clarke.edu/admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Coe College; Loras College; Luther College; St. Ambrose University; University of Dubuque. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,020. Total accepted: 636. Freshmen enrolled: 188; 47% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-550, Math: 460-640, Combined: 940-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-26, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1843. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 17% business/commerce, 12% education, 6% fine/studio arts, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (15%), cross-registration (3%), distance learning (1%), double major (6%), honors program (2%), independent study (1%), internships (2%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 74 full-time, 66 part-time (39% men; 61% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 57%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 80%; of 20 to 49 students: 20%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (563) 588-6327. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,378; room/board: $6,574. Estimated books and supplies: $1,008; transportation: $1,022; personal expenses: $1,022. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 88% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,369 (88%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,953 (86%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,367 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,866. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,497 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,548. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), women’s dorms (38%), apartment for single students (20%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketCLARKE COLLEGE π IOWA 697

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ball, bowling, football, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 126,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,500. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 59. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,664. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 348. Transfer applicants offered admission: 215. Transfer applicants enrolled: 90. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 203 (computer).

Coe College I Address: 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 I Website: http://www.coe.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,220 full-time; 80 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 98, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,720 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,890 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $29,710 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,220 full-time; 80 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 3%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 52%; Presbyterian: 2%; Lutheran: 8%; Other: 16%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (319) 399-8500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.coe.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 10; Decision sent by: January 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.coe.edu/admission/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (0); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not consid698 IOWA π COE COLLEGE

ered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Beloit College; Cornell College; Luther College; Macalester College; University of Iowa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,890. Total accepted: 1,209. Freshmen enrolled: 342; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Non-early acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 67% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 528-633, Math: 570-673, Combined: 1098-1306. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-27, Math: 22-28, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% social sciences, 10% visual and performing arts, 8% psychology, 6% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cross-registration (2%), double major (34%), dual enrollment (0%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (7%), independent study (11%), internships (19%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1892); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1892). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 57%; five-year: 67%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 45% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 5%; medicine, 19%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (319) 399-8540. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,720; room/board: $6,890. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,422 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,899 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,018 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,261. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,722 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,710. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (10%), apartment for single students (18%), other housing options (2%). Students U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 88%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 74. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 21%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 223,218; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,346. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 460. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 197. Transfer applicants offered admission: 112. Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 56 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 593 (paper).

Cornell College I Address: 600 First Street, Mount Vernon, IA 52314 I Website: http://www.cornellcollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,067 full-time; 16 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 88, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,850 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,220 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: $26,115 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,067 full-time; 16 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 89%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 13%; Jewish: 3%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 28%; United Methodist: 10%; Other: 7%.

school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (0); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Beloit College; Colorado College; Drake University; Grinnell College; Lawrence University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,659. Total accepted: 1,209. Freshmen enrolled: 316; 78% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 57%. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 45%. Non-early acceptance rate: 36%. Size of waiting list: 131 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 46. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-680, Math: 530-650, Combined: 1070-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 22-28, Composite: 2429.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1853. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 13% economics, 13% psychology, 9% English language and literature, 9% teacher education and professional development, 8% biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (44%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), independent study (46%), internships (40%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (30%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 83 full-time, 14 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 61%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 33% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 12%; medicine, 33%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 42%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 747-1112. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cornellcollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: May 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (319) 895-4216. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,850; room/board: $7,220. Estimated books and supplies: $810; transportation: $1,215; personal expenses: $675. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 72% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,665 (69%). CORNELL COLLEGE π IOWA 699

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Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,990 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,670 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,980. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,730 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,115. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

Dordt College I Address: 498 Fourth Avenue NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250 I Website: http://www.dordt.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Reformed I Enrollment: 1,247 full-time; 66 part-time

KEY STATS CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (59%), women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (14%), apartment for single students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 91%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 76. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, fencing, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, fencing, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 45. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 202,794; number of current serial subscriptions: 477. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 183. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 208. Transfer applicants offered admission: 95. Transfer applicants enrolled: 38. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 33 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 618 (paper).

 U.S News College Ranking: 6, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,040 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,720 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $18,120 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,247 full-time; 66 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 81%; International: 17%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 40%; Unknown: 1%; Christian Reformed: 58%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 343-6738. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dordt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.dordt.edu/offices/admissions/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: (1); History: 2; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 17 (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Calvin College; Northwestern College; Trinity Christian College; University of Sioux Falls. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 905. Total accepted: 794. Freshmen enrolled: 396; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-610, Math: 470-620, Combined: 920-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1955. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% business/commerce, 14% elementary education and teaching, 5% mechanical engineering, 5% theology/theological studies, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philoso700 IOWA π DORDT COLLEGE

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phy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (9%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), independent study (8%), internships (15%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (8%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 76 full-time, 25 part-time (75% men; 25% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 7%; medicine, 30%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 10%; theology (or the seminary), 20%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 27%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (712) 722-6087. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,040; room/board: $5,720. Estimated books and supplies: $840; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,473 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,499 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,973 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,198. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,568 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,566 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,120. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (31%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (15%), apartment for single students (39%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 87%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 32. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 145,880; number of current serial subscriptions: 436. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 194. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 112. Transfer applicants offered admission: 78. Transfer applicants enrolled: 51. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 220 (17% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 585 (paper).

Drake University I Address: 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 I Website: http://www.drake.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,202 full-time; 239 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 5, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,892 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,500 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $29,959 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,202 full-time; 239 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (515) 271-3181. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.drake.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (3); Science: 0 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 0 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 0 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Butler University; Creighton University; Iowa State University; Marquette University; University of Iowa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,712. Total accepted: 3,692. Freshmen enrolled: 924; 70% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 37% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-630, Math: 550-660, Combined: 1070-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 24-30, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 32% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% education, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related supDRAKE UNIVERSITY π IOWA

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port services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cross-registration (8%), distance learning (39%), double major (17%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (6%), independent study (56%), internships (60%), liberal arts/career combination (8%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (15%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 257 full-time, 162 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 34%; law, 15%; medicine, 19%; dentistry, 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 26%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

ing-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 54. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 734,812; number of current serial subscriptions: 34,756. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 503. Transfer applicants offered admission: 327. Transfer applicants enrolled: 182. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 246 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 54. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 533 (paper).

Graceland University I Address: 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140-1698 I Website: http://www.graceland.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Community of Christ I Enrollment: 1,063 full-time; 51 part-time

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Financial aid office: (515) 271-2905. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,892; room/board: $7,500. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,610; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,827 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,373 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,337 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,990. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,443 (34%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $18,098 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,959. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,880 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,420 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $26,516 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 80%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (76%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (7%), other housing options (9%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 191. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 26%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learn702 IOWA π GRACELAND UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,063 full-time; 51 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 71%; International: 14%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (866) 472-2352. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.graceland.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (3); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); Academic electives: (5); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,034. Total accepted: 555. Freshmen enrolled: 273; Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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net access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1895. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% education, 6% psychology, 5% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.2%), cross-registration, distance learning (21%), double major (8%), dual enrollment (7%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.6%), external degree program (21%), honors program (1%), independent study (21%), internships (60%), student-designed major (8%), study abroad (.2%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; fiveyear: 46%; six-year: 52%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 338. Transfer applicants offered admission: 103. Transfer applicants enrolled: 89. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 158 (14% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 490 (paper).

Grand View College I Address: 1200 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316 I Website: http://www.gvc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America I Enrollment: 1,344 full-time; 403 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,554 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,164 Acceptance rate: 98% Average debt: $23,624 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,344 full-time; 403 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (641) 784-5136. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,880; room/board: $6,420. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,175; personal expenses: $1,655. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,757 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,491 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,314 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,818. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,042 (32%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,326 (21%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,516. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 38% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $814. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 54. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 106. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed interULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (515) 263-2810. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gvc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central College; Drake University; Iowa State University; Simpson College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 399. Total accepted: 390. Freshmen enrolled: 171; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 98%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-540, Math: 420-530, Combined: 830-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1896. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 23% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 17% business/commerce, 11% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marGRAND VIEW COLLEGE π IOWA 703

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keting, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 88 full-time, 86 part-time (41% men; 59% women; 3% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 81%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (515) 263-2820. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,554; room/board: $6,164. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $2,150. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,852 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,566 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,737 (71%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,325. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,926 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,327 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,624. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (67%), apartment for single students (26%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 24%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 107,904; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,141. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 256. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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its to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 632. Transfer applicants offered admission: 486. Transfer applicants enrolled: 348. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 210 (computer).

Grinnell College I Address: Grinnell, IA 50112-1690 I Website: http://www.grinnell.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,623 full-time; 31 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 14, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1230-1490  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,098 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $8,272 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $18,340 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,623 full-time; 31 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 72%; International: 11%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 32%; Jewish: 7%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 35%; Unknown: 2%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 247-0113. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.grinnell.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.grinnell.edu/admission/applying/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (4); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carleton College; Kenyon College; Macalester College; University of Chicago; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,077. Total accepted: 1,534. Freshmen enrolled: 427; 88% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 27%. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 77%. Non-early acceptance rate: 48%. Size of waiting list: 740 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 16. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 66% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 93% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 52%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610-750, Math: 620-740, Combined: 1230-1490. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-34, Math: 26-32, Composite: 29-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% economics, 8% political science and government, 8% psychology, 7% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (6%), double major (21%), independent study (43%), internships (47%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (48%), teacher certificate program (1%), other (1%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 165 full-time, 33 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 81%; five-year: 85%; six-year: 87%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within one year; 60% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 10%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (641) 269-3250. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,098; room/board: $8,272. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,190 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $21,768 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,995 (47%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,536. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,507 (32%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,340. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing (12%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 86%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 65% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 240. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 100%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 39. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,143,764; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,568. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 515. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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offered admission: 35. Transfer applicants enrolled: 21. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 183 (11% of student body). Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 635 (paper).

Iowa State University I Address: 100 Alumni Hall, Ames, IA 50011 I Website: http://www.iastate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 19,679 full-time; 1,325 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 89, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,360 in state, $17,350 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,956 Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: $31,501 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 19,679 full-time; 1,325 part-time. Men: 57%; women: 43%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 88%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 262-3810. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iastate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.iastate.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 12 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Purdue University–West Lafayette; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Iowa; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,058. Total accepted: 9,832. Freshmen enrolled: 4,347; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 89%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510640, Math: 530-680, Combined: 1040-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1858. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% engineering, 10% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 6% education, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineerIOWA STATE UNIVERSITY π IOWA

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ing; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,346 full-time, 238 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; fiveyear: 61%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study within one year.

program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 210. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,500,880; number of current serial subscriptions: 58,443. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 12,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,608. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,124. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,527. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 656 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 106. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Iowa Wesleyan College I Address: 601 N. Main Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 I Website: http://www.iwc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 636 full-time; 198 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (515) 294-2223. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,360 in state, $17,350 out of state; room/board: $6,956. Estimated books and supplies: $978; transportation: $618; personal expenses: $2,783. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 43% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,798 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,916 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,468 (43%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,325. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,972 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,401 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,501. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,350. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 699. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 31; sororities: 19. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 16%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

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 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 15-21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,000 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,240 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $33,524 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 100%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 636 full-time; 198 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 67%; International: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (319) 385-6231. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iwc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.iwc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=408&It emid=587. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (4); Total units: 14 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Buena Vista University; Simpson College; St. Ambrose University; University of Iowa; Western Illinois University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 759. Total accepted: 485. Freshmen enrolled: 127; 61% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 21% were in the top 25 percent; 64% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380440, Math: 410-470, Combined: 790-910. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 67%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 14-21, Math: 16-20, Composite: 15-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1842. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 23% business/commerce, 15% elementary education and teaching, 15% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 7% psychology, 4% accounting. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (5%), double major (16%), dual enrollment, independent study (10%), internships (100%), liberal arts/career combination (50%), student-designed major, teacher certificate program (25%), other (100%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 42 full-time, 37 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 55%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 20%; six-year: 28%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 50% within one year; 70% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 15%; medicine, 15%; dentistry, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 5%; veterinary medicine, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (319) 385-6242. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,000; room/board: $6,240. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,025; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 89% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,000 (89%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,000 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,000 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,000. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,600 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,524. Proportion who borrowed: 100%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (50%), apartment for single students (10%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 47%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 31. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 12. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 96,372; number of current serial subscriptions: 120. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 106. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 368. Transfer applicants offered admission: 226. Transfer applicants enrolled: 125. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 80 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Loras College I Address: 1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, IA 52004-0178 I Website: http://www.loras.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,459 full-time; 52 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 13, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,438 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,727 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $23,528 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,459 full-time; 52 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Protestant: 2%; Unknown: 24%; Roman Catholic: 64%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 245-6727. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.loras.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.loras.edu/~ADMISS/apply.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 4; Social studies: 3; History: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarke College; St. LORAS COLLEGE π IOWA 707

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Ambrose University; University of Iowa; University of Northern Iowa; Wartburg College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,490. Total accepted: 1,109. Freshmen enrolled: 376; 50% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 1. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1839. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 31% theological and ministerial studies, 24% clinical psychology, 16% educational leadership and administration, 13% education/teaching of individuals with vision impairments, including blindness, 1% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), cross-registration (23%), double major (30%), dual enrollment (8%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (11%), independent study (9%), internships (46%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (15%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1891). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 113 full-time, 37 parttime (56% men; 44% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 17%; law, 5%; medicine, 20%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 29%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (563) 588-7136. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,438; room/board: $6,727. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,450 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,254 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,896 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,896. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,620 (30%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,528. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), apartment for single students (18%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 66%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical the708 IOWA π LUTHER COLLEGE

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 113. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 370,766; number of current serial subscriptions: 499. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 204. Transfer applicants offered admission: 102. Transfer applicants enrolled: 59. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Luther College I Address: 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101-1045 I Website: http://www.luther.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 2,434 full-time; 42 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 88, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,070 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,040 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $19,765 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,434 full-time; 42 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 13%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 13%; Lutheran: 50%; Other: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (563) 387-1287. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.luther.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.luther.edu/admis/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Concordia College–Moorhead; Gustavus Adolphus College; St. Olaf College; University of Iowa; Wartburg College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,054. Total accepted: 1,696. Freshmen enrolled: 659; 67% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-670, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1020-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 22-29, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1861. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 13% biology/biological sciences, 10% business/commerce, 8% music, 7% elementary education and teaching, 7% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (25%), dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 177 full-time, 74 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 63%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 10%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 6%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 58%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 84%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 64% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 139. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 12. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 334,814; number of current serial subscriptions: 831. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 120. Transfer applicants offered admission: 81. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 90 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 43. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Maharishi University of Management I Address: Fairfield, IA 52557 I Website: http://www.mum.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (563) 387-1018. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,070; room/board: $5,040. Estimated books and supplies: $910; transportation: $1,020; personal expenses: $1,510. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,935 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,021 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,568 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,257. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,039 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,765. Proportion who borrowed: 76%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,430 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,000 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $22,691 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 80%

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Morningside College I Address: 1501 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51106 I Website: http://www.morningside.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,159 full-time; 54 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 26, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,240 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,410 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $36,678 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (17%), independent study (20%), internships (38%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (19%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 70 full-time, 80 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 9% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 11%; medicine, 25%; engineering, 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 68%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,159 full-time; 54 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 22%; Protestant: 29%; No preference: 29%; United Methodist: 19%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (712) 274-5111. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.morningside.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://campusweb.morningside.edu/cgibin/web.asp?web=ADM.LOGIN&SECTIONS=MORN.APPLICATION.SECTIO NS. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (3); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 10 (10). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Briar Cliff University; Iowa State University; University of Iowa; University of Northern Iowa; University of South Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,320. Total accepted: 976. Freshmen enrolled: 290; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 19-26, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 11% business administration and management, 9% elementary education and teaching, 7% marketing/marketing management, 7% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical). Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (20%), English as a Second 710

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (712) 274-5159. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,240; room/board: $6,410. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,175; personal expenses: $1,655. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,302 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,938 (86%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,662 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,612. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,522 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,361 (46%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $36,678. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (8%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 48% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,389. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 18. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 99,121; number of current serial subscriptions: 387. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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its to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 184. Transfer applicants offered admission: 103. Transfer applicants enrolled: 72. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer).

Mount Mercy College I Address: 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 I Website: http://www.mtmercy.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 938 full-time; 568 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 24, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,125 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $27,083 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 89%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 938 full-time; 568 part-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 26%; No preference: 39%; Roman Catholic: 34%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (319) 368-6460. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mtmercy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.mtmercy.edu/forms2/frapplic.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Coe College; Iowa State University; St. Ambrose University; University of Iowa; University of Northern Iowa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 457. Total accepted: 328. Freshmen enrolled: 140; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1928. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 15% business administration, management, and operations, 8% business administration and management, 8% elementary education and teaching, 7% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (26%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (0%), cross-registration (1%), double major (11%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (3%), independent study (5%), internships (37%), liberal arts/career combination (4%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 78 full-time, 78 part-time (34% men; 66% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 56%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 24% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (319) 368-6467. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,125. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,232; personal expenses: $1,952. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (56%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,702 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,083. Proportion who borrowed: 89%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), apartment for single students (9%), other housing options (25%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 63. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 127,861; number of current serial subscriptions: 591. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 352. Transfer applicants offered admission: 268. Transfer applicants enrolled: 182. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Northwestern College I Address: 101 Seventh Street SW, Orange City, IA 51041 I Website: http://www.nwciowa.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Reformed Church in America I Enrollment: 1,271 full-time; 44 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,750 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,140 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $23,817 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,271 full-time; 44 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 93%; Unknown: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (712) 707-7130. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nwciowa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethel College; Central College; Northwestern College; University of Northern Iowa; University of Sioux Falls. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,311. Total accepted: 1,034. Freshmen enrolled: 324; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 2127, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1882. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 8% visual and performing arts, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; lib712

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eral arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (1%), honors program (1%), internships (5%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (25%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 82 full-time, 46 parttime (58% men; 42% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (712) 707-7131. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,750; room/board: $6,140. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $2,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 42% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,330 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,289 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,838 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,453. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,562 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,852 (29%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,817. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 55% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,080. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 120,328; number of current serial subscriptions: 578. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Simpson College I Address: 701 N. C Street, Indianola, IA 50125 I Website: http://www.simpson.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,500 full-time; 517 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,771 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,988 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $29,255 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (30%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (40%), double major (27%), honors program (4%), independent study (30%), internships (51%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (43%), teacher certificate program (11%), weekend college (5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 97 full-time, 109 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 6% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 57%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 4%; medicine, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 9%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 50%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,500 full-time; 517 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 94%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 39%; No preference: 26%; United Methodist: 17%; Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Unknown: N/A.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 362-2454. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.simpson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,346. Total accepted: 1,180. Freshmen enrolled: 385; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 59% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-27.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (515) 961-1630. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,771; room/board: $6,988. Estimated books and supplies: $901; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 87% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,384 (87%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,572 (87%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,406 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,195. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,615 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,255. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (51%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (10%), apartment for single students (27%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 87%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 31% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 20%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, swimming, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball.

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Year founded: 1860. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 31% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% social sciences, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 154,180; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,662. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 313. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 936. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service,

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24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 139. Transfer applicants offered admission: 120. Transfer applicants enrolled: 80. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

St. Ambrose University I Address: 518 W. Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803-2898 I Website: http://www.sau.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,335 full-time; 558 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 36, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $20,655 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,960 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,335 full-time; 558 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 65%; Protestant: 35%.

health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (11%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning (2%), double major (12%), independent study (27%), internships (42%), liberal arts/career combination (22%), studentdesigned major (2.37%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (13.68%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 167 full-time, 164 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 59%; sixyear: 62%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 22%; law, 3%; medicine, 41%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (563) 333-6300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sau.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.sau.edu/administration/newstudent/admit-form.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 1 (1); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augustana College; Bradley University; Loras College; University of Iowa; University of Northern Iowa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,145. Total accepted: 1,491. Freshmen enrolled: 510; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1882. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% education, 11% psychology, 8% 714

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Financial aid office: (563) 333-6314. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $20,655; room/board: $7,960. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), women’s dorms (7%), men’s dorms (3%), cooperative housing (7%), other housing options (9%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, figure skating, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, figure skating, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 145,401; number of current serial subscriptions: 732. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 215. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 825. Transfer applicants offered admission: 555. Transfer applicants enrolled: 292. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 535 (paper).

University of Dubuque I Address: 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001 I Website: http://www.dbq.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,214 full-time; 71 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,020 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,790 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $32,500 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,214 full-time; 71 part-time. Men: 56%; women: 44%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 80%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 26%; Protestant: 21%; Unknown: 47%; Presbyterian: 4%; Other: 2%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1852. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew, 12% business administration and management, 12% computer and information sciences, 10% elementary education and teaching, 9% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration (10%), double major (50%), dual enrollment (5%), exchange student program (domestic), independent study (10%), internships (85%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 78 full-time, 84 parttime (60% men; 40% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 54%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 39%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 5% within one year; 10% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 50%; law, 2%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 722-5583. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dbq.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarke College; Loras College; Mount Mercy College; Purdue University–West Lafayette; St. Ambrose University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,094. Total accepted: 764. Freshmen enrolled: 310; 60% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 51% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-540, Math: 410560, Combined: 820-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-22, Math: 18-23, Composite: 18-23.

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Financial aid office: (563) 589-3396. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,020; room/board: $6,790. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 99% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 90% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,693 (89%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,679 (88%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $10,475 (78%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $10,160. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,724 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,500. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), apartment for single students (30%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, racquetball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, racquetball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE π IOWA

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School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 45. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 181,577; number of current serial subscriptions: 20,515. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 315. Transfer applicants offered admission: 232. Transfer applicants enrolled: 154. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 170 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

University of Iowa I Address: 107 Calvin Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1396 I Website: http://www.uiowa.edu I Public I Enrollment: 18,669 full-time; 2,238 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 66, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,544 in state, $20,658 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,673 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $22,181 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 18,669 full-time; 2,238 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 553-4692. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uiowa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana University–Bloomington; Iowa State University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Northern Iowa; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,678. Total accepted: 12,209. Freshmen enrolled: 4,287; 43% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Size of waiting list: 140 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 716

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freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-650, Math: 550-670, Combined: 1070-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-27, Math: 22-28, Composite: 23-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1847. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% social sciences, 8% psychology, 7% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,559 fulltime, 96 part-time (71% men; 29% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (319) 335-1450. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,544 in state, $20,658 out of state; room/board: $7,673. Estimated books and supplies: $1,040; transportation: $880; personal expenses: $2,550. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 91% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,998 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,922 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,585 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,058. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 97%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,982 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,250 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,181. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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organizations: 400. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 18; sororities: 17. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 188. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 4,765,690; number of current serial subscriptions: 59,380. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 30,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,627. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,813. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,135. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 256 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 63. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer).

University of Northern Iowa I Address: 1227 W. 27th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50614 I Website: http://www.uni.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 9,849 full-time; 1,201 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,376 in state, $14,596 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,864 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $22,541 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,849 full-time; 1,201 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 772-2037. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uni.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://access.uni.edu/stdt/ugapinst.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Iowa State University; University of Iowa; Wartburg College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,722. Total accepted: 3,759. Freshmen enrolled: 1,991; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-620, Math: 451-630, Combined: 861-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% elementary education and teaching, 7% business administration and management, 5% finance, 5% psychology, 4% accounting. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (.5%), distance learning, double major (15%), dual enrollment (.1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.4%), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study (.5%), internships (.5%), liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major (.2%), study abroad (.3%), teacher certificate program (24%), weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 621 full-time, 190 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (319) 273-2700. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,376 in state, $14,596 out of state; room/board: $6,864. Estimated books and supplies: $1,002; transportation: $628; personal expenses: $2,590. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA π IOWA

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applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,546 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,423 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,697 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,550. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,984 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,227 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,541. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), women’s dorms (16%), men’s dorms (0%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (3%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 38%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,676. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 255. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

Upper Iowa University I Address: Box 1857, Fayette, IA 52142 I Website: http://www.uiu.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Waldorf College I Address: 106 S. Sixth Street, Forest City, IA 50436 I Website: http://www.waldorf.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $17,940 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,534 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,235,794; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,471. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,900. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,932. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,468. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,077. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 177 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 71. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Wartburg College I Address: PO Box 1003, Waverly, IA 50677-0903 I Website: http://www.wartburg.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 1,742 full-time; 68 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,160 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,255 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: $26,835 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,742 full-time; 68 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 22%; Protestant: 24%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 10%; Lutheran: 37%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (319) 352-8264. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wartburg.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.wartburg.edu/admissions/online.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central College; Iowa State University; Luther College; University of Iowa; University of Northern Iowa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,982. Total accepted: 1,656. Freshmen enrolled: 545; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Non-early acceptance rate: 84%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 59% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-610, Math: 510-630, Combined: 990-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1852. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 18% business/commerce, 13% elementary education and teaching, 11% biology/biological sciences, 10% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% parks, recreation, and leisure studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 107 full-time, 56 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (319) 352-8262. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,160; room/board: $7,255. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,619 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,680 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,916 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,172. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,214 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,835. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

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affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 9. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 184,335; number of current serial subscriptions: 30,170. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 127. Transfer applicants offered admission: 71. Transfer applicants enrolled: 39. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 99 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 36. Minimum TOEFL score required: 480 (paper); 157 (computer).

William Penn University I Address: 201 Trueblood Avenue, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 I Website: http://www.wmpenn.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Quaker I Enrollment: 1,851 full-time; 98 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-20  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 27/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,851 full-time; 98 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 81%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (641) 673-1012. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wmpenn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (0); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (3); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY π IOWA

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school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central College; Graceland University; Grand View College; Iowa Wesleyan College; Simpson University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 783. Total accepted: 414. Freshmen enrolled: 192; Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 21% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360-460, Math: 330-480, Combined: 690-940. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-20, Composite: 17-20.

immediately upon graduation; 36% within one year; 10% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 65%; law, 3%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 10%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (641) 673-1040.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

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Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 62% business/commerce, 6% elementary education and teaching, 4% computer and information sciences, 4% education, 4% health and physical education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; history; mathematics and statistics; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 40 full-time, 90 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 27/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 50%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 19%; six-year: 22%. Graduate study: 52% of students pursue further study

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 14. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 62,368; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,416. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 67. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 448. Transfer applicants offered admission: 334. Transfer applicants enrolled: 206. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

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Kansas Baker University I Address: PO Box 65, Baldwin City, KS 66006 I Website: http://www.bakeru.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,965 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,370 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $28,354 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: N/A full-time. Men: N/A; women: N/A. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 873-4282. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bakeru.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.bakeru.edu/admissions/app/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas State University; Pittsburg State University; Rockhurst University; University of Kansas; William Jewell College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,141. Total accepted: 716. Freshmen enrolled: 250; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 98%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-610, Math: 460-595, Combined: 930-1205. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1858. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 30% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning, double major (18%), honors program (11%), independent study (5%), internships (35%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (11%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 63 full-time, 39 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 12%; medicine, 36%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (785) 594-4595. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,965; room/board: $6,370. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $3,000; personal expenses: $1,510. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 38% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,600 (91%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,787 (91%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,322 (86%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,622. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,006 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,854 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,354. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (12%), women’s dorms (17%), men’s dorms (17%), sorority housing (27%), fraternity housing (15%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 73%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $710. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 57. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 28%; of women in sororities: 33%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate BAKER UNIVERSITY π KANSAS

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admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 104,845; number of current serial subscriptions: 676. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 237. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 25. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 230. Transfer applicants offered admission: 71. Transfer applicants enrolled: 53. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Benedictine College I Address: 1020 N. Second Street, Atchison, KS 66002 I Website: http://www.benedictine.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,349 full-time; 424 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 67, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,925 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,210 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $20,823 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

ing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-25, Math: 18-27, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1859. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% philosophy and religious studies, 4% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (0%), double major (24%), dual enrollment (40%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), independent study (11%), internships (44%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), studentdesigned major (3%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (11%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 71 full-time, 47 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 27%; law, 5%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; arts and sciences, 25%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,349 full-time; 424 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 81%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Protestant: 11%; Unknown: 13%; Roman Catholic: 74%; Other: 2%.

Financial aid office: (913) 360-7484. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,925; room/board: $6,210. Estimated books and supplies: $2,000; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $3,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,983 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,975 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,795 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,394. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,020 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,044 (100%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,823. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 467-5340. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.benedictine.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.benedictine.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2; History: 1. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Creighton University; Kansas State University; Rockhurst University; St. Louis University; University of Kansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,513. Total accepted: 1,024. Freshmen enrolled: 364; 72% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Size of waiting list: 12 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 6. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 51% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class stand722

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (20%), women’s dorms (35%), men’s dorms (40%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learnU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ing-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 369,624; number of current serial subscriptions: 515. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 83. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 133. Transfer applicants offered admission: 72. Transfer applicants enrolled: 66. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 37 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 535 (paper); 200 (computer).

Bethany College I Address: 421 N. First Street, Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897 I Website: http://www.bethanylb.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America I Enrollment: 512 full-time; 25 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 37, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,124 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,650 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $17,717 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 512 full-time; 25 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 78%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 19%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 34%; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: 20%; Christian: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 826-2281. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bethanylb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fort Hays State University; Kansas State University; University of Kansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 632. Total accepted: 388. Freshmen enrolled: 128; 43% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 370480, Math: 380-520, Combined: 750-1000. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cross-registration (5%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (5%), internships (19%), student-designed major (1%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 43 full-time, 44 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 82%; of 20 to 49 students: 17%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; fiveyear: 54%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 13%; medicine, 13%; engineering, 6%; theology (or the seminary), 13%; veterinary medicine, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (785) 227-3311. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,124; room/board: $5,650. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 42% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,074 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,560 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,716 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,832. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 97%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,064 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,706 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,717. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), women’s dorms (16%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: Services include: tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 75. School does not have a wireBETHANY COLLEGE π KANSAS

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less network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for highspeed internet access: 56%. Campus safety: Security services offered: latenight transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 192. Transfer applicants offered admission: 121. Transfer applicants enrolled: 84. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (3% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Bethel College I Address: 300 E. 27th Street, North Newton, KS 67117-0531 I Website: http://www.bethelks.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Mennonite Church USA I Enrollment: 512 full-time; 29 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,900 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,450 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $20,745 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

(R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 9% business/commerce, 8% elementary education and teaching, 7% psychology, 5% chemistry. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (23%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (3%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), independent study (33%), internships (28%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 49 full-time, 22 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 57%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 4%; medicine, 11%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 17%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 512 full-time; 29 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 77%; International: 11%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 30%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 21%; Mennonite Church USA: 36%; Other: 1%.

Financial aid office: (316) 284-5232. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,900; room/board: $6,450. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $2,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: August 15. In 20072008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,493 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,493 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,280 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,538. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,244 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,326 (39%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,745. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 522-1887. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bethelks.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.bethelks.edu/future_students/apply_now/index.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1 (1); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas State University; University of Kansas; Wichita State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 411. Total accepted: 310. Freshmen enrolled: 108; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 440-560, Combined: 890-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-27.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 39% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, squash, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, squash, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 4. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Number of titles: 159,908; number of current serial subscriptions: 502. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 41. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 169. Transfer applicants offered admission: 123. Transfer applicants enrolled: 95. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 57 (11% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 540 (paper); 207 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 620 (paper).

Central Christian College I Address: 1200 S. Main, PO Box 1403, McPherson, KS 67460-5799 I Website: http://www.centralchristian.edu/index.html I Private; Religious affiliation: Free Methodist I Enrollment: 307 full-time; 57 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,500 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $25,000 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 307 full-time; 57 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 77%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 59%; No preference: 4%; Free Methodist: 18%; Other: 17%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 835-0078. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.centralchristian.edu/index.html. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (0); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Academic electives: (10); Total units: (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Azusa Pacific University; Greenville College; Indiana Wesleyan University; Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Spring Arbor University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 551. Total accepted: 268. Freshmen enrolled: 161; 62% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who subULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

mitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400600, Math: 350-540, Combined: 750-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 16% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% theological and ministerial studies, 7% social sciences, 6% sport and fitness administration/management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (39%), cross-registration (2%), double major (.05%), dual enrollment (.03%), independent study (8%), internships (6%), student-designed major (16%). Cooperative education programs: business, health professions, social/behavioral science, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 19 full-time, 18 part-time (70% men; 30% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 11%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 20%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 23%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 23%. Graduate study: 1% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 1% within one year; 2% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (620) 241-0723. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,000; room/board: $5,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,423 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,383 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,024 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,024. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,284 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,672 (46%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,000. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (28%), women’s dorms (31%), men’s dorms (34%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 67% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 1. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 9. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, other special classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services. Library: Number of titles: 38,919; number of current serial subscriptions: 123. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 38. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 84. Transfer applicants offered admission: 28. Transfer applicants enrolled: 19. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 175 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Emporia State University I Address: 1200 Commercial, Emporia, KS 66801-5087 I Website: http://www.emporia.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,849 full-time; 471 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,926 in state, $11,976 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,582 Acceptance rate: 87% Average debt: $17,984 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,849 full-time; 471 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 85%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (620) 341-5465. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.emporia.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/emporia/index2.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas State University; Pittsburg State University; University of Kansas; Washburn University; Wichita State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,605. Total accepted: 1,389. 726 KANSAS π EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Freshmen enrolled: 766; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 87%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 36%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 1924.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1863. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 31% education, 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% social sciences, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 258 fulltime, 33 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (620) 341-5457. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,926 in state, $11,976 out of state; room/board: $5,582. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,046; personal expenses: $2,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 96% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,975 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,646 (23%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,160 (5%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,896. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 44%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,059 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,909 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,984. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (78%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (5%), apartments for married students (9%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 138. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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sports: badminton, basketball, football, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 193. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,437,183; number of current serial subscriptions: 31,232. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 410. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 130. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 887. Transfer applicants offered admission: 684. Transfer applicants enrolled: 438. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 221 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Fort Hays State University I Address: 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601-4099 I Website: http://www.fhsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,151 full-time; 3,963 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,356 in state, $10,544 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,011 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $15,601 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 51%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,151 full-time; 3,963 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 64%; International: 30%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 628-3478. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fhsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.fhsu.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,477. Total accepted: 1,301. 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1902. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 16% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (785) 628-4408. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,356 in state, $10,544 out of state; room/board: $6,011. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $1,076; personal expenses: $2,120. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,955 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,390 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,846 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,634. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,358 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,225 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,601. Proportion who borrowed: 51%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (12%), women’s dorms (40%), men’s dorms (39%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 105. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY π KANSAS

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titles: 2,249,022; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,463. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,256. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,171. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,671. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2382 (30% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Friends University I Address: 2100 W. University Street, Wichita, KS 67213 I Website: http://www.friends.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,685 full-time; 540 part-time

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1898. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% biology/biological sciences, 15% education, 15% psychology, 12% computer and information sciences, 9% visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (.5%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (.5%), honors program (2%), independent study (5%), internships (15%), liberal arts/career combination (15%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (24%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 76 full-time, 486 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 22%; six-year: 39%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 39%; law, 3%; medicine, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 25%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,320 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,450 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $16,900 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,685 full-time; 540 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 82%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 68%; Unknown: 17%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (316) 295-5100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.friends.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (3); Mathematics: (3); Science: (1); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (5); Total units: (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Emporia State University; Kansas State University; Newman University; Washburn University; Wichita State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 870. Total accepted: 650. Freshmen enrolled: 190; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390-500, Math: 410-510, Combined: 800-1010. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1824, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-25.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (316) 295-5200. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,320; room/board: $5,450. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,974; personal expenses: $1,492. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,824 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,311 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,457 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,314. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,583 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,756 (32%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,900. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (38%), apartment for single students (45%), other housing options (17%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 67%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 80,116; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,114. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 350. Proportion of collegeU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 80%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 302. Transfer applicants offered admission: 262. Transfer applicants enrolled: 150. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 501 (paper).

Kansas State University I Address: Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506 I Website: http://www.ksu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 16,350 full-time; 2,195 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 130, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,627 in state, $16,931 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,448 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 16,350 full-time; 2,195 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 24%; Protestant: 39%; No preference: 33%; Unknown: 1%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (785) 532-6250. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ksu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.ksu.edu/admit/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (0); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,658. Total accepted: 6,338. Freshmen enrolled: 3,182; Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1863. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% agriculture, agriculture operaULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

tions, and related sciences, 10% social sciences, 9% education, 9% engineering. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 944 full-time, 161 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (785) 532-6420. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,627 in state, $16,931 out of state; room/board: $6,448. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $225; personal expenses: $3,376. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,825 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,565 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,161 (44%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,093. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,647 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,687 (2%). Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (34%), women’s dorms (17%), men’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (12%), fraternity housing (18%), apartments for married students (7%), apartment for single students (1%), cooperative housing (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 31% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,467. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 418. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 28; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 20%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 216. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,775,141; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,247. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 489. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,750. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% business administration and management, 0% biology, 0% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 0% nursing, 0% sociology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (5%), honors program, independent study (1%), internships (5%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 42 full-time, 30 part-time (54% men; 46% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: %; of 20 to 49 students: %; of 50 or more students: %. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 13%; six-year: 29%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 24%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,197. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,477. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,017. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 366 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 62. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Kansas Wesleyan University I Address: 100 E. Claflin, Salina, KS 67401 I Website: http://www.kwu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 666 full-time; 136 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,200 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,400 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $16,769 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 666 full-time; 136 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 42%; No preference: 41%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (785) 827-5541. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kwu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 442. Total accepted: 268. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 17%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A. 730 KANSAS π KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (785) 827-5541. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,200; room/board: $6,400. Estimated books and supplies: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: August 26. Of those, 100% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,775 (N/A). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,769. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, religious. Library: Number of titles: 78,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 300. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 130. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 333. Transfer applicants offered admission: 200. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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McPherson College I Address: PO Box 1402, McPherson, KS 67460 I Website: http://www.mcpherson.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of the Brethren I Enrollment: 498 full-time; 45 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,200 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,250 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $24,690 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 91%

programs (% participation): cross-registration (16%), double major (10%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (3%), independent study (7%), internships (47%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (7%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 34 full-time, 3 part-time (76% men; 24% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 498 full-time; 45 part-time. Men: 59%; women: 41%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 83%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 1%; No preference: 33%; Unknown: 6%; Church of the Brethren: 8%; Baptist: 7%; Other: 32%.

Financial aid office: (620) 241-0731. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,200; room/board: $6,250. Estimated books and supplies: $1,110; transportation: $1,090; personal expenses: $1,850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,187 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,179 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,660 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,203. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,812 (16%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,690. Proportion who borrowed: 91%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 365-7402. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mcpherson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.mcpherson.edu/admissions/howtoapply/index.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 1; Science: 1; Social studies: 2; Total units: 8. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethany College; Bethel College; Kansas Wesleyan University; Sterling College; Tabor College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 466. Total accepted: 374. Freshmen enrolled: 136; 63% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-560, Math: 460-570, Combined: 880-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 16-25, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 22% engineering technologies/technicians, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 10% visual and performing arts, 9% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), women’s dorms (12%), men’s dorms (46%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 19. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 96,886; number of current serial subscriptions: 319. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 115. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 113. Transfer applicants offered admission: 102. Transfer applicants enrolled: 40. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). MCPHERSON COLLEGE π KANSAS

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MidAmerica Nazarene University I Address: 2030 E. College Way, Olathe, KS 66062 I Website: http://www.mnu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Nazarene I Enrollment: 1,147 full-time; 148 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,216 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,180 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $28,678 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

cine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 82 full-time, 98 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 45%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 9% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,147 full-time; 148 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 85%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 39%; No preference: 10%; Nazarene: 43%; 1: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (913) 791-3380. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mnu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.mnu.edu/admissions/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 1 (1); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 14 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas State University; Olivet Nazarene University; Southern Nazarene University; University of Kansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 518. Total accepted: 420. Freshmen enrolled: 217; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360590, Math: 420-560, Combined: 780-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-27, Math: 19-26, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1966. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 45% human resources management/personnel administration, 7% business administration and management, 4% elementary education and teaching, 4% psychology, 4% sociology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medi732

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Financial aid office: (913) 791-3298. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,216; room/board: $6,180. Estimated books and supplies: $1,180; transportation: $1,212; personal expenses: $1,176. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,022 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,771 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,805 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,759. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,707 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,912 (36%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,678. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,086. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, field hockey, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, field hockey, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 112,539; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,225. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 115. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 272. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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I Address: 3100 McCormick Avenue, Wichita, KS 67213 I Website: http://www.newmanu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 952 full-time; 608 part-time

plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 76 full-time, 70 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 35%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 44%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,574 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,500 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $20,761 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

Financial aid office: (316) 942-4291. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,574; room/board: $6,500. Estimated books and supplies: $959. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,273 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,090 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,901 (61%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,908. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,163 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,728 (26%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,761. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

Transfer applicants offered admission: 178. Transfer applicants enrolled: 126. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 214 (computer).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 952 full-time; 608 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 74%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 639-6268. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.newmanu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 566. Total accepted: 364. Freshmen enrolled: 136; 27% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-600, Math: 460-630, Combined: 860-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 18-26, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1933. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 28% elementary education and teaching, 25% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 16% business administration and management, 7% biology/biological sciences, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 82% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 29. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 17. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 107,057; number of current serial subscriptions: 327. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 515. Transfer applicants offered admission: 323. Transfer applicants enrolled: 220. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 66 (6% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer).

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Ottawa University I Address: 1001 S. Cedar Street, Ottawa, KS 66067-3399 I Website: http://www.ottawa.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: American Baptist I Enrollment: 460 full-time; 29 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,420 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,000 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $26,593 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 460 full-time; 29 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 78%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 41%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 29%; American Baptist: 10%; Agnostic: 0%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (785) 242-5200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ottawa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $15. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (3); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baker University; Bethany College; Bethel College; MidAmerica Nazarene University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,215. Total accepted: 795. Freshmen enrolled: 161; 59% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420490, Math: 450-520, Combined: 870-1010. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 24% business administration and management, 16% elementary education and teaching, 13% health and physical education, 11% biology/biological sciences, 8% information technology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (10%), independent study (49%), internships (37%), student-designed major (1%), 734

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study abroad (11%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 42 full-time, 16 part-time (38% men; 62% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 50%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 9% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 50%; law, 10%; medicine, 30%; theology (or the seminary), 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (785) 242-5200. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,420; room/board: $6,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,130; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 46% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,617 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,428 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,189 (81%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,528. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,014 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,783 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,593. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), women’s dorms (20%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,920. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, radio station, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 73,066; number of current serial subscriptions: 794. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 233. Transfer applicants offered admission: 107. Transfer applicants enrolled: 58. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Pittsburg State University I Address: 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762 I Website: http://www.pittstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,378 full-time; 494 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,322 in state, $12,576 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,394 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $15,776 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

macy. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, education, engineering, health professions, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 301 full-time, 120 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study within one year.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 5,378 full-time; 494 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 4%.

Financial aid office: (620) 235-4240. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,322 in state, $12,576 out of state; room/board: $5,394. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $2,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,699 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,047 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,004 (44%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,976. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,961 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,473 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,776. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 854-7488. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pittstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.pittstate.edu/admit/applyingforms.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Total units: 14 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas State University; Missouri Southern State University; University of Kansas; Washburn University; Wichita State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,197. Total accepted: 1,923. Freshmen enrolled: 1,027; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1903. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 11% elementary education and teaching, 5% business/commerce, 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 4% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 4% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 152. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 800,872; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,109. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 886. Transfer PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY π KANSAS

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applicants offered admission: 775. Transfer applicants enrolled: 567. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 234 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Southwestern College I Address: 100 College Street, Winfield, KS 67156-2499 I Website: http://www.sckans.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 572 full-time; 974 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,700 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,620 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: $20,589 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 572 full-time; 974 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 81%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 13%; No preference: 21%; Unknown: 51%; United Methodist: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (620) 229-6236. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sckans.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 25. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.sckans.edu/campus/admission/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 1; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Emporia State University; Kansas State University; University of Kansas; Wichita State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 329. Total accepted: 300. Freshmen enrolled: 138; 41% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 395-525, Math: 420-565, Combined: 815-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-24, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% biology/biological sciences, 9% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 9% sport and fitness administration/management, 5% business administration and management, 5% philosophy and religious studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and 736

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humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: English (including composition), other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (12%), double major (19%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (2%), independent study (8%), internships (5%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 48 full-time, 153 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 43% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 80%; of 20 to 49 students: 20%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 44%; sixyear: 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (620) 229-6215. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,700; room/board: $5,620. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $2,118; personal expenses: $2,796. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: August 15. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,491 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,865 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,092. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,475 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,874 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,589. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (28%), women’s dorms (22%), men’s dorms (22%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (28%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 18. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 12. Library: Number of titles: 48,513; number of current serial subscriptions: 136. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 103. Transfer applicants offered admission: 95. Transfer applicants enrolled: 63. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (1% of student body). Number

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of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Sterling College I Address: 125 W. Cooper, Sterling, KS 67579 I Website: http://www.sterling.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 551 full-time; 68 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $14,300 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,830 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 551 full-time; 68 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 79%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 43%; No preference: 31%; Presbyterian: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 346-1017. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sterling.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethany College; Kansas State University; Kansas Wesleyan University; McPherson College; Tabor College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 804. Total accepted: 466. Freshmen enrolled: 165; 54% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Non-early acceptance rate: 58%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420490, Math: 420-510, Combined: 840-1000. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-24, Math: 16-23, Composite: 18-23.

gious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (9%), dual enrollment, honors program (1%), independent study (15%), internships (80%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (21%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 39 full-time, 14 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 38%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 49%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (620) 278-4207. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $14,300; room/board: $6,830. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (42%), men’s dorms (58%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 15. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 77,536; number of current serial subscriptions: 270. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 140. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 218. Transfer applicants offered admission: 94. Transfer applicants enrolled: 68. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% visual and performing arts, 13% business administration and management, 13% elementary education and teaching, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% religious education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; theology and reliULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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Tabor College I Address: 400 S. Jefferson, Hillsboro, KS 67063 I Website: http://www.tabor.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Mennonite Brethren I Enrollment: 472 full-time; 102 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 38, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,710 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,570 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $25,000 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 472 full-time; 102 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 86%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 57%; Unknown: 8%; Mennonite Brethren: 30%.

mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (27%), cross-registration (10%), double major (7%), dual enrollment (30%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), independent study (32%), internships (57%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (24%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 33 full-time, 48 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 1% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year; 20% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 5%; medicine, 15%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 8%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 30%; veterinary medicine, 12%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (620) 947-3121. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tabor.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 31; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.tabor.edu/admissions/apply.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethel College; John Brown University; Kansas State University; MidAmerica Nazarene University; Sterling College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 249. Total accepted: 249. Freshmen enrolled: 120; 43% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Non-early acceptance rate: 100%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-580, Math: 450-600, Combined: 890-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-27, Math: 18-26, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 15% philosophy and religious studies, 14% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, 738

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Financial aid office: (620) 947-3121. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,710; room/board: $6,570. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,091 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,929 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,553 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,553. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,402 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,594 (49%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,000. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (44%), men’s dorms (56%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 86%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 62% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 11. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 100%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 6. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 73,609; number of current serial subscriptions: 139. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 56. Transfer applicants offered admission: 55. Transfer applicants enrolled: 43. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

University of Kansas I Address: 1502 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS 66045-7576 I Website: http://www.ku.edu I Public I Enrollment: 18,571 full-time; 2,257 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 89, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,600 in state, $16,107 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,144 Acceptance rate: 92% Average debt: $20,325 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 47%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 18,571 full-time; 2,257 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 84%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (785) 864-3911. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ku.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.ku.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 14 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas State University; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Missouri–Columbia; University of Oklahoma; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,367. Total accepted: 9,554. Freshmen enrolled: 4,084; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 92%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% social sciences, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support servULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ices; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning (3%), double major (11%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program (15%), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination (3%), study abroad (19%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,218 full-time, 83 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (785) 864-4700. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,600 in state, $16,107 out of state; room/board: $6,144. Estimated books and supplies: $750; transportation: $1,638; personal expenses: $2,182. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,752 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,125 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,049 (33%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,685. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,771 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,460 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,325. Proportion who borrowed: 47%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (62%), women’s dorms (12%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (13%), cooperative housing (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,640. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 538. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 25; sororities: 16. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 176. Services include: remedial math, readUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS π KANSAS

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ing machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 5,007,210; number of current serial subscriptions: 48,212. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,680. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,469. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,963. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,251. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 605 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 81.

University of St. Mary I Address: 4100 S. Fourth Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66048 I Website: http://www.stmary.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 411 full-time; 182 part-time

ences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), distance learning (0%), double major (6%), dual enrollment (14%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (10%), independent study (28%), internships (3%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 752-7043. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $16,900; room/board: $6,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 760-990  Tuition: 2007-2008: $16,900 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,400 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 411 full-time; 182 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (913) 758-6118. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stmary.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: 2 (4); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 12 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baker University; Kansas State University; MidAmerica Nazarene University; Ottawa University; University of Kansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 21. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 12. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 119,414; number of current serial subscriptions: 159. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 315. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1923. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sci740 KANSAS π UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY

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enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program (5%), independent study (15%), internships (10%), liberal arts/career combination (5%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education, engineering, health professions, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 262 full-time, 265 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 45% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 53% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 5%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 25%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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Phone: (785) 670-1030. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.washburn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.washburn.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,549. Total accepted: 1,523. Freshmen enrolled: 793; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 98%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-25.

Financial aid office: (785) 670-1151. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,636 in state, $12,686 out of state; room/board: $5,281. Estimated books and supplies: $1,462; transportation: $2,432; personal expenses: $2,486. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,562 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,780 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,592 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,441. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 44%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,920 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,759 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,400. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

Washburn University I Address: 1700 S.W. College, Topeka, KS 66621 I Website: http://www.washburn.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,084 full-time; 1,936 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,636 in state, $12,686 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,281 Acceptance rate: 98% Average debt: $17,400 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% security and protective services, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (6%), cross-registration (2%), distance learning (15%), double major (5%), dual ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), sorority housing (14%), fraternity housing (14%), apartment for single students (21%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 107. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 345,642; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,190. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emerWASHBURN UNIVERSITY π KANSAS

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gency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,051. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,051. Transfer applicants enrolled: 566. International students: Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 193 (computer).

Wichita State University I Address: 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260 I Website: http://www.wichita.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,499 full-time; 3,824 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,754 in state, $12,101 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,580 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

medical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 476 full-time, 51 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 17%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 41%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 7,499 full-time; 3,824 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 75%; International: 5%.

Financial aid office: (316) 978-3430. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,754 in state, $12,101 out of state; room/board: $5,580. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,332; personal expenses: $1,583. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

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Phone: (316) 978-3085. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wichita.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas State University; University of Kansas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,997. Total accepted: 2,548. Freshmen enrolled: 1,352; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-585, Math: 485-620, Combined: 965-1205. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-25, Composite: 21-26.

Campus housing available: coed dorms, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 9%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $8,820. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 153. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1895. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% engineering, 8% education, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and bio-

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,222,133; number of current serial subscriptions: 47,507. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,832. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,622. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,361. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 563 (5% of

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student body). Number of countries represented: 107. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 541 (paper).

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Kentucky Alice Lloyd College I Address: 100 Purpose Road, Pippa Passes, KY 41844 I Website: http://www.alc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 593 full-time; 28 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,600 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,250 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: $4,653 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 32%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 593 full-time; 28 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; White: 98%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 280-4252. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.alc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; History: 2; Total units: 12. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Very important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Kentucky University; Georgetown College; Morehead State University; Pikeville College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,254. Total accepted: 587. Freshmen enrolled: 177; 87% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Size of waiting list: 42 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 30. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440590, Math: 480-570, Combined: 920-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1923. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 26% biological and biomedical sciences, 23% education, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% social sciences, 10% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (100%), 744 KENTUCKY π ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE

double major (0%), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program (57%), other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 29 full-time, 13 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 33%. Graduate study: 96% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 4% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; medicine, 89%; dentistry, 2%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (606) 368-6059. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,600; room/board: $4,250. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $1,800; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: August 15. In 2007-2008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,077 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,470 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,982 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,647. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,692 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,003 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $4,653. Proportion who borrowed: 32%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (48%), men’s dorms (52%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 18. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 73,461; number of current serial subscriptions: 162. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 98. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 25. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 109. Transfer applicants offered admission: 66. Transfer applicants enrolled: 26. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

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Asbury College I Address: 1 Macklem Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390 I Website: http://www.asbury.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,234 full-time; 91 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,413 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,414 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $23,690 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,234 full-time; 91 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 94%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 888-1818. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.asbury.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (1); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Georgetown College; Greenville College; Indiana Wesleyan University; Southern Wesleyan University; Taylor University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,364. Total accepted: 848. Freshmen enrolled: 312; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 47%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-663, Math: 510640, Combined: 1040-1303. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-29, Math: 20-26, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 13% radio and television broadcasting technology/technician, 8% English language and literature, 8% psychology, 7% elementary education and teaching, 6% Bible/biblical studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

academic programs: double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 79 full-time, 60 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 64%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 888-1818. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,413; room/board: $5,414. Estimated books and supplies: $770; transportation: $1,160; personal expenses: $1,170. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,957 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,053 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,736 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,975. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,160 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,908 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,690. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (48%), men’s dorms (37%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (11%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 84%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 44% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,078. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. Library: Number of titles: 164,773; number of current serial subscriptions: 545. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 360. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 180. Transfer applicants offered admission: 105. Transfer applicants enrolled: 74. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,911 full-time; 414 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 22%; Roman Catholic: 49%; Unitarian: 1%; Other: 1%.

arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (15%), cross-registration (1%), double major (13%), dual enrollment (5%), honors program (4%), independent study (3%), internships (47%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (22%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 129 fulltime, 147 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 28% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 16%; medicine, 16%; dentistry, 11%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 33%.

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Phone: (502) 452-8131. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bellarmine.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 5 (7); Total units: 20 (26). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Centre College; Transylvania University; University of Kentucky; University of Louisville; Xavier University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,481. Total accepted: 2,187. Freshmen enrolled: 569; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Non-early acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500620, Math: 510-610, Combined: 1010-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-27.

Financial aid office: (502) 452-8124. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,030; room/board: $8,406. Estimated books and supplies: $744; transportation: $2,076; personal expenses: $3,280. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,637 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,890 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,439 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,276. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,209 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,386 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,112. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

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Year founded: 1950. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 9% biology/biological sciences, 9% business/commerce, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% physical therapy/therapist. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 121,113; number of current serial subscriptions: 508. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 416. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night

Bellarmine University I Address: 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205 I Website: http://www.bellarmine.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,911 full-time; 414 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 16, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,030 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,406 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $18,112 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (68%), women’s dorms (22%), men’s dorms (10%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 76. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

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transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 284. Transfer applicants offered admission: 183. Transfer applicants enrolled: 71. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 48 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Berea College I Address: CPO Box 2142, Berea, KY 40404 I Website: http://www.berea.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 68, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $776 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,492 Acceptance rate: 29% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Brescia University I Address: 717 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 I Website: http://www.brescia.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 386 full-time; 150 part-time

Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Louisville; Western Kentucky University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 382. Total accepted: 280. Freshmen enrolled: 93; Overall acceptance rate: 73%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 290-460, Math: 390-510, Combined: 680-970. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 16-23, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1950. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% business/commerce, 17% social work, 9% psychology, 8% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 6% special education and teaching. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning, double major (8%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (5%), independent study (12%), internships (45%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (9%), teacher certificate program (14%), weekend college (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 35 full-time, 26 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 51%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 82%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; fiveyear: 49%; six-year: 44%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (270) 686-4253. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,280; room/board: $7,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 26, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,280 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,000 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 386 full-time; 150 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Protestant: 31%; Unknown: 25%; Roman Catholic: 43%; Greek Orthodox: 0%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (270) 686-4241. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.brescia.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.brescia.edu/admissions/application/index.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), women’s dorms (35%), men’s dorms (22%), apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 148,238; number of current serial subscriptions: 539. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 148. Transfer applicants offered admission: 96. Transfer applicants enrolled: 66. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 26 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). BRESCIA UNIVERSITY π KENTUCKY

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Campbellsville University I Address: 1 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718 I Website: http://www.campbellsville.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,433 full-time; 742 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,100 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,410 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,433 full-time; 742 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 85%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 30%; Unknown: 26%; Baptist: 41%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (270) 789-5220. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.campbellsville.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 21 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Kentucky University; Georgetown College; Lindsey Wilson College; University of the Cumberlands; Western Kentucky University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,511. Total accepted: 994. Freshmen enrolled: 374; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-560, Math: 470610, Combined: 870-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 12% psychology, 12% theology and religious vocations, 9% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic 748 KENTUCKY π CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY

programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 98 full-time, 162 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (270) 789-5013. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,100; room/board: $6,410. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,545 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,712 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,797 (58%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,240. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,581 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,921 (7%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, psychological, religious. Library: Number of titles: 117,456; number of current serial subscriptions: 348. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 180. School does not have a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 365. Transfer applicants offered admission: 262. Transfer applicants enrolled: 150. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 82 (5% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 177 (computer).

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Centre College I Address: 600 W. Walnut Street, Danville, KY 40422 I Website: http://www.centre.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 1,186 full-time; 3 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 26-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: tuition/fees/room/board: $37,000 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $17,600 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

independent study (27%), internships (30%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (82%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 102 full-time, 23 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 71%; five-year: 73%; six-year: 73%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 5%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; arts and sciences, 91%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,186 full-time; 3 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 47%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 18%; Unknown: 1%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 9%.

Financial aid office: (859) 238-5365. Expenses (N/A): Tuition and fees 20082009: tuition/fees/room/board: $37,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 20072008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,616 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,447 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,244 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,623. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,857 (38%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,600. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (859) 238-5350. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.centre.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.centre.edu/web/admission/howtoapply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 0 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 14 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Furman University; Rhodes College; Transylvania University; University of Kentucky; Vanderbilt University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,159. Total accepted: 1,312. Freshmen enrolled: 316; 43% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 56%. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Non-early acceptance rate: 51%. Size of waiting list: 186 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 19. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 58% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 84% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 60%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-690, Math: 570-650, Combined: 1140-1340. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-32, Math: 25-30, Composite: 26-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1819. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 11% English language and literature, 10% social sciences, 9% Spanish language and literature, 9% history, 7% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (25%), honors program (2%), ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (31%), women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (19%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (5%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 93%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 31%; of women in sororities: 40%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 33. Services include: tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 227,378; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,645. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 260. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 10,998 full-time; 2,661 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 584 full-time, 455 parttime (49% men; 51% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 32%; sixyear: 36%. Graduate study: 46% of students pursue further study within one year.

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Phone: (800) 465-9191. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.eku.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.eku.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 7; Total units: 25. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Morehead State University; Northern Kentucky University; University of Kentucky; Western Kentucky University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,928. Total accepted: 4,781. Freshmen enrolled: 2,493; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 12%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-22, Composite: 18-23.

Financial aid office: (859) 622-2361. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,080 in state, $16,612 out of state; room/board: $6,206. Estimated books and supplies: $800 personal expenses: $1,550. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,006 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,010 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,233 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,736. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,628 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,930 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,580. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 45. Transfer applicants offered admission: 14. Transfer applicants enrolled: 6. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 580 (paper); 237 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 604 (paper).

Eastern Kentucky University I Address: 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475 I Website: http://www.eku.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,998 full-time; 2,661 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,080 in state, $16,612 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,206 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $15,580 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 15% security and protective services, 13% education, 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 5% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; 750

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (47%), women’s dorms (33%), men’s dorms (17%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (3%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 192. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 14. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 280. Services include: remedial math, remedial U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 661,952; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,394. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 532. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,624. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,557. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,074. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 125 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Georgetown College I Address: 400 E. College Street, Georgetown, KY 40324 I Website: http://www.georgetowncollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,315 full-time; 53 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,150 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,700 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: $21,969 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,315 full-time; 53 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 33%; No preference: 8%; Baptist: 41%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (502) 863-8009. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.georgetowncollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Total units: 20 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Centre College; Eastern Kentucky University; Transylvania University; University of Kentucky; Western Kentucky University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,452. Total accepted: 1,225. Freshmen enrolled: 368; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 39% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 66% were in the top 25 perULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

cent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500590, Math: 490-610, Combined: 990-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1787. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% psychology, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 111 full-time, 51 parttime (56% men; 44% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 53% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 64% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 15%; medicine, 15%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 15%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 15%; veterinary medicine, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (502) 863-8027. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,150; room/board: $6,700. Estimated books and supplies: $1,250; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,580. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 48% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,039 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,461 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,118 (50%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,834. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,149 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,437 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,969. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (41%), men’s dorms (20%), sorority housing (12%), fraternity housing (16%), apartment for single students (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 92%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 33%; of women in sororities: 48%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekGEORGETOWN COLLEGE π KENTUCKY

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ends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 167,369; number of current serial subscriptions: 526. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 67. Transfer applicants offered admission: 59. Transfer applicants enrolled: 33. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

Kentucky State University I Address: 400 E. Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601 I Website: http://www.kysu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,876 full-time; 634 part-time

out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 38%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 2.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 370-468, Math: 360-450, Combined: 730-918. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-19, Math: 15-18, Composite: 15-19.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% business/commerce, 9% criminal justice/police science, 8% psychology, 7% computer and information sciences, 7% social work. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, home economics, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 139 full-time, 35 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 34% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 20%; six-year: 28%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 44, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 15-19  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,692 in state, $13,490 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,392 Acceptance rate: 38% Average debt: $7,426 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,876 full-time; 634 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 66%; Asian American: 1%; White: 32%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 325-1716. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kysu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 1; Academic electives: 7; Total units: 23. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,312. Total accepted: 2,790. Freshmen enrolled: 678; 57% were from 752

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Financial aid office: (502) 597-5960. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,692 in state, $13,490 out of state; room/board: $6,392. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $560; personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $2,669 (96%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,293 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,881 (83%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,193. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 29%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,228 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,108 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $7,426. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (24%), women’s dorms (39%), men’s dorms (37%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 445,386; number of current U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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serial subscriptions: 922. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 306. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 450. Transfer applicants offered admission: 176. Transfer applicants enrolled: 94. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 28 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 578 (paper).

Kentucky Wesleyan College I Address: 3000 Frederica Street, PO Box 1039, Owensboro, KY 42302 I Website: http://www.kwc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $14,550 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,950 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Lindsey Wilson College I Address: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728 I Website: http://www.lindsey.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,479 full-time; 142 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,670 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,925 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $19,955 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,496. Total accepted: 1,184. Freshmen enrolled: 364; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1903. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 47% public administration and social service professions, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% education, 6% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (1%), student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program (17%), weekend college (23%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 70 full-time, 45 part-time. Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 52%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 28%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (270) 384-8022. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,670; room/board: $6,925. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,025; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 92% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,351 (92%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (90%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (82%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,955. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,479 full-time; 142 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 86%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 52%; Unknown: 28%; United Methodist: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (270) 384-8100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lindsey.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (46%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,040. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 29. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 50,261; number of current LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE π KENTUCKY

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serial subscriptions: 13,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 495. Transfer applicants offered admission: 360. Transfer applicants enrolled: 277. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 76 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 34. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 468 (paper).

Mid-Continent University I Address: 99 Powell Road E, Mayfield, KY 42066 I Website: http://www.midcontinent.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 1,331 full-time; 210 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,100 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,300 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $8,805 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,331 full-time; 210 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 82%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Southern Baptist Convention: 90%; Other: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (270) 247-8521. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.midcontinent.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 1 (1); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Total units: 13 (13). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 463. Total accepted: 382. Freshmen enrolled: 200; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 370-490, Math: 380-580, Combined: 750-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-22.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1949. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 47% organizational behavior studies, 15% counseling psychology, 15% missions/missionary studies and missiology, 12% education, 11% Bible/biblical studies. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (43%), double major (2%), independent study (15%), student-designed major (2%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 28 full-time, 66 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 50%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 87%; of 20 to 49 students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 5%; five-year: 15%; six-year: 15%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 3% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (270) 247-8521. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,100; room/board: $6,300. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $2,425; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,783 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (44%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 26%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,369 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $8,805. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (18%), men’s dorms (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 5. Activities include: music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 45,973; number of current serial subscriptions: 14. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 29. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 332. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 52 (3% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

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Midway College I Address: 512 E. Stephens Street, Midway, KY 40347 I Website: http://www.Midway.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 1,025 full-time; 397 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,100 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,600 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,025 full-time; 397 part-time. Men: 13%; women: 87%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 755-0031. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.Midway.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (1); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 437. Total accepted: 340. Freshmen enrolled: 220; Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-560, Math: 400-560, Combined: 820-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 1822.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (859) 846-5745. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,100; room/board: $6,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: August 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Activities include: choral groups, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply.

Morehead State University I Address: 150 University Boulevard, Morehead, KY 40351 I Website: http://www.moreheadstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,771 full-time; 1,848 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 56, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,670 in state, $14,742 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,852 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $18,204 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,771 full-time; 1,848 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1847. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 46% education, 32% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history. Pre-professional programs: pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 41 full-time, 101 part-time (37% men; 63% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 46%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 23%; six-year: 24%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (606) 783-2000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.moreheadstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.moreheadstate.edu/prospects/web01.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 7; Total units: 22. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,257. Total accepted: MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY π KENTUCKY

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3,740. Freshmen enrolled: 1,409; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-520, Math: 420-550, Combined: 840-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-24.

concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1922. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 11% general studies, 10% elementary education and teaching, 7% social work, 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% sociology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 379 full-time, 137 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 33%; sixyear: 41%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 38. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 530,800; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,199. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: #######. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,147. Transfer applicants offered admission: 660. Transfer applicants enrolled: 412. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 29. Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Murray State University I Address: 113 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071 I Website: http://www.murraystate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,979 full-time; 1,375 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (606) 783-2011. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,670 in state, $14,742 out of state; room/board: $5,852. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,451 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,478 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,778 (50%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,635. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,796 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,863 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,204. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (85%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (8%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,547. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 101. Activities include: choral groups, 756

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 U.S News College Ranking: 18, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,748 in state, $8,242 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,004 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: $16,066 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,979 full-time; 1,375 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (270) 809-3741. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.murraystate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 22. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very imporU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tant. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Austin Peay State University; University of Kentucky; University of Louisville; University of Tennessee–Martin; Western Kentucky University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,108. Total accepted: 2,636. Freshmen enrolled: 1,415; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1922. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% education, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 395 full-time, 190 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 9% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 55%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (270) 809-2546. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,748 in state, $8,242 out of state; room/board: $6,004. Estimated books and supplies: $990; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 90% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,620 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,185 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,437 (43%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,960. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,557 (34%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,360 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,066. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (87%), women’s dorms (9%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (3%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 38%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 32% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, fencing, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, fencing, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 366. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 522,803; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,648. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,008. Transfer applicants offered admission: 802. Transfer applicants enrolled: 602. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 114 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 52. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Northern Kentucky University I Address: Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099 I Website: http://www.nku.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,336 full-time; 3,367 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,952 in state, $10,776 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $23,776 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,336 full-time; 3,367 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Other: 100%.

Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 25%; six-year: 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 637-9948. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nku.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 1; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 22. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Kentucky University; Morehead State University; University of Cincinnati; University of Kentucky; University of Louisville. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,535. Total accepted: 3,912. Freshmen enrolled: 2,025; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 450-550, Combined: 890-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 17-23, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1968. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% education, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% English language and literature/letters, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, votech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3144); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3125). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 601 full-time, 633 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 11% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. 758

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Financial aid office: (859) 572-5143. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,952 in state, $10,776 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $800 personal expenses: $4,864. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,351 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,565 (25%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,144 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,891. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 53%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,953 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,899 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,776. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 10%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 180. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 145. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 917,192; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,729. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,369. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,067. Transfer applicants enrolled: 796. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 152 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 82. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Pikeville College I Address: 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, KY 41501-1194 I Website: http://www.pc.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 722 full-time; 72 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,250 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,000 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $14,612 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 722 full-time; 72 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 89%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 52%; No preference: 27%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 2%; Other: 16%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (606) 218-5251. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 16. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Total units: (13). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Alice Lloyd College; Eastern Kentucky University; Morehead State University; University of Kentucky; University of Louisville. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 731. Total accepted: 731. Freshmen enrolled: 234; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 49% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 15-22, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% education, 14% psychology, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (4%), independent study (5%), internships (8%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certifiULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

cation offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 61 fulltime, 13 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 51%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 54%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 27%; six-year: 34%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 21%; law, 3%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; arts and sciences, 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (606) 218-5253. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,250; room/board: $6,000. Estimated books and supplies: $2,000; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 99% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 98% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,381 (98%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,699 (98%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,168 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,375. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,612. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (19%), women’s dorms (31%), men’s dorms (50%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 44. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 5. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 72,673; number of current serial subscriptions: 219. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 162. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 180. Transfer applicants offered admission: 180. Transfer applicants enrolled: 82. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 175 (computer).

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Spalding University I Address: 851 S. Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40203-2188 I Website: http://www.spalding.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-21  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Thomas More College I Address: 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY 41017-3495 I Website: http://www.thomasmore.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,166 full-time; 373 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 50, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,490 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,870 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $24,255 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,166 full-time; 373 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 24%; Protestant: 20%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 52%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1921. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 54% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% education, 5% health professions and related clinical sciences, 4% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 71 full-time, 64 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within one year; 43% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 44%; law, 6%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 28%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 825-4557. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.thomasmore.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://gohigherky.org/Applications/Thomas_More_College/apply.html?appli cation_id=466. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: (2); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bellarmine University; College of Mount St. Joseph; Northern Kentucky University; University of Kentucky; Xavier University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 990. Total accepted: 821. Freshmen enrolled: 278; 37% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-580, Math: 450-590, Combined: 890-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 20-26. 760 KENTUCKY π SPALDING UNIVERSITY

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (859) 344-3319. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,490; room/board: $5,870. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $2,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 99% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,781 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,227 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,775 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,632. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,096 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,255. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (40%), women’s dorms (24%), men’s dorms (36%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,960. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, softball, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 23. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 115,345; number of current serial subscriptions: 498. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 173. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 92. Transfer applicants offered admission: 61. Transfer applicants enrolled: 35. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 515 (paper); 187 (computer).

Transylvania University I Address: 300 N. Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508-1797 I Website: http://www.transy.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 1,142 full-time; 11 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,810 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,450 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $17,561 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,142 full-time; 11 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 50%; No preference: 23%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 8%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (859) 233-8242. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.transy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.transy.edu/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (1); Academic electives: 0 (1); Total units: 12 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Centre College; Denison University; Hanover College; University of Kentucky; Vanderbilt University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,365. Total accepted: 1,095. Freshmen enrolled: 335; 19% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 73%. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 47% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 76% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-640, Math: 530-650, Combined: 1060-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-31, Math: 22-28, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1780. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 14% business/commerce, 12% biology/biological sciences, 8% psychology, 7% accounting, 6% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (10%), independent study (2%), internships (33%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (55%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 86 full-time, 15 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 61%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 73%. Graduate study: 41% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 15%; medicine, 9%; dentistry, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (859) 233-8239. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,810; room/board: $7,450. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,812 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,546 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,385 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,316. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,578 (35%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,561. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (25%), women’s dorms (42%), men’s dorms (32%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theTRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY π KENTUCKY

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ater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 50%; of women in sororities: 55%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 129,657; number of current serial subscriptions: 497. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 55. Transfer applicants offered admission: 22. Transfer applicants enrolled: 14. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Union College I Address: 310 College Street, Barbourville, KY 40906 I Website: http://www.unionky.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 647 full-time; 55 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,840 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,250 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $24,344 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 100%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 647 full-time; 55 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; No preference: 59%; Methodist: 4%; Other: 29%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 489-8646. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unionky.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $10. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not 762 KENTUCKY π UNION COLLEGE

considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Berea College; Eastern Kentucky University; Georgetown College; Lindsey Wilson College; University of the Cumberlands. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 701. Total accepted: 493. Freshmen enrolled: 160; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360-460, Math: 360-550, Combined: 720-1010. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-20, Composite: 1721.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1879. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 21% education, 10% security and protective services, 9% psychology, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 41 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 79%; of 20 to 49 students: 20%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 54%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 32%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 29% within one year; 2% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 5%; medicine, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 19%; arts and sciences, 16%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (606) 546-1229. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,840; room/board: $5,250. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $1,600; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 90% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,379 (90%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,658 (90%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,416 (80%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,919. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,094 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,344. Proportion who borrowed: 100%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (24%), men’s dorms (50%), apartments for married students (10%), apartment for single students (16%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, pep band, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 18. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 112,779; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,550. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 126. Transfer applicants offered admission: 69. Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 35 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 212 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

University of Kentucky I Address: 101 Main Building, Lexington, KY 40506 I Website: http://www.uky.edu I Public I Enrollment: 16,779 full-time; 1,991 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 116, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,736 in state, $15,884 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,785 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,619. Total accepted: 8,172. Freshmen enrolled: 3,865; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 500-630, Combined: 990-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 20-27, Composite: 2127.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 6% psychology, 5% biology/biological sciences, 5% marketing/marketing management, 4% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 4% finance. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,268 fulltime, 441 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 15%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 54%; sixyear: 61%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 16,779 full-time; 1,991 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (859) 257-2000. Website: http://www.uky.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.uky.edu/Admissions/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 5 (3); Total units: 22 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (859) 257-3172. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,736 in state, $15,884 out of state; room/board: $8,785. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,452. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 53% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,743 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,539 (17%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,570 (26%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,434. The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,168 (14%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (69%), women’s dorms (12%), men’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Clubs and organizations: Number UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY π KENTUCKY

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of student organizations: 348. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 26; sororities: 17. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 29%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 622. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,537,710; number of current serial subscriptions: 44,610. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 810. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 141 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 52. Minimum TOEFL score required: 527 (paper); 197 (computer).

University of Louisville I Address: 2301 S. Third Street, Louisville, KY 40292 I Website: http://www.louisville.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,652 full-time; 3,310 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,564 in state, $18,354 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,188 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $11,462 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,652 full-time; 3,310 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 81%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (502) 852-6531. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.louisville.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 25. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.louisville.edu/app/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 22 (11). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary 764 KENTUCKY π UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bellarmine University; Eastern Kentucky University; Murray State University; University of Kentucky; Western Kentucky University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,280. Total accepted: 5,109. Freshmen enrolled: 2,569; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 500-640, Combined: 990-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 20-27, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1798. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% social sciences, 9% psychology, 8% engineering, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, votech. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 861 full-time, 506 parttime (58% men; 42% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 25%; of 20 to 49 students: 62%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 44%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (502) 852-5511. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,564 in state, $18,354 out of state; room/board: $5,188. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,184 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,250 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,949 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,429. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,965 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,376 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,462. Proportion who borrowed: 65%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (10%), apartment for single students (31%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 231. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 33%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, crew (heavyweight), cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,081,825; number of current serial subscriptions: 41,840. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 425. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,243. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,676. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,026. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 173 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 55. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of the Cumberlands I Address: 6178 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769 I Website: http://www.ucumberlands.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,414 full-time; 318 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 24, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,658 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,626 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $17,117 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,414 full-time; 318 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 84%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 31%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 9%; Baptist : 50%; Other: 1%.

decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.gohigherky.org/Applications/University_of_the_Cumberlands/a pply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 1 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Campbellsville University; Carson-Newman College; Eastern Kentucky University; University of Kentucky; University of Tennessee. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,192. Total accepted: 954. Freshmen enrolled: 482; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-570, Math: 410-560, Combined: 820-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1888. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (18%), double major (14%), dual enrollment (9%), honors program (1%), independent study (1%), internships (44%), studentdesigned major (2%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (21%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education, health professions, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 85 full-time, 44 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 37%; sixyear: 41%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 33% within one year; 66% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 2%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 3%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 343-1609. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucumberlands.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 532-0828. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,658; room/board: $6,626. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,520 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,698 (84%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,093 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,729. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,060 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,044 (36%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,117. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

Western Kentucky University I Address: 1906 College Heights Boulevard, Bowling Green, KY 421013576 I Website: http://www.wku.edu I Public I Enrollment: 13,251 full-time; 3,250 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 29, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,416 in state, $15,470 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,694 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: $14,877 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (47%), men’s dorms (53%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,992. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, soccer, swimming, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 204,865; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,641. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 145. Transfer applicants offered admission: 103. Transfer applicants enrolled: 60. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 54 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,251 full-time; 3,250 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 86%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (270) 745-2551. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wku.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.wku.edu/Info/Admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 22. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,853. Total accepted: 6,512. Freshmen enrolled: 3,114; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430530, Math: 410-520, Combined: 840-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% education, 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% social sciences, 8% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 723 full-time, 423 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (270) 745-2755. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,416 in state, $15,470 out of state; room/board: $5,694. Estimated books and supplies: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,941 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,515 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,823 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,795. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 34%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,351 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,111 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,877. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (53%), women’s dorms (32%), men’s dorms (15%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned,

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operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,365. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 251. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 217. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,711,370; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,080. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,410. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,931. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,683. Transfer applicants enrolled: 815. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 220 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 605 (paper).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 834 full-time; 20 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 83%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 20%; Protestant: 35%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 17%; United Methodist: 21%; Other: 3%.

guage and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 73 full-time, 51 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 55%.

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Phone: (800) 234-4448. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.centenary.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1; decision sent by November 15. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: January 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; Louisiana Tech University; Loyola University New Orleans; Tulane University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 771. Total accepted: 696. Freshmen enrolled: 199; 42% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 90%. Non-early acceptance rate: 90%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470600, Math: 490-620, Combined: 960-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 21-26, Composite: 22-27.

Financial aid office: (318) 869-5137. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,080; room/board: $7,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,720. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,622 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,906 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,850 (31%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,382. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,449 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,713 (13%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,206. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

Centenary College of Louisiana I Address: PO Box 41188, Shreveport, LA 71134-1188 I Website: http://www.centenary.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 834 full-time; 20 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,080 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,600 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: $19,206 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), women’s dorms (30%), fraternity housing. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 51. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, fencing, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, fencing, racquetball, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1825. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% biology/biological sciences, 13% business administration and management, 8% health and physical education, 7% psychology, 6% mass communication/media studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English lan768 LOUISIANA π CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: reading machines, tape U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 213,457; number of current serial subscriptions: 78,239. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 225. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 24. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Dillard University I Address: 2601 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122 I Website: http://www.dillard.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 884 full-time; 72 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-20  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,580 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,285 Acceptance rate: 46% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 97%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 884 full-time; 72 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 97%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 1%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 51%; United Methodist: 1%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 216-6637. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dillard.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://campusweb.dillard.edu/cgi-bin/appinput.mbr/appinputform. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Morehouse College; Spelman College; University of New Orleans; Xavier University of Louisiana. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,831. Total accepted: 1,298. Freshmen enrolled: 175; 36% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 46%. Non-early acceptance rate: 46%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 52% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-500, Math: 380-450, Combined: 760-950. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 16-19, Composite: 16-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 12% sociology, 10% biology/biological sciences, 9% mass communication/media studies, 8% psychology, 7% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (.5%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (6%), honors program (7%), independent study (.5%), internships (75%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 101 full-time, 31 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 86% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 28% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 5%; medicine, 2%; engineering, 2%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (504) 816-4677. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,580; room/board: $8,285. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,498. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,402 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,975 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,713 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,988. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 38%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,110 (56%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,087 (3%). Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (37%), apartments for married students (8%), apartment for single students (54%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,708. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, tennis, volleyball. DILLARD UNIVERSITY π LOUISIANA 769

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 5. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 106,119; number of current serial subscriptions: 422. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 440. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Grambling State University I Address: Box 607, Grambling, LA 71245 I Website: http://www.gram.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 4,369 full-time; 385 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 15-18  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,622 in state, $8,972 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,072 Acceptance rate: 30% Average debt: $29,416 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

Tech University; McNeese State University; Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Southern University and A&M College; University of Louisiana–Monroe. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,884. Total accepted: 1,737. Freshmen enrolled: 1,210; 46% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 30%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 52% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360-460, Math: 360-450, Combined: 720-910. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-19, Math: 15-17, Composite: 15-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 11% criminal justice/safety studies, 10% information science/studies, 9% business administration and management, 9% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 249 full-time, 39 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 75% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 23%; six-year: 36%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 4,369 full-time; 385 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 88%; White: 4%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 53%; No preference: 30%; Unknown: 4%.

Financial aid office: (318) 274-6056. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,622 in state, $8,972 out of state; room/board: $5,072. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $975; personal expenses: $2,514. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 90% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,986 (90%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,296 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,810 (81%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,338 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,804 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,416. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (318) 274-6183. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gram.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.gram.edu/admissions/default.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 0 (2); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Louisiana 770 LOUISIANA π GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (30%), men’s dorms (20%), apartment for single students (50%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 73. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; Average proportion of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 14. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 275,048; number of current serial subscriptions: 341. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 22%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 939. Transfer applicants offered admission: 392. Transfer applicants enrolled: 220. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 325 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Louisiana College I Address: 1140 College Drive, Pineville, LA 71360 I Website: http://www.lacollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 856 full-time; 200 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,030 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,316 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 856 full-time; 200 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 82%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 20%; No preference: 10%; Southern Baptist Convention: 51%; Christian: 2%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (318) 487-7259. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lacollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.collegenet.com. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Louisiana State University–Alexandria; Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; Louisiana Tech University; University of Louisiana–Lafayette; University of Louisiana–Monroe. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 549. Total accepted: 429. Freshmen enrolled: 246; Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 425-600, Math: 420600, Combined: 845-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-24, Math: 16-24, Composite: 17-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 13% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 10% health and physical education, 9% biology/biological sciences, 8% history, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 62 full-time, 34 part-time (57% men; 43% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 42%; sixyear: 45%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (318) 487-7386. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,030; room/board: $4,316. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $995; personal expenses: $1,726. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 20072008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,901 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,357 (4%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,991. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,042 (45%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (45%), men’s dorms (27%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (24%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities LOUISIANA COLLEGE π LOUISIANA

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include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 31. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 341,489; number of current serial subscriptions: 400. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 242. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 73. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Louisiana State University–Alexandria I Address: 8100 Highway 71 S, Alexandria, LA 71302 I Website: http://www.lsua.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge I Address: 156 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 I Website: http://www.lsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 21,811 full-time; 1,582 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 130, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,543 in state, $12,843 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,852 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $17,057 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 21,811 full-time; 1,582 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 83%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 39%; Protestant: 28%; No preference: 28%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (225) 578-1175. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.lsu.edu/paurec/apply.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Florida State University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Tulane University; University of Florida; University of Georgia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,452. Total accepted: 8,332. Freshmen enrolled: 4,596; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520640, Math: 550-650, Combined: 1070-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 22-27, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1860. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% education, 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, engineering, natural science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (9636); Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,267 full-time, 170 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 18%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 15%; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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medicine, 26%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 4%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 13%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (225) 578-3103. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,543 in state, $12,843 out of state; room/board: $6,852. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $976; personal expenses: $1,692. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 34% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,033 (34%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,219 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,317 (25%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,141. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,640 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,720 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,057. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), women’s dorms (15%), men’s dorms (7%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students (11%), apartment for single students (23%), special housing for disabled students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 250. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 22; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, crew (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, crew (heavyweight), football, crew (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,524,926; number of current serial subscriptions: 72,876. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 60,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,648. Transfer applicants offered admission: 939. Transfer applicants enrolled: 647. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 359 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 120. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 612 (paper).

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Louisiana State University–Shreveport I Address: 1 University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115 I Website: http://www.lsus.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,400 full-time; 1,156 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,521 in state, $7,847 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,400 full-time; 1,156 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 71%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (318) 797-5061. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lsus.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $10. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 796. Total accepted: 605. Freshmen enrolled: 425; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 11%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-590, Math: 420-530, Combined: 850-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 18-23, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1967. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 18% business administration and management, 15% general studies, 8% psychology, 7% biology/biological sciences, 7% finance. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY–SHREVEPORT π LOUISIANA

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early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 19%; six-year: 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (318) 797-5363. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,521 in state, $7,847 out of state.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 8%. Average per-year earnings: $6,240. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 63. Activities include: drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 235. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 742. Transfer applicants offered admission: 614. Transfer applicants enrolled: 455. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 46 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

Louisiana Tech University I Address: 700 W. California Avenue, Ruston, LA 71272 I Website: http://www.latech.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,726 full-time; 1,630 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,548 in state, $8,343 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,740 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $14,215 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

view: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Southeastern Louisiana University; University of Louisiana–Monroe; University of New Orleans. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,362. Total accepted: 2,866. Freshmen enrolled: 1,592; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 19-24, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% engineering, 8% education, 6% social sciences, 4% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, engineering, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 438 full-time, 124 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,726 full-time; 1,630 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 79%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (318) 257-3036. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.latech.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: https://secure.latech.edu/admissions/application.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions inter774

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Financial aid office: (318) 257-2643. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,548 in state, $8,343 out of state; room/board: $4,740. Estimated books and supplies: $1,800; transportation: $1,782; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,833 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,685 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,516 (31%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,315. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,944 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,538 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,215. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (42%), men’s dorms (48%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 163. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,973,364; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,599. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 402. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 204 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 56. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Loyola University New Orleans I Address: 6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118-6195 I Website: http://www.loyno.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 2,353 full-time; 292 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 5, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,326 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,738 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $21,020 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,353 full-time; 292 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 69%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Protestant: 3%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 27%; Roman Catholic (Jesuit): 48%; Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Protestant: 4%; Other: 13%.

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tions: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); Total units: 10 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; Spring Hill College; Tulane University; University of New Orleans; Xavier University of Louisiana. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,980. Total accepted: 1,832. Freshmen enrolled: 503; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-690, Math: 530-630, Combined: 1080-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2429, Math: 24-27, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1912. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 17% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% psychology, 5% corrections and criminal justice, 5% marketing/marketing management, 4% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 258 full-time, 148 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 57%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 16%; medicine, 9%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 68%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (504) 865-3231. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,326; room/board: $6,738. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $1,424. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,253 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,180 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,577 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,267. Among students who received need-based LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS π LOUISIANA

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aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,135 (37%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $32,108 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,020. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,760. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball.

Nicholls State University I Address: PO Box 2004, University Station, Thibodaux, LA 70310 I Website: http://www.nicholls.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,911 full-time; 1,282 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,595 in state, $9,043 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,556 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,911 full-time; 1,282 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 76%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 36%; Protestant: 14%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 47%; Other: 2%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 628,314; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,902. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 510. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 449. Transfer applicants offered admission: 192. Transfer applicants enrolled: 112. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 68 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 253 (paper).

McNeese State University I Address: 4100 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70609 I Website: http://www.mcneese.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score: 21  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,392 in state, $9,458 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,760 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (985) 448-4507. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nicholls.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: (7); Total units: 17 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Required. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; Southeastern Louisiana University; University of Louisiana–Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,129. Total accepted: 1,787. Freshmen enrolled: 1,202; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-23, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1948. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% education, 10% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 5% family and consumer sciences/human sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; personal and culinary services; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composiU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tion), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 288 (50% men; 50% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 55%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; fiveyear: 24%; six-year: 27%.

dent body). Number of countries represented: 45. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

Northwestern State University of Louisiana I Address: College Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71497 I Website: http://www.nsula.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,651 full-time; 2,326 part-time

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Financial aid office: (985) 448-4048. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,595 in state, $9,043 out of state; room/board: $4,556. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,469; personal expenses: $1,692. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 17. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 59% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,116 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,046 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,336 (36%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,222. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,270 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,615 (0%).

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,528 in state, $9,606 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,850 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $19,222 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (36%), men’s dorms (30%), apartments for married students (2%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (32%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 18%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,524. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 69. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 118. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 649,855; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,564. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,250. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 563. Transfer applicants offered admission: 356. Transfer applicants enrolled: 168. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 78 (1% of stuULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,651 full-time; 2,326 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 29%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 65%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 426-3754. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nsula.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 6. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 2; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; Louisiana Tech University; McNeese State University; University of Louisiana–Lafayette; University of Louisiana–Monroe. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,872. Total accepted: 2,366. Freshmen enrolled: 1,339; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-560, Math: 430-553, Combined: 870-1113. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-24, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 19% health professions and related clinical sciences, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 11% psychology, 8% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literNORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA π LOUISIANA

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acy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (4%), distance learning (91%), double major (19%), dual enrollment (2%), honors program (3%), independent study (39%), internships, study abroad (.4%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 320 fulltime, 289 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 34%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year; 16% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 6%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; education, 51%; arts and sciences, 32%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (318) 357-5961. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,528 in state, $9,606 out of state; room/board: $5,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $975; personal expenses: $1,692. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,990 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,599 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,801 (42%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,691. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 39%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,278 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,615 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,222. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (32%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (66%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,387. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 102. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 774,432; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,414. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). 778

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,134. Transfer applicants offered admission: 852. Transfer applicants enrolled: 590. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 42 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Our Lady of Holy Cross College I Address: 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131 I Website: http://www.olhcc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,350 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Southeastern Louisiana University I Address: SLU 10752, Hammond, LA 70402 I Website: http://www.selu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,011 full-time; 2,242 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,561 in state, $9,561 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,990 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $16,519 Student/faculty ratio: 25/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,011 full-time; 2,242 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 78%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (985) 549-2066. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.selu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.selu.edu/future_students/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,603. Total accepted: 3,173. Freshmen enrolled: 2,735; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-24, Math: 18-22, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1925. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 31% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% education, 4% security and protective services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 525 full-time, 156 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 25/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 24%; six-year: 28%.

other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 594,489; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,452. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,474. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,080. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 962. Transfer applicants offered admission: 800. Transfer applicants enrolled: 694. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 114 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 55. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Southern University and A&M College I Address: PO Box 9374, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 I Website: http://www.subr.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 6,192 full-time; 782 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-20  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,706 in state, $9,498 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,428 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: $23,000 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,192 full-time; 782 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 96%; White: 3%; International: 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (985) 549-2244. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,561 in state, $9,561 out of state; room/board: $5,990. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $974; personal expenses: $1,692. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,519. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (69%), women’s dorms (9%), men’s dorms (2%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (14%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 16%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 98. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 9. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 3%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 274. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, proofreading services, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (225) 771-2430. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.subr.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Grambling State University; Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; McNeese State University; McNeese State University; Southeastern Louisiana University; Southeastern Louisiana University; University of Louisiana–Lafayette; University of Louisiana–Lafayette. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,179. Total accepted: 1,153. Freshmen enrolled: 1,129; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 58% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.1. First-year students who submitted SAT

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scores: 9%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1880. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 8% criminal justice/police science, 7% clinical psychology, 7% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% communication and media studies, 5% business administration and management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2010). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 405 full-time, 141 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 85% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 6%; five-year: 20%; six-year: 28%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 8%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (225) 771-2790. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,706 in state, $9,498 out of state; room/board: $5,428. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,469; personal expenses: $1,692. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 15. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 87% were determined to have financial need; 1% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,444 (85%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,436 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,967 (76%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,737. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,151 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,109 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,000. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (53%), men’s dorms (29%), apartment for single students (18%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 106. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 66%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 254. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 800,127; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,026. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 597. Transfer applicants offered admission: 351. Transfer applicants enrolled: 233. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 89 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 48. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Southern University–New Orleans I Address: 6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126 I Website: http://www.suno.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,645 full-time; 488 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $2,970 in state, $6,708 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,645 full-time; 488 part-time. Men: 27%; women: 73%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 96%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (504) 286-5314. Website: http://www.suno.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $5. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Freshmen enrolled: 323; Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1956. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 45%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 3%; five-year: 5%; six-year: 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (504) 286-5263. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $2,970 in state, $6,708 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,498; personal expenses: $1,726. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, student government, student newspaper, television station. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

ments/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (0); Academic electives: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Duke University; Emory University; Vanderbilt University; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 16,967. Total accepted: 7,526. Freshmen enrolled: 1,328; 80% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 43%. Overall acceptance rate: 44%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 32%. Non-early acceptance rate: 37%. Size of waiting list: 586 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 22. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 50% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 80% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-690, Math: 590-680, Combined: 1190-1370. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 46%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-32, Math: 25-30, Composite: 27-31.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0.

Tulane University I Address: 6823 St. Charles Avenue, 218 Gibson Hall, New Orleans, LA 70118 I Website: http://www.tulane.edu I Private I Enrollment: 5,112 full-time; 1,337 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 51, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1190-1370  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,664 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,995 Acceptance rate: 44% Average debt: $21,211 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,112 full-time; 1,337 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 77%; International: 2%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1834. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 7% psychology, 6% engineering, 6% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 832 full-time, 548 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 73%; six-year: 76%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (504) 865-5731. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tulane.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.tulane-app.org/login/login.asp. Admissions requireULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (504) 865-5723. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,664; room/board: $8,995. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $730; personal expenses: $936. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 50% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. TULANE UNIVERSITY π LOUISIANA

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Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 68% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,302 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,966 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,747 (26%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,570. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $20,619 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $37,530 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,211. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (76%), women’s dorms (6%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (14%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 65% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 250. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 27%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: racquetball, soccer, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 501. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,106,645; number of current serial subscriptions: 34,820. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 556. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 25,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,641. Transfer applicants offered admission: 635. Transfer applicants enrolled: 215. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 157 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

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University of Louisiana–Lafayette I Address: PO Drawer 41008, Lafayette, LA 70504-1008 I Website: http://www.louisiana.edu I Public I Enrollment: 12,539 full-time; 2,392 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,390 in state, $9,570 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $3,820 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,539 full-time; 2,392 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 75%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 47%; Protestant: 12%; Hindu: 1%; Unknown: 32%; Other: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (337) 482-6553. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.louisiana.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.louisiana.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 2; Academic electives: 1. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; Louisiana Tech University; Southeastern Louisiana University; University of New Orleans. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,203. Total accepted: 5,059. Freshmen enrolled: 2,763; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 18-23, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1898. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 12% education, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% engineering. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, matheU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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matics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 577 full-time, 166 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 29%; of 20 to 49 students: 62%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 41%.

University of Louisiana–Monroe I Address: 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209 I Website: http://www.ulm.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,865 full-time; 1,432 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,606 in state, $9,559 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,410 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Financial aid office: (337) 482-6506. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,390 in state, $9,570 out of state; room/board: $3,820. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $975; personal expenses: $1,692. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1.

2007-2008 enrollment: 5,865 full-time; 1,432 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 27%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 68%; International: 1%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 134. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 338. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services. Library: Number of titles: 988,753; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,705. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 725. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 38%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,677. Transfer applicants offered admission: 819. Transfer applicants enrolled: 606. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 226 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 69. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 533 (paper).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (318) 342-5430. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ulm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 2; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Nonacademic: Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Grambling State University; Louisiana Tech University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,758. Total accepted: 2,272. Freshmen enrolled: 1,432; Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 428-523, Math: 450-533, Combined: 878-1056. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1931. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% general studies, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% pharmacy (Pharm.D. [U.S.A.] Pharm.D., B.S./B.Pharm. [Canada]), 4% criminal justice/safety studies, 3% business administration and management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA–MONROE π LOUISIANA

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certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 311 full-time, 47 part-time. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 23%; six-year: 29%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (318) 342-5320. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,606 in state, $9,559 out of state; room/board: $4,410. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, fraternity housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 24%. Average per-year earnings: $1,701. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, other. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 644,120; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 883. Transfer applicants offered admission: 685. Transfer applicants enrolled: 472. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 97 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of New Orleans I Address: 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148 I Website: http://www.uno.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,504 full-time; 2,149 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,984 in state, $11,028 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,130 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $24,657 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 31%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,504 full-time; 2,149 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 20%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 63%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (504) 280-6595. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uno.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.uno.edu/app.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 2; Academic electives: 1; 784 LOUISIANA π UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,767. Total accepted: 1,430. Freshmen enrolled: 1,119; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-610, Math: 480-620, Combined: 950-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 2024.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1956. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 34% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% engineering, 8% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2029); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2029); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2029). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 457 full-time, 221 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 7%; five-year: 17%; six-year: 24%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (504) 280-6603. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,984 in state, $11,028 out of state; room/board: $6,130. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $995; personal expenses: $1,726. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 15. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,238 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,113 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,289 (26%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,192. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,243 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,924 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,657. Proportion who borrowed: 31%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 5%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $8,539. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 951,705; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,535. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,103. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,541. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,029. Transfer applicants enrolled: 751. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 267 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 66. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 573 (paper).

Xavier University of Louisiana I Address: 1 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125 I Website: http://www.xula.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,238 full-time; 84 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 29, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $14,905 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,600 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $41,742 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,238 full-time; 84 part-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 75%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 14%; International: 3%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (504) 520-7388. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.xula.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: January 15; Decision sent by: February 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.xula.edu/admissions/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 1 (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 1 (2); History: (1); Academic electives: 8; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Dillard University; Howard University; Southern University and A&M College; Spelman College; University of New Orleans. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,074. Total accepted: 1,821. Freshmen enrolled: 664; 42% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-520, Math: 400-550, Combined: 800-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1915. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 42% biological and biomedical sciences, 14% psychology, 13% physical sciences, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2029); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2029); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2029). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 189 full-time, 26 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 42% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 75% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 4%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 13%.

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Financial aid office: (504) 520-7517. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $14,905; room/board: $6,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $975; personal expenses: $1,692. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 1. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 28% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,398 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,251 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $10,993 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,818. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 24%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,778 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,992 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $41,742. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 6. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 251,757; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,816. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,251. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,233. Transfer applicants offered admission: 269. Transfer applicants enrolled: 161. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 60 (3% of student body).

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Maine Bates College I Address: 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME 04240 I Website: http://www.bates.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,660 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 25, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1260-1410  Tuition: 2008-2009: tuition/fees/room/board $49,350 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 30% Average debt: $13,947 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,660 full-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 5%.

ences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major (11%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (14%), independent study (25%), internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (2%), study abroad (63%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 162 full-time, 27 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 83%; five-year: 88%; six-year: 89%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 13%; medicine, 9%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 52%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (207) 786-6000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bates.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 20. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.bates.edu/apply.xml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Total units: 17 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bowdoin College; Colby College; Middlebury College; Tufts University; Williams College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,434. Total accepted: 1,312. Freshmen enrolled: 442; 91% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 38%. Overall acceptance rate: 30%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 42%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 28%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 55% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 86% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 46%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 50%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 630-710, Math: 630-700, Combined: 12601410. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 27% social sciences, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% English language and literature/letters, 10% psychology, 7% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (207) 786-6096. Expenses (N/A): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: tuition/fees/room/board $49,350. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 46% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 89% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $30,341 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $27,353 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,298 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,041. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,947. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), women’s dorms (0%), men’s dorms (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 92%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 53% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 112. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, field hockey, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, field hockey, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 62,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 27,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 423. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed BATES COLLEGE π MAINE

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internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 217. Transfer applicants offered admission: 35. Transfer applicants enrolled: 14. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 88 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 70.

Bowdoin College I Address: 5700 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011-8448 I Website: http://www.bowdoin.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,710 full-time; 6 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1300-1470  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,190 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,380 Acceptance rate: 19% Average debt: $18,300 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1794. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% political science and government, 11% economics, 10% history, 8% English language and literature, 8% sociology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (6%), double major (23%), exchange student program (domestic) (3%), independent study (59%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (52%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 166 full-time, 33 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 83%; fiveyear: 87%; six-year: 89%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year; 20% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 10%; medicine, 13%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 31%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,710 full-time; 6 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 70%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 20%; Protestant: 29%; Jewish: 9%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 36%; Other: 2%.

Financial aid office: (207) 725-3273. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,190; room/board: $10,380. Estimated books and supplies: $800 personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,382 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,424 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,302 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,422. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,000 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,300. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (207) 725-3100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bowdoin.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 31. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (4); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Amherst College; Dartmouth College; Middlebury College; Williams College; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,961. Total accepted: 1,130. Freshmen enrolled: 476; 88% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 43%. Overall acceptance rate: 19%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 30%. Non-early acceptance rate: 18%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 85% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 99% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 40%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650-740, Math: 650-730, Combined: 1300-1470. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-33, Math: 29-34, Composite: 29-33.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), apartment for single students (21%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 92%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 60% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 109. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 108. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,017,742; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,293. Information technology U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 182. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 51 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Colby College I Address: 4000 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901-8840 I Website: http://www.colby.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,867 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 23, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1280-1440  Tuition: 2008-2009: tuition/fees/room/board $48,520 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 32% Average debt: $19,222 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,867 full-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 80%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 18%; Jewish: 10%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 40%; Other: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 723-3032. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.colby.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.colby.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (0); History: (0); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bates College; Bowdoin College; Dartmouth College; Middlebury College; Williams College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,679. Total accepted: 1,488. Freshmen enrolled: 467; 92% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 40%. Overall acceptance rate: 32%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 42%. Non-early acceptance rate: 31%. Size of waiting list: 893 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 45. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 60% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 90% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 640-720, Math: 640-720, Combined: 1280-1440. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 33%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-31, Math: 27-32, Composite: 28-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1813. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 24% social sciences, 11% English language and literature/letters, 10% area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies, 8% history, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major (24%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (20%), independent study (67%), internships (43%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (67%), teacher certificate program (.8%), other. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 159 full-time, 69 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 84%; five-year: 87%; six-year: 87%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 20%; medicine, 15%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 57%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 723-3032. Expenses (N/A): Tuition and fees 20082009: tuition/fees/room/board $48,520. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 43% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,960 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,814 (33%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,456. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,222. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), cooperative housing (1%), other housing options (25%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 94%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 60% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 102. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 138. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape. Library: COLBY COLLEGE π MAINE 789

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Number of titles: 478,206; number of current serial subscriptions: 713. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 365. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 161. Transfer applicants offered admission: 25. Transfer applicants enrolled: 9. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 118 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 69. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 240 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 632 (paper).

College of the Atlantic I Address: 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 I Website: http://www.coa.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 323 full-time; 18 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,470 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,490 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $19,692 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 323 full-time; 18 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 84%; International: 13%.

Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590690, Math: 540-640, Combined: 1130-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 100% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (19%), exchange student program (domestic) (11%), independent study (85%), internships (100%), studentdesigned major (100%), study abroad (56%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, engineering. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 30 full-time, 13 part-time (; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 97%; of 20 to 49 students: 3%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 55% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 10%; medicine, 5%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 13%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 528-0025. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.coa.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: https://apply.embark.com/ugrad/coa/10/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2; History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 0 (1); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bennington College; Bowdoin College; Colby College; Hampshire College; Middlebury College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 305. Total accepted: 235. Freshmen enrolled: 84; 79% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 32%. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 90%. Non-early acceptance rate: 76%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 32%.) 790 MAINE π COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC

Financial aid office: (800) 528-0025. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,470; room/board: $8,490. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $450; personal expenses: $630. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 65% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,041 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,437 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,615 (81%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,294. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 97%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,518 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,692. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 9. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 40,685; number of current serial subscriptions: 230. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 50. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 150. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 40. Transfer applicants offered admission: 34. Transfer applicants enrolled: 18. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (13% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 217 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Husson College I Address: 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME 04401 I Website: http://www.husson.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,695 full-time; 392 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 800-1010  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,750 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,790 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: $17,125 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

7. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 55% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-500, Math: 400-510, Combined: 800-1010. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 17-22, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1898. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 52% business/commerce, 17% criminology, 17% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% education, 4% computer and information sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 64 full-time, 6 parttime (33% men; 67% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 2% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 5% within one year; 10% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 17%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,695 full-time; 392 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 25%; Muslim: 35%; Hindu: 3%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 19%; Unknown: 1%; None: 1%; 0: 0%; Other: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (207) 941-7100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.husson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (1); History: (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: St. Joseph’s College; University of Maine; University of Maine–Farmington; University of New England; University of Southern Maine. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,172. Total accepted: 1,066. Freshmen enrolled: 464; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Size of waiting list: 15 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (207) 941-7156. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,750; room/board: $6,790. Estimated books and supplies: $970; transportation: $480; personal expenses: $1,070. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 85% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,952 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,581 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,342 (77%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,786. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,988 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,125. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, HUSSON COLLEGE π MAINE

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religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 39,020; number of current serial subscriptions: 480. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 110. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 297. Transfer applicants offered admission: 206. Transfer applicants enrolled: 140. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Maine College of Art I Address: 522 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 I Website: http://www.meca.edu I Private I Enrollment: 318 full-time; 24 part-time

ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1882. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 18% painting, 16% graphic design, 13% sculpture, 12% photography, 11% illustration. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, history, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major (3%), study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, education. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 25 full-time, 30 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 82%; of 20 to 49 students: 17%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (207) 775-3052. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,740; room/board: $9,000. Estimated books and supplies: $2,100; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1020  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,740 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,000 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 318 full-time; 24 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 639-4808. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.meca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); History: (4); Total units: (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Maryland Institute College of Art; Massachusetts College of Art and Design; Montserrat College of Art; Rhode Island School of Design; University of Maine. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 322. Total accepted: 263. Freshmen enrolled: 83; 59% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 52% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430530, Math: 400-490, Combined: 830-1020. First-year students submitting 792 MAINE π MAINE COLLEGE OF ART

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Activities include: student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Counseling services: personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 42. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, proofreading services, take home exams. Library: Number of titles: 29,781; number of current serial subscriptions: 100. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 83. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 20. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 38. Transfer applicants offered admission: 29. Transfer applicants enrolled: 29. International students: Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Maine Maritime Academy I Address: Pleasant Street, Castine, ME 04420-001 I Website: http://www.mainemaritime.edu I Public I Enrollment: 863 full-time; 20 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 10, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,605 in state, $16,905 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,000 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $30,341 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 96%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 863 full-time; 20 part-time. Men: 84%; women: 16%. Ethnic makeup: American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 97%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (207) 326-2206. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mainemaritime.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 31; decision sent by June 30. Early decision: Send application by: December 20; Decision sent by: January 20. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. To apply online, go to: http://mainemaritime.edu/admissions/online_application0405.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of the Atlantic; Husson College; Massachusetts Maritime Academy; University of Maine; University of Southern Maine. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 586. Total accepted: 402. Freshmen enrolled: 227; 19% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 38%. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 93%. Non-early acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 470-570, Combined: 910-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 17-24, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1941. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 43% naval architecture and marine engineering, 25% marine science/merchant marine officer, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% engineering technologies/technicians, 10% international business/trade/commerce. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (92%), distance learning (5%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (5%), internships (3%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (0%). Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperatULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ing institution (2053); Navy ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 26 part-time (70% men; 30% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 55%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 59%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; arts and sciences, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (207) 326-2339. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,605 in state, $16,905 out of state; room/board: $8,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,220 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,467 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,466 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,143. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,500 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $30,341. Proportion who borrowed: 96%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (94%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 66%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 21. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, pep band, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 46. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 96,942; number of current serial subscriptions: 338. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 107. Transfer applicants offered admission: 61. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 215 (computer).

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St. Joseph’s College I Address: 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish, ME 04084 I Website: http://www.sjcme.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1060  Tuition: 2007-2008: $23,300 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,600 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Thomas College I Address: 180 W. River Road, Waterville, ME 04901 I Website: http://www.thomas.edu I Private I Enrollment: 633 full-time; 132 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-1010  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,170 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $7,750 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $38,734 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 633 full-time; 132 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 339-7001. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.thomas.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: December 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.thomas.edu/infonet/app.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bentley College; Husson College; St. Joseph’s College; University of Maine; University of Southern Maine. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 668. Total accepted: 543. Freshmen enrolled: 247; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Non-early acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 19% were in the top 25 percent; 54% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-500, Math: 390-510, Combined: 790-1010. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 13-22. 794 MAINE π ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 46% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% computer and information sciences and support services, 13% security and protective services, 9% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), distance learning, double major, internships (20%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 21 full-time, 60 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 48%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 0%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 53%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 8% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 22%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (207) 859-1112. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,170; room/board: $7,750. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 92% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,009 (90%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,472 (90%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,221 (82%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,586. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,812 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $38,734. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 16. Services include: tape recorders, tutors, priority registration, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 21,436; number of current serial subscriptions: 20. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 138. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 16. Transfer applicants offered admission: 14. Transfer applicants enrolled: 8. International

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students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer).

Unity College I Address: 90 Quaker Hill Road, Unity, ME 04988 I Website: http://www.unity.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,350 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,680 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

University of Maine I Address: 168 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04469 I Website: http://www.umaine.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,892 full-time; 1,704 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,152 in state, $22,652 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,008 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $22,630 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,892 full-time; 1,704 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 486-2364. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umaine.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://apply.maine.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: (1); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 17 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Maine–Farmington; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of New Hampshire; University of Southern Maine; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,958. Total accepted: 5,387. Freshmen enrolled: 1,914; 17% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 41%. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Non-early acceptance rate: 70%. Size of waiting list: 78 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 23. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480580, Math: 480-600, Combined: 960-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1862. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 8% engineering, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 506 fulltime, 305 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; fiveyear: 53%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (207) 581-1324. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,152 in state, $22,652 out of state; room/board: $8,008. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,004 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,608 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,564 (52%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,715. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,103 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,789 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,630. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (86%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,550. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 234. Activities include: choral UNIVERSITY OF MAINE π MAINE

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groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 1. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, ice hockey, martial arts, racquetball, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, ice hockey, martial arts, racquetball, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, notetaking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,326,490; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,438. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,062. Transfer applicants offered admission: 716. Transfer applicants enrolled: 477. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 139 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 72. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of Maine–Augusta I Address: 46 University Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 I Website: http://www.uma.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,519 full-time; 3,582 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score: 911  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,985 in state, $13,395 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $14,473 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,519 full-time; 3,582 part-time. Men: 26%; women: 74%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (207) 621-3465. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uma.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.uma.edu/readytoapply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count 796 MAINE π UNIVERSITY OF MAINE–AUGUSTA

in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Thomas College; University of Maine; University of Maine–Farmington; University of Southern Maine. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,341. Total accepted: 764. Freshmen enrolled: 656; Overall acceptance rate: 57%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 34% health professions and related clinical sciences, 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% library science, 9% security and protective services, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; library science; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 104 full-time, 114 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 40%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 55%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (207) 621-3163. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,985 in state, $13,395 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $910; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,554 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,839 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,269 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,079. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,824 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,658 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,473. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 22. Activities include: concert band, jazz band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 80,758; number of current serial subscriptions: 617. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,080. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 780. Transfer applicants offered admission: 625. Transfer applicants enrolled: 450. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

University of Maine–Farmington I Address: 111 South Street, Farmington, ME 04938 I Website: http://www.farmington.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,033 full-time; 232 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,520 in state, $14,810 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,158 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $19,490 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1864. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 18% elementary education and teaching, 12% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 8% psychology, 7% business/managerial economics, 6% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (5%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (4%), honors program (5%), independent study (2%), internships (24%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (38%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 129 fulltime, 60 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 18% within one year; 25% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 3%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 60%; arts and sciences, 25%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,033 full-time; 232 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 97%.

Financial aid office: (207) 778-7100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,520 in state, $14,810 out of state; room/board: $7,158. Estimated books and supplies: $720; transportation: $605; personal expenses: $1,970. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,719 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,210 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,952 (62%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,300. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,770 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,490. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (207) 778-7050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.farmington.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.farmington.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: (3); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: St. Joseph’s College; University of Maine; University of New England; University of New Hampshire; University of Southern Maine. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,817. Total accepted: 1,298. Freshmen enrolled: 489; 18% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 45%. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-570, Math: 430-550, Combined: 870-1120.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (84%), women’s dorms (15%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 58. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate UNIVERSITY OF MAINE–FARMINGTON π MAINE 797

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admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 32. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 99,474; number of current serial subscriptions: 556. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 185. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 231. Transfer applicants offered admission: 139. Transfer applicants enrolled: 96. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10. Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Maine–Fort Kent I Address: 23 University Drive, Fort Kent, ME 04743 I Website: http://www.umfk.maine.edu I Public I Enrollment: 738 full-time; 531 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 796-1010  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,089 in state, $8,699 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,620 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 47%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 738 full-time; 531 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 66%; International: 31%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (207) 834-7600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umfk.maine.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://beech.unet.maine.edu/eapp/pls/eaMenu.logon_index_page. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Maine; University of Maine–Presque Isle. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 394. Total accepted: 321. Freshmen enrolled: 148; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Non-early acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 17% were in the top 25 percent; 51% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who sub798 MAINE π UNIVERSITY OF MAINE–FORT KENT

mitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 398-510, Math: 398-500, Combined: 796-1010. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1878. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 61% education, 14% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% social sciences, 5% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 3% natural resources and conservation. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration, distance learning (3%), double major (4%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (1%), independent study (13%), internships (15%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (0%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (52%), other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 48 full-time, 32 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (888) 879-8635. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,089 in state, $8,699 out of state; room/board: $6,620. Estimated books and supplies: $1,030 personal expenses: $358. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 44% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,325 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,744 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,705 (36%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,539. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,641 (7%). Proportion who borrowed: 47%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, student government. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 69,189; number of current serial subscriptions: 335. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 99. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing

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I Address: 9 O’Brien Avenue, Machias, ME 04654 I Website: http://www.umm.maine.edu I Public I Enrollment: 437 full-time; 656 part-time

history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 31 full-time, 52 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: arts and sciences, 100%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 840-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,190 in state, $16,210 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,580 Acceptance rate: 92% Average debt: $16,087 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

Financial aid office: (207) 255-1203. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,190 in state, $16,210 out of state; room/board: $6,580. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 85% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,109 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,714 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,573 (70%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,306. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,279 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,087. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 405. Transfer applicants offered admission: 225. Transfer applicants enrolled: 193. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 274 (31% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 437 full-time; 656 part-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 468-6866. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umm.maine.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://apply.maine.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: (3); Total units: 11 (5). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Maine; University of Maine–Farmington; University of New England. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 381. Total accepted: 349. Freshmen enrolled: 110; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 92%. Non-early acceptance rate: 92%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 24% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 400-530, Combined: 840-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 12-23, Math: 15-20, Composite: 15-25.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 70% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 83,819; number of current serial subscriptions: 280. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 110. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 255. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% behavioral sciences, 16% business administration and management, 13% education, 13% parks, recreation, and leisure studies, 12% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters;

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 38. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 22 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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University of Maine–Presque Isle I Address: 181 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 I Website: http://www.umpi.maine.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,875 in state, $13,555 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $5,980 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

University of New England I Address: Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, ME 04005 I Website: http://www.une.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,893 full-time; 247 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 81, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,930 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,530 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1831. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 43% health professions and related clinical sciences, 30% biological and biomedical sciences, 17% psychology, 7% education, 3% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: crossregistration, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 171 full-time, 159 parttime (50% men; 50% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 63%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 45%; sixyear: 57%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (207) 602-2342. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,930; room/board: $11,530. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,350; personal expenses: $1,125. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,893 full-time; 247 part-time. Men: 27%; women: 73%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (207) 283-0171. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.une.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 2 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Quinnipiac University; St. Joseph’s College; University of Maine; University of New Hampshire; University of Southern Maine. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,904. Total accepted: 2,203. Freshmen enrolled: 594; 64% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Size of waiting list: 170 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 17. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-570, Math: 490-590, Combined: 970-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-26.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), women’s dorms (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 75% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 44. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 57. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 144,362; number of current serial subscriptions: 27,285. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 170. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 634. Transfer applicants offered admission: 290. Transfer applicants enrolled: 157. International stuU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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dents: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4. Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Southern Maine I Address: 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME 04038 I Website: http://www.usm.maine.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,754 full-time; 3,379 part-time

tion, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2050); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2050). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 408 fulltime, 302 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 3% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 28%; six-year: 32%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,867 in state, $17,337 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,038 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,754 full-time; 3,379 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (207) 780-5670. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usm.maine.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://apply.maine.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 16 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: St. Joseph’s College; University of Maine; University of Maine; University of Maine–Farmington; University of Maine–Farmington; University of New England; University of New England; University of New Hampshire; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,016. Total accepted: 3,220. Freshmen enrolled: 978; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 430-540, Combined: 870-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1878. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult educaULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (207) 780-5250. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,867 in state, $17,337 out of state; room/board: $8,038. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,370 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,383 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,398 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,762. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,569 (10%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (0%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 53. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 588,495; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,217. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 850. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,707. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,216. Transfer applicants enrolled: 816. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 558 (paper).

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1104  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,005 in state, $16,228 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,153 Acceptance rate: 40% Average debt: $14,399 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,597 full-time; 686 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%.

tion. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (301) 860-3540. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,005 in state, $16,228 out of state; room/board: $7,153. Estimated books and supplies: $1,392; transportation: $1,252; personal expenses: $1,876. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,402 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,332 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,069 (59%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,023. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 48%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $186 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,227 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,399. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (301) 860-3415. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bowiestate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,985. Total accepted: 2,005. Freshmen enrolled: 831; Overall acceptance rate: 40%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: N/A. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 443-554, Math: 427-550, Combined: 870-1104.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institu802 MARYLAND π BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (24%), women’s dorms (24%), men’s dorms (15%), apartment for single students (37%), other housing options (0%). Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 71. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 5. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 26. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 266,203; number of current serial subscriptions: 460. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,144. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,237. Transfer applicants offered admission: 788. Transfer applicants enrolled: 419. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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College of Notre Dame of Maryland I Address: 4701 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210 I Website: http://www.ndm.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 548 full-time; 928 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,750 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,900 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $22,178 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 548 full-time; 928 part-time. Men: 6%; women: 94%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 25%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 69%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 532-5330. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ndm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: McDaniel College; Stevenson University; Towson University; University of Maryland–Baltimore County. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 552. Total accepted: 326. Freshmen enrolled: 107; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-580, Math: 440-580, Combined: 900-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business/commerce, 25% nursing, 10% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 5% communication and media studies, 5% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ated program, cross-registration, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2078). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 83 full-time, 12 part-time (25% men; 75% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 89%; of 20 to 49 students: 11%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; fiveyear: 61%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 46% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 47% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 24%; law, 8%; medicine, 12%; engineering, 5%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 532-5369. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,750; room/board: $8,900. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,558 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,961 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,779 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,520. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,488 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,178. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 427,989; number of current serial subscriptions: 39,880. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 225. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 99. Transfer applicants offered admission: 79. Transfer applicants enrolled: 46. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Columbia Union College I Address: 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I Website: http://www.cuc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist I Enrollment: 702 full-time; 291 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 720-986  Tuition: 2007-2008: $19,375 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,559 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 702 full-time; 291 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 54%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 26%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 11%; Unknown: 22%; Seventh-day Adventist: 51%; Other: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (301) 891-4080. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cuc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 4 (4); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 16 (26). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Andrews University; Southern Adventist University; University of Maryland–College Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,249. Total accepted: 589. Freshmen enrolled: 126; Overall acceptance rate: 47%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (301) 891-4005. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $19,375; room/board: $6,559. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (18%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 16. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 142,903; number of current serial subscriptions: 349. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 399. Transfer applicants offered admission: 176. Transfer applicants enrolled: 83. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4. Number of countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Coppin State University I Address: 2500 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216-3698 I Website: http://www.coppin.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,489 full-time; 753 part-time

KEY STATS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1904. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (40%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (20%), double major (8%), external degree program, internships (29%), student-designed major (12%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, natural science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 32%. 804 MARYLAND π COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 780-910  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,910 in state, $11,934 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,426 Acceptance rate: 36% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,489 full-time; 753 part-time. Men: 21%; women: 79%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 86%; White: 9%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 951-3600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.coppin.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://apply.usmd.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Frostburg State University; Morgan State University; Morgan State University; Towson University; Towson University; University of Maryland–Baltimore County; University of Maryland–Baltimore County; University of Maryland–Eastern Shore; University of Maryland–Eastern Shore. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,593. Total accepted: 1,988. Freshmen enrolled: 625; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 36%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-460, Math: 380-450, Combined: 780-910.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1900. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 18% nursing, 13% psychology, 12% criminal justice/safety studies, 12% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 11% business administration, management, and operations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, distance learning, double major, external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 143 full-time, 161 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 87% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 53%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 6%; five-year: 14%; six-year: 22%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 951-3636. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,910 in state, $11,934 out of state; room/board: $6,426. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $2,786. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 28. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial reading, untimed tests, extended time for tests. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 335. School has a wireless network. Proportion of colULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

lege-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,334. Transfer applicants offered admission: 526. Transfer applicants enrolled: 258. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 127 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Frostburg State University I Address: 101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532 I Website: http://www.frostburg.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,096 full-time; 239 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1070  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,614 in state, $16,810 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,746 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $18,035 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,096 full-time; 239 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 20%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 76%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (301) 687-4201. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.frostburg.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.frostburg.edu/ungrad/admiss/onlineappproc.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; History: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,199. Total accepted: 2,634. Freshmen enrolled: 1,074; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Non-early acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 420-540, Combined: 850-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1898. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 14% business administration and management, 10% elementary education and teaching, 9% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 8% psychology, 5% mass communication/media studies. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY π MARYLAND 805

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studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 233 full-time, 111 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 34% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (301) 687-4301. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,614 in state, $16,810 out of state; room/board: $7,746. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,080 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,140 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,737 (37%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,686. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,431 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,035. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), women’s dorms (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 260. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 368,604; number of current serial subscriptions: 29,499. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 668. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 818. Transfer applicants offered admission: 537. Transfer applicants enrolled: 356. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13. Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). 806 MARYLAND π GOUCHER COLLEGE

Goucher College I Address: 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204 I Website: http://www.goucher.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,443 full-time; 29 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 111, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,636 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,758 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $14,221 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,443 full-time; 29 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 88%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 21%; Jewish: 21%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 35%; Eastern Orthodox: 1%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 337-6100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.goucher.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: February 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.goucher.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: American University; Mount Holyoke College; Muhlenberg College; Skidmore College; University of Maryland–Baltimore County. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,563. Total accepted: 2,361. Freshmen enrolled: 399; 77% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 43%. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Non-early acceptance rate: 62%. Size of waiting list: 346 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 49. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 31%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540670, Math: 510-620, Combined: 1050-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 18% psychology, 17% visual and performing arts, 13% social sciences, 8% English language and literature, 8% mass communication/media studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (21%), double major (10%), dual enrollment, independent study (37%), internships (82%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (62%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 128 full-time, 94 part-time (37% men; 63% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 57%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 9%; medicine, 9%; engineering, 9%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 22%; arts and sciences, 28%.

dents: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7. Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 557 (paper).

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Financial aid office: (410) 337-6141. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,636; room/board: $9,758. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $530; personal expenses: $1,020. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,285 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,196 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,500 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,680. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,441 (27%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,221. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,268 full-time; 180 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 83%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 23%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 40%; None: 1%; Christian: 13%; Other: 3%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), women’s dorms (25%), other housing options (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,116. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 300,415; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,319. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 190. Transfer applicants offered admission: 118. Transfer applicants enrolled: 45. International stuULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Hood College I Address: 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701 I Website: http://www.hood.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,268 full-time; 180 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 19, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,580 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,980 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $19,890 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 922-1599. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hood.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: December 29. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.hood.edu/admissions/apply.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 3 (0); Foreign language: 2 (0); Social studies: 2 (0); History: 1 (0); Academic electives: 1 (0); Total units: 16 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: McDaniel College; Stevenson University; Towson University; University of Maryland–Baltimore County; University of Maryland–College Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,718. Total accepted: 1,218. Freshmen enrolled: 295; 26% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 37%. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 97%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 490-590, Combined: 980-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 20-26, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% psychology, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% education, 9% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; comHOOD COLLEGE π MARYLAND 807

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puter and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), distance learning (2%), double major (13%), honors program (11%), independent study (44%), internships (31%), liberal arts/career combination (4%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 81 full-time, 171 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 68%; five-year: 73%; sixyear: 71%. Graduate study: 45% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 52% within one year; 57% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 20%; medicine, 12%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 53%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (301) 696-3411. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,580; room/board: $8,980. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,144 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,597 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,941 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,519. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,943 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,890. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), women’s dorms (20%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,084. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 79. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 101. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 206,997; number of current serial subscriptions: 366. 808 MARYLAND π JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 252. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 284. Transfer applicants offered admission: 248. Transfer applicants enrolled: 161. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Johns Hopkins University I Address: 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 I Website: http://www.jhu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 5,368 full-time; 337 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 15, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1290-1500  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,700 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,578 Acceptance rate: 24% Average debt: $18,447 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 52%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,368 full-time; 337 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 25%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 56%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 31%; Protestant: 32%; Jewish: 13%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 5%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 516-8171. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jhu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://apply.jhu.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; Duke University; Harvard University; University of Pennsylvania; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,848. Total accepted: 3,603. Freshmen enrolled: 1,206; 87% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 35%. Overall acceptance rate: 24%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 45%. Non-early acceptance rate: 23%. Size of waiting list: 3069 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 46. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 82% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 97% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ing: 38%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 630-730, Math: 660-770, Combined: 1290-1500. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-34, Math: 27-31, Composite: 28-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% biomedical/medical engineering, 10% international relations and affairs, 9% public health (M.P.H., D.P.H.), 6% neuroscience, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major (13%), dual enrollment, independent study (49%), internships (79%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (21%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2103). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 3,064 full-time, 317 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 84%; five-year: 91%; six-year: 91%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 74% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 15%; medicine, 22%; engineering, 17%; arts and sciences, 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 516-8028. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,700; room/board: $11,578. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 54% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 96% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,765 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,954 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,754 (40%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,547. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $20,273 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $30,091 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,447. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (85%), women’s dorms (1%), men’s dorms (1%), sorority housing, apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 37% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,322. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 262. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 24%; of women in sororities: 23%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 145. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,654,465; number of current serial subscriptions: 91,307. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 722. Transfer applicants offered admission: 63. Transfer applicants enrolled: 26. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 239 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 68. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Loyola College in Maryland I Address: 4501 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210 I Website: http://www.loyola.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 3,538 full-time; 42 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 2, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1120-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,155 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,770 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $19,730 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,538 full-time; 42 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 88%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 77%; Protestant: 9%; Jewish: 1%; Unknown: 1%; Christian Orthodox: 2%; Other: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 617-5012. Website: http://www.loyola.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Fairfield University; Fordham University; Providence College; Villanova University. Admissions statistics LOYOLA COLLEGE IN MARYLAND π MARYLAND 809

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for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,594. Total accepted: 5,138. Freshmen enrolled: 983; 82% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 57%. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Non-early acceptance rate: 48%. Size of waiting list: 1687 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 11. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 37% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 75% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 31%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560650, Math: 560-660, Combined: 1120-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1852. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 32% business/commerce, 15% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 9% social sciences, 8% psychology, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (35%), cross-registration (1%), double major (4%), honors program (6%), independent study, internships (31%), study abroad (65%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 321 full-time, 221 parttime (57% men; 43% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 77%; fiveyear: 82%; six-year: 83%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year.

of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 83%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, team handball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, team handball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 66. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 433,500; number of current serial subscriptions: 39,886. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,577. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 241. Transfer applicants offered admission: 78. Transfer applicants enrolled: 32. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 29 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Maryland Institute College of Art I Address: 1300 Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217-4134 I Website: http://www.mica.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,656 full-time; 16 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 617-2576. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,155; room/board: $10,770. Estimated books and supplies: $1,010; transportation: $360; personal expenses: $1,060. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 96% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,705 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,815 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,890 (42%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,640. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 96%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,760 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $25,220 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,730. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms, apartment for single students (75%), special housing for disabled students (2%), other housing options (23%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 81%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 174. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number 810 MARYLAND π MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,680 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,000 Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,656 full-time; 16 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 79%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 225-2222. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mica.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.mica.edu/ADM/index.cfm?id=1. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 4 (4); History: 3 (4); Academic electives: 6 (0); Total units: 24 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carnegie Mellon University; Pratt Institute; Rhode Island School of Design; School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Syracuse University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,602. Total accepted: 964. Freshmen enrolled: 400; 81% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Non-early acceptance rate: 35%. Size of waiting list: 28 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 12. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530660, Math: 500-620, Combined: 1030-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 285. Transfer applicants offered admission: 88. Transfer applicants enrolled: 60. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 72 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

McDaniel College I Address: 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157 I Website: http://www.mcdaniel.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,681 full-time; 50 part-time

KEY STATS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1826. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% intermedia/multimedia, 16% painting, 13% graphic design, 10% illustration, 9% sculpture. Major fields of study: education; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2077). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 130 full-time, 174 parttime (50% men; 50% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; fiveyear: 69%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: education, 20%; arts and sciences, 80%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 225-2285. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,680; room/board: $9,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $650. Financial aid:

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 88%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 83,564; number of current serial subscriptions: 402. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 440. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1240  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,780 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,150 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $23,284 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,681 full-time; 50 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 638-5005. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mcdaniel.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,742. Total accepted: 2,007. Freshmen enrolled: 436; 34% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 44%. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Non-early acceptance rate: 70%. Size of waiting list: 111 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 23. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500610, Math: 500-630, Combined: 1000-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 11% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 10% psychology, 9% sociology, 8% English language and literature, 7% business administration and MCDANIEL COLLEGE π MARYLAND

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management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), double major (20%), dual enrollment (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (4%), honors program (11%), independent study (36%), internships (43%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (32%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 130 full-time, 221 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 43% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 11%; medicine, 9%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 21%.

program or receiving services: 155. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 206,483; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,062. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 171. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 175. Transfer applicants offered admission: 99. Transfer applicants enrolled: 66. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Morgan State University I Address: 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251 I Website: http://www.morgan.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,044 full-time; 771 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 857-2233. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,780; room/board: $6,150. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,339 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,165 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $0 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,106. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 95%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,753 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,284. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (27%), women’s dorms (17%), men’s dorms (15%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (16%), other housing options (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $748. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 132. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled 812

MARYLAND π MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 810-980  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,318 in state, $14,438 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,650 Acceptance rate: 34% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,044 full-time; 771 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 90%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 3%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 332-6674. Website: http://www.morgan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.morgan.edu/admin/admission/admission.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 21 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bowie State University; Hampton University; Howard University; North Carolina A&T State University; University of Maryland–Eastern Shore. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,804. Total accepted: 3,977. Freshmen enrolled: 1,334; Overall acceptance rate: 34%. Non-early acceptance rate: 34%. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-490, Math: 400-490, Combined: 810-980. First-year U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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dent body). Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 425 full-time, 128 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 79% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 38%. Graduate study: 39% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (443) 885-3170. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,318 in state, $14,438 out of state; room/board: $7,650. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), women’s dorms (29%), men’s dorms (23%), apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students (5%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 61. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 45. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 303,917; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,684. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Mount St. Mary’s University I Address: 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 I Website: http://www.msmary.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,547 full-time; 134 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 26, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,560 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,520 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $22,041 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,547 full-time; 134 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 85%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 448-4347. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.msmary.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://www.mountinfo.org/secure/8564/preview_app.asp?wcc=my2. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Catholic University of America; Loyola College in Maryland; Salisbury University; Towson University; University of Maryland–College Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,680. Total accepted: 2,139. Freshmen enrolled: 449; 48% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 27%. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-590, Math: 480-580, Combined: 960-1170.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1808. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 29% business/commerce, 12% elementary education and teaching, 5% English language and literature, 5% accounting, 5% criminal justice/safety studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY π MARYLAND

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and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2109). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 118 full-time, 73 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; education, 13%; arts and sciences, 11%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (301) 447-5207. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,560; room/board: $9,520. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,250 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,009 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,706 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,941. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,588 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,576 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,041. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $959. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 135. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 212,478; number of current serial subscriptions: 902. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 147. Transfer applicants offered admission: 87. Transfer applicants enrolled: 36. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Salisbury University I Address: 1101 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801 I Website: http://www.salisbury.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 6,357 full-time; 584 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1200  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,412 in state, $14,500 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,604 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $17,669 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 52%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,357 full-time; 584 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 543-6161. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.salisbury.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.salisbury.edu/admissions/applications/welcome.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: (3); Total units: 15 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Frostburg State University; St. Mary’s College of Maryland; Towson University; University of Maryland–Baltimore County; University of Maryland–College Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,593. Total accepted: 3,684. Freshmen enrolled: 1,150; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Non-early acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-590, Math: 520-610, Combined: 1030-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1925. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 9% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% elementary education and teaching, 7% business administration and management, 6% biology/biological sciences, 6% psychology. Major fields U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 363 full-time, 168 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 67%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 543-6165. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,412 in state, $14,500 out of state; room/board: $7,604. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: December 31. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,660 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,316 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,702 (32%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,694. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,611 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,669. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (11%), apartment for single students (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 197. Services include: tape ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 269,426; number of current serial subscriptions: 248,446. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 460. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,786. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,381. Transfer applicants enrolled: 827. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 40 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 617 (paper).

Sojourner-Douglass College I Address: 500 N. Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 I Website: http://www.sdc.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Stevenson University I Address: 1525 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson, MD 21153 I Website: http://www.vjc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,546 full-time; 530 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 15, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,200 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,856 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $16,539 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,546 full-time; 530 part-time. Men: 30%; women: 70%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 80%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 31%; Jewish: 2%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 16%; Other: 50%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 486-7001. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vjc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www14.vjc.edu/admissions/online_application_v4/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: STEVENSON UNIVERSITY π MARYLAND

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Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Frostburg State University; Salisbury University; Towson University; University of Maryland–College Park; York College of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,461. Total accepted: 2,028. Freshmen enrolled: 605; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 430-550, Combined: 880-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 16-22, Composite: 1823.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 22% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% visual and performing arts, 9% education, 7% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning (1%), double major (1%), dual enrollment, honors program (1%), independent study (5%), internships (65%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major (7%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (9%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 112 full-time, 274 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 20%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (443) 334-2559. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,200; room/board: $9,856. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $960; personal expenses: $2,444. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,730 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,686 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,208 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,141. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiv816

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ing): $6,081 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,539. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (40%), other housing options (60%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 2. of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 84,047; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,498. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 750. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,122. Transfer applicants offered admission: 477. Transfer applicants enrolled: 235. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 25 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

St. John’s College I Address: PO Box 2800, Annapolis, MD 21404 I Website: http://www.sjca.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

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St. Mary’s College of Maryland I Address: 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686-3001 I Website: http://www.smcm.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,905 full-time; 75 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 84, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,604 in state, $23,454 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,225 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: $17,125 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

double major (13%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (86%), internships (10%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (36%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 138 full-time, 76 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 75%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 83%. Graduate study: 34% of students pursue further study within one year; 66% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 11%; medicine, 11%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 37%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,905 full-time; 75 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 81%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 492-7181. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.smcm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.smcm.edu/admissions/pages/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 7; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of William and Mary; University of Maryland–Baltimore County; University of Maryland–College Park; Washington College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,351. Total accepted: 1,288. Freshmen enrolled: 464; 18% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 28%. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 47%. Non-early acceptance rate: 56%. Size of waiting list: 243 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 10. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 42% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 76% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-670, Math: 560-660, Combined: 1130-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1840. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 13% English language and literature, 13% economics, 10% biology/biological sciences, 10% psychology, 9% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (240) 895-3000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,604 in state, $23,454 out of state; room/board: $9,225. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 46% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,500 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,000 (19%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,500 (19%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,000 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,125. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (25%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (11%), apartment for single students (25%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (28%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 84%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 112. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 68. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 160,874; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 314. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 221. Transfer applicants offered admission: 99. Transfer applicants enrolled: 68. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 250 (computer).

Towson University I Address: 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001 I Website: http://www.towson.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,180 full-time; 2,039 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 40, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,314 in state, $17,860 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,306 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $11,844 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 51%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,180 full-time; 2,039 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 79%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 704-2113. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.towson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://apply.usmd.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 6; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 15,464. Total accepted: 9,223. Freshmen enrolled: 2,665; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 2678 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 700. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 45%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-580, Math: 500-590, Combined: 990-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-24.

tion sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, natural science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2078); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2103). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 728 full-time, 647 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 64%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 62%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 704-4236. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,314 in state, $17,860 out of state; room/board: $8,306. Estimated books and supplies: $948; transportation: $1,798; personal expenses: $1,846. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 31. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,849 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,432 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,182 (29%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,102. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,795 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,751 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,844. Proportion who borrowed: 51%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), apartment for single students (24%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students (4%), other housing options (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 198. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

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Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% business administration and management, 14% education, 11% social sciences, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and informa-

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 1020. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommo-

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dations. Library: Number of titles: 580,039; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,607. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,876. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,771. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,778. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,617. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 434 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 101. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

United States Naval Academy I Address: 121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 I Website: http://www.usna.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,441 full-time

61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-30, Math: 26-31, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1845. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 14% political science and government, 12% economics, 9% aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical engineering, 9% history, 9% systems engineering. Major fields of study: computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (1%), study abroad (1%). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 525 full-time, 49 part-time (75% men; 25% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 82%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 2% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Expenses (N/A):

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1160-1350  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $0 Acceptance rate: 12% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,441 full-time. Men: 79%; women: 21%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 80%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 37%; Protestant: 49%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 10%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 293-4361. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usna.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission cannot be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); History: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: United States Air Force Academy; United States Military Academy. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,003. Total accepted: 1,419. Freshmen enrolled: 1,202; 96% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 12%. Non-early acceptance rate: 12%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 56% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-660, Math: 600-690, Combined: 1160-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 100%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 86. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, martial arts, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, martial arts, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. Library: Number of titles: 689,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,601. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 48 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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University of Baltimore I Address: 1420 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 I Website: http://www.ubalt.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

University of Maryland–Baltimore County I Address: 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 I Website: http://www.umbc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,962 full-time; 1,502 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1080-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,780 in state, $17,512 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,960 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $20,954 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 47%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,962 full-time; 1,502 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 21%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 54%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 455-2291. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umbc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad/index.html?l1=apply&. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (0); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 15 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Johns Hopkins University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Towson University; University of Maryland–College Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,836. Total accepted: 4,024. Freshmen enrolled: 1,437; 9% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 28%. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 76%. Size of waiting list: 263 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 126. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 59% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 45%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-640, Math: 560-660, Combined: 1080-1300. First-year stu820 MARYLAND π UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE

dents submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 22-28, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% computer and information sciences and support services, 16% social sciences, 15% biological and biomedical sciences, 12% psychology, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 473 full-time, 273 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 7%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 44%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 455-2387. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,780 in state, $17,512 out of state; room/board: $8,960. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $870; personal expenses: $1,450. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 14. In 2007-2008, 60% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 46% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,313 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,416 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,883 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,623. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,517 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,152 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,954. Proportion who borrowed: 47%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (62%), apartment for single students (38%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 250. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 156. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,020,627; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,204. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 875. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; New York University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 24,172. Total accepted: 11,370. Freshmen enrolled: 4,236; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Non-early acceptance rate: 47%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 71% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 90% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-680, Math: 600-700, Combined: 1170-1380.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 23,756 full-time; 2,057 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 64%; International: 2%.

Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 8% criminology, 6% economics, 5% finance, 5% political science and government, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,597 full-time, 588 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 17% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 12%; medicine, 9%; engineering, 6%; education, 10%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

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Phone: (301) 314-8385. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.maryland.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 20; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: February 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.uga.umd.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 17 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence:

Financial aid office: (301) 314-9000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,005 in state, $23,076 out of state; room/board: $9,109. Estimated books and supplies: $1,025; transportation: $756; personal expenses: $2,268. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 54% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 39% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,051 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,608 (26%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,395 (25%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,435. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,360 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,458 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,958. Proportion who borrowed: 42%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,913. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,617. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,113. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 342 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 81. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer).

University of Maryland–College Park I Address: College Park, MD 20742-5025 I Website: http://www.maryland.edu I Public I Enrollment: 23,756 full-time; 2,057 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 53, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1170-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,005 in state, $23,076 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,109 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: $18,958 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 42%

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), women’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (7%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,652. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 539. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 30; sororities: 26. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

Phone: (410) 651-6410. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umes.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; Albany State University; Alcorn State University; California State University–Bakersfield; Fort Valley State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,651. Total accepted: 2,116. Freshmen enrolled: 922; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Non-early acceptance rate: 58%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 370-460, Math: 350-450, Combined: 720-910. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-17, Math: 15-17, Composite: 14-18.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 405. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,662,112; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,393. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 11,637. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 6,025. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,672. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,141. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 515 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 142. Minimum TOEFL score required: 575 (paper); 233 (computer).

University of Maryland–Eastern Shore I Address: J.T. Williams Hall, Room 2106, Princess Anne, MD 21853 I Website: http://www.umes.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,282 full-time; 333 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 720-910  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,988 in state, $12,555 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,580 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,282 full-time; 333 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 84%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 10%; International: 3%.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 13% business administration and management, 10% rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, 7% biology/biological sciences, 6% sociology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning (35%), dual enrollment, honors program (1%), independent study (100%), internships, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 169 full-time, 108 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 53% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 651-6172. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,988 in state, $12,555 out of state; room/board: $6,580. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (57%), women’s dorms (27%), men’s dorms (16%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,760. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 213,997; number of current serial subscriptions: 600. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 739. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 641. Transfer applicants offered admission: 388. Transfer applicants enrolled: 193. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 102 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 39. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of Maryland–University College I Address: 3501 University Boulevard E, Adelphi, MD 20783 I Website: http://umuc.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 3,004 full-time; 18,849 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,640 in state, $11,304 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,004 full-time; 18,849 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 31%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 57%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (301) 985-7000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://umuc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://nova.umuc.edu/studserv/isis/ugradapp.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not conULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sidered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,889. Total accepted: 2,888. Freshmen enrolled: 901; 37% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 36% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 23% computer and information sciences and support services, 12% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 7% psychology, 4% legal professions and studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical). Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 237 full-time, 1,378 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Graduation rates: Six-year: 22%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (301) 985-7510. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,640 in state, $11,304 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $1,362; transportation: $384; personal expenses: $4,090. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1. In 20072008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,836 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,167 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,069 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,915. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 21%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, veteran student, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 420. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 6,213. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6,212. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3,683. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 365 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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Washington College I Address: 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620 I Website: http://www.washcoll.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,162 full-time; 60 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 94, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1240  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,005 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,180 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $17,125 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,162 full-time; 60 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (410) 778-7700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.washcoll.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: https://app.commonapp.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (4); History: 2; Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,167. Total accepted: 1,377. Freshmen enrolled: 324; 46% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 63%. Size of waiting list: 597 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 73. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 68% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520630, Math: 520-610, Combined: 1040-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1782. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 18% accounting and business/management, 10% English language and literature/letters, 10% psychology, 8% biology, 6% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special aca-

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demic programs (% participation): double major (19%), exchange student program (domestic), independent study (10%), internships (10%), studentdesigned major, study abroad (30%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 95 full-time, 56 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 81%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 69%; five-year: 73%; sixyear: 74%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (410) 778-7214. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,005; room/board: $7,180. Estimated books and supplies: $1,250; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 43% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,316 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (53%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,737 (36%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,125. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), women’s dorms (24%), men’s dorms (5%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (6%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for international students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 31. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 47%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses. Library: Number of titles: 251,123; number of current serial subscriptions: 26,225. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 100. Transfer applicants offered admission: 57. Transfer applicants enrolled: 31. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

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Massachusetts American International College I Address: 1000 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109 I Website: http://www.aic.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,389 full-time; 121 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,100 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,150 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $26,857 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 100%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,389 full-time; 121 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 27%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 58%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 205-3201. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.aic.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 5 (3); Total units: 16 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Quinnipiac University; Springfield College; University of Connecticut; Western New England College; Westfield State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,588. Total accepted: 1,270. Freshmen enrolled: 370; Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-560, Math: 420-570, Combined: 830-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 14% criminal justice/safety studies, 12% psychology, 11% biological and physical sciences, 9% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (15%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), external degree program (1%), independent study (20%), internships (85%), teacher certificate program (3%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2226); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2226). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 76 full-time, 129 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 47%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; fiveyear: 49%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 2%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; education, 30%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (413) 205-3259. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,100; room/board: $10,150. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 89% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,074 (87%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,291 (86%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,393 (79%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,062. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,621 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,953 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,857. Proportion who borrowed: 100%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (23%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 97. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS

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note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 70,741; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,211. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 175. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,240. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 533. Transfer applicants offered admission: 399. Transfer applicants enrolled: 222. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 47 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Amherst College I Address: PO Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000 I Website: http://www.amherst.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,685 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 1, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1330-1530  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,640 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,790 Acceptance rate: 18% Average debt: $11,655 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 43%

acceptance rate: 16%. Size of waiting list: 1462 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 85% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 95% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 670-770, Math: 660-760, Combined: 1330-1530. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 29-35, Math: 28-33, Composite: 29-34.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1821. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 13% political science and government, 13% psychology, 12% English language and literature, 12% economics, 8% Spanish language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (52%), double major (30%), exchange student program (domestic) (5%), honors program (42%), independent study (16%), internships (60%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (40%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2221). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 194 full-time, 18 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 84%; five-year: 95%; six-year: 96%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 15%; medicine, 14%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 14%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,685 full-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 62%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 19%; Protestant: 18%; Jewish: 11%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 30%; Unknown: 9%; others: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 542-2328. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.amherst.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.amherst.edu/admission/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Harvard University; Princeton University; Williams College; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,680. Total accepted: 1,175. Freshmen enrolled: 474; 90% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 28%. Overall acceptance rate: 18%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 39%. Non-early 826 MASSACHUSETTS π AMHERST COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (413) 542-2296. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,640; room/board: $9,790. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $650; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $35,055 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $33,371 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,493 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,932. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,655. Proportion who borrowed: 43%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 98%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 60% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 104. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 276. Transfer applicants offered admission: 18. Transfer applicants enrolled: 11. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 120 (7% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 650 (paper).

Anna Maria College I Address: Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA 01612 I Website: http://www.annamaria.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 704 full-time; 211 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 750-960  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,850 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $9,350 Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: $24,247 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 704 full-time; 211 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 89%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 30%; Protestant: 8%; Unknown: 62%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (508) 849-3360. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.annamaria.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://annamari.ipower.com/forms/undergradapp_form.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Assumption College; Fitchburg State College; Worcester State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 876. Total accepted: 778. Freshmen enrolled: 264; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 89%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Reading: 380-480, Math: 370-480, Combined: 750-960. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-19.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 32% security and protective services, 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 14% public administration and social service professions, 8% psychology, 7% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 46 full-time, 133 part-time (55% men; 45% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 79%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; fiveyear: 53%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 31% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 8%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 74%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 849-3366. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,850; room/board: $9,350. Estimated books and supplies: $800 personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,473 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,876 (82%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,015 (74%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,717. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,936 (16%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,247. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 13. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, football, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: volleyball.

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abled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 81. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 86,450; number of current serial subscriptions: 180. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 48. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 100. Transfer applicants offered admission: 63. Transfer applicants enrolled: 37. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 470 (paper); 150 (computer).

Assumption College I Address: 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 I Website: http://www.assumption.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,166 full-time; 14 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,851 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,776 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $32,900 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,899. Total accepted: 2,625. Freshmen enrolled: 598; 33% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 32%. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 412 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 167. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-570, Math: 490-570, Combined: 980-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 18-23, Composite: 2024.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1904. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% psychology, 10% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-optometry. Special academic programs: crossregistration, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 151 full-time, 72 parttime (57% men; 43% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 66%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study within one year.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,166 full-time; 14 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 94%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (866) 477-7776. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.assumption.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.assumption.edu/admiss/Applying/freshman.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Merrimack College; Providence College; St. Anselm College; Stonehill College; University of Massachusetts–Amherst. Admissions statistics for the fall 828 MASSACHUSETTS π ASSUMPTION COLLEGE

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 767-7158. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,851; room/board: $9,776. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,915 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,597 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,050 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,372. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,886 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $30,754 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,900. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,067. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 136,011; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,332. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 157. Transfer applicants offered admission: 91. Transfer applicants enrolled: 42. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Southern Adventist University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 456. Total accepted: 198. Freshmen enrolled: 56; Overall acceptance rate: 43%. Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 58%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 370-400, Math: 350-450, Combined: 720-850. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1882. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, adult education, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 37 full-time, 30 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 39% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 34%.

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Atlantic Union College I Address: PO Box 1000, South Lancaster, MA 01561 I Website: http://www.auc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist I Enrollment: 410 full-time; 86 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 720-850  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,570 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,000 Acceptance rate: 43% Average debt: $35,437 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

Financial aid office: (978) 368-2280. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,570; room/board: $5,000. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: September 9; deadline: September 9. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,433 (N/A). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,495 (N/A). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,640 (N/A). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,931. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 54%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,599 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,437. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 410 full-time; 86 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 47%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 33%.

Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 54% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, music ensembles, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (978) 368-2235. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.auc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Very important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Andrews University; Columbia Union College; La Sierra University; Oakwood University; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 456. Transfer applicants offered admission: 198. Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

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Babson College I Address: 231 Forest Street, Babson Park, MA 02457-0310 I Website: http://www.babson.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,869 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1150-1320  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,096 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $12,020 Acceptance rate: 38% Average debt: $28,902 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 51%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,869 full-time. Men: 59%; women: 41%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 59%; International: 18%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (781) 239-5522. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.babson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.babson.edu/ugrad/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (2); History: 1 (2); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bentley College; Boston College; Boston University; New York University; University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,530. Total accepted: 1,324. Freshmen enrolled: 453; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 38%. Non-early acceptance rate: 38%. Size of waiting list: 370 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 20. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 30%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560640, Math: 590-680, Combined: 1150-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-30, Math: 25-30, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 100% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 150 full-time, 830 MASSACHUSETTS π BABSON COLLEGE

89 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 19%; of 20 to 49 students: 77%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 85%; five-year: 88%; six-year: 87%. Graduate study: 6% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 99%; education, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (781) 239-4219. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,096; room/board: $12,020. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $650; personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 44% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 85% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,142 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,469 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,673 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,241. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 96%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,000 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,902. Proportion who borrowed: 51%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (76%), women’s dorms (0%), men’s dorms (0%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students (0%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (14%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 39% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,640. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 78. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 136. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 125,137; number of current serial subscriptions: 636. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 290. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,685. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 247. Transfer applicants offered admission: 94. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 321 (18% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 610 (paper). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Bard College at Simon’s Rock I Address: 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 I Website: http://www.simons-rock.edu I Private I Enrollment: 397 full-time; 6 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 3, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1155-1410  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,650 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,600 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $21,000 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 40%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 397 full-time; 6 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 79%; International: 3%.

ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 88%; of 20 to 49 students: 12%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 83%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (413) 528-7297. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,650; room/board: $10,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $0. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,500 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,100 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,771 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,711. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,830 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,000. Proportion who borrowed: 40%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 528-7312. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.simons-rock.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 2 (2); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 398. Total accepted: 303. Freshmen enrolled: 188; Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 48% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 43%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 620-730, Math: 535680, Combined: 1155-1410. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-31, Math: 25-30, Composite: 24-29.

Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 97%. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, field hockey, racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1964. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 16% psychology, 8% engineering-related fields, 7% art history, criticism, and conservation, 5% philosophy, 5% theater/theater arts management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 39 full-time, 31 part-time. Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

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Bay Path College I Address: 588 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106 I Website: http://www.baypath.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,025 full-time; 297 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1070  Tuition: 2007-2008: $22,073 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,200 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 46 full-time, 106 part-time (35% men; 65% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 57%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 49%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (413) 565-1261. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $22,073; room/board: $9,200. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,025 full-time; 297 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 76%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 565-1331. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.baypath.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 2. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2; History: 1 (2); Total units: 15 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Elms College (College of Our Lady of the Elms); University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of New Haven; Western New England College; Westfield State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 644. Total accepted: 492. Freshmen enrolled: 153; 51% were from out of state. Accepted through earlydecision or early-action plans: 63%. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Non-early acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450550, Math: 430-520, Combined: 880-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1897. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 35% business administration and management, 20% psychology, 19% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, 832

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Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 66%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, musical theater, student government, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 67,592; number of current serial subscriptions: 134. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 65. Transfer applicants offered admission: 57. Transfer applicants enrolled: 28. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 187 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Becker College I Address: 61 Sever Street, Worcester, MA 01609 I Website: http://www.beckercollege.edu I Private I Enrollment: 910 full-time; 750 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 760-980  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,780 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $9,760 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 910 full-time; 750 part-time. Men: 20%; women: 80%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Phone: (877) 523-2537. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.beckercollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 17 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Anna Maria College; Elms College (College of Our Lady of the Elms); Endicott College; Mount Ida College; Newbury College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,550. Total accepted: 1,794. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390490, Math: 370-490, Combined: 760-980. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-19.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Year founded: 1784. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, dual enrollment, internships, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: business, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2233). Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 44%.

Phone: (781) 891-2244. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bentley.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.bentley.edu/undergraduate/applying.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); History: (3); Total units: (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Babson College; Boston College; Boston University; Northeastern University; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,689. Total accepted: 2,531. Freshmen enrolled: 934; 56% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 59%. Overall acceptance rate: 38%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 60%. Non-early acceptance rate: 30%. Size of waiting list: 965 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 1. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 42% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-630, Math: 600-680, Combined: 1150-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 791-9241. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,780; room/board: $9,760. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: dance, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 75. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Bentley College I Address: 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452-4705 I Website: http://www.bentley.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,959 full-time; 241 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1150-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,488 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,320 Acceptance rate: 38% Average debt: $29,495 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,959 full-time; 241 part-time. Men: 60%; women: 40%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 77%; International: 7%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1917. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% finance, 17% business administration and management, 16% marketing/marketing management, 14% accounting and related services, 11% accounting. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related proBENTLEY COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS

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grams; computer and information sciences and support services; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cross-registration, double major, honors program (7%), independent study (5%), internships (94%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major, study abroad (18%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 267 full-time, 202 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 70%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 78%; five-year: 85%; sixyear: 83%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 90%; law, 7%; arts and sciences, 3%.

internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 440. Transfer applicants offered admission: 179. Transfer applicants enrolled: 95. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 311 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 71. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Berklee College of Music I Address: 1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215 I Website: http://www.berklee.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,739 full-time; 351 part-time

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Financial aid office: (781) 891-3441. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,488; room/board: $11,320. Estimated books and supplies: $1,030; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,120. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $26,307 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $19,641 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,187 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,325. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,598 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $29,747 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,495. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,900 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $14,360 Acceptance rate: 32% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (30%), apartment for single students (34%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (36%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 79%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,257. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 101. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 175. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 166,881; number of current serial subscriptions: 30,800. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 4,620. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed 834

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,739 full-time; 351 part-time. Men: 72%; women: 28%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 59%; International: 22%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 237-5533. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.berklee.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $150. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 1; Science: 1; Social studies: 2; History: 6; Academic electives: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Overall acceptance rate: 32%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1945. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: diploma, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 22% music, 19% music management and merchandising, 16% music performance, 12% engineering-related technologies, 9% film/cinema studies. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 221 full-time, 293 part-time (74% men; 26% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 13%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 49%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 747-2274. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,900; room/board: $14,360. Estimated books and supplies: $464; transportation: $932; personal expenses: $3,562. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,897 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,882 (18%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,855 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,726. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 26%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,788 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 49. Activities include: choral groups, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 47,993; number of current serial subscriptions: 232. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 912 (22% of student body). Number of countries represented: 73.

Boston Architectural College I Address: 320 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115 I Website: http://www.the-bac.edu I Private I Enrollment: 472 full-time; 6 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,620 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $35,323 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 75%

English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Total units: (19). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Harvard University; Northeastern University; Rhode Island School of Design; Suffolk University; Wentworth Institute of Technology. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 275. Total accepted: 241. Freshmen enrolled: 76; Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 16% were in the top 25 percent; 44% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 75% architecture (B.Arch., B.A./B.S., M.Arch., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.), 15% interior architecture, 10% environmental design/architecture, 0% landscape architecture (B.S., B.S.L.A., B.L.A., M.S.L.A., M.L.A., Ph.D.). Major fields of study: architecture and related services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), distance learning (10%), independent study (2%), internships (0%), study abroad (1%). Cooperative education programs: art, computer science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 88%; of 20 to 49 students: 8%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 90%; six-year: 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 585-0125. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,620. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,668 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,059 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,880 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,419. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 24%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,759 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,323. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Activities include: student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 472 full-time; 6 part-time. Men: 68%; women: 32%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 87%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 585-0123. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.the-bac.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/thebac/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, veteran student, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 0. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 33,000; BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS

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number of current serial subscriptions: 150. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 59. School does not have a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 222. Transfer applicants offered admission: 190. Transfer applicants enrolled: 120. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Boston College I Address: 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 I Website: http://www.bc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 9,081 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 34, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1240-1430  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,950 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $12,395 Acceptance rate: 27% Average debt: $18,799 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,081 full-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 74%; International: 2%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1863. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% finance, 11% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% English language and literature, 7% history, 6% political science and government. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (5%), distance learning (1%), double major (31%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (9%), independent study (22%), internships (3%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (40%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 679 full-time, 647 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 88%; five-year: 91%; six-year: 91%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 24%; medicine, 8%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 34%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 552-3100. Website: http://www.bc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 25. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://app.commonapp.org/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (4); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Brown University; Georgetown University; Harvard University; University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 28,850. Total accepted: 7,869. Freshmen enrolled: 2,291; 74% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 31%. Overall acceptance rate: 27%. Non-early acceptance rate: 26%. Size of waiting list: 4000 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 100. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 80% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 96% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 35%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610710, Math: 630-720, Combined: 1240-1430. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 552-3320. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,950; room/board: $12,395. Estimated books and supplies: $750; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 48% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,395 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,642 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,119 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,701. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,815 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $37,357 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,799. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (98%), special housing for disabled students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 215. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

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dent, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 400. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 2,445,270; number of current serial subscriptions: 52,544. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,296. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,632. Transfer applicants offered admission: 268. Transfer applicants enrolled: 149. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 192 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 56. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 630 (paper).

Boston Conservatory I Address: 8 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215 I Website: http://www.bostonconservatory.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $30,110 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $10,260 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Boston University I Address: 1 Sherborn Street, Boston, MA 02215 I Website: http://www.bu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 17,206 full-time; 1,527 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1170-1370  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,050 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,418 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $24,939 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,206 full-time; 1,527 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 71%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 353-2300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $75. To apply online, go to: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 3 (4); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; George Washington University; New York University; Northeastern University; Tufts University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 33,930. Total accepted: 19,888. Freshmen enrolled: 4,163; 79% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 10%. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 37%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 3590 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 1146. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 51% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 85% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 46%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 580-680, Math: 590-690, Combined: 1170-1370. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-30, Math: 25-29, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1839. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% social sciences, 16% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% psychology, 6% engineering. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (24%), teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,502 full-time, 997 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 76%; five-year: 81%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 3%; medicine, 3%; arts and sciences, 17%.

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$860; transportation: $546; personal expenses: $1,226. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 46% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,723 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $19,968 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,628 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,556. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,994 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $35,084 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,939. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 455. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 450. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,463,324; number of current serial subscriptions: 45,624. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 750. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,350. Transfer applicants offered admission: 752. Transfer applicants enrolled: 259. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1059 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 100. Minimum TOEFL score required: 215 (computer).

Brandeis University I Address: 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02454-9110 I Website: http://www.brandeis.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,216 full-time; 17 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 31, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1280-1460  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,294 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,354 Acceptance rate: 34% Average debt: $22,381 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,216 full-time; 17 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 76%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (781) 736-3500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.brandeis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: February 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.commonapp.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (1); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (0); History: (1); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Brown University; Cornell University; New York University; Tufts University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,562. Total accepted: 2,601. Freshmen enrolled: 704; 79% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 39%. Overall acceptance rate: 34%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 57%. Non-early acceptance rate: 32%. Size of waiting list: 1125 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 105. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 79% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 96% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 630-720, Math: 650-740, Combined: 1280-1460. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-32, Math: 28-34, Composite: 28-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1948. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% economics, 9% biology/biological sciences, 9% political science and government, 8% psychology, 7% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: premedicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration 838

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(2%), double major (41%), independent study (42%), internships (25%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (30%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2130); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2130). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 351 full-time, 128 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 85%; five-year: 88%; six-year: 88%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 39% within one year; 86% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 23%; medicine, 12%; dentistry, 1%; arts and sciences, 57%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (781) 736-3700. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,294; room/board: $10,354. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,315 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,122 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,287 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,178. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $20,591 (22%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,381. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), special housing for disabled students (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 61% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 269. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 120. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,207,217; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,125. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 180. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 387. Transfer applicants offered admission: 108. Transfer applicants enrolled: 34. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 239 (7% of student body). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Number of countries represented: 52. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 635 (paper).

Bridgewater State College I Address: Boyden Hall, Bridgewater, MA 02325 I Website: http://www.bridgew.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,771 full-time; 1,389 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,176 in state, $12,316 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,930 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $19,760 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,771 full-time; 1,389 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (508) 531-1237. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bridgew.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.bridgew.edu/Admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Framingham State College; Northeastern University; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth; Westfield State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,498. Total accepted: 4,507. Freshmen enrolled: 1,584; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 460-560, Combined: 910-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1840. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% architectural engineering technology/technician, 15% education, 13% psychology, 9% criminal justice and corrections, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS 839

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sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning (23%), double major (13%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.3%), exchange student program (domestic) (.3%), honors program (6%), independent study (2%), internships (3%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 299 full-time, 288 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 531-1341. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,176 in state, $12,316 out of state; room/board: $8,930. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,496 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,455 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,074 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,292. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,059 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,760. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (93%), apartment for single students (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,360. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 67. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 500. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 282,457; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,218. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 900. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 11,250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security 840 MASSACHUSETTS π CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE

services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,433. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,296. Transfer applicants enrolled: 793. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 82 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Cambridge College I Address: 1000 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138I Website: http://www.cambridgecollege.edu I Private I Enrollment: 356 full-time; 950 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,280 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 356 full-time; 950 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 34%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 23%; White: 37%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 877-4723. Website: http://www.cambridgecollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1971. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Special academic programs: distance learning, weekend college. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 29 full-time, 1,120 part-time (39% men; 61% women; 30% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 877-4723. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,280. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (4% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 79 (computer).

Clark University I Address: 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610-1477 I Website: http://www.clarku.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,179 full-time; 141 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 80, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1096-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,220 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,650 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $21,100 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,179 full-time; 141 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 8%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 27%; Jewish: 13%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 39%.

and media studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (3%), double major (18%), English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study (40%), internships (43%), liberal arts/career combination (19%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (32%), teacher certificate program (5%), other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2233); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2141); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2233). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 173 full-time, 98 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 69%; fiveyear: 75%; six-year: 76%. Graduate study: 36% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 8%; medicine, 4%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 56%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (508) 793-7431. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.clarku.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/index.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: American University; Boston University; Brandeis University; George Washington University; University of Massachusetts–Amherst. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,201. Total accepted: 2,918. Freshmen enrolled: 574; 70% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 12%. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 84%. Non-early acceptance rate: 56%. Size of waiting list: 93 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 7. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 45%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 553-660, Math: 543-650, Combined: 1096-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-27, Math: 24-30, Composite: 24-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% psychology, 10% political science and government, 8% English language and literature, 8% biology, 8% communication ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (508) 793-7478. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,220; room/board: $6,650. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $250; personal expenses: $700. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 70% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,581 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,954 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,803 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,531. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,451 (23%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,100. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (78%), women’s dorms (8%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 208. Services include: oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 613,087; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,102. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 280. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet CLARK UNIVERSITY π MASSACHUSETTS

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access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 246. Transfer applicants offered admission: 133. Transfer applicants enrolled: 64. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 181 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 62. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 230 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 605 (paper).

College of the Holy Cross I Address: 1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610 I Website: http://www.holycross.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 2,817 full-time; 30 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1210-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,242 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,260 Acceptance rate: 33% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,817 full-time; 30 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 83%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 75%; Protestant: 7%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 7%; Christian: 8%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (508) 793-2443. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.holycross.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Georgetown University; Providence College; University of Notre Dame; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,066. Total accepted: 2,331. Freshmen enrolled: 719; 61% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 33%. Overall acceptance rate: 33%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 54%. Non-early acceptance rate: 32%. Size of waiting list: 1218 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 43. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 65% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 97% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 43%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590-690, Math: 620-690, Combined: 12101380.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1843. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 34% social sciences, 12% psychology, 11% history, 10% English language and literature/letters, 8% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cross-registration (4%), double major (14%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (6%), independent study (37%), internships (18%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (25%), teacher certificate program (1%), other (15%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 240 full-time, 48 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 88%; five-year: 92%; sixyear: 92%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 19%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 10%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 793-2266. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,242; room/board: $10,260. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,856 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,217 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,040 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,897. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $18,318 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $46,105 (1%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 90%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 56% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,470. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 106. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: reading machines, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 606,950; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,508. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 485. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 205. Transfer applicants offered admission: 50. Transfer applicants enrolled: 22. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 29 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Curry College I Address: 1071 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton, MA 02186 I Website: http://www.curry.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,053 full-time; 779 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 24, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 923-1109  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,540 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,500 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $27,145 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,053 full-time; 779 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 669-0686. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.curry.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by May 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater State College; Salem State College; Suffolk University; University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth; Westfield State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,739. Total accepted: 2,472. Freshmen enrolled: 652; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Non-early acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 21% were in the top 25 percent; 54% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 43%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 461-574, Math: 462-535, Combined: 923-1109.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1879. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% criminal justice/safety studies, 22% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 14% business administration and management, 14% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 10% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (47%), cross-registration, double major (5%), honors program (2%), independent study (13%), internships (12%), student-designed major, study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 113 full-time, 329 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 6% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 40%; law, 5%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 40%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 333-2146. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,540; room/board: $10,500. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,058 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,797 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,003 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,298. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,528 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,145. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), women’s dorms (3%), men’s dorms (2%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 375. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readCURRY COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS

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ers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 99,200; number of current serial subscriptions: 500. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 190. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 448. Transfer applicants offered admission: 194. Transfer applicants enrolled: 109. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Eastern Nazarene College I Address: 23 E. Elm Avenue, Quincy, MA 02170 I Website: http://www.enc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Nazarene I Enrollment: 863 full-time; 25 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,014 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,913 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 91%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 863 full-time; 25 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 78%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 44%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 10%; Nazarene: 38%.

3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-580, Math: 430-570, Combined: 870-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1918. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 36% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% psychology, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), cross-registration (1%), double major (18.2%), honors program (9.3%), independent study (2%), internships (13.6%), liberal arts/career combination (8.7%), study abroad (4.2%), teacher certificate program (16.5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 43 full-time, 108 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 56%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 80%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 1%; medicine, 3%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 32%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 16%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 745-3711. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.enc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.enc.edu/undergrad/application.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern University; Gordon College; Northeastern University; University of Massachusetts–Boston. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 814. Total accepted: 502. Freshmen enrolled: 230; 47% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 45%.) Average high school grade point average: 844 MASSACHUSETTS π EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 745-3869. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,014; room/board: $7,913. Estimated books and supplies: $500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: July 15. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,678 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $9,853 (56%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $9,973. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,614 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Proportion who borrowed: 91%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (48%), men’s dorms (32%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (17%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 53% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 150,756; number of current serial subscriptions: 430. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Phone: (617) 824-8600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.emerson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 5; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.emerson.edu/undergraduate_admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Ithaca College; New York University; Northeastern University; Syracuse University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,981. Total accepted: 2,221. Freshmen enrolled: 843; 80% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 45%. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Non-early acceptance rate: 40%. Size of waiting list: 876 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 4. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 42% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 79% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 49%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590-680, Math: 550-650, Combined: 1140-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-30, Math: 23-27, Composite: 25-29.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 294. Transfer applicants offered admission: 157. Transfer applicants enrolled: 78. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Elms Col. (Col. of Our Lady of the Elms) I Address: 291 Springfield Street, Chicopee, MA 01013 I Website: http://www.elms.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Emerson College I Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116-4624 I Website: http://www.emerson.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,222 full-time; 254 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 15, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1140-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,884 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,832 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: $16,620 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

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2007-2008 enrollment: 3,222 full-time; 254 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 83%; International: 2%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1880. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% cinematography and film/video production, 15% creative writing, 15% drama and dramatics/theater arts, 5% journalism, 5% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (5%), double major (4%), honors program (5%), independent study (23%), internships (55%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (23%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 159 full-time, 222 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 11% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 69%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 824-8655. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,884; room/board: $11,832. Estimated books and supplies: $720; transportation: $1,476. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 78% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proporEMERSON COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS

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tion receiving): $15,646 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,120 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,202 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,509. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,913 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,620. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 200. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 175,103; number of current serial subscriptions: 675. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 466. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 608. Transfer applicants offered admission: 212. Transfer applicants enrolled: 129. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 80 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 50. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Emmanuel College I Address: 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 I Website: http://www.emmanuel.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,658 full-time; 624 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 940-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,350 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,800 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,658 full-time; 624 part-time. Men: 27%; women: 73%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 86%; International: 1%. 846 MASSACHUSETTS π EMMANUEL COLLEGE

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 735-9715. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.emmanuel.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Northeastern University; Providence College; Stonehill College; Suffolk University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,142. Total accepted: 2,518. Freshmen enrolled: 582; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 29%. Non-early acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 460-560, Combined: 940-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% psychology, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 86 full-time, 132 part-time (35% men; 65% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 58%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 735-9938. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,350; room/board: $11,800. Estimated books and supplies: $880; transportation: $270; personal expenses: $2,085. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,909 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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$15,684 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,794 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,753. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,205 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 31% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,374. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 96. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 96,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 835. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 145. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 396. Transfer applicants offered admission: 117. Transfer applicants enrolled: 42. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 30 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Endicott College I Address: 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915 I Website: http://www.endicott.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,963 full-time; 165 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 20, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,530 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,380 Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: $24,314 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,963 full-time; 165 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (978) 921-1000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.endicott.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular deciULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sion: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (0); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Merrimack College; Northeastern University; Quinnipiac University; Salve Regina University; University of Massachusetts–Amherst. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,549. Total accepted: 1,709. Freshmen enrolled: 520; 58% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Size of waiting list: 410 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 20. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-580, Math: 490-590, Combined: 980-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 2025, Composite: 21-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1939. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 10% visual and performing arts, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (7%), cross-registration, distance learning, honors program, independent study, internships (100%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 74 full-time, 88 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 63%; sixyear: 57%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (978) 232-2070. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,530; room/board: $11,380. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,429 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,087 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,125 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding ENDICOTT COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS 847

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PLUS or other private loans): $4,515. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,215 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,314. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 68%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 120,999; number of current serial subscriptions: 34,200. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 167. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 234. Transfer applicants offered admission: 77. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 45 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 597 (paper).

Fisher College I Address: 118 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02116 I Website: http://www.fisher.edu I Private I Enrollment: 588 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 840-940  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,275 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $12,250 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (866) 266-6007. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fisher.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Johnson and Wales University; Lasell College; Mount Ida College; Suffolk University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,515. Total accepted: 1,669. Freshmen enrolled: 301; 41% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Average high school grade point average: 2.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 67%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-480, Math: 360-460, Combined: 840-940. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 14-19.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1903. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; public administration and social service professions; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition). Special academic programs: distance learning, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, internships, study abroad. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 21 full-time, 5 parttime (31% men; 69% women; 31% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 52%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 236-8821. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,275; room/board: $12,250. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,274 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,649 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,069 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,899. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,332 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms. Activities include: dance, literary magazine, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 588 full-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 64%.

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Basic services: health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. Library: Number of titles: 28,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 100. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 112. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 196. Transfer applicants offered admission: 92. Transfer applicants enrolled: 36. International students: Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Fitchburg State College I Address: 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697 I Website: http://www.fsc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,195 full-time; 640 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,400 in state, $12,480 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,276 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $15,258 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,195 full-time; 640 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (978) 665-3144. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fsc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $10. To apply online, go to: http://www.fsc.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater State College; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth; University of Massachusetts–Lowell; Worcester State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,391. Total accepted: 2,230. Freshmen enrolled: 708; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440560, Math: 460-560, Combined: 900-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% business administration, management, and operations, 11% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% film/video and photographic arts, 8% teacher education and professional development, 7% criminal justice and corrections. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, votech, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 176 full-time, 78 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (978) 665-3156. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,400 in state, $12,480 out of state; room/board: $7,276. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $350; personal expenses: $1,580. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 91% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,182 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,895 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,438 (44%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,223. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,734 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,258. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 66. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 241,864; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,834. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS 849

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 666. Transfer applicants offered admission: 608. Transfer applicants enrolled: 359. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Framingham State College I Address: 100 State Street, PO Box 9101, Framingham, MA 01701-9101 I Website: http://www.framingham.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,139 full-time; 689 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 940-1120  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,799 in state, $11,879 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,127 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $18,013 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,139 full-time; 689 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 87%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (508) 626-4500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.framingham.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.framingham.edu/Admissions/application.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater State College; Salem State College; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth; Westfield State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,898. Total accepted: 2,194. Freshmen enrolled: 641; 5% were from out of state. Accepted through earlydecision or early-action plans: 14%. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Non-early acceptance rate: 54%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470560, Math: 470-560, Combined: 940-1120.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1839. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 11% social sciences, 10% psychology, 9% communications technologies/technicians and support services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; bio850 MASSACHUSETTS π FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE

logical and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 167 full-time, 86 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 6%; medicine, 6%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 626-4534. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,799 in state, $11,879 out of state; room/board: $7,127. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 54% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,780 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,268 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,482 (43%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,353. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,368 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,013. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), women’s dorms (25%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 54. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 250. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 212,600; number of current serial subscriptions: 356. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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232. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 939. Transfer applicants offered admission: 620. Transfer applicants enrolled: 421. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

Gordon College I Address: 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984 I Website: http://www.gordon.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: nondenominational I Enrollment: 1,496 full-time; 34 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,294 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,424 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $18,032 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,496 full-time; 34 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (866) 464-6736. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gordon.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://www.gordon.edu/Admissions/Application/NewApplicant.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: 5; Total units: 20 (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Nazarene College; Grove City College; Houghton College; Messiah College; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,574. Total accepted: 1,122. Freshmen enrolled: 458; 73% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 54%. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 84%. Non-early acceptance rate: 60%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 520-630,

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 13% psychology, 12% English language and literature, 8% Christian studies, 7% business administration and management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2130). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 93 full-time, 52 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 57% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 8%; medicine, 3%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (978) 867-4246. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,294; room/board: $7,424. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,435 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,154 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,099 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,705. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,025 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,032. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (69%), men’s dorms (10%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 88%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 37% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $985. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee.

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Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: learning center, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 148,710; number of current serial subscriptions: 510. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 180. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 360. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 106. Transfer applicants offered admission: 78. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 37 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 583 (paper).

Hampshire College I Address: 893 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002 I Website: http://www.hampshire.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,431 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 104, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1150-1370  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,549 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,080 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: $20,300 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,431 full-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 83%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 14%; Jewish: 11%; No preference: 58%; Other: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 559-5471. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hampshire.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: February 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 4 (4); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Total units: 19 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. 852

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Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bard College; Bennington College; Oberlin College; Reed College; Sarah Lawrence College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,571. Total accepted: 1,421. Freshmen enrolled: 400; 85% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 72%. Non-early acceptance rate: 55%. Size of waiting list: 280 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 23. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610710, Math: 540-660, Combined: 1150-1370. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% visual and performing arts, 17% social sciences, 12% English language and literature/letters, 11% area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (90%), exchange student program (domestic), independent study (80%), internships (53%), student-designed major (100%), study abroad (26%), teacher certificate program (0%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2221). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 94 full-time, 51 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 12% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 57%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 15%; medicine, 10%; arts and sciences, 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (413) 559-5484. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,549; room/board: $10,080. Estimated books and supplies: $500 personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 60% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 84% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,875 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,900 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,975 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 99%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,600 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,300. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (13%), women’s dorms, apartment for single students (85%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 48% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 114. Activities include: choral groups, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 37. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 129,350; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,593. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 187. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 249. Transfer applicants offered admission: 118. Transfer applicants enrolled: 45. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 577 (paper); 233 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 642 (paper).

Harvard University I Address: Undergraduate Admissions Office, 86 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 I Website: http://www.college.harvard.edu I Private I Enrollment: 6,641 full-time; 7 part-time

Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 22,955. Total accepted: 2,108. Freshmen enrolled: 1,659; 84% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 9%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 95% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 700-800, Math: 700-790, Combined: 1400-1590. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 31-35.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1636. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% economics, 12% political science and government, 8% psychology, 6% social sciences, 5% biochemistry. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3.3%), cross-registration (18.5%), double major (4.5%), honors program (45.9%), independent study (2.6%), student-designed major (.6%), study abroad (16.6%), teacher certificate program (.1%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 1,833 full-time, 432 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 17%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 88%; five-year: 96%; six-year: 97%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 1, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1400-1590  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,173 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,042 Acceptance rate: 9% Average debt: $9,290 Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,641 full-time; 7 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 59%; International: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 495-1551. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.college.harvard.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 495-1581. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,173; room/board: $11,042. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $2,035. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $35,831 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $32,850 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,792 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,370. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $9,290. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 99%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 49% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,220. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 390. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 98%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, fencing, ice hockey, crew (lightweight), soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, HARVARD UNIVERSITY π MASSACHUSETTS

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crew (heavyweight), fencing, ice hockey, crew (lightweight), soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 51. Library: Number of titles: 15,965,675; number of current serial subscriptions: 110,463. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 405. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 645 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 90.

Lasell College I Address: 1844 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466 I Website: http://www.lasell.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,282 full-time; 39 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 32, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,950 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,950 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $19,125 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 450-530, Combined: 890-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% fashion merchandising, 11% criminology, 10% fashion/apparel design, 6% business administration and management, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (17%), independent study (5%), internships (100%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 57 full-time, 102 part-time (37% men; 63% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 33%; law, 4%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 52%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,282 full-time; 39 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 84%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 50%; Protestant: 12%; Jewish: 2%; No preference: 31%.

Financial aid office: (617) 243-2227. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,950; room/board: $9,950. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,216 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,800 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,536 (80%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,400. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,000 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,125. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 243-2225. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lasell.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.lasell.edu/admission/application/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Curry College; Endicott College; Fashion Institute of Technology; Northeastern University; Suffolk University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,775. Total accepted: 1,816. Freshmen enrolled: 428; 46% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school 854

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 79%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 22. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 53,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 240. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 348. Transfer applicants offered admission: 148. Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 30 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Lesley University I Address: 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 I Website: http://www.lesley.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,160 full-time; 69 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,430 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $12,000 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $15,000 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 91%

in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450600, Math: 460-560, Combined: 910-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-29, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 40% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 21% visual and performing arts, 14% psychology, 7% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 5% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communications technologies/technicians and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; psychology; public administration and social service professions; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 72 full-time, 173 part-time (44% men; 56% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 5%; education, 55%; arts and sciences, 40%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,160 full-time; 69 part-time. Men: 25%; women: 75%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 83%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 349-8800. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lesley.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.lesley.edu/lc/applying.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 4 (0); Total units: 18 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Emmanuel College; Northeastern University; Simmons College; Suffolk University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,685. Total accepted: 1,324. Freshmen enrolled: 343; 53% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Non-early acceptance rate: 79%. Size of waiting list: 50 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 6. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 349-8581. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,430; room/board: $12,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,137; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 3% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,634 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,833 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,835 (55%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,801. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,743 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,000. Proportion who borrowed: 91%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), women’s dorms (40%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 124,022; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,935. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 170. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 342. Transfer applicants offered admission: 193. Transfer applicants enrolled: 106. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 30 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 173 (computer).

Longy School of Music I Address: 1 Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 I Website: http://www.longy.edu I Private I Enrollment: 44 full-time; 8 part-time

viola, guitar, and other stringed instruments, 29% music performance, 14% piano and organ, 14% voice and opera. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 0 full-time, 112 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 13% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 5/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 91%; of 20 to 49 students: 7%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 17%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: education, 10%; arts and sciences, 90%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 876-0956. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,450. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 29. In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,693 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,840 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,092 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,092. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 43%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,789 (45%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,682. Proportion who borrowed: 25%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,341. Activities include: choral groups, dance, jazz band, music ensembles, opera, student government, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,450 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $17,682 Student/faculty ratio: 5/1 Proportion who borrowed: 25%

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 0. Library: Number of titles: 19,925; number of current serial subscriptions: 32. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 9. School has a wireless network.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 44 full-time; 8 part-time. Men: 56%; women: 44%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 62%; International: 27%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 17. Transfer applicants offered admission: 12. Transfer applicants enrolled: 10. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (27% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 538 (paper).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 876-0956. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.longy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $90. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston Conservatory; Boston University; Manhattan School of Music; New England Conservatory of Music; University of Rochester. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 40. Total accepted: 24. Freshmen enrolled: 4; 100% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 2 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 1.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design I Address: 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 I Website: http://www.massart.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,481 full-time; 641 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,900 in state, $23,000 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $12,370 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1915. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: diploma, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 43% violin, 856

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,481 full-time; 641 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 81%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 879-7222. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.massart.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 5. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University; Pratt Institute; Rhode Island School of Design; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,315. Total accepted: 735. Freshmen enrolled: 284; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Non-early acceptance rate: 56%. Size of waiting list: 58 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 8. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 480-570, Combined: 970-1180.

ated housing: 23%. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 231,586; number of current serial subscriptions: 557. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 388. Transfer applicants offered admission: 257. Transfer applicants enrolled: 152. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 47 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 200 (computer).

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts I Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247 I Website: http://www.mcla.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,334 full-time; 216 part-time

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Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; education; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major (3%), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 94 full-time, 197 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 2% of students pursue further study within one year.

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1120  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,168 in state, $15,113 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,804 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $18,726 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 879-7850. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,900 in state, $23,000 out of state; room/board: $12,370. Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,490 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,471 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,325 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,428. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,383 (1%).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,334 full-time; 216 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 91%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 662-5410. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mcla.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 0; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS π MASSACHUSETTS

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Elms College (College of Our Lady of the Elms); Hartwick College; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; Western New England College; Westfield State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,431. Total accepted: 1,018. Freshmen enrolled: 354; 31% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 22%. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 72%. Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460580, Math: 440-540, Combined: 900-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 28% English language and literature/letters, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% social sciences, 11% visual and performing arts, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (0%), distance learning, double major (5%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (14%), independent study (27%), internships (34%), liberal arts/career combination (4%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 84 full-time, 99 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (413) 662-5219. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,168 in state, $15,113 out of state; room/board: $6,804. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,256. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,870 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,076 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,894. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,685 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,726.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 34. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, equestrian, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, equestrian, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 165,313; number of current serial subscriptions: 81. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 343. Transfer applicants offered admission: 263. Transfer applicants enrolled: 169. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Massachusetts Institute of Technology I Address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 I Website: http://web.mit.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 4,119 full-time; 53 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1380-1560  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,390 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,860 Acceptance rate: 12% Average debt: $17,252 Student/faculty ratio: 6/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,119 full-time; 53 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 26%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 46%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 253-3400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://web.mit.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by March 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://my.mit.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California Institute of Technology; Harvard University; Princeton University; Stanford University; Yale University. Admissions staU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,445. Total accepted: 1,553. Freshmen enrolled: 1,067; 90% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 30%. Overall acceptance rate: 12%. Non-early acceptance rate: 13%. Size of waiting list: 499 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 20. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 97% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 660-760, Math: 720-800, Combined: 1380-1560. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 30-35, Math: 32-35, Composite: 31-34.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1861. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 37% engineering, 12% computer science, 11% physical sciences, 9% biology/biological sciences, 9% mathematics. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (6%), cross-registration (13%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (4%), internships (21%), study abroad (7%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,362 fulltime, 443 part-time (79% men; 21% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 6/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 83%; five-year: 91%; six-year: 93%. Graduate study: 45% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 2%; medicine, 14%; engineering, 54%; arts and sciences, 26%.

symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 27; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 49%; of women in sororities: 26%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, ice hockey, rugby, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, ice hockey, rugby, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,807,568; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,280. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 20,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 289. Transfer applicants offered admission: 17. Transfer applicants enrolled: 15. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 343 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 89. Minimum TOEFL score required: 577 (paper); 233 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 642 (paper).

Massachusetts Maritime Academy I Address: 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-1803 I Website: http://www.maritime.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,037 full-time; 38 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 253-4971. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,390; room/board: $10,860. Estimated books and supplies: $1,150 personal expenses: $1,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 20072008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,866 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $28,552 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,099 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $956. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,252. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (73%), women’s dorms (7%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (14%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 90%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 48% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,650. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 415. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: 12, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1140  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,510 in state, $17,084 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,812 Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,037 full-time; 38 part-time. Men: 91%; women: 9%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 95%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 544-3411. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.maritime.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.maritime.edu/L3.cfm?pageID=12&parent=2. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 3 (0); Foreign language: 2 (0); Social studies: 1 (0); History: 1 (0); Academic electives: 2 (0); Total units: 16 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY π MASSACHUSETTS

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scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 819. Total accepted: 301. Freshmen enrolled: 263; Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Non-early acceptance rate: 37%. Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-560, Math: 480-580, Combined: 920-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional certificate. Most popular majors: 29% naval architecture and marine engineering, 25% marine science/merchant marine officer, 19% environmental studies, 17% engineering, 9% international business/trade/commerce. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; engineering; natural resources and conservation; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (workstudy plan) program (20%), double major (5%), independent study (15%), internships (35%). Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 65 (78% men; 22% women). Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 68%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 830-5087. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,510 in state, $17,084 out of state; room/board: $7,812. Estimated books and supplies: $800 personal expenses: $4,372.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (85%), other housing options (15%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 15. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 38. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4.

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Merrimack College I Address: 315 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845 I Website: http://www.merrimack.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,826 full-time; 236 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,888 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,110 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $25,000 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,826 full-time; 236 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 94%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (978) 837-5100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.merrimack.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 30; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 17 (26). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Assumption College; Bentley College; Endicott College; St. Anselm College; Stonehill College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,657. Total accepted: 2,600. Freshmen enrolled: 422; 25% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 23%. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 71%. Size of waiting list: 406 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 130. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-580, Math: 530-590, Combined: 1050-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (14%), cross-registration (2%), douU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ble major (7%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (10%), independent study (7%), internships (15%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (7%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 130 full-time, 72 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 7% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 2%; medicine, 1%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (978) 837-5196. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,888; room/board: $10,110. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $450. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 83% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,500 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,500 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,500 (62%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,000 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,000 (12%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,000. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (83%), women’s dorms (6%), men’s dorms (4%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 52. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, jazz band, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 81%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 98. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 120,836; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,066. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 234. Transfer applicants offered admission: 149. Transfer applicants enrolled: 83. International ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

Montserrat College of Art I Address: PO Box 26, 23 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915 I Website: http://www.montserrat.edu I Private I Enrollment: 260 full-time; 25 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,320 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,000 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $29,500 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 260 full-time; 25 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 95%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (978) 921-4242. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.montserrat.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Social studies: (2); History: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University; Maine College of Art; Massachusetts College of Art and Design; Rhode Island School of Design. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 277. Total accepted: 207. Freshmen enrolled: 77; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-590, Math: 420-530, Combined: 870-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1970. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 29% illustration, 20% painting, 17% graphic design, 10% fine/studio arts, 4% art teacher education. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (1%), exchange student program (domestic), independent study (46%), internships (25%), student-designed major (11%), study abroad (21%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 20 full-time, 28 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 84%; of 20 to 49 students: 16%; of 50 or more stuMONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART π MASSACHUSETTS

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dents: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 45%; sixyear: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (978) 921-4242. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,320; room/board: $6,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $2,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: July 1. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,895 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,000 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,225 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,225. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 37%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,200 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,500. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (100%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $950. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 10. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 14. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other. Library: Number of titles: 12,500; number of current serial subscriptions: 79. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 74. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 31. Transfer applicants offered admission: 24. Transfer applicants enrolled: 14. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Mount Holyoke College I Address: 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01075 I Website: http://www.mtholyoke.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,152 full-time; 49 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 27, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1230-1420  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,646 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,020 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $22,270 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,152 full-time; 49 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 61%; International: 16%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 15%; Jewish: 7%; Muslim: 4%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 41%; Other Christian: 9%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 538-2023. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mtholyoke.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/adm/center/applications.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); History: (3); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Barnard College; Bryn Mawr College; Smith College; Vassar College; Wellesley College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,194. Total accepted: 1,671. Freshmen enrolled: 522; 80% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 22%. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 53%. Non-early acceptance rate: 52%. Size of waiting list: 326 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 55% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 86% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 46%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 640-730, Math: 590-690, Combined: 1230-1420. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-32, Math: 24-29, Composite: 26-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 9% English language and literature/letters, 8% psychology, 7% biology/biological sciences, 7% international relations and affairs, 7% political science and government. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and 862 MASSACHUSETTS π MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE

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performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (67%), double major (18%), exchange student program (domestic) (16%), independent study (57%), internships (57%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (42%), teacher certificate program (2%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 208 full-time, 28 parttime (47% men; 53% women; 28% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 78%; five-year: 81%; six-year: 81%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study within one year; 64% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 14%; medicine, 9%; engineering, 1%; arts and sciences, 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (413) 538-2291. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,646; room/board: $11,020. Estimated books and supplies: $1,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,077 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $25,816 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,725 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,087. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,262 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,270. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (99%), apartment for single students (1%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 93%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 65% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 140. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 145. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 742,774; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,908. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 592. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 238. Transfer applicants offered admission: 102. Transfer applicants enrolled: 45. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 353 (16% of student body). Number of countries represented: 64. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 640 (paper).

Mount Ida College I Address: 777 Dedham Street, Newton, MA 02459 I Website: http://www.mountida.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,329 full-time; 101 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 770-960  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,500 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $11,100 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,329 full-time; 101 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 77%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 928-4535. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mountida.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Becker College; Curry College; Endicott College; Lasell College; Newbury College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,060. Total accepted: 1,614. Freshmen enrolled: 415; 45% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Average high school grade point average: 2.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390-480, Math: 380-480, Combined: 770-960. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 15-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 12% veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant, 10% commercial and advertising art, 9% dental hygiene/hygienist, 9% interior design, 8% business administration and management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; public administration and social service professions. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, MOUNT IDA COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS 863

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other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.6%), distance learning (7%), double major (.6%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (4.5%), internships (87%), liberal arts/career combination (.5%), study abroad (.6%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 61 full-time, 109 part-time (38% men; 62% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 28%. Graduate study: 7% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 8% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 21%; medicine, 7%; arts and sciences, 50%; veterinary medicine, 14%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 928-4785. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,500; room/board: $11,100. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,511 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,652 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,179 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,881. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,222 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (93%), women’s dorms (6%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 63%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee.

countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 470 (paper); 150 (computer).

Newbury College I Address: 129 Fischer Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445-5796 I Website: http://www.newbury.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,000 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $10,700 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $3,700 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 83%

New England Conservatory of Music I Address: 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 I Website: http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,225 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $11,600 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $34,836 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 67%

Nichols College I Address: Box 5000, Dudley, MA 01571 I Website: http://www.nichols.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 1,051 full-time; 218 part-time

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Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 130. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 94,464; number of current serial subscriptions: 257. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 122. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-1010  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,970 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $9,100 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $27,764 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 353. Transfer applicants offered admission: 196. Transfer applicants enrolled: 101. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 76 (5% of student body). Number of 864 MASSACHUSETTS π NEWBURY COLLEGE

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,051 full-time; 218 part-time. Men: 60%; women: 40%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 470-3379. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nichols.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: (5). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Curry College; Endicott College; Western New England College; Westfield State College; Worcester State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,894. Total accepted: 1,456. Freshmen enrolled: 440; 41% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Average high school grade point average: 2.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-490, Math: 420-520, Combined: 820-1010. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-21.

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Year founded: 1815. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 31% business/commerce, 18% business administration and management, 10% sport and fitness administration/management, 8% accounting, 8% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 34 fulltime, 111 part-time (; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 56%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 65%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 6% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 4% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 90%; law, 5%; arts and sciences, 5%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 106. Transfer applicants offered admission: 45. Transfer applicants enrolled: 20. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 70,046; number of current serial subscriptions: 161. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 65. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Northeastern University I Address: 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 I Website: http://www.northeastern.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 12,387 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 96, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1170-1340  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,969 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,510 Acceptance rate: 39% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 213-2278. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,970; room/board: $9,100. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,170. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,348 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,164 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,607 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,735. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,072 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,764. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

2007-2008 enrollment: 12,387 full-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 75%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 373-2200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.northeastern.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3; History: 2; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Boston University; New York University; University of Connecticut; University of Massachusetts–Amherst. Admissions statisNORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY π MASSACHUSETTS

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tics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 30,349. Total accepted: 11,971. Freshmen enrolled: 2,871; 65% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 40%. Overall acceptance rate: 39%. Non-early acceptance rate: 36%. Size of waiting list: 5760 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 27. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 42% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 77% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-660, Math: 600-680, Combined: 1170-1340. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1898. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% engineering, 10% social sciences, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% security and protective services. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2130); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2130). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 911 fulltime, 419 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 0%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study within one year.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 225. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, crew (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, crew (heavyweight), ice hockey, crew (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 350. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 976,932; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,196. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,997. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,460. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,233. Transfer applicants enrolled: 623. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 615 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 94. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Pine Manor College I Address: 400 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 I Website: http://www.pmc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 435 full-time; 15 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 373-3190. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,969; room/board: $11,510. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,214 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,250 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,245 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,996. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,404 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $28,657 (2%).

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 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-18  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,957 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $11,115 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $32,275 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 435 full-time; 15 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 42%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 21%; White: 29%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 731-7104. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pmc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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http://www.pmc.edu/admissions/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Northeastern University; Regis College; Suffolk University; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Massachusetts–Boston. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 580. Total accepted: 403. Freshmen enrolled: 143; Overall acceptance rate: 69%.

Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 65,632; number of current serial subscriptions: 272. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 108. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships (100%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 33 full-time, 50 part-time (25% men; 75% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 70% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 20%; medicine, 5%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 731-7129. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,957; room/board: $11,115. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 91% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,476 (91%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,420 (90%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,268 (88%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,746. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,417 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,275. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 79. Transfer applicants offered admission: 43. Transfer applicants enrolled: 25. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 537 (paper).

Regis College I Address: 235 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA 02493-1571 I Website: http://www.regiscollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  ACT Score: 19  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,800 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $11,950 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Salem State College I Address: 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 I Website: http://www.salemstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,127 full-time; 1,480 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1070  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, special housing for disabled students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 23. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

2007-2008 enrollment: 6,127 full-time; 1,480 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 79%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (978) 542-6200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.salemstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. SALEM STATE COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS 867

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Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (3); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,890. Total accepted: 4,118. Freshmen enrolled: 1,088; Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430530, Math: 430-540, Combined: 860-1070.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1854. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% psychology, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2178); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2161). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 321 full-time, 416 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 6% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 29%; sixyear: 40%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (978) 542-6139. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, football (lightweight), martial arts, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football (lightweight), martial arts, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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ices: 180. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 318,711; number of current serial subscriptions: 30,692. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 84. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 276 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 48. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 197 (computer).

Simmons College I Address: 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 I Website: http://www.simmons.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,891 full-time; 181 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1190  Tuition: 2007-2008: $28,302 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,138 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,891 full-time; 181 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 80%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 345-8468. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.simmons.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 3 (3); Total units: 19 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Northeastern University; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,937. Total accepted: 1,686. Freshmen enrolled: 465; 49% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 52%. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Non-early acceptance rate: 58%. Size of waiting list: 81 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 1. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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56%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500600, Math: 480-590, Combined: 980-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 20-25, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 30% health professions and related clinical sciences, 16% social sciences, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% psychology, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (10%), cross-registration (25%), double major (30%), exchange student program (domestic) (10%), honors program (20%), independent study (100%), internships (70%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), studentdesigned major (2%), study abroad (30%), teacher certificate program (40%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 176 full-time, 220 part-time (26% men; 74% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 76%. Graduate study: 34% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 45% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 16%; law, 2%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 32%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 521-2001. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $28,302; room/board: $11,138. Estimated books and supplies: $1,024; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,543. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 79. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 132. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 210,499; number of current serial subscriptions: 43,924. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 455. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 290. Transfer applicants offered admission: 156. Transfer applicants enrolled: 79. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 51 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 583 (paper).

Smith College I Address: 7 College Lane, Northampton, MA 01063 I Website: http://www.smith.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,569 full-time; 27 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1150-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,058 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $12,050 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $21,868 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,569 full-time; 27 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 67%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 10%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 3%; No preference: 29%; Unknown: 12%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 585-2500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.smith.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.smith.edu/admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); History: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Barnard College; Bryn Mawr College; Mount Holyoke College; New York University; Wellesley College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,329. Total accepted: 1,726. Freshmen enrolled: 656; 82% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 22%. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. SMITH COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS 869

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Early-decision acceptance rate: 65%. Non-early acceptance rate: 51%. Size of waiting list: 440 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 7. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 63% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 92% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590-710, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1150-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-32, Math: 23-29, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% social sciences, 11% area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies, 11% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, 10% visual and performing arts, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (34%), double major (14%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (7%), independent study (38%), internships (63%), student-designed major (.4%), study abroad (42%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2221); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2221). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 281 full-time, 28 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 83%; fiveyear: 85%; six-year: 86%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (413) 585-2530. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,058; room/board: $12,050. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $557. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,752 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $27,401 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,305 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,649. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,111 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,868. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (98%), cooperative housing (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 92%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 52% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,370. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 133. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 87. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,469,027; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 604. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 310. Transfer applicants offered admission: 130. Transfer applicants enrolled: 65. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 176 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Springfield College I Address: 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109 I Website: http://www.springfieldcollege.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,920 full-time; 404 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 46, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,520 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,160 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $30,145 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 95%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,920 full-time; 404 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 69%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 748-3136. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.springfieldcollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: February 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ithaca College; Northeastern University; Quinnipiac University; Sacred Heart University; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,321. Total accepted: 1,456. Freshmen enrolled: 552; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Non-early acceptance rate: 63%. Size of waiting list: 41 applicants; enrolled U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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from waiting list: 18. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 480-570, Combined: 930-1120.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 30% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 26% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% psychology, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 5% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (5%), double major (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), independent study (15%), internships (30%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 209 full-time, 376 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 30% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 67%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 49% within one year; 91% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; education, 69%; arts and sciences, 27%.

tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, field hockey, football, golf, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 184. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 159,081; number of current serial subscriptions: 867. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 247. Transfer applicants offered admission: 134. Transfer applicants enrolled: 92. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Stonehill College I Address: 320 Washington Street, Easton, MA 02357 I Website: http://www.stonehill.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,353 full-time; 87 part-time

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Financial aid office: (413) 748-3108. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,520; room/board: $9,160. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,595 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,460 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,640 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,570. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,983 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $30,145. Proportion who borrowed: 95%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 115, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1270  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,150 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,830 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $24,120 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (59%), men’s dorms (13%), apartment for single students (27%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 79%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, field hockey, football, golf, soccer, softball, team handball, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,353 full-time; 87 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 92%. Religious preference: Protestant: 9%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 14%; Roman Catholic: 68%; Greek Orthodox: 1%; Other: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (508) 565-1373. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stonehill.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.commonapp.org/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 1 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions STONEHILL COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS

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decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bentley College; Boston College; College of the Holy Cross; Northeastern University; Providence College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,704. Total accepted: 2,960. Freshmen enrolled: 659; 52% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 33%. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 70%. Non-early acceptance rate: 45%. Size of waiting list: 957 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 26. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 49% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 89% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-630, Math: 550-640, Combined: 1090-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1948. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% psychology, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% education, 5% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (4%), double major (18%), dual enrollment (4%), honors program (9%), independent study (18%), internships (54%), liberal arts/career combination (.2%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (37%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 145 full-time, 113 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 82%; five-year: 85%; six-year: 85%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 32% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 3%; medicine, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 79%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 565-1088. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,150; room/board: $11,830. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $180; personal expenses: $882. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,845 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,687 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,675 (58%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,735. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,851 (23%). The average athletic scholarship 872 MASSACHUSETTS π SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY

(and the proportion receiving): $13,253 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,120. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (92%), women’s dorms (4%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 87%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 67. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 239,383; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,178. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 166. Transfer applicants offered admission: 49. Transfer applicants enrolled: 19. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9. Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Suffolk University I Address: 8 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108 I Website: http://www.suffolk.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,816 full-time; 672 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,954 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $13,970 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,816 full-time; 672 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 77%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 573-8460. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.suffolk.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 20; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.commonapp.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); History: 1 (4); Total units: 17 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bentley College; Boston College; Boston University; Emerson College; Northeastern University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,044. Total accepted: 6,403. Freshmen enrolled: 1,326; 37% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 22%. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 83%. Size of waiting list: 391 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 99. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460560, Math: 450-570, Combined: 910-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

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Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 42% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% social sciences, 17% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% psychology, 5% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (55%), crossregistration, distance learning, double major (4%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic) (7%), honors program, independent study (18%), internships (55%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (11%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 417 full-time, 494 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 27%; law, 12%; medicine, 9%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 45%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 255. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 124,046; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,454. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,288. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Financial aid office: (617) 573-8470. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,954; room/board: $13,970. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $150; personal expenses: $2,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,774 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,089 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,896 (51%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,832. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,526 (9%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (83%), apartment for single students (17%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 16%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,275. Transfer applicants offered admission: 819. Transfer applicants enrolled: 371. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 453 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 94. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 460 (paper).

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Tufts University I Address: Medford, MA 02155 I Website: http://www.tufts.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,977 full-time; 58 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1340-1490  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,840 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,518 Acceptance rate: 27% Average debt: $20,668 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 42%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,977 full-time; 58 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 69%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 627-3170. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tufts.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (3); History: (2); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Brown University; Brown University; Cornell University; Cornell University; Georgetown University; Georgetown University; University of Pennsylvania; University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 15,387. Total accepted: 4,229. Freshmen enrolled: 1,373; 77% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 31%. Overall acceptance rate: 27%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 35%. Non-early acceptance rate: 27%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 80% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 96% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 670750, Math: 670-740, Combined: 1340-1490. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 30-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1852. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% international relations and affairs, 9% economics, 6% political science and government, 6% psychology, 5% English language and literature. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, intern874 MASSACHUSETTS π TUFTS UNIVERSITY

ships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 779 full-time, 431 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 84%; fiveyear: 88%; six-year: 89%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 627-2000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,840; room/board: $10,518. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $1,242. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 45% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 99% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,828 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,937 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,287 (35%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,732. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $500 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,668. Proportion who borrowed: 42%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 163. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,728,202; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,930. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 763. Transfer applicants offered admission: 68. Transfer applicants enrolled: 27. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 286 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 67. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 643 (paper). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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University of Massachusetts–Amherst I Address: University Admissions Center, 37 Mather Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9313 I Website: http://www.umass.edu I Public I Enrollment: 18,646 full-time; 1,468 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 102, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1240  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,227 in state, $18,450 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,114 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $12,062 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 18,646 full-time; 1,468 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 83%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 2%; Jewish: 3%; Unknown: 78%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 545-0222. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umass.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.umass.edu/admissions/applying/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Boston University; Northeastern University; Syracuse University; University of Connecticut. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 27,138. Total accepted: 17,815. Freshmen enrolled: 4,286; 23% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 23%. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Non-early acceptance rate: 63%. Size of waiting list: 2881 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 228. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-610, Math: 520-630, Combined: 1030-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1863. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% social sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% psychology, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (11%), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (17%), teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,175 full-time, 186 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 8%; medicine, 8%; arts and sciences, 76%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (413) 545-0801. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,227 in state, $18,450 out of state; room/board: $8,114. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,551 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,187 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,074 (45%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,373. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,147 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,937 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,062. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (87%), women’s dorms (1%), men’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (0%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 280. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 457. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS–AMHERST π MASSACHUSETTS

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services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,233,990; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,749. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,047. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,989. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,131. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 179 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 36. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Massachusetts–Boston I Address: 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393 I Website: http://www.umb.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,644 full-time; 3,364 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 940-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,111 in state, $17,155 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $17,772 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 47%

students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 480-580, Combined: 940-1150.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1964. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business/commerce, 12% health services/allied health/health sciences, 12% psychology, 7% English language and literature, 6% political science and government. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2130); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2130). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 444 fulltime, 418 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 28%; six-year: 33%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 6,644 full-time; 3,364 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 59%; International: 3%.

Financial aid office: (617) 287-6300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,111 in state, $17,155 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,230. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 68% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,262 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,188 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,158 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,273. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 92%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,196 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,772. Proportion who borrowed: 47%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 287-6100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.umb.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Northeastern University; Salem State College; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth; University of Massachusetts–Lowell. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,213. Total accepted: 2,581. Freshmen enrolled: 997; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: N/A. Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: other housing options. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, squash, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, squash, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,889. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,348. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,566. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 275 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 100. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth I Address: 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300 I Website: http://www.umassd.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,848 full-time; 1,079 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 52, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1160  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,592 in state, $15,274 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,844 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $18,500 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,848 full-time; 1,079 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%.

ACT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1895. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% visual and performing arts, 10% social sciences, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (workstudy plan) program (4%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (3%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (12%), independent study (10%), internships (35%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (10%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 365 full-time, 251 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (508) 999-8605. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umassd.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.umassd.edu/admissions/applyonline.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater State College; Northeastern University; University of Connecticut; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Rhode Island. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,422. Total accepted: 4,919. Freshmen enrolled: 1,700; 4% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 3%. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470570, Math: 490-590, Combined: 960-1160. First-year students submitting ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (508) 999-8632. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,592 in state, $15,274 out of state; room/board: $8,844. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,390. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 56% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,096 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,473 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,412 (51%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,825. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,641 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,500. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (64%), apartment for single students (35%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 54%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 115. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football (lightweight), sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 468,216; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,800. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 650. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,700. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 978. Transfer applicants offered admission: 753. Transfer applicants enrolled: 478. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23. Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

University of Massachusetts–Lowell I Address: 1 University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854 I Website: http://www.uml.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,001 full-time; 2,878 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1180  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,731 in state, $15,844 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,823 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $17,869 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,001 full-time; 2,878 part-time. Men: 60%; women: 40%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 81%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (978) 934-3931. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uml.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Northeastern University; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Massachusetts–Boston; University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth; Wentworth Institute of Technology. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 878 MASSACHUSETTS π UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS–LOWELL

entering class: Total applicants: 4,915. Total accepted: 3,413. Freshmen enrolled: 1,243; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-570, Math: 500-610, Combined: 980-1180.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business administration and management, 11% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 7% information science/studies, 7% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 406 full-time, 278 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 30%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (978) 934-4226. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,731 in state, $15,844 out of state; room/board: $6,823. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $862. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 75% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,851 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,354 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,869 (45%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,081. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,020 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,942 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,869. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), women’s dorms (5%), men’s dorms (5%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, soccer, softball, squash, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, soccer, softball, squash, volleyball. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 170. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 394,931; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,300. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 4,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 25. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,427. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,100. Transfer applicants enrolled: 716. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 71 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Wellesley College I Address: 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203 I Website: http://www.wellesley.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,238 full-time; 142 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1300-1480  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,640 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,336 Acceptance rate: 36% Average debt: $11,902 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 52%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,238 full-time; 142 part-time. Men: 3%; women: 97%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 28%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 51%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (781) 283-2270. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wellesley.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/wellesley/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (4); History: (4); Academic electives: (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Columbia University; Harvard University; Princeton University; University of California–Los Angeles. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,017. Total accepted: 1,434. Freshmen enrolled: 590; 87% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 23%. Overall acceptance rate: 36%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 66%. Non-early acceptance rate: 34%. Size of waiting list: 719 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 78% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 48%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 660-750, Math: 640-730, Combined: 1300-1480. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 29-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% economics, 11% political science and government, 10% biological and physical sciences, 10% psychology, 7% international relations and affairs. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (29%), double major (31%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (14%), independent study (50%), internships (70%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (43%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2178); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2178). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 225 full-time, 89 part-time (42% men; 58% women; 23% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 85%; five-year: 90%; six-year: 92%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 68% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 15%; medicine, 8%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (781) 283-2360. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,640; room/board: $11,336. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 22. In 20072008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,530 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $29,081 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,131 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,309. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,902. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms, women’s dorms (99%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%), cooperative housing (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 97%. Student employment: During the 2007WELLESLEY COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS 879

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2008 academic year, 47% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 170. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: equestrian, figure skating, ice hockey, crew (lightweight), rugby.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 832,415; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,983. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 468. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 325. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 212. Transfer applicants offered admission: 32. Transfer applicants enrolled: 18. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 180 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 65. Average TOEFL score: 645 (paper).

Western New England College I Address: 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01119-2684 I Website: http://www.wnec.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,456 full-time; 319 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 955-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,470 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,554 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,456 full-time; 319 part-time. Men: 61%; women: 39%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 92%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 782-1321. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wnec.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www1.wnec.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Total units: 10 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relation880 MASSACHUSETTS π WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE

ship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,693. Total accepted: 3,415. Freshmen enrolled: 722; 64% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-560, Math: 485-590, Combined: 955-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 36% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% engineering, 12% psychology, 9% security and protective services, 7% sport and fitness administration/management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2221). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 177 full-time, 137 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 60%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (413) 796-2080. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,470; room/board: $10,554. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050; transportation: $472; personal expenses: $1,335. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,877 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,624 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,058 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,119. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,417 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 131,350; number of current serial subscriptions: 155. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 460. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 323. Transfer applicants offered admission: 183. Transfer applicants enrolled: 96. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Westfield State College I Address: Western Avenue, Westfield, MA 01086 I Website: http://www.wsc.mass.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,187 full-time; 512 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,419 in state, $12,499 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,726 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,187 full-time; 512 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 92%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (413) 572-5218. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wsc.mass.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://infoweb.wsc.ma.edu:9102/pls/WSCB/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater State College; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth; Western New England College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,094. Total accepted: 2,875. Freshmen enrolled: 953; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-550, Math: 460-560, Combined: 920-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1838. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 19% security and protective services, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% education, 9% psychology, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (6%), cross-registration, distance learning (10%), double major (20%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (3%), independent study (9%), internships (15%), student-designed major (19%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 180 full-time, 191 part-time (53% men; 47% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 3%; medicine, 3%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 42%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (413) 572-5218. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,419 in state, $12,499 out of state; room/board: $6,726. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (41%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), apartment for single students (35%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $875. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 58. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 33%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, equestrian, football (lightweight), martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, equestrian, WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE π MASSACHUSETTS

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football (lightweight), martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 489. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 147,668; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,885. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 522. Transfer applicants offered admission: 421. Transfer applicants enrolled: 246. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Wheaton College I Address: 26 E. Main Street, Norton, MA 02766 I Website: http://www.wheatoncollege.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,654 full-time; 3 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1140-1320  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,860 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,150 Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: $23,222 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,654 full-time; 3 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 87%; International: 3%.

Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bates College; Boston University; Clark University; Connecticut College; Skidmore College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,831. Total accepted: 1,411. Freshmen enrolled: 418; 67% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 40%. Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 34%. Size of waiting list: 828 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 16. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 58% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 82% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 43%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 580670, Math: 560-650, Combined: 1140-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1834. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 13% psychology, 12% English language and literature, 9% economics, 9% history, 6% fine/studio arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cross-registration (2%), double major (13%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program, independent study (50%), internships (80%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (30%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2217). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 137 full-time, 36 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; five-year: 80%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 32% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 5%; medicine, 3%; engineering, 1%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 46%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (508) 286-8251. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wheatoncollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.wheatoncollege.edu/Admission/applying.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 4 (4); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (2); Total units: 19 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. 882 MASSACHUSETTS π WHEATON COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (508) 286-8232. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,860; room/board: $9,150. Estimated books and supplies: $940; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $760. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 77% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,347 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,174 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,172 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,477. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 98%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,809 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,222. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 93%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 82%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 145. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 375,255; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,723. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 348. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 129. Transfer applicants offered admission: 28. Transfer applicants enrolled: 13. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 580 (paper); 243 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 595 (paper).

Wheelock College I Address: 200 The Riverway, Boston, MA 02215 I Website: http://www.wheelock.edu I Private I Enrollment: 733 full-time; 59 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,205 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,825 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $18,832 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 733 full-time; 59 part-time. Men: 7%; women: 93%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 80%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (617) 879-2206. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wheelock.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 22. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.wheelock.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (1); Academic electives: 0; Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater State College; Emmanuel College; Lesley University; Simmons College; Suffolk University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,144. Total accepted: 719. Freshmen enrolled: 224; 41% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 30%. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Non-early acceptance rate: 58%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 420-530, Combined: 860-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1888. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 41% early childhood education and teaching, 41% human development and family studies, 12% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; education; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; public administration and social service professions; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (7.8%), double major (60%), independent study (55.8%), internships (100%), liberal arts/career combination (57%), study abroad (5.2%), teacher certificate program (33.8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 59 full-time, 123 part-time (18% men; 82% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: 60% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: education, 80%; arts and sciences, 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (617) 879-2206. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,205; room/board: $10,825. Estimated books and supplies: $880. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 87% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,722 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,626 (82%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,870 (77%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,546. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,965 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,832. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

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Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $8. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 27. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 112. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 83,027; number of current serial subscriptions: 546. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 209. Transfer applicants offered admission: 112. Transfer applicants enrolled: 48. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Williams College I Address: 988 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 I Website: http://www.williams.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,964 full-time; 33 part-time

Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Amherst College; Dartmouth College; Harvard University; Middlebury College; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,478. Total accepted: 1,194. Freshmen enrolled: 540; 85% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 40%. Overall acceptance rate: 18%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 40%. Non-early acceptance rate: 16%. Size of waiting list: 1553 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 67. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 89% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 38%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 670-760, Math: 670-760, Combined: 1340-1520. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 29-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1793. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% economics, 11% English language and literature, 11% art/art studies, 9% biology/biological sciences, 7% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (1%), double major (32%), honors program (26%), independent study (67%), internships (16%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (48%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 257 full-time, 48 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 91%; fiveyear: 95%; six-year: 95%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,964 full-time; 33 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 64%; International: 7%.

Financial aid office: (413) 597-4181. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,640; room/board: $9,890. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $35,181 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $32,177 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,602 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,119. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $9,727. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

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Phone: (413) 597-2211. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.williams.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 10; Decision sent by: December 18. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.williams.edu/Admissions/applying/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank:

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (91%), cooperative housing (6%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 93%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 75% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 117. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

 U.S News College Ranking: 1, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1340-1520  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,640 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,890 Acceptance rate: 18% Average debt: $9,727 Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 939,586; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,945. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 377. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 134. Transfer applicants offered admission: 13. Transfer applicants enrolled: 8. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 132 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute I Address: 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609 I Website: http://www.wpi.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,981 full-time; 35 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 71, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1190-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,390 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,880 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $37,784 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,981 full-time; 35 part-time. Men: 74%; women: 26%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 79%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (508) 831-5286. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wpi.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: January 1; Decision sent by: February 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.wpi.edu/Admissions/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Total units: 10. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Northeastern University; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; University of Massachusetts–Amherst. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,698. Total accepted: 3,739. Freshmen enrolled: 805; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

50% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Non-early acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 724 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 40. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 48% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 85% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-670, Math: 630-710, Combined: 1190-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% mechanical engineering, 15% electrical, electronics, and communications engineering, 10% civil engineering, 10% computer science, 8% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3.4%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (4%), cross-registration (5%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.75%), independent study (34%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major, study abroad (51%), teacher certificate program, other (60%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2141); Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 263 full-time, 70 part-time (79% men; 21% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 65%; five-year: 73%; six-year: 76%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: medicine, 1%; engineering, 6%; arts and sciences, 3%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 831-5469. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,390; room/board: $10,880. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,552 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,166 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,011 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,803. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,430 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $37,784. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (22%), apartment for single students (11%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 135. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE π MASSACHUSETTS

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fraternities: 12; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 29%; of women in sororities: 31%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 310,722; number of current serial subscriptions: 42,415. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 158. Transfer applicants offered admission: 79. Transfer applicants enrolled: 48. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 226 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 54. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 613 (paper).

Worcester State College I Address: 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602-2597 I Website: http://www.worcester.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,342 full-time; 1,260 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,312 in state, $12,392 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,387 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: $17,985 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,342 full-time; 1,260 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 86%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (508) 929-8040. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.worcester.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae rela886 MASSACHUSETTS π WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE

tionship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Anna Maria College; Assumption College; Clark University; Fitchburg State College; Westfield State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,810. Total accepted: 2,030. Freshmen enrolled: 699; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Size of waiting list: 86 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450540, Math: 460-560, Combined: 910-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1874. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 22% business administration and management, 15% psychology, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% biology/biological sciences, 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 188 fulltime, 231 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (508) 929-8056. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,312 in state, $12,392 out of state; room/board: $8,387. Estimated books and supplies: $984; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 48% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,533 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,287 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,776 (43%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,530. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,985. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (23%), women’s dorms (48%), men’s dorms (28%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 14. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor). Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 113. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other. Library: Number of titles: 198,408; number of current serial subscriptions: 568. Information

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technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,315. Transfer applicants offered admission: 786. Transfer applicants enrolled: 509. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 63 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 548 (paper).

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Michigan Adrian College I Address: 110 S. Madison Street, Adrian, MI 49221 I Website: http://www.adrian.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,269 full-time; 39 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,390 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,600 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $17,160 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,269 full-time; 39 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 19%; Protestant: 11%; No preference: 47%; United Methodist: 9%; Other: 14%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 877-2246. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.adrian.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (1); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Albion College; Central Michigan University; Grand Valley State University; Michigan State University; Wayne State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,709. Total accepted: 2,373. Freshmen enrolled: 492; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-515, Math: 410-535, Combined: 840-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1859. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% visual and performing arts, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English lan888 MICHIGAN π ADRIAN COLLEGE

guage and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (13%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (27%), internships (29%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 78 full-time, 86 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 9%; medicine, 22%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 51%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (517) 264-3107. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,390; room/board: $7,600. Estimated books and supplies: $630; transportation: $738; personal expenses: $894. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,042 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,611 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,142 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,695. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,460 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,160. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), women’s dorms (3%), men’s dorms, sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (4%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 68. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills. Counseling services: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 36. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 152,244; number of current serial subscriptions: 548. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 180. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 336. Transfer applicants offered admission: 101. Transfer applicants enrolled: 65. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 52 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Albion College I Address: 611 E. Porter, Albion, MI 49224 I Website: http://www.albion.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 1,916 full-time; 22 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 104, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,880 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,190 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $25,340 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,916 full-time; 22 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 28%; Protestant: 19%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 32%; Methodist: 12%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 858-6770. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.albion.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/albion/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1 (3); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 15 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Required. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hope College; Kalamazoo College; Michigan State University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,204. Total accepted: 1,791. Freshmen enrolled: 500; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Non-early acceptance rate: 81%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-630, Math: 530-640, Combined: 1040-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1835. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% economics, 10% English language and literature, 9% biology/biological sciences, 9% psychology, 6% health and physical education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (20%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (20%), independent study (36%), internships (26%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (2%), study abroad (21%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 135 full-time, 24 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 62%; five-year: 71%; sixyear: 72%. Graduate study: 36% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 16%; medicine, 14%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 50%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (517) 629-0440. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,880; room/board: $8,190. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 42% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,108 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,360 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,827 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,957. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,322 (36%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,340. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), women’s dorms (4%), men’s dorms (0%), sorority housing (0%), fraternity housing (15%), cooperative housing (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 88%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 48% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $810. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: ALBION COLLEGE π MICHIGAN 889

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110. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 32%; of women in sororities: 32%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 139. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 376,225; number of current serial subscriptions: 28,420. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 563. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 116. Transfer applicants offered admission: 70. Transfer applicants enrolled: 40. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Alma College I Address: 614 W. Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801-1599 I Website: http://www.alma.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,294 full-time; 61 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,850 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,120 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $23,736 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 92%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,294 full-time; 61 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 94%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 24%; Protestant: 36%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 30%; Presbyterian: 8%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 321-2562. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.alma.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.alma.edu/admissions/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering 890 MICHIGAN π ALMA COLLEGE

class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Albion College; Central Michigan University; Grand Valley State University; Hope College; Michigan State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,044. Total accepted: 1,598. Freshmen enrolled: 423; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 498-665, Math: 520-668, Combined: 1018-1333. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 16% business administration and management, 10% biology/biological sciences, 10% social sciences, 9% history, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (19%), dual enrollment (14%), honors program (12%), independent study (47%), internships (30%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (43%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 81 full-time, 38 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 70%; sixyear: 72%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (989) 463-7347. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,850; room/board: $8,120. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $710. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,805 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,933 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,126 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,933. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,700 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,736. Proportion who borrowed: 92%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), women’s dorms (17%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (4%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 88%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 27%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 57. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 273,860; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,500. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 292. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 129. Transfer applicants offered admission: 62. Transfer applicants enrolled: 27. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5. Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Andrews University I Address: Berrien Springs, MI 49104 I Website: http://www.andrews.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist I Enrollment: 1,524 full-time; 253 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,940 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,330 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $28,365 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $32. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Total units: 13 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,298. Total accepted: 735. Freshmen enrolled: 337; 69% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-610, Math: 440-610, Combined: 910-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 65%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-26, Math: 18-26, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1874. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% architecture and related services, 7% education. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, natural science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 203 full-time, 124 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 26% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 47%; sixyear: 54%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,524 full-time; 253 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 23%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 43%; International: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 253-2874. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.andrews.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (269) 471-3334. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,940; room/board: $6,330. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,878 (63%). Average ANDREWS UNIVERSITY π MICHIGAN

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amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,220 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,751 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,089. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,418 (34%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,365. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (42%), apartments for married students (1%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 58% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, field hockey, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, field hockey, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 592,426; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,102. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 130. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 438. Transfer applicants offered admission: 262. Transfer applicants enrolled: 163. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 213 (13% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Aquinas College I Address: 1607 Robinson Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799 I Website: http://www.aquinas.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,515 full-time; 312 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 55, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,150 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,680 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $14,638 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,515 full-time; 312 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 51%; Protestant: 13%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 19%; Agnostic, Atheist, Eastern Orthodox, Non-Denominational: 3%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (616) 732-4460. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.aquinas.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.aquinas.edu/undergraduate/applying/applicat.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Social studies: 4; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Grand Valley State University; Michigan State University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,086. Total accepted: 1,680. Freshmen enrolled: 412; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% education, 9% social sciences, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (10%), double major (22%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (3%), independent study (40%), internships (47%), liberal arts/career combination (19%), student-designed major, study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (28%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 91 full-time, 92 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 53%; six-year: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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52%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; medicine, 8%; education, 43%; arts and sciences, 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (616) 632-2893. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,150; room/board: $6,680. Estimated books and supplies: $767; transportation: $738; personal expenses: $757. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,200 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,534 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,295 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,295. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,100 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,989 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,638. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

Baker College of Flint I Address: 1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI 48507 I Website: http://www.baker.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,194 full-time; 2,614 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,194 full-time; 2,614 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (73%), women’s dorms (7%), apartment for single students (14%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,670. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 63. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 75. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 91,224; number of current serial subscriptions: 558. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 518. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,048. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 302. Transfer applicants offered admission: 151. Transfer applicants enrolled: 65. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4. Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Phone: (810) 766-4000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.baker.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,536. Total accepted: 2,536. Overall acceptance rate: 100%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; visual and performing arts. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program. Graduation rates: Six-year: 24%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (810) 766-4202.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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number of credits to apply. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Calvin College I Address: 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 I Website: http://www.calvin.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Reformed I Enrollment: 4,027 full-time; 142 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 115, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,165 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,970 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: $22,800 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,027 full-time; 142 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 51%; No preference: 1%; Christian Reformed: 47%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (616) 526-6106. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.calvin.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.calvin.edu/admin/admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 12 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Grand Valley State University; Hope College; Michigan State University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,277. Total accepted: 2,169. Freshmen enrolled: 1,039; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Size of waiting list: 60 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 30. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1070-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 22-28, Composite: 23-28.

tics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, double major (13%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (15%), independent study (5%), internships (50%), studentdesigned major (3%), study abroad (55%), teacher certificate program (18%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 322 full-time, 85 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 56%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 37% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 7%; medicine, 15%; engineering, 9%; theology (or the seminary), 8%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 51%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (616) 526-6137. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,165; room/board: $7,970. Estimated books and supplies: $860; transportation: $845; personal expenses: $1,070. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,200 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,400 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,700 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,700. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,100 (31%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,800. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (43%), men’s dorms (37%), apartment for single students (20%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,350. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

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Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 8% psychology, 7% nursing, 6% biology/biological sciences, 6% business administration and management, 6% engineering. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statis-

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 101. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 824,806; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,183. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers

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available to all students: 900. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 170. Transfer applicants offered admission: 151. Transfer applicants enrolled: 85. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 278 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 62. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Central Michigan University I Address: Warriner Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 I Website: http://www.cmich.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,775 full-time; 2,303 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,343 in state, $17,078 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,600 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $22,128 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,775 full-time; 2,303 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (989) 774-3076. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cmich.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://apply.cmich.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Michigan University; Grand Valley State University; Michigan State University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 15,220. Total accepted: 11,165. Freshmen enrolled: 3,771; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Non-early acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-580, Math: 470-600, Combined: 920-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 19-24, Composite: 20-24.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning, double major (12%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships (54%), student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 737 full-time, 404 parttime (58% men; 42% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 19%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 6%; medicine, 3%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (989) 774-3674. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,343 in state, $17,078 out of state; room/board: $6,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 52% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,326 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,009 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,045 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,636. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,042 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,894 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,128. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), women’s dorms (6%), men’s dorms (3%), sorority housing (0%), fraternity housing (0%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 260. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY π MICHIGAN

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Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 214. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 1,102,736; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,711. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 25,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,374. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,618. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,096. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 238 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 575 (paper).

Cleary University I Address: 3601 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 I Website: http://www.cleary.edu I Private I Enrollment: 410 full-time; 306 part-time

Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baker University; Davenport University; Eastern Michigan University; Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Adm.. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 72. Total accepted: 65. Freshmen enrolled: 48; Overall acceptance rate: 90%. Non-early acceptance rate: 90%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (85%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), distance learning (100%), dual enrollment (4%), independent study (1%), internships (1%). Cooperative education programs: business. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Sixyear: 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 686-1883. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,880. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: July 1; deadline: July 1. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,584 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $983 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,542 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,547. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 40%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,670 (9%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 5. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,880 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 410 full-time; 306 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (734) 332-4477. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cleary.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://secure.cleary.edu/apply/default.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (0); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (12); Total units: (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: 896 MICHIGAN π CLEARY UNIVERSITY

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 375; number of current serial subscriptions: 20. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 68. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 197. Transfer applicants offered admission: 185. Transfer applicants enrolled: 125. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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College for Creative Studies I Address: 201 E. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202 I Website: http://www.ccscad.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,112 full-time; 187 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,275 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 39% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,112 full-time; 187 part-time. Men: 58%; women: 42%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 80%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 952-2787. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ccscad.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); Total units: (13). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbus College of Art and Design; Maryland Institute College of Art; Michigan State University; School of the Art Institute of Chicago; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,260. Total accepted: 488. Freshmen enrolled: 251; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 39%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 18%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 52 full-time, 220 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 12% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 53%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (313) 664-7495. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,275. Estimated books and supplies: $2,500; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: July 1.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Activities include: student government.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 36,131; number of current serial subscriptions: 205. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 525. Transfer applicants offered admission: 241. Transfer applicants enrolled: 157. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 57 (4% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 527 (paper); 213 (computer).

Concordia University I Address: 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 I Website: http://www.cuaa.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod I Enrollment: 428 full-time; 93 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,770 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,350 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $30,680 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 97%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 428 full-time; 93 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 26%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 3%; Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod: 55%; Other Lutheran: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 253-0680. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cuaa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.cuaa.edu/admissions/?d_id=196. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (0); Academic electives: (7); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY π MICHIGAN 897

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Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Concordia University Chicago; Concordia University Wisconsin; Eastern Michigan University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 429. Total accepted: 281. Freshmen enrolled: 94; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 88% ranked in the top half of their high school class. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-690, Math: 475-600, Combined: 935-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 18-26, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1962. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 24% education, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% theology and religious vocations, 7% security and protective services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 41 full-time, 127 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 17% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 85%; of 20 to 49 students: 15%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 20%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 44%.

gram (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: remedial math, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 117,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 160. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 204. Transfer applicants offered admission: 115. Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

Cornerstone University I Address: 1001 E. Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 I Website: http://www.cornerstone.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical I Enrollment: 1,449 full-time; 392 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,530 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,500 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $26,710 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (734) 995-7408. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,770; room/board: $7,350. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $250; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,352 (94%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,118 (92%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,377 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,152. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,900 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,934 (11%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $30,680. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (55%), men’s dorms (44%), apartments for married students (1%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 16. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports pro898 MICHIGAN π CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,449 full-time; 392 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 83%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 25%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 3%; Evangelical: 65%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (616) 222-1426. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cornerstone.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 22 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relaU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tionship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Calvin College; Cedarville University; Grand Valley State University; Spring Arbor University; Taylor University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 848. Total accepted: 542. Freshmen enrolled: 285; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-590, Math: 490-590, Combined: 950-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1941. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate. Most popular majors: 52% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 22% education, 9% theology and religious vocations, 4% psychology, 2% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), distance learning (2%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), honors program (1%), independent study (1%), internships (65%), liberal arts/career combination (65%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (35%), weekend college (5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 66 full-time, 52 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 47%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 5%; medicine, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 20%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 25%.

(1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 8. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 140. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 151,737; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,626. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 264. Transfer applicants offered admission: 135. Transfer applicants enrolled: 100. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 575 (paper); 235 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Davenport University I Address: 6191 Kraft Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 I Website: http://www.davenport.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,196 full-time; 7,621 part-time

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Financial aid office: (616) 222-1424. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,530; room/board: $6,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,234; personal expenses: $1,254. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,272 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,591 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,947 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $740. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,821 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,251 (12%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,710. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score: 21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,460 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,990 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (40%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,196 full-time; 7,621 part-time. Men: 27%; women: 73%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 75%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (866) 925-3884. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.davenport.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 6; Mathematics: 6 (9); Social studies: 9. Tests: The colDAVENPORT UNIVERSITY π MICHIGAN 899

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lege uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,303. Total accepted: 1,190. Freshmen enrolled: 893; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 26% business administration and management, 13% accounting, 11% business/commerce, 8% marketing/marketing management, 6% computer systems networking and telecommunications. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 137 full-time, 1,008 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 18% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 19%. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 89%; of 20 to 49 students: 11%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 52%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (616) 451-3511. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,460; room/board: $4,990. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $3,409; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 2%. Average per-year earnings: $6,864. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 8. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, learning center, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 132,595; number of current serial subscriptions: 376. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,518. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

900 MICHIGAN π EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23. Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Eastern Michigan University I Address: Ypsilanti, MI 48197 I Website: http://www.emich.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 12,312 full-time; 5,496 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,937 in state, $21,243 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,428 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $25,145 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,312 full-time; 5,496 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 75%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (734) 487-3060. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.emich.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Total units: (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Grand Valley State University; Michigan State University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,736. Total accepted: 7,290. Freshmen enrolled: 2,448; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-570, Math: 450-580, Combined: 900-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1849. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% education, 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% social sciences, 8% visual and performing arts, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (9092); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (9092). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 756 full-time, 447 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 28%; six-year: 40%.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 293. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 962,717; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,800. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,460. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,590. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,648. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 224 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Ferris State University I Address: 1201 S. State Street CSS201, Big Rapids, MI 49307 I Website: http://www.ferris.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,911 full-time; 2,924 part-time

Financial aid office: (734) 487-0455. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,937 in state, $21,243 out of state; room/board: $7,428. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,920 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,240 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,221 (45%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,052. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,853 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,004 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,145. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 8,911 full-time; 2,924 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 1%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES

Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 16%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 235. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, racquetball, soccer, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

Phone: (231) 591-2100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ferris.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.ferris.edu/admissions/application/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 4 (2); Total units: 19 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work:

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,896 in state, $14,840 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,646 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $28,846 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

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Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Grand Valley State University; Michigan State University; Northern Michigan University; University of Michigan–Flint. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,097. Total accepted: 5,403. Freshmen enrolled: 2,340; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 18-25, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 7% criminal justice/police science, 5% business administration and management, 4% pharmacy (Pharm.D. [U.S.A.] Pharm.D., B.S./B.Pharm. [Canada]), 3% automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician, 3% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; physical sciences; precision production; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, votech, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 532 fulltime, 316 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 27%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 37%.

live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 38. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 354,921; number of current serial subscriptions: 29,801. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,373. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,721. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,941. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,645. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 64 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Finlandia University I Address: 601 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930 I Website: http://www.finlandia.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (231) 591-2110. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,896 in state, $14,840 out of state; room/board: $7,646. Estimated books and supplies: $1,246; transportation: $1,282; personal expenses: $860. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,490 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,874 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,452 (56%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,137. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,203 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,151 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,846. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,914 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,800 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $15,000 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 88%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who 902 MICHIGAN π FINLANDIA UNIVERSITY

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Grace Bible College I Address: 1011 Aldon Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49509-9990 I Website: http://www.gbcol.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Grace Gospel Fellowship I Enrollment: 150 full-time; 10 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 150 full-time; 10 part-time. Men: 58%; women: 42%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 73%; No preference: 2%; Grace Gospel Fellowship: 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 968-1887.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 41,642; number of current serial subscriptions: 115. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 16. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 150. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 50%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (616) 538-2330. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gbcol.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 130. Total accepted: 89. Freshmen enrolled: 42; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 98%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400530, Math: 490-520, Combined: 890-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 17-26, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1945. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 35% theology and religious vocations, 22% education, 17% communications technologies/technicians and support services, 9% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 9% public administration and social service professions. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, history. Cooperative education programs: business, education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2330). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 8 full-time, 8 part-time (81% men; 19% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 13%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 35%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 40. Transfer applicants offered admission: 30. Transfer applicants enrolled: 13. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Grand Valley State University I Address: 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401 I Website: http://www.gvsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,294 full-time; 2,512 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 37, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,600 in state, $12,932 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,224 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $19,859 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,294 full-time; 2,512 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 87%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 748-0246. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gvsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.gvsu.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY π MICHIGAN 903

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Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Hope College; Michigan State University; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,435. Total accepted: 9,335. Freshmen enrolled: 3,459; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Size of waiting list: 548 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 11. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-600, Math: 500-610, Combined: 990-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 22-27, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1960. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% English language and literature/letters, 8% social sciences, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 941 full-time, 511 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 26%; of 20 to 49 students: 67%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (616) 331-3234. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,600 in state, $12,932 out of state; room/board: $7,224. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,653 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (42%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,629 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,860 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,859. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), women’s dorms (0%), men’s dorms (0%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (0%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 272. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, crew (lightweight), football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, crew (heavyweight), cross country, golf, crew (lightweight), football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 490. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 694,025; number of current serial subscriptions: 73,759. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,210. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,175. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 55%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,797. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,385. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,553. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 156 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Hillsdale College I Address: 33 E. College Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242 I Website: http://www.hillsdale.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,284 full-time; 42 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 98, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 25-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,920 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,570 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $16,500 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,284 full-time; 42 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 24%; Protestant: 45%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 27%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (517) 607-2327. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hillsdale.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Send application by: January 1; Decision sent by: January 25. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.hillsdale.edu/admissions/application/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Grove City College; Hope College; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; University of Notre Dame; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,401. Total accepted: 897. Freshmen enrolled: 375; 64% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 77%. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 85%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 35 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 5. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 47% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 75% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 640-720, Math: 570-660, Combined: 1210-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-30, Math: 24-30, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1844. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% history, 14% social sciences, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (10%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (13%), independent study (2%), internships (3%), study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 110 full-time, 42 part-time (69% men; 31% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 62%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 73%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 13% within one year; 3% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 20%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 16%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

$800; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 45% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 42% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,500 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,000 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,000 (41%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,000. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,750 (31%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,400 (16%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,500. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (43%), men’s dorms (40%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (7%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 74% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 56. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 36%; of women in sororities: 46%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: Services include: learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 240,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,700. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 270. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 65. Transfer applicants offered admission: 51. Transfer applicants enrolled: 40. International students: Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 210 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Hope College I Address: PO Box 9000, Holland, MI 49422-9000 I Website: http://www.hope.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Reformed Church in America I Enrollment: 3,084 full-time; 142 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 88, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,920 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,650 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $23,554 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (517) 607-2350. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,920; room/board: $7,570. Estimated books and supplies: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 52%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 17%; Reformed Church in America: 17%; Non-Christian: 0%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (616) 395-7850. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hope.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.hope.edu/admissions/apply/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 5 (5); Total units: 20 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Calvin College; Grand Valley State University; Michigan State University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,748. Total accepted: 2,275. Freshmen enrolled: 799; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Size of waiting list: 234 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 50. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 66% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1070-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 22-29, Composite: 23-29.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (616) 395-7765. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,920; room/board: $7,650. Estimated books and supplies: $772; transportation: $290; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,040 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,815 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,101 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,101. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,969 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,554. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), women’s dorms (30%), men’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (8%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 54% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 12% business administration and management, 9% psychology, 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% English/language arts teacher education, 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (19%), dual enrollment (1%), independent study (10%), internships (30%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (25%), teacher certificate program (19%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 219 full-time, 107 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 62%; five-year: 76%; sixyear: 78%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 8%; medicine, 8%; engineering, 11%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 29%. 906 MICHIGAN π HOPE COLLEGE

Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 370,601; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,500. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 17,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 164. Transfer applicants offered admission: 118. Transfer applicants enrolled: 57. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 33 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Kalamazoo College I Address: 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 I Website: http://www.kzoo.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,340 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 26-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,723 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,443 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $24,655 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships (65%), student-designed major, study abroad (83%), other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2330). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 95 full-time, 14 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 73%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 78%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 50% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,340 full-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 85%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 253-3602. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kzoo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 10; Decision sent by: November 20. Early action: Send application by: November 20; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.kzoo.edu/admiss/admissions.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Beloit College; College of Wooster; Denison University; Michigan State University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,092. Total accepted: 1,310. Freshmen enrolled: 363; 31% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 83%. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 100%. Non-early acceptance rate: 26%. Size of waiting list: 186 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 28. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 44% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 75% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 580-690, Math: 570-680, Combined: 1150-1370. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-29, Math: 25-31, Composite: 26-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1833. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 24% social sciences, 12% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% psychology, 8% visual and performing arts, 7% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. PreULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (269) 337-7192. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,723; room/board: $7,443. Estimated books and supplies: $825; transportation: $345; personal expenses: $1,090. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 63% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,050 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,000 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,530 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,298. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,080 (45%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,655. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (89%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 46. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 264,364; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,024. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 195. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 52. Transfer applicants offered admission: 16. Transfer applicants enrolled: 6. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of KALAMAZOO COLLEGE π MICHIGAN 907

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countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Kettering University I Address: 1700 W. Third Avenue, Flint, MI 48504 I Website: http://www.kettering.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,178 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Engineering  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,912 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,112 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,178 full-time. Men: 85%; women: 15%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 955-4464. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kettering.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.kettering.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 0 (2); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 10 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Michigan State University; Michigan Technological University; Purdue University–West Lafayette; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,817. Total accepted: 1,317. Freshmen enrolled: 385; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-620, Math: 590-680, Combined: 1090-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-31, Math: 22-28, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 92% engineering, 3% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 3% physical sciences, 2% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (100%), double major (3%), independent study (14%), study abroad (18%). Cooperative education pro908 MICHIGAN π KETTERING UNIVERSITY

grams: business, computer science, engineering, natural science, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 125 full-time, 13 part-time (79% men; 21% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 6%; five-year: 46%; sixyear: 60%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (810) 762-7859. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,912; room/board: $6,112. Estimated books and supplies: $1,099; transportation: $3,620; personal expenses: $2,924. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 14.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (18%), sorority housing (12%), fraternity housing (17%), apartment for single students (6%), other housing options (47%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,050. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 34. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 17%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, rifle, rugby, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, bowling, crew (heavyweight), cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, rifle, rugby, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 133,210; number of current serial subscriptions: 400. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 195. Transfer applicants offered admission: 74. Transfer applicants enrolled: 36. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 33 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 597 (paper).

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Lake Superior State University I Address: 650 W. Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-1699 I Website: http://www.lssu.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,326 in state, $14,502 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,172 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Lawrence Technological University I Address: 21000 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 I Website: http://www.ltu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,655 full-time; 1,353 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 55, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,979 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,071 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $32,367 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1932. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% architecture (B.Arch., B.A./B.S., M.Arch., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.), 24% mechanical engineering, 11% engineering technology, 7% electrical, electronics, and communications engineering, 6% civil engineering. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), distance learning (24%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (27%), internships (8%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), study abroad (4%). Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, natural science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 125 full-time, 298 parttime (76% men; 24% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 39%; sixyear: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,655 full-time; 1,353 part-time. Men: 80%; women: 20%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 77%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (248) 204-3160. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ltu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.ltu.edu/futurestudents/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Social studies: 3; History: (2); Total units: 12 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kettering University; Michigan State University; Michigan Technological University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Wayne State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,585. Total accepted: 957. Freshmen enrolled: 337; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 48%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 20-28, Composite: 20-26.

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Financial aid office: (248) 204-2280. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,979; room/board: $8,071. Estimated books and supplies: $1,270; transportation: $1,715; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,571 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,698 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,759 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,562. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,593 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,367. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (98%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 48. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, readers, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommoLAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY π MICHIGAN 909

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dations. Library: Number of titles: 80,081; number of current serial subscriptions: 53,000. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,551 full-time; 1,509 part-time. Men: 25%; women: 75%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 77%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Protestant: 14%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 26%; Roman Catholic: 41%.

Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% security and protective services, 6% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 4% public administration and social service professions, 3% family and consumer sciences/human sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (21%), cross-registration (0%), distance learning (74%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (0%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), independent study (15%), internships (26%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (11%), weekend college (0%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, health professions, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 111 full-time, 226 part-time (34% men; 66% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Five-year: 36%; six-year: 43%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 2%; education, 20%.

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Phone: (734) 432-5339. Website: http://www.madonna.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 2 (4); Total units: 19 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Michigan University; University of Detroit Mercy; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; University of Michigan–Dearborn; Wayne State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 642. Total accepted: 496. Freshmen enrolled: 189; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

Financial aid office: (734) 432-5662. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,430; room/board: $6,440. Estimated books and supplies: $944; transportation: $828; personal expenses: $1,036. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,396 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,508 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,012 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,862. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,427 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,846 (4%).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 586. Transfer applicants offered admission: 407. Transfer applicants enrolled: 234. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 201 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Madonna University I Address: 36600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150 I Website: http://www.madonna.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,551 full-time; 1,509 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,430 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,440 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (68%), men’s dorms (32%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 5%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,689. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 19. Activities include: choral groups, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling serv910 MICHIGAN π MADONNA UNIVERSITY

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ices: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 58. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 109,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,193. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 90. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 943. Transfer applicants offered admission: 617. Transfer applicants enrolled: 499. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 99 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 540 (paper); 207 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Marygrove College I Address: 8425 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221 I Website: http://www.marygrove.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $14,690 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,600 Acceptance rate: 44% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Michigan State University I Address: East Lansing, MI 48824 I Website: http://www.msu.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 33,088 full-time; 2,984 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 71, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,897 in state, $23,699 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,572 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $21,175 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 59%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 33,088 full-time; 2,984 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 79%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (517) 355-8332. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.msu.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://admisULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sions.msu.edu/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Indiana University–Bloomington; University of Illinois–UrbanaChampaign; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 24,436. Total accepted: 18,040. Freshmen enrolled: 7,541; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-620, Math: 520-650, Combined: 1000-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 22-27, Composite: 23-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% social sciences, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% engineering. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), distance learning, double major (5%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (7%), independent study (63%), internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,576 full-time, 378 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 20% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 25%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 22%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 2. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 19%; law, 17%; medicine, 34%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 18%; veterinary medicine, 4%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (517) 353-5940. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $9,897 in state, $23,699 out of state; room/board: $6,572. Estimated books and supplies: $906; transportation: $420; personal expenses: $1,081. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,004 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,378 (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,705 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,392. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,546 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,325 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,175. Proportion who borrowed: 59%.

Michigan Technological University I Address: 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 I Website: http://www.mtu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,310 full-time; 536 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 121, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,829 in state, $21,589 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,315 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: $14,223 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

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Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 500. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 31; sororities: 19. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, fencing, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, skiing (nordic), racquetball, rugby, sailing, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, fencing, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, skiing (nordic), racquetball, rugby, sailing, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball, water polo.

2007-2008 enrollment: 5,310 full-time; 536 part-time. Men: 77%; women: 23%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 5%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 511. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tutors, priority registration. Library: Number of titles: 4,783,707; number of current serial subscriptions: 61,683. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (906) 487-2335. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mtu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.mtu.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 0 (3); History: 0 (1); Academic electives: 0 (1); Total units: 8 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Michigan State University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–Madison; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,148. Total accepted: 3,485. Freshmen enrolled: 1,223; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 590-690, Combined: 1120-1340. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 24-29, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,596. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,072. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,401. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1456 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 131. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 58% engineering, 9% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% engineering technologies/technicians, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-denU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (21%), distance learning (5%), double major (3%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study (5%), internships (4%), study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (3%), other. Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 358 full-time, 64 part-time (70% men; 30% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 24%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 75% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 27%; law, 2%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 60%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (906) 487-2622. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $9,829 in state, $21,589 out of state; room/board: $7,315. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $986. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 16. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,572 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,972 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,316 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,420. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,687 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,430 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,223. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 794,126; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,790. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,422. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 691. Transfer applicants offered admission: 470. Transfer applicants enrolled: 229. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 276 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 36. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Northern Michigan University I Address: 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855 I Website: http://www.nmu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,677 full-time; 811 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,708 in state, $10,644 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,220 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $19,730 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,677 full-time; 811 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%; International: 1%.

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (81%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (6%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,560. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 189. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, figure skating, golf, ice hockey, football (lightweight), racquetball, rifle, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, figure skating, golf, ice hockey, football (lightweight), racquetball, rifle, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling.

Phone: (906) 227-2650. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nmu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.nmu.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (4); Total units: 12 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Lake Superior State University; Michigan State University; Michigan Technological University; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,302. Total accepted: 4,118. Freshmen enrolled: 1,394; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 45. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 14% education, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% social sciences, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 313 full-time, 130 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 29%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 3%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 7%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 293. Services include: note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 615,406; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,573. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 10,250. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (906) 227-2327. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,708 in state, $10,644 out of state; room/board: $7,220. Estimated books and supplies: $748; transportation: $776; personal expenses: $1,038. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,855 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,184 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,193 (47%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,875. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,854 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,992 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,730. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Average per-year earnings: $3,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 288. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,129. Transfer applicants offered admission: 735. Transfer applicants enrolled: 462. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Northwood University I Address: 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, MI 48640 I Website: http://www.northwood.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,909 full-time; 78 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,544 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,548 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $23,980 Student/faculty ratio: 31/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,909 full-time; 78 part-time. Men: 65%; women: 35%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 76%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (989) 837-4273. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.northwood.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.northwood.edu/admissions/application/apply.asp?section=mich igan. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (3); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,626. Total accepted: 1,294. Freshmen enrolled: 457; 13% were from U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 57% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-540, Math: 430-550, Combined: 840-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-22, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1959. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% marketing/marketing management, 19% vehicle and vehicle parts and accessories marketing operations, 13% business administration and management, 10% banking and financial support services, 7% international business/trade/commerce. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: business. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 55 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 36%. Student/faculty ratio: 31/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (989) 837-4230. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,544; room/board: $7,548. Estimated books and supplies: $1,482; transportation: $795. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,243 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,450 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,844 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,094. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 52%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,548 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,377 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,980. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (22%), men’s dorms (37%), apartment for single students (40%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 30%; of women in sororities: 20%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 82. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 40,063; number of current serial subscriptions: 335. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 215. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 450. Transfer applicants offered admission: 354. Transfer applicants enrolled: 242. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 166 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Oakland University I Address: Rochester, MI 48309-4401 I Website: http://www.oakland.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,172 full-time; 3,917 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,575 in state, $17,625 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,105 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $17,580 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 51%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,172 full-time; 3,917 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (248) 370-3360. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oakland.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.oakland.edu/admissions/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Michigan State University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Wayne State University; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,896. Total accepted: 5,593. Freshmen enrolled: 2,340; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 46% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-24.

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Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% education, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (9092). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 502 full-time, 424 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 34%; sixyear: 44%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 10%; medicine, 14%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 15%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 23%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 200. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 850,178; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,109. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,562. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,855. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,348. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 130 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 48. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Olivet College I Address: 320 S. Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076 I Website: http://www.olivetcollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 907 full-time; 97 part-time

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Financial aid office: (248) 370-2550. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,575 in state, $17,625 out of state; room/board: $7,105. Estimated books and supplies: $1,320; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,818. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 60% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 46% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,156 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,696 (26%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,579 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,912. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,792 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,166 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,580. Proportion who borrowed: 51%.

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,234 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,472 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: $24,151 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 87%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,626. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 158. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, volleyball.

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 907 full-time; 97 part-time. Men: 59%; women: 41%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 79%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (269) 749-7635. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.olivetcollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 19. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.olivetcollege.edu/enrollment/admissions.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (3); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 13 (13). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Albion College; Alma College; Calvin College; Hope College; Kalamazoo College. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Overall acceptance rate: 53%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1844. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (15%), double major (9%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (0%), independent study (63%), internships (15%), student-designed major (2%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 37%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (269) 749-7102. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,234; room/board: $6,472. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,560; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,310 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,910 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,287 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,575. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,100 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,151. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (48%), women’s dorms (18%), men’s dorms (24%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (5%), apartments for married students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (1%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 54% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 5. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 19. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other. Library: Number of titles: 111,418; number of current serial subscriptions: 450. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 111. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,536. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Rochester College I Address: 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 I Website: http://www.rc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 636 full-time; 334 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $13,420 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,920 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 6/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 636 full-time; 334 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 20%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 75%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 55%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 2%; Church of Christ: 31%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (248) 218-2031. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Harding University; Lipscomb University; Madonna University; Oakland University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 210. Total accepted: 167. Freshmen enrolled: 96; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 405-635, Math: 400-585, Combined: 805-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 16-24, Composite: 18-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1959. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% counseling psychology, 20% early childhood education and teaching, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% business administration and management, 5% behavioral sciences. Major fields of study: business, manROCHESTER COLLEGE π MICHIGAN

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agement, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; history; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (74%), cross-registration (7%), distance learning (59%), double major (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (1%), internships (15%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 38 full-time, 113 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 6/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 86%; of 20 to 49 students: 14%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 30%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 25% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 60%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (248) 218-2028. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $13,420; room/board: $6,920. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: July 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (45%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 17%; of women in sororities: 19%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 29%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 80,200; number of current serial subscriptions: 231. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 91. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 70. Transfer applicants offered admission: 53. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

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Saginaw Valley State University I Address: 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710 I Website: http://www.svsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,422 full-time; 1,562 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,258 in state, $14,283 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,630 Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: $22,535 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,422 full-time; 1,562 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (989) 964-4200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.svsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?svsu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 12 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Ferris State University; Grand Valley State University; Michigan State University; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,821. Total accepted: 4,279. Freshmen enrolled: 1,560; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 89%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 17% elementary education and teaching, 8% criminal justice/safety studies, 7% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% social work, 4% business administration and management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, disU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, natural science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 282 full-time, 300 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 65%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (989) 964-4103. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,258 in state, $14,283 out of state; room/board: $6,630. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $941. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 14. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,344 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,911 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,927 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,927. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,534 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,656 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,535. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (91%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 107. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 72. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 632,230; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,811. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,332. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,031. Transfer applicants offered admission: 914. Transfer applicants enrolled: 597. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 195 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 503 (paper). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Siena Heights University I Address: 1247 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221 I Website: http://www.sienaheights.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 751 full-time; 1,080 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,494 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,600 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 751 full-time; 1,080 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 84%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (517) 264-7180. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sienaheights.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Freshmen enrolled: 173; First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 365-565, Math: 350-495, Combined: 715-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 37% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 13% business administration and management, 7% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 4% accounting. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 14%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (517) 264-7130. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,494; room/board: $6,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,506; transportation: $756. SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY π MICHIGAN 919

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (78%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for international students (3%). Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English. Library: Number of titles: 140,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 300. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,700. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 63 (computer).

Spring Arbor University I Address: 106 E. Main Street, Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799 I Website: http://www.arbor.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Free Methodist I Enrollment: 1,999 full-time; 735 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,240 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,650 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $14,387 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,999 full-time; 735 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 46%; Unknown: 14%; Free Methodist: 16%; Baptist: 12%; Other: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 968-0011. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.arbor.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://mysau.arbor.edu/wps/portal/onlineapp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); History: 2; Total units: 12 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not con920 MICHIGAN π SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY

sidered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Cornerstone University; Grand Valley State University; Michigan State University; Western Michigan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,885. Total accepted: 1,377. Freshmen enrolled: 340; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-600, Math: 460-600, Combined: 930-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 35% business administration, management, and operations, 17% family systems, 16% elementary education and teaching, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (77%), cross-registration (9%), distance learning (31%), double major (0%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (0%), independent study (5%), internships (20%), studentdesigned major (0%), study abroad (11%), teacher certificate program (13%), weekend college (54%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 80 full-time, 48 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 5%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 30%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (517) 750-6463. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,240; room/board: $6,650. Estimated books and supplies: $685; transportation: $738; personal expenses: $839. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 59% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,687 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,796 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,985 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,791. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,378 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,375 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,387. Proportion who borrowed: 86%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (47%), men’s dorms (33%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options (8%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 32% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 16. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 112,811; number of current serial subscriptions: 587. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 230. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,550. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 362. Transfer applicants offered admission: 191. Transfer applicants enrolled: 102. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

University of Detroit Mercy I Address: 4001 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221-3038 I Website: http://www.udmercy.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit/Sisters of Mercy) I Enrollment: 2,179 full-time; 1,075 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 21, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,310 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,250 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,179 full-time; 1,075 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 25%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 62%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 31%; Protestant: 10%; Unknown: 28%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (313) 993-1245. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.udmercy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular deciULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sion: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://jackson.udmercy.edu/apply/apply.jsp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,686. Total accepted: 1,690. Freshmen enrolled: 530; Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-26, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1877. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (313) 993-3350. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,310; room/board: $8,250. Estimated books and supplies: $1,468; transportation: $1,253; personal expenses: $2,965. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,902 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,097 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,805 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,319. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,294 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,441 (1%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student

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government, student newspaper. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,266. Transfer applicants offered admission: 712. Transfer applicants enrolled: 328. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 124 (4% of student body).

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor I Address: Ann Arbor, MI 48109 I Website: http://www.umich.edu I Public I Enrollment: 25,179 full-time; 904 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 26, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 27-31  Tuition: 2008-2009: $11,111 in state, $32,401 out of state Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $8,190 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $23,754 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 25,179 full-time; 904 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 71%; International: 5%.

the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590-690, Math: 630-730, Combined: 1220-1420. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-32, Math: 27-32, Composite: 2731.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1817. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% engineering, 11% psychology, 6% English language and literature, 6% political science and government. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major (14%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,367 full-time, 604 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 18%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 70%; five-year: 86%; six-year: 88%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (734) 764-7433. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umich.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: October 31; Decision sent by: December 21. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.umich.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3; History: (3); Academic electives: (1); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; Michigan State University; Northwestern University; University of Pennsylvania; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 27,474. Total accepted: 13,826. Freshmen enrolled: 5,992; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Non-early acceptance rate: 50%. Size of waiting list: 5662 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 92% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 99% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in 922 MICHIGAN π UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN–ANN ARBOR

Financial aid office: (734) 763-4119. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $11,111 in state, $32,401 out of state; room/board: $8,190. Estimated books and supplies: $1,048 personal expenses: $2,054. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 16; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 55% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 46% were determined to have financial need; 90% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,174 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,786 (26%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,762 (46%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,687. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,966 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $26,200 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,754. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 999. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 43; sororities: 20. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 17%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, martial arts, soccer, softball, swimming, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, martial arts, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 8,273,050; number of current serial subscriptions: 74,746. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,600. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,867. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,154. Transfer applicants enrolled: 779. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1211 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 82. Minimum TOEFL score required: 570 (paper); 230 (computer).

University of Michigan–Dearborn I Address: 4901 Evergreen, Dearborn, MI 48128-1491 I Website: http://www.umd.umich.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,234 full-time; 2,213 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,533 in state, $16,512 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $18,001 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

tus: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Michigan University; Michigan State University; Oakland University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Wayne State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,438. Total accepted: 2,273. Freshmen enrolled: 903; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-27, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1959. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 24% education, 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% engineering, 5% computer and information sciences and support services, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 292 full-time, 189 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 41%; sixyear: 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,234 full-time; 2,213 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 80%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (313) 593-5100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umd.umich.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (4); History: (4); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority staULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (313) 593-5300. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,533 in state, $16,512 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,311 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,850 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,432 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,257. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 36%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,116 (45%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,967 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,001. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 125. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN–DEARBORN π MICHIGAN 923

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 18. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 361,738; number of current serial subscriptions: 579. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 140. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,235. Transfer applicants offered admission: 958. Transfer applicants enrolled: 704. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 72 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 34. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

University of Michigan–Flint I Address: 303 E. Kearsley, Flint, MI 48502-1950 I Website: http://www.umflint.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,616 full-time; 2,208 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,067 in state, $13,780 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $21,201 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 23%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,616 full-time; 2,208 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 82%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (810) 762-3300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umflint.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.umflint.edu/resources/offices/admissions/applicationforms.ph p. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 9 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baker College of Flint; Oakland University; Saginaw Valley State University; University of 924 MICHIGAN π UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN–FLINT

Michigan–Dearborn. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,901. Total accepted: 1,554. Freshmen enrolled: 626; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-590, Math: 505-580, Combined: 915-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1824, Math: 17-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1956. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% education, 18% health professions and related clinical sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 5% biological and biomedical sciences, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, votech, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 229 full-time, 211 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 25%; six-year: 36%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (810) 762-3444. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,067 in state, $13,780 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,201. Proportion who borrowed: 23%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 72. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 224,803; number of current serial subscriptions: 37,358. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 887. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,395. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,117. Transfer applicants enrolled: 672. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 69 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Walsh College of Account. and Bus. Adm. I Address: PO Box 7006, Troy, MI 48007-7006 I Website: http://www.walshcollege.edu I Private I Enrollment: 151 full-time; 896 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,008 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

tests. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 341. Transfer applicants offered admission: 261. Transfer applicants enrolled: 225. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 45 (5% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Wayne State University I Address: 656 W. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202 I Website: http://www.wayne.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 12,645 full-time; 8,500 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,844 in state, $16,595 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,702 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $19,061 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,645 full-time; 8,500 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 32%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 54%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 151 full-time; 896 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (248) 823-1610. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.walshcollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1922. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 76% business administration and management, 20% accounting, 3% management information systems. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services. Special academic programs: distance learning, internships. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 22%; of 20 to 49 students: 78%; of 50 or more students: 0%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (248) 823-1665. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $10,008. Estimated books and supplies: $1,908; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $6,228. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 21; deadline: March 21.

Phone: (313) 577-3577. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wayne.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.wayne.edu/ugrad/appl/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Eastern Michigan University; Michigan State University; Oakland University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,004. Total accepted: 7,515. Freshmen enrolled: 3,221; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 16-24, Composite: 17-24.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1868. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 8% elementary education and teaching, 7% psychology, 6% biology/biological sciences, 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 4% organizational WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY π MICHIGAN

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behavior studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (9092). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 978 full-time, 950 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 25% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 25%; sixyear: 32%. Graduate study: 53% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (313) 577-3378. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,844 in state, $16,595 out of state; room/board: $6,702. Estimated books and supplies: $885; transportation: $1,659; personal expenses: $1,659. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: April 30. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,335 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,230 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,112 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,298. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,850 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,809 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,061. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 8%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $10,189. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 230. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading, soccer, softball, volleyball.

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skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 129. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 3,458,773; number of current serial subscriptions: 29,246. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,371. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,113. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,956. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 859 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 55. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Western Michigan University I Address: 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 I Website: http://www.wmich.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,308 full-time; 2,410 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,260 in state, $16,806 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,042 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $18,400 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 52%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,308 full-time; 2,410 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 8%; Unknown: 82%; Baha’i Faith, Latter Day Saints, Mennonite : 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (269) 387-2000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wmich.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Michigan University; Eastern Michigan University; Grand Valley State University; Michigan State University; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,791. Total accepted: 10,179. Freshmen enrolled: 3,506; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-24, Composite: 20-25.

grants (proportion receiving): $4,600 (23%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,200 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,000. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,600 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,700 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,400. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1903. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% education, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 913 full-time, 441 part-time (56% men; 44% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 45%; sixyear: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,120. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 282. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 6%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: equestrian, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: equestrian, ice hockey.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 164. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,115,893; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,959. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 25,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (269) 387-6000. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,260 in state, $16,806 out of state; room/board: $7,042. Estimated books and supplies: $925; transportation: $1,052; personal expenses: $2,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 44% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,500 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,192. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,558. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,723. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 362 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 84. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 215 (computer).

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Minnesota Augsburg College I Address: 2211 Riverside Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55454 I Website: http://www.augsburg.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 2,439 full-time; 576 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 25, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,103 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,161 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $24,096 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 89%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,439 full-time; 576 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 7%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 32%; Lutheran: 31%; Christian : 4%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (612) 330-1001. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.augsburg.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/day/application/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 4; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 4; History: (4); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hamline University; Minnesota State University–Mankato; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,560. Total accepted: 956. Freshmen enrolled: 411; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-610, Math: 490-620, Combined: 1000-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 26% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 10% public administration and social service professions, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support 928 MINNESOTA π AUGSBURG COLLEGE

services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration (23%), double major (10%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (9%), independent study (11%), internships (35%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (13%), weekend college (61%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 185 full-time, 214 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 38%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (612) 330-1046. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,103; room/board: $7,161. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $1,670. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 28% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,164 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,781 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,917 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,036. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 55%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,064 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,096. Proportion who borrowed: 89%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (10%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 37% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,858. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 62%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 168. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 189,284; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,307. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 260. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 450. Transfer applicants offered admission: 312. Transfer applicants enrolled: 163. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Bemidji State University I Address: 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 I Website: http://www.bemidjistate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,254 full-time; 901 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 67, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,986 in state, $6,986 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,024 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $20,470 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-29, Math: 16-29, Composite: 16-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 22% education, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% engineering technologies/technicians, 10% psychology, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning (11%), double major (3%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program (2%), independent study (5%), internships (5%), liberal arts/career combination (16%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (28%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, health professions, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 224 full-time, 54 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 27%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 3,254 full-time; 901 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 1%; White: 89%; International: 5%.

Financial aid office: (218) 755-4143. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,986 in state, $6,986 out of state; room/board: $6,024. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $950; personal expenses: $1,276. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 15. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,279 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,579 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,212 (52%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,769. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,749 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,593 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,470. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (218) 755-2040. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bemidjistate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 0 (1); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Minnesota State University–Moorhead; St. Cloud State University; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of North Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,955. Total accepted: 1,674. Freshmen enrolled: 752; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (1%), women’s dorms (25%), men’s dorms (25%), fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options (49%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 70% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,280. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports proBEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY π MINNESOTA 929

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gram (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 115. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 461,755; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,528. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 204 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

Bethany Lutheran College I Address: 700 Luther Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 I Website: http://www.blc.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

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Bethel University I Address: 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112 I Website: http://www.bethel.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist General Conference I Enrollment: 2,724 full-time; 603 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 16, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,860 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,620 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $28,303 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,724 full-time; 603 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 67%; Unknown: 5%; Baptist General Conference: 25%. 930 MINNESOTA π BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 255-8706. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bethel.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/aw?bethel. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); History: (2); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gustavus Adolphus College; Northwestern College; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,643. Total accepted: 1,447. Freshmen enrolled: 632; 27% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Non-early acceptance rate: 88%. Size of waiting list: 45 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 6. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-650, Math: 510-650, Combined: 1010-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% health professions and related clinical sciences, 12% education, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% theology and religious vocations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad (43%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, engineering, health professions, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 171 full-time, 133 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 69%; five-year: 75%; six-year: 73%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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graduation; 39% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 10%; medicine, 12%; theology (or the seminary), 19%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 255-8706. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,860; room/board: $7,620. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,610. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,600 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,100 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,800 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,000 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,303. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (98%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,134. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 74. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 70. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 184,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 30,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,400. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 268. Transfer applicants offered admission: 188. Transfer applicants enrolled: 121. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11. Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

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Carleton College I Address: 1 N. College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 I Website: http://www.carleton.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,994 full-time; 11 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1310-1490  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,046 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,993 Acceptance rate: 30% Average debt: $19,185 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,994 full-time; 11 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 73%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 28%; Jewish: 8%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 41%; Other: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (507) 222-4190. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.carleton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://apps.carleton.edu/admissions/overview/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Harvard University; Macalester College; Williams College; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,840. Total accepted: 1,444. Freshmen enrolled: 509; 77% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 35%. Overall acceptance rate: 30%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 44%. Non-early acceptance rate: 29%. Size of waiting list: 1368 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 5. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 74% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 92% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650750, Math: 660-740, Combined: 1310-1490. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 29-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% social sciences, 15% physical sciences, 10% biology/biological sciences, 8% visual and performing arts, 6% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs CARLETON COLLEGE π MINNESOTA

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(% participation): accelerated program (10.4%), cross-registration (1%), double major (6%), independent study (56%), internships (6%), studentdesigned major (3%), study abroad (66%), teacher certificate program (1.1%). Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, engineering, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 207 full-time, 20 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 25% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 91%; fiveyear: 92%; six-year: 93%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 75% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 11%; medicine, 8%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 45%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (507) 646-4138. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,046; room/board: $9,993. Estimated books and supplies: $631; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $630. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,601 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,326 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,630 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,849. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,543 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,185. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), apartment for single students (8%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (17%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 76% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,449. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 132. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 97%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 74. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,230,589; number of current serial subscriptions: 19,047. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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2007: Transfer applications received: 168. Transfer applicants offered admission: 22. Transfer applicants enrolled: 11. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 114 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

College of St. Benedict I Address: 37 S. College Avenue, St. Joseph, MN 56374 I Website: http://www.csbsju.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Benedictine) I Enrollment: 2,051 full-time; 36 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 84, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,236 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,959 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,051 full-time; 36 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Protestant: 16%; No preference: 12%; Roman Catholic (Benedictine): 65%; Other Christian: 6%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (320) 363-2196. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csbsju.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.csbsju.edu/admission/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 2 (0); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 4 (0); Total units: 15 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of St. Scholastica; Gustavus Adolphus College; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,677. Total accepted: 1,261. Freshmen enrolled: 537; 15% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 87%. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 45%. Size of waiting list: 83 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 2. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 43% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 77% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 505-630, Math: 540-660, Combined: 1045-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 23-27, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 14% psychology, 14% speech and rhetorical studies, 11% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 10% biology/biological sciences, 8% business administration and management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (7%), cross-registration (100%), double major (9%), dual enrollment (0%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (12%), independent study (22%), internships (21%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (63%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 160 full-time, 33 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 76%; five-year: 81%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year; 27% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 6%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 13%; arts and sciences, 67%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (320) 363-5388. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,236; room/board: $7,959. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 36% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,111 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,380 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,770 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,542. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,790 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (65%), apartment for single students (34%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 97%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 18. Services include: reading machines, untimed tests, extended time for tests, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

tutors, priority registration, other. Library: Number of titles: 691,035; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,161. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 687. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 86. Transfer applicants offered admission: 57. Transfer applicants enrolled: 35. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 98 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

College of St. Catherine I Address: 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 I Website: http://www.stkate.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,477 full-time; 1,334 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 14, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $24,338 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,088 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,477 full-time; 1,334 part-time. Men: 3%; women: 97%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 76%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 21%; Roman Catholic: 48%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 945-4599. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stkate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.stkate.edu/admissions/apply_home.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (2); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of St. Benedict; Hamline University; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,647. Total accepted: 1,275. Freshmen enrolled: 350; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. First-year students subCOLLEGE OF ST. CATHERINE π MINNESOTA

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mitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-27, Math: 20-26, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1905. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% business administration and management, 5% English language and literature, 4% psychology, 4% selling skills and sales operations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (7%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (6%), independent study (17%), internships (44%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (22%), weekend college (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3969); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2345). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 264 full-time, 201 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; fiveyear: 55%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 21% within one year; 25% within five years.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,349. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,315. Transfer applicants enrolled: 802. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 56 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

College of St. Scholastica I Address: 1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811 I Website: http://www.css.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,273 full-time; 265 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,489 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,972 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $34,032 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,273 full-time; 265 part-time. Men: 30%; women: 70%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 89%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Protestant: 24%; No preference: 24%; Roman Catholic: 32%.

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Financial aid office: (651) 690-6540. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $24,338; room/board: $6,088. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $176; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

Phone: (218) 723-6046. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.css.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www2.css.edu/app/admissions/new_apply.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 3 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of St. Benedict; St. John’s University; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,461. Total accepted: 1,288. Freshmen enrolled: 487; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 530-660, Combined: 1060-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (76%), apartment for single students (21%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. ; sororities: 1. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 202. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 252,107; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,526. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 180. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1912. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 33% health professions and related clinical sciences, 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 5% computer and information sciences and support services, 5% social sciences. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (35%), cross-registration, distance learning, double major (11%), dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 152 full-time, 109 parttime (40% men; 60% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 57%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (218) 723-6047. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,489; room/board: $6,972. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $664; personal expenses: $1,054. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,592 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,122 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,439 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,698. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,786 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $34,032. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (39%), apartment for single students (61%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,540. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 67. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 12. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 152,843; number of current serial subscriptions: 592. Information technology resources: Students are not ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 339. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 545. Transfer applicants offered admission: 409. Transfer applicants enrolled: 198. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 89 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 581 (paper).

College of Visual Arts I Address: 344 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102 I Website: http://www.cva.edu I Private I Enrollment: 171 full-time; 7 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,426 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 98% Average debt: $46,210 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 171 full-time; 7 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (651) 224-3416. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cva.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://secure.factorof4.net/cva/application_form.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas City Art Institute; Minneapolis College of Art and Design; University of Wisconsin–Stout. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 115. Total accepted: 113. Freshmen enrolled: 61; Overall acceptance rate: 98%. Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-540, Math: 430-550, Combined: 850-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1924. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 33% fine/studio arts, 30% photography, 22% graphic design, 15% illustration. Major fields of study: visual and performCOLLEGE OF VISUAL ARTS π MINNESOTA

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ing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): honors program (0%), independent study (19%), internships (37%), study abroad (0%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 99%; of 20 to 49 students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 3%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (651) 224-3416. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,426. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,161 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (76%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,000 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $46,210. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Activities include: student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, learning center, extended time for tests, priority seating, proofreading services, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 8,739; number of current serial subscriptions: 42. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School does not have a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3. International students: Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Concordia College–Moorhead I Address: 901 Eighth Street S, Moorhead, MN 56562 I Website: http://www.cord.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America I Enrollment: 2,748 full-time; 53 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $22,350 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,700 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,748 full-time; 53 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 9%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 5%; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: 53%; Baptist: 2%; Other: 11%. 936 MINNESOTA π CONCORDIA COLLEGE–MOORHEAD

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 699-9897. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cord.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.cord.edu/dept/admissions/applicationform.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 15 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gustavus Adolphus College; Minnesota State University–Moorhead; North Dakota State University; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of North Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,517. Total accepted: 2,152. Freshmen enrolled: 829; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-660, Math: 530-670, Combined: 1060-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 9% business administration, management, and operations, 8% biology, 8% communication and media studies, 6% music, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (36%), cross-registration (14%), double major (28%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (11%), independent study (32%), internships (10%), student-designed major (.2%), study abroad (39%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 186 full-time, 76 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 63%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study within one U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 9%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 7%; engineering, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 4%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (218) 299-3010. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $22,350; room/board: $5,700. Estimated books and supplies: $740; transportation: $350; personal expenses: $1,170. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (15%), women’s dorms (39%), men’s dorms (25%), apartment for single students (21%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 39% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 95. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 1. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 13. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 331,639; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,116. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,180. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 181. Transfer applicants offered admission: 125. Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 95 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 533 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 601 (paper).

Concordia University–St. Paul I Address: 275 Syndicate Street N, St. Paul, MN 55104-5494 I Website: http://www.csp.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod I Enrollment: 1,361 full-time; 266 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,900 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,900 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $27,548 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,361 full-time; 266 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 82%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 31%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 26%; Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod: 17%; Other: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (651) 641-8230. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csp.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 15 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hamline University; St. Cloud State University; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 963. Total accepted: 550. Freshmen enrolled: 201; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 54% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 7% education, 4% security and protective services, 4% theology and religious vocations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (68%), distance learning (40%), double major (3%), internships (14%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 78 full-time, 184 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 41%; sixyear: 42%.

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Financial aid office: (651) 603-6300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,900; room/board: $6,900. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,757 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,366 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,007 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,488. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,572 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,109 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,548. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 711 full-time; 428 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (47%), women’s dorms (27%), men’s dorms (24%), apartments for married students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,866. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football (lightweight), martial arts, racquetball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football (lightweight), martial arts, racquetball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 113,256; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,950. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (952) 446-4142. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.crown.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: North Central College; Northwestern College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 420. Total accepted: 311. Freshmen enrolled: 142; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 57% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-610, Math: 480-600, Combined: 900-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-24.

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I Address: 8700 College View Drive, St. Bonifacius, MN 55375 I Website: http://www.crown.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian and Missionary Alliance I Enrollment: 711 full-time; 428 part-time

Year founded: 1916. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 11% religious education, 10% missions/missionary studies and missiology, 10% pastoral studies/counseling, 7% psychology, 6% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (11%), double major (1%), dual enrollment, honors program (4%), independent study (14%), internships (23%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (0%), weekend college (0%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 37 full-time, 122 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 46%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 53%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,198 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,366 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $31,211 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

Financial aid office: (952) 446-4177. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,198; room/board: $7,366. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $2,340. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,328 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (propor-

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 286. Transfer applicants offered admission: 148. Transfer applicants enrolled: 82. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

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tion receiving): $5,070 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,913 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,868. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,955 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,211. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (45%), men’s dorms (35%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 14. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 13. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 100,155; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,306. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 105. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 124. Transfer applicants offered admission: 58. Transfer applicants enrolled: 49. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 130 (computer).

Gustavus Adolphus College I Address: 800 W. College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082 I Website: http://www.gac.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 2,582 full-time; 46 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 88, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,280 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,440 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $24,297 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,582 full-time; 46 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Catholic: 19%; Protestant: 9%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 10%; Lutheran: 50%; Other: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (507) 933-7676. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gac.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: November 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.collegenet.com. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: (2); Total units: 15 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Luther College; St. John’s University; St. Olaf College; St. Thomas University; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,279. Total accepted: 2,340. Freshmen enrolled: 675; 19% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 28%. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 67%. Size of waiting list: 69 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 17. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 70% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 12%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1862. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 8% business/commerce, 7% biology/biological sciences, 7% political science and government, 7% psychology, 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (18%), dual enrollment (4%), honors program (3%), independent study (22%), internships (57%), liberal arts/career combination (5%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (50%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 185 fulltime, 51 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; five-year: 80%; six-year: 81%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 32% within one year; 59% within five years. Fields in which graduates pur-

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sue further study: law, 7%; medicine, 27%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (507) 933-7527. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,280; room/board: $7,440. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: April 15. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,034 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,511 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,785 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,743. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,384 (31%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,297. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

Hamline University I Address: 1536 Hewitt Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-1284 I Website: http://www.hamline.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 1,981 full-time; 119 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 9, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,014 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,784 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $31,927 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), apartment for single students (2%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 120. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, skiing (nordic), racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, ice hockey, skiing (nordic), racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 29. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 387,023; number of current serial subscriptions: 832. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 440. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 138. Transfer applicants offered admission: 78. Transfer applicants enrolled: 45. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 33 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 608 (paper).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,981 full-time; 119 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 84%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 15%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 18%; Unknown: 24%; Methodist: 6%; Lutheran (all synods): 15%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (651) 523-2207. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hamline.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.hamline.edu/cla/admission/applyonline.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); History: (0); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augsburg College; Gustavus Adolphus College; St. Cloud State University; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,018. Total accepted: 1,570. Freshmen enrolled: 458; 18% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 51%. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 68%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 513-645, Math: 540640, Combined: 1053-1285. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1854. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% social sciences, 11% psychology, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% English language and literature/letters, 6% legal professions and studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (30%), double major (23%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (29%), internships (52%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (11%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2345). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 173 full-time, 307 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 61%; fiveyear: 68%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 17%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (651) 523-3000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,014; room/board: $7,784. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,437 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,426 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,939 (67%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,580. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,702 (14%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,927. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (85%), fraternity housing (2%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (11%), special housing for international students (0%), cooperative housing (0%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 45% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 89. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 335,010; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,312. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 240. School has a wireless network. Approximate ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 480. Transfer applicants offered admission: 296. Transfer applicants enrolled: 151. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 66 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 622 (paper).

Macalester College I Address: 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 I Website: http://www.macalester.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,873 full-time; 47 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 25, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1250-1440  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,504 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $8,472 Acceptance rate: 41% Average debt: $18,849 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,873 full-time; 47 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 69%; International: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (651) 696-6357. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.macalester.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by March 30. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.macalester.edu/admissions/applying.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); History: (3); Total units: (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Carleton College; Grinnell College; Oberlin College; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,967. Total accepted: 2,015. Freshmen enrolled: 485; 82% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 22%. Overall acceptance rate: 41%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 46%. Non-early acceptance rate: 40%. Size of waiting list: 403 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 33. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 68% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 90% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 630-730, Math: 620-710, Combined: 12501440. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-33, Math: 27-32, Composite: 28-32.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1874. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 12% political science and government, 10% biology/biological sciences, 9% English language and literature, 8% geography, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (32%), double major (24%), honors program (14%), independent study (46%), internships (65%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (62%), other (98%). Cooperative education programs: engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3969); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3969); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2345). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 157 full-time, 55 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 20% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 83%; five-year: 86%; six-year: 86%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 37% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 12%; medicine, 7%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 67%.

receiving services: 37. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 434,057; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,541. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 296. Transfer applicants offered admission: 49. Transfer applicants enrolled: 24. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 237 (12% of student body). Number of countries represented: 71. Minimum TOEFL score required: 573 (paper); 230 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 636 (paper).

Metropolitan State University I Address: 700 E. Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN 55106 I Website: http://www.metrostate.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

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Financial aid office: (651) 696-6214. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,504; room/board: $8,472. Estimated books and supplies: $924; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $830. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 8; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,508 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,467 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,653 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,561. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,282 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,849. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), apartment for single students (3%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 67%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,850. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 91. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 93%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,400 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $4,340 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $53,646 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or 942 MINNESOTA π METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Minneapolis College of Art and Design I Address: 2501 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404 I Website: http://www.mcad.edu I Private I Enrollment: 703 full-time; 37 part-time

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 703 full-time; 37 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (612) 874-3760. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mcad.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.mcad.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Social studies: 4 (4); History: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of Visual Arts; Kansas City Art Institute; Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design; School of the Art Institute of Chicago; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 680. Total accepted: 434. Freshmen enrolled: 146; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 478-683, Math: 450-642, Combined: 928-1325. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-30, Math: 18-26, Composite: 20-28.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 54,967; number of current serial subscriptions: 140. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 175. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 192. Transfer applicants offered admission: 116. Transfer applicants enrolled: 69. International students: Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 35% graphic design, 27% film/video and photographic arts, 23% fine/studio arts, 13% commercial and advertising art, 2% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: communications technologies/technicians and support services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (35%), distance learning (20%), double major (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), internships (89%), study abroad (15%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 42 full-time, 78 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 6% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 19% within one year; 25% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; engineering, 2%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 94%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (612) 874-3782. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,400; room/board: $4,340. Estimated books and supplies: $2,400; transportation: $380; personal expenses: $850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,591 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,028 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,304 (75%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,773. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,413 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $53,646. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,150. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 9. Activities include: student government, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Minnesota State University–Mankato I Address: 228 Wiecking Center, Mankato, MN 56001 I Website: http://www.mnsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,525 full-time; 1,290 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,264 in state, $12,508 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,866 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: $22,115 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,525 full-time; 1,290 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (507) 389-1822. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mnsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: https://secure.mnsu.edu/admapplication/default.zspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Minnesota State University–Moorhead; St. Cloud State University; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; Winona State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,115. Total accepted: 5,477. Freshmen enrolled: 2,360; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY–MANKATO π MINNESOTA 943

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rate: 90%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% security and protective services, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 504 full-time, 259 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 43%; sixyear: 49%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study within one year.

ties: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 104. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 1,207,041; number of current serial subscriptions: 45,861. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,286. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 15,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,677. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,537. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,013. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 331 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 66. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Minnesota State University–Moorhead I Address: 1104 Seventh Avenue S, Moorhead, MN 56563 I Website: http://www.mnstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,934 full-time; 1,106 part-time

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Financial aid office: (507) 389-1866. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,264 in state, $12,508 out of state; room/board: $5,866. Estimated books and supplies: $856; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,570. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,217 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,222 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,864 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,773. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,549 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,009 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,115. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,139 in state, $6,139 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,936 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $24,117 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,950. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 195. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 7; sorori944 MINNESOTA π MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY–MOORHEAD

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,934 full-time; 1,106 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 593-7246. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mnstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.mnstate.edu/admissions/apply.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,842. Total accepted: 2,324. Freshmen enrolled: 1,224; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% business administration and management, 7% elementary education and teaching, 7% journalism, 5% biology/biological sciences, 4% social work. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 277 full-time, 30 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 43%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (218) 477-2251. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,139 in state, $6,139 out of state; room/board: $5,936. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,462. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,989 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,471 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,330 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,046. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $826 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,826 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,117. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 123. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 648,878; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,430. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,088. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,299. Transfer applicants offered admission: 998. Transfer applicants enrolled: 703. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 246 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

North Central University I Address: 910 Elliot Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 I Website: http://www.northcentral.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God I Enrollment: 1,091 full-time; 127 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,566 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,910 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $29,496 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,091 full-time; 127 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%. Religious preference: Assemblies of God: 67%; Other: 33%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 289-6222. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.northcentral.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY π MINNESOTA 945

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school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethel College; Evangel University; Northwestern College; Oral Roberts University; Southeastern University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 451. Total accepted: 398. Freshmen enrolled: 241; 54% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-580, Math: 440-570, Combined: 890-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 16-24, Composite: 1824.

Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 227. Transfer applicants offered admission: 179. Transfer applicants enrolled: 108. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 200 (computer).

Northwestern College I Address: 3003 Snelling Avenue N, St. Paul, MN 55113-1598 I Website: http://www.nwc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian nondenominational I Enrollment: 1,794 full-time; 51 part-time

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Year founded: 1930. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (16%), cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high. Cooperative education programs: education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3969); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3969). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 42 full-time, 75 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 55%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 40%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 16, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,420 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,050 Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: $24,449 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (612) 343-4485. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,566; room/board: $4,910. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $240. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,496. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (40%), men’s dorms (27%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (14%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 31% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 73,367; number of current serial subscriptions: 196. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 83. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 92%. Campus safety: 946 MINNESOTA π NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,794 full-time; 51 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 98%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 827-6827. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nwc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethel College; Crown College; North Central University; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,109. Total accepted: 1,029. Freshmen enrolled: 502; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 465-690, Math: 510-645, Combined: 975-1335. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 20-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1902. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 9% elementary education and teaching, 8% communication studU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% psychology, 7% biology/biological sciences, 6% radio and television. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (62%), double major (75%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (3%), independent study (10%), internships (59%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 96 full-time, 80 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 57%; sixyear: 59%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 14%; arts and sciences, 68%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (651) 631-5212. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,420; room/board: $7,050. Estimated books and supplies: $610; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,510. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,736 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,419 (82%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,137 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,499. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,906 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,449. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (46%), men’s dorms (27%), apartment for single students (27%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 19. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 117,745; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,131. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 900. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 199. Transfer applicants offered admission: 180. Transfer applicants enrolled: 99. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 551 (paper).

Southwest Minnesota State University I Address: 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 I Website: http://www.southwestmsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,373 full-time; 3,348 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,696 in state, $6,696 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,984 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $17,783 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,373 full-time; 3,348 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (507) 537-6286. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.southwestmsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/aw?swsu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1; Total units: 16 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Required. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bemidji State University; Minnesota State University–Mankato; Minnesota State University–Moorhead; South Dakota State University; St. Cloud State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,610. Total accepted: 1,249. Freshmen enrolled: 507; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. First-year students submitting ACT

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volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, skiing (nordic), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 35% business administration and management, 17% education, 6% marketing/marketing management, 6% psychology, 4% criminal justice/law enforcement administration. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 135 full-time, 101 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 6% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 9%; medicine, 18%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 45%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 37. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, other special classes, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 204,604; number of current serial subscriptions: 636. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 310. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 410. Transfer applicants offered admission: 253. Transfer applicants enrolled: 249. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 233 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 563 (paper).

St. Cloud State University I Address: 720 Fourth Avenue S, St. Cloud, MN 56301 I Website: http://www.stcloudstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,966 full-time; 2,171 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (507) 537-6281. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,696 in state, $6,696 out of state; room/board: $5,984. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,170; personal expenses: $1,576. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,925 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,251 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,325 (53%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,948. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,707 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,440 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,783. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (52%), women’s dorms (24%), men’s dorms (24%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 32%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 32% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 33%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, skiing (nordic), racquetball, track and field (outdoor), 948 MINNESOTA π ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,146 in state, $12,476 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,770 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $22,721 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,966 full-time; 2,171 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 87%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (320) 308-2244. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stcloudstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/apply/default.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,680. Total accepted: 5,067. Freshmen enrolled: 2,381; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

ing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 224. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 37%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, ice hockey, crew (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, crew (heavyweight), football, golf, ice hockey, crew (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 26% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% social sciences, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning (46%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (7%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), honors program (3%), independent study (20%), internships (26%), student-designed major (7%), study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 646 full-time, 217 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study within one year.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 156. Services include: note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 927,159; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,977. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,495. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,220. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,512. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,133. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,474. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 685 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 82. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

St. John’s University I Address: PO Box 7155, Collegeville, MN 56321 I Website: http://www.csbsju.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Benedictine) I Enrollment: 1,913 full-time; 39 part-time

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Financial aid office: (320) 308-2047. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,146 in state, $12,476 out of state; room/board: $5,770. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $2,196; personal expenses: $1,442. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 69% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,992 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,507 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,375 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,902. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,804 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,640 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,721. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 71, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,628 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,248 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (86%), women’s dorms (5%), men’s dorms (6%), apartment for single students (3%), special housULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,913 full-time; 39 part-time. Men: 100%; women: 0%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Protestant: 17%; No preference: 15%; Roman Catholic (Benedictine): 61%; Christian: 6%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (320) 363-2196. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csbsju.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. To ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY π MINNESOTA 949

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apply online, go to: http://www.csbsju.edu/admission/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 2 (0); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 4 (0); Total units: 15 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gustavus Adolphus College; St. Olaf College; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,527. Total accepted: 1,123. Freshmen enrolled: 515; 15% were from out of state. Accepted through earlydecision or early-action plans: 76%. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Non-early acceptance rate: 49%. Size of waiting list: 64 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 4. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 498-643, Math: 537663, Combined: 1035-1306. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 24-29, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 20% business administration and management, 10% biology/biological sciences, 9% political science and government, 9% speech and rhetorical studies, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (100%), double major (11%), dual enrollment (0%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (12%), independent study (20%), internships (19%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (50%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 148 full-time, 31 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 72%; five-year: 78%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year; 27% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 19%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 49%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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$800; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,628 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,031 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,734 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,603. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,192 (39%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): men’s dorms (71%), apartment for single students (29%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 57. Services include: reading machines, untimed tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, other. Library: Number of titles: 691,035; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,161. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 687. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 72. Transfer applicants offered admission: 51. Transfer applicants enrolled: 35. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 92 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

St. Mary’s University of Minnesota I Address: 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987-1399 I Website: http://www.smumn.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,425 full-time; 617 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,150 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,380 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $26,511 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

Financial aid office: (320) 363-3664. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,628; room/board: $7,248. Estimated books and supplies: 950 MINNESOTA π ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,425 full-time; 617 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 89%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 16%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 12%; Roman Catholic: 64%; Other: 3%.

ment. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 49%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 6%; medicine, 15%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 6%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 43%.

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Phone: (507) 457-1700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.smumn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1; decision sent by May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2; History: 0; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Minnesota State University–Mankato; St. Norbert College; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas; Winona State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,410. Total accepted: 1,169. Freshmen enrolled: 397; 37% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480615, Math: 440-590, Combined: 920-1205. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-25.

Financial aid office: (507) 457-1438. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,150; room/board: $6,380. Estimated books and supplies: $1,220; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,113 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,870 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,283 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,223. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,654 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,511. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (55%), women’s dorms (11%), men’s dorms (10%), apartment for single students (22%), special housing for disabled students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,397. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, fencing, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, fencing, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1912. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business/commerce, 10% marketing/marketing management, 6% criminal justice/police science, 6% elementary education and teaching, 4% information science/studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (5%), double major (16%), dual enrollment (6%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (17%), independent study (18%), internships (31%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (25%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3919). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 105 full-time, 490 parttime (52% men; 48% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placeULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 214,652; number of current serial subscriptions: 574. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 356. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 395. Transfer applicants offered admission: 310. Transfer applicants enrolled: 193. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 28 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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St. Olaf College I Address: 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057 I Website: http://www.stolaf.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 2,986 full-time; 54 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 47, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 26-31  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,300 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,900 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $25,501 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,986 full-time; 54 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 19%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 14%; Lutheran: 41%; Other: 1%.

studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (35%), dual enrollment (1%), independent study (46%), internships (19%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (68%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 197 full-time, 130 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 82%; five-year: 85%; six-year: 86%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 3%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; arts and sciences, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (507) 786-3025. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stolaf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: February 15. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.stolaf.edu/admissions/onlineapp/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 2 (4); Total units: 14 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carleton College; Gustavus Adolphus College; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,058. Total accepted: 2,208. Freshmen enrolled: 751; 48% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 88%. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 88%. Non-early acceptance rate: 24%. Size of waiting list: 812 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 14. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 54% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 82% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-720, Math: 600-700, Combined: 1200-1420. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-32, Math: 24-31, Composite: 26-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1874. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 11% English language and literature, 10% biology/biological sciences, 9% economics, 9% mathematics, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious 952

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Financial aid office: (507) 646-3019. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,300; room/board: $7,900. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,743 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,471 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,767 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,241. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,889 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,501. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (91%), other housing options (9%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 96%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 137. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, curling, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, crew (lightweight), martial arts, skiing (nordic), rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, water skiing. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, curling, football, golf, lacrosse, crew (lightweight), martial arts, skiing (nordic), rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, water skiing.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 140. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 769,684; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,224. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 969. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 108. Transfer applicants offered admission: 48. Transfer applicants enrolled: 32. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

University of Minnesota–Crookston I Address: 2900 University Avenue, Crookston, MN 56716 I Website: http://www.umcrookston.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,100 full-time; 1,246 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,821 in state, $8,821 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,692 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

tion and management, 15% natural resources/conservation, 11% industrial engineering, 8% hospitality administration/management, 6% sport and fitness administration/management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; health professions and related clinical sciences; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships (85%), student-designed major, study abroad (10%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3005). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 52 full-time, 51 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 46%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 33%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 8% within one year; 0% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 1%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,100 full-time; 1,246 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 232-6466. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umcrookston.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.umcrookston.edu/Apply/index.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bemidji State University; Minnesota State University–Moorhead; North Dakota State University; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of North Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 522. Total accepted: 434. Freshmen enrolled: 241; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 23% were in the top 25 percent; 56% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390-490, Math: 405-560, Combined: 795-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 16-22, Composite: 1823.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1966. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% business administraULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (218) 281-8576. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,821 in state, $8,821 out of state; room/board: $5,692. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,369 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,377 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,044 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,814. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,682 (10%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), apartment for single students (40%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 39. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, racquetball, rodeo, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, racquetball, rodeo, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 55,188; number of current serial subscriptions: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA–CROOKSTON π MINNESOTA

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653. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 20. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 212. Transfer applicants offered admission: 172. Transfer applicants enrolled: 129. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 79 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of Minnesota–Duluth I Address: 1049 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812-2496 I Website: http://www.d.umn.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,874 full-time; 1,190 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,314 in state, $20,146 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,950 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $21,933 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 11% social sciences, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 439 full-time, 96 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 8,874 full-time; 1,190 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 1%.

Financial aid office: (218) 726-8000. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $9,314 in state, $20,146 out of state; room/board: $5,950. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 64% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,967 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,199 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,063. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,586 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,603 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,933. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (218) 726-7171. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.d.umn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.d.umn.edu/admissions/online.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Minnesota State University–Mankato; St. Cloud State University; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of St. Thomas; Winona State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,528. Total accepted: 5,354. Freshmen enrolled: 2,233; Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-605, Math: 530-645, Combined: 1030-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 2025, Composite: 20-25.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (46%), women’s dorms (4%), men’s dorms (2%), apartment for single students (48%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,721. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 157. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 83. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing servU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ice, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 605,710; number of current serial subscriptions: 29,427. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 551. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 976. Transfer applicants offered admission: 647. Transfer applicants enrolled: 408. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 62 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Minnesota–Morris I Address: 600 E. Fourth Street, Morris, MN 56267 I Website: http://www.morris.umn.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,549 full-time; 137 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,006 in state, $10,006 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,690 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,549 full-time; 137 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 11%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 78%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 24%; Protestant: 44%; No preference: 22%; Other: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 992-8863. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.morris.umn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.morris.umn.edu/prospective/applynow/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 1. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Concordia College–Moorhead; Gustavus Adolphus College; St. Olaf College; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,145. Total accepted: 868. Freshmen enrolled: 363; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 59% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-680, Math: 500-640, Combined: 1020-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1959. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 10% biology/biological sciences, 8% psychology, 7% elementary education and teaching, 6% English language and literature, 6% business administration and management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (2%), double major (21%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (4%), independent study (15%), internships (25%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (33%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 111 full-time, 29 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 12% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 11%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 35%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (320) 589-6035. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,006 in state, $10,006 out of state; room/board: $6,690. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (61%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), apartment for single students (26%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 45% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, acaUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA–MORRIS π MINNESOTA

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demic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 206,447; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,963. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 240. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 194. Transfer applicants offered admission: 130. Transfer applicants enrolled: 101. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 46 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of Minnesota–Twin Cities I Address: 100 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213 I Website: http://www.umn.edu I Public I Enrollment: 27,091 full-time; 5,203 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 61, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-29  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,885 in state, $13,885 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,062 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 27,091 full-time; 5,203 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 80%; International: 2%.

enrolled: 5,280; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 44% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 84% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-680, Math: 580-700, Combined: 1120-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 23-29, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% social sciences, 10% engineering, 9% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,763 full-time, 315 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 16%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 58%; sixyear: 63%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 752-1000. Website: http://www.umn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1; Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Iowa State University; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of St. Thomas; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 26,097. Total accepted: 14,823. Freshmen 956 MINNESOTA π UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA–TWIN CITIES

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (612) 624-1111. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $9,885 in state, $13,885 out of state; room/board: $7,062. Estimated books and supplies: $976 personal expenses: $2,128. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,814 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,936 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,675 (43%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,162. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,875 (16%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 680. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 29; sororities: 15. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, skiing (nordic), racquetball, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, sync swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, skiing (nordic), racquetball, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, sync swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 214. Services include: reading machines, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 6,374,293; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,801. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 20,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 20,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 7,729. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,981. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,949. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 556 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 76. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of St. Thomas I Address: 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105-1096 I Website: http://www.stthomas.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 5,698 full-time; 378 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,798 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,614 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $33,499 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,698 full-time; 378 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 89%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 28%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 3%; Roman Catholic: 53%; Other: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (651) 962-6150. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stthomas.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.stthomas.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: (2); Foreign language: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

(4); Social studies: (2); Total units: 3 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of St. Benedict; St. John’s University; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,312. Total accepted: 3,921. Freshmen enrolled: 1,315; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Size of waiting list: 296 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 51. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-640, Math: 520-640, Combined: 1040-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 23-27, Composite: 23-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 40% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% social sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% education, 7% philosophy and religious studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 399 full-time, 479 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 4% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 18%; medicine, 20%; engineering, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 8%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 11%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (651) 962-6550. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,798; room/board: $7,614. Estimated books and supplies: $1,120; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $2,096. Financial aid: UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS π MINNESOTA

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Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 54% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,620 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,762 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,806 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,778. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,694 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,499. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (53%), men’s dorms (47%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 39% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,812. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 101. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, squash, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, squash, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 200. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 513,457; number of current serial subscriptions: 31,263. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,654. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 850. Transfer applicants offered admission: 532. Transfer applicants enrolled: 309. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 67. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 566 (paper).

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Winona State University I Address: PO Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987-5838 I Website: http://www.winona.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,061 full-time; 623 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 51, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,500 in state, $11,120 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,720 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $23,701 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,061 full-time; 623 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (507) 457-5100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.winona.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire; University of Wisconsin–La Crosse; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,475. Total accepted: 4,483. Freshmen enrolled: 1,739; 41% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 2124.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1858. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% education, 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs, 5% public administration and social service professions. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 361 full-time, 250 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 63%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 50%; engineering, 6%; education, 78%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (507) 457-5090. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,500 in state, $11,120 out of state; room/board: $6,720. Estimated books and supplies: $1,160; transportation: $620; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,400 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,643 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,915 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,545. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,473 (14%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,701. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-

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2008 academic year, 36% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,780. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 210. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, ice hockey, football (lightweight), rifle, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, ice hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 220,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,000. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,462. Transfer applicants offered admission: 4,455. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,734. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 237 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 54. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 568 (paper).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,699 full-time; 305 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 91%; White: 7%; International: 2%.

tective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, education, health professions, home economics, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 172 full-time, 47 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 74% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 39%; sixyear: 44%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

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Phone: (601) 877-6147. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.alcorn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,804. Total accepted: 1,646. Freshmen enrolled: 514; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 70% ranked in the top half of their high school class. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: N/A-460, Math: N/A-470, Combined: N/A-930. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A-21, Math: N/A-19, Composite: 16-20.

Financial aid office: (601) 877-6190. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,324 in state, $9,810 out of state; room/board: $4,880. Estimated books and supplies: $1,354; transportation: $2,257; personal expenses: $2,257. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 91% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,284 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,720 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,312 (63%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,172. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,657 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,543 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,284. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

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Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 18% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 12% biological and biomedical sciences, 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% education. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and pro-

Basic services: placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, other. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological, other. Library: Number of titles: 238,984; number of current serial subscriptions: 906. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Alcorn State University I Address: 1000 ASU Drive #359, Alcorn State, MS 39096 I Website: http://www.alcorn.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,699 full-time; 305 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-20  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,324 in state, $9,810 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,880 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $22,284 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (55%), men’s dorms (45%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 120. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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its to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 283. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 46 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Belhaven College I Address: 1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS 39202 I Website: http://www.belhaven.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,992 full-time; 94 part-time

gram, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 73 full-time, 161 part-time (61% men; 39% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 38%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,360 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,120 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $24,609 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,992 full-time; 94 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 35%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 60%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 31%; Unknown: 58%; Presbyterian: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (601) 968-5940. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.belhaven.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 8; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,159. Total accepted: 736. Freshmen enrolled: 253; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-640, Math: 470-570, Combined: 960-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 63%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 1928, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 58% business administration and management, 9% social sciences, 6% visual and performing arts, 5% sport and fitness administration/management, 4% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) proULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (601) 968-5934. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,360; room/board: $6,120. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 55% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,363 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,363 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,638 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,427. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 51%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,832 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,875 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,609. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (59%), men’s dorms (40%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,432. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 21. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 68%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 9. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, other. Library: Number of titles: 105,327; number of current serial subscriptions: 457. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 36. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 713. Transfer applicants offered admission: 578. Transfer applicants enrolled: 507. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 30 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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Blue Mountain College I Address: PO Box 160, Blue Mountain, MS 38610-0160 I Website: http://www.bmc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 332 full-time; 99 part-time

more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; medicine, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,770 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $3,800 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 332 full-time; 99 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; White: 87%. Religious preference: Protestant: 33%; No preference: 5%; Southern Baptist Convention: 62%; 0: 0%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (662) 685-4161. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bmc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $10. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Mississippi College; Mississippi State University; Union University; University of Mississippi. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 197. Total accepted: 99. Freshmen enrolled: 59; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 16-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 62% education, 13% philosophy, 10% psychology, 7% business/commerce, 5% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (2%), double major (5%), honors program (0%), internships (1%), teacher certificate program (60%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 25 fulltime, 17 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or 962 MISSISSIPPI π BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (662) 685-4771. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,770; room/board: $3,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31; deadline: July 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (56%), men’s dorms (44%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 70,372; number of current serial subscriptions: 181. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 62. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 350. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 97%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 217. Transfer applicants offered admission: 120. Transfer applicants enrolled: 88. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Delta State University I Address: Highway 8 W, Cleveland, MS 38733 I Website: http://www.deltastate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,757 full-time; 599 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,248 in state, $10,258 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,360 Acceptance rate: 29% Average debt: $22,000 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,757 full-time; 599 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 38%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 60%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Phone: (662) 846-4018. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.deltastate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 1; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,981. Total accepted: 578. Freshmen enrolled: 477; Overall acceptance rate: 29%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 44% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 16-22, Composite: 18-22.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 360,286; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,258. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 293. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1924. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 219 full-time, 45 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 42% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (662) 846-4670. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,248 in state, $10,258 out of state; room/board: $5,360. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $1,575; personal expenses: $1,575. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,000. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 17%; of women in sororities: 11%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 196 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Jackson State University I Address: 1400 J.R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217 I Website: http://www.jsums.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,917 full-time; 906 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-20  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,432 in state, $9,976 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,600 Acceptance rate: 36% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,917 full-time; 906 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 96%; White: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (601) 979-2100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jsums.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (2); Total units: 16 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,499. Total accepted: 2,341. Freshmen enrolled: 926; 37% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 36%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-20. JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY π MISSISSIPPI 963

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1877. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% criminal justice/safety studies, 8% biology/biological sciences, 7% education. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 380 full-time, 88 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 81% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 27%; of 20 to 49 students: 69%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 31%; sixyear: 39%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 14% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 1%; medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (601) 979-2227. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,432 in state, $9,976 out of state; room/board: $5,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (55%), men’s dorms (45%), other housing options. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 124. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 440,956; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,186. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 574. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

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Millsaps College I Address: 1701 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39210-0001 I Website: http://www.millsaps.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,020 full-time; 23 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 84, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,754 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,800 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $25,908 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,020 full-time; 23 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 83%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 29%; Jewish: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Unknown: 34%; United Methodist: 16%; non-denominational: 2%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (601) 974-1050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.millsaps.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: January 8; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.millsaps.edu/admiss/apply/appinstructions.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 14 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Birmingham-Southern College; Hendrix College; Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge; Mississippi State University; Rhodes College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,253. Total accepted: 968. Freshmen enrolled: 296; 57% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 78%. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 66% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-670, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1090-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% business administration and management, 13% biology/biological sciences, 13% psychology, 8% English language and literature, 7% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), double major (14%), honors program (29%), independent study (38%), internships (62%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (31%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2410). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 91 full-time, 18 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 43% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 56% within one year; 70% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 16%; law, 23%; medicine, 9%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 38%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (601) 974-1220. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,754; room/board: $8,800. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,892 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,459 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,290 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,805. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,594 (40%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,908. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (79%), women’s dorms (10%), fraternity housing (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 81%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 38% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,296. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 49%; of women in sororities: 51%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 197,158; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,855. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 113. Transfer applicants offered admission: 64. Transfer applicants enrolled: 31. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer).

Mississippi College I Address: MC Box 4001, Clinton, MS 39058 I Website: http://www.mc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 2,515 full-time; 406 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 29, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,800 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $12,800 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $22,146 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,515 full-time; 406 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 24%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 70%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 24%; Unknown: 10%; Southern Baptist Convention: 62%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (601) 925-3800. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.mc.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (4); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (3); History: (1); Academic electives: (5); Total units: (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Jackson State University; Millsaps College; Mississippi State University; University of Mississippi; University of Southern Mississippi. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,642. Total accepted: 1,064. Freshmen enrolled: 541; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Non-early acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-580, Math: 450-580, Combined: 910-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1826. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% business administration and management, 11% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE π MISSISSIPPI 965

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M.S.N.), 9% elementary education and teaching, 8% biology/biological sciences, 6% accounting. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 165 full-time, 213 parttime (53% men; 47% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 60%; sixyear: 64%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (601) 925-3319. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,800; room/board: $12,800. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,440; personal expenses: $1,775. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,463 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,835 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,321 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,757. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,641 (37%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,146. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (44%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 255,862; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,258. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease 966 MISSISSIPPI π MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 60%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,301. Transfer applicants offered admission: 583. Transfer applicants enrolled: 457. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 107 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Mississippi State University I Address: PO Box 6334, Mississippi State, MS 39762 I Website: http://www.msstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,753 full-time; 1,455 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,978 in state, $11,469 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,951 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $20,828 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,753 full-time; 1,455 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 77%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 63%; No preference: 28%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (662) 325-2224. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.msstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.msstate.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (1); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,141. Total accepted: 4,276. Freshmen enrolled: 2,281; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-630, Math: 500-640, Combined: 990-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-29, Math: 19-26, Composite: 20-27.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1878. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 18% education, 12% engineering, 6% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 6% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), distance learning (8%), double major (2%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (5%), independent study (2%), internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, natural science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 851 full-time, 202 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; fiveyear: 52%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 19%; engineering, 12%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 11%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, lacrosse, martial arts. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, martial arts, rugby, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 46. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 2,116,135; number of current serial subscriptions: 57,007. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,849. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,806. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,519. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 97 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 34. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

Mississippi University for Women I Address: 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701 I Website: http://www.muw.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,662 full-time; 560 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (662) 325-2450. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,978 in state, $11,469 out of state; room/board: $6,951. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,280; personal expenses: $1,828. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,331 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,571 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,257 (41%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,771. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,730 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,132 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,828. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (15%), men’s dorms (22%), sorority housing (17%), fraternity housing (14%), apartments for married students (6%), apartment for single students (3%), other housing options (23%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,855. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 327. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 18; sororities: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: 33, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,209 in state, $10,723 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,740 Acceptance rate: 46% Average debt: $16,506 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,662 full-time; 560 part-time. Men: 16%; women: 84%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 36%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 61%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (662) 329-7106. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.muw.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationMISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN π MISSISSIPPI 967

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ship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Mississippi State University; University of Mississippi; University of Southern Mississippi. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,356. Total accepted: 627. Freshmen enrolled: 216; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 46%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-560, Math: 480-570, Combined: 860-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 16-20, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 17% elementary education and teaching, 7% family systems, 6% business administration and management, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2423); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2423). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 135 full-time, 70 part-time (35% men; 65% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 56%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 40%.

ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 19,899; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,243. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,025. Transfer applicants offered admission: 537. Transfer applicants enrolled: 308. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 22 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 586 (paper).

Mississippi Valley State University I Address: 14000 Highway 82 W, Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400 I Website: http://www.mvsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,309 full-time; 265 part-time

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Financial aid office: (662) 329-7114. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,209 in state, $10,723 out of state; room/board: $4,740. Estimated books and supplies: $840; transportation: $1,575; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 71% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,783 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,683 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,274 (53%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,244. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,931 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,506. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 15-18  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,467 in state, $10,248 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 25% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (15%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (34%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 28%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,350. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 99. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music 968 MISSISSIPPI π MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,309 full-time; 265 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 94%; White: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (662) 254-3344. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mvsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 1; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recomU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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mendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,341. Total accepted: 848. Overall acceptance rate: 25%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 14-19, Math: 15-17, Composite: 15-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1950. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (662) 254-3335. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,467 in state, $10,248 out of state.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 44. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

Rust College I Address: 150 Rust Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635 I Website: http://www.rustcollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 800 full-time; 179 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 14-17  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 800 full-time; 179 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 70%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 27%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (662) 252-8000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rustcollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $10. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 19. Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Overall acceptance rate: 48%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal. Library: Number of titles: 118,496; number of current serial subscriptions: 402. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School does not have a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 222. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (0%), honors program (12%), independent study, internships (47%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 56%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 24%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (662) 252-8000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (64%), men’s dorms (35%), apartments for married students (1%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 54% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,152. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 38. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, diagnostic testing service, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 220. School does not have a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,946. Total accepted: 6,630. Freshmen enrolled: 2,473; Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 47% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 33%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-600, Math: 460-590, Combined: 920-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-28.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 540 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

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I Address: PO Box 1848, University, MS 38677-1848 I Website: http://www.olemiss.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,540 full-time; 1,142 part-time

Year founded: 1844. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 674 full-time, 143 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 10% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 53%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-28  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,932 in state, $11,436 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,398 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Financial aid office: (662) 915-7175. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,932 in state, $11,436 out of state; room/board: $5,398.

Tougaloo College I Address: 500 W. County Line Road, Tougaloo, MS 39174 I Website: http://www.tougaloo.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,195 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,330 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,540 full-time; 1,142 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 83%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (662) 915-7226. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.olemiss.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: 970 MISSISSIPPI π TOUGALOO COLLEGE

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (57%), men’s dorms (41%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 264. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 23%; of women in sororities: 28%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, other. Counseling services: personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 1,673,127; number of current serial subscriptions: 39,431. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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that can be accommodated: 1,100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 130 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 563 (paper).

University of Southern Mississippi I Address: 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 I Website: http://www.usm.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,205 full-time; 1,719 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,984 in state, $11,762 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,544 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: $17,646 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,205 full-time; 1,719 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 29%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 68%; International: 1%.

tion and teaching, 7% psychology, 6% parks, recreation, and leisure studies. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (.4%), distance learning (76%), double major (4%), dual enrollment (.3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (5%), independent study (5%), internships (38%), study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 720 full-time, 181 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 41%; sixyear: 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (601) 266-5000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Mississippi State University; University of Mississippi. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,648. Total accepted: 2,675. Freshmen enrolled: 1,396; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 435-590, Math: 460-590, Combined: 895-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1910. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% business administration and management, 13% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 12% elementary educaULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (601) 266-4774. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,984 in state, $11,762 out of state; room/board: $5,544. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $3,246. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,789 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,631 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,364 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,344. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,222 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,695 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,646. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (49%), men’s dorms (28%), sorority housing (11%), fraternity housing (6%), apartments for married students (6%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 21%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 263. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: personal, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 66. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,288,234; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,563. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 203. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,874. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,001. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,600. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 100 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 65. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

William Carey University I Address: 498 Tuscan Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39401-5499 I Website: http://www.wmcarey.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,464 full-time; 242 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,750 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $3,810 Acceptance rate: 96% Average debt: $17,000 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 85%

class: Total applicants: 426. Total accepted: 408. Freshmen enrolled: 140; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 96%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-540, Math: 430-580, Combined: 850-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (10%), cross-registration (20%), double major (1.6%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (1%), independent study (33.8%), internships (19%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (16.8%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 40%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (601) 318-6153. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,750; room/board: $3,810. Estimated books and supplies: $2,850; transportation: $2,637; personal expenses: $3,165. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 96% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,400 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,500 (86%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,500 (84%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,000. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,200 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,500 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,000. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,464 full-time; 242 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 28%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 66%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 73%; Other: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (601) 318-6103. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wmcarey.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 8 (8); Mathematics: 6 (6); Science: 6 (6); Social studies: 5 (5). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering 972 MISSISSIPPI π WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (49%), men’s dorms (42%), apartment for single students (9%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 38%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 97,998; number of current serial subscriptions: 772. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 199. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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that can be accommodated: 3,400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 726. Transfer applicants offered admission: 691. Transfer applicants enrolled: 555. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 47 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number

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Missouri Avila University I Address: 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145 I Website: http://www.Avila.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 924 full-time; 208 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,150 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,900 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $17,210 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 95%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 924 full-time; 208 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 73%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 26%; Other: 74%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (816) 501-2400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.Avila.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Rockhurst University; University of Central Missouri; University of Kansas; University of Missouri–Kansas City; William Jewell College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 765. Total accepted: 396. Freshmen enrolled: 117; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 467-512, Math: 480-520, Combined: 947-1032. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-24.

tory; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (12%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (0%), cross-registration (27%), distance learning (19%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (0%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (4%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), independent study (10%), internships (70%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), teacher certificate program (22%), weekend college (15%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 72 full-time, 144 part-time (38% men; 62% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 39%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 40% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (816) 501-3600. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,150; room/board: $5,900. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,631 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,693 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,744 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,529. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 43%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,360 (63%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,805 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,210. Proportion who borrowed: 95%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 24%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1916. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 29% health professions and related clinical sciences, 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% education, 10% psychology, 9% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; his974 MISSOURI π AVILA UNIVERSITY

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 39. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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titles: 83,266; number of current serial subscriptions: 489. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 630. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 599. Transfer applicants offered admission: 342. Transfer applicants enrolled: 162. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 34. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Baptist Bible College I Address: 628 E. Kearney Street, Springfield, MO 65803 I Website: http://www.bbcnet.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Central Methodist University I Address: 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248 I Website: http://www.centralmethodist.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 892 full-time; 42 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,980 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,000 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $25,463 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 892 full-time; 42 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 19%; No preference: 34%; Unknown: 1%; United Methodist : 19%; Baptist: 11%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (660) 248-6251. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.centralmethodist.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.centralmethodist.edu/forms/admit/fayette_addmap.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbia College; Missouri State University; Missouri Valley College; University of Central Missouri; University of Missouri–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,127. Total accepted: 758. Freshmen enrolled: 270; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1854. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 21% education, 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs, 5% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning, double major (10%), dual enrollment, honors program (3%), independent study (5%), internships (15%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (4%), study abroad (.5%), teacher certificate program (37%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2516); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2516). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 34 parttime (56% men; 44% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (660) 248-6244. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,980; room/board: $6,000. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $2,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 3% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,986 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,404 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,573 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,286. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,832 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,467 (50%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,463. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (40%), women’s dorms (28%), men’s dorms (30%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 18%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 101,856; number of current serial subscriptions: 196. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 380. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 321. Transfer applicants offered admission: 222. Transfer applicants enrolled: 88. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

College of the Ozarks I Address: PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 I Website: http://www.cofo.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian interdenominational I Enrollment: 1,335 full-time; 42 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 10, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,790 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $4,700 Acceptance rate: 12% Average debt: $6,770 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 7%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,335 full-time; 42 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 73%; Unknown: 20%; Other: 3%.

sions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Very important. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arkansas Tech University; Drury University; Evangel University; Missouri State University; Southwest Baptist University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,709. Total accepted: 321. Freshmen enrolled: 283; 25% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 12%. Size of waiting list: 425 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 15. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% elementary education and teaching, 17% business administration and management, 9% criminal justice/police science, 7% agricultural business and management, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (99%), double major (27%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (1%), internships (10%), studentdesigned major (2%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 88 full-time, 38 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 53%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 27% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 2%; medicine, 2%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 12%; education, 46%; arts and sciences, 19%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 222-0525. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cofo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: None. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 14 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admis976 MISSOURI π COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS

Financial aid office: (417) 334-6411. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,790; room/board: $4,700. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $2,185; personal expenses: $390. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 92% were determined to have financial need; 38% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,227 (91%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,332 (91%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,628 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $0. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,606 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,715 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $6,770. Proportion who borrowed: 7%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (46%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 84%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,682. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 46. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 3. Services include: remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 118,212; number of current serial subscriptions: 715. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 164. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,185. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 680. Transfer applicants offered admission: 62. Transfer applicants enrolled: 57. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 555 (paper).

Columbia College I Address: 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, MO 65216 I Website: http://www.ccis.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 852 full-time; 220 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 51, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,686 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,538 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $20,622 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 852 full-time; 220 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 82%; International: 8%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 1%; Unknown: 82%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 2%; Other: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (573) 875-7352. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ccis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.ccis.edu/ApplyOnline/onlineapp-ug.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (3); Science: 0 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 0 (3); Total units: 0 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Methodist University; Truman State University; University of Missouri–Columbia; Webster University; William Woods University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 939. Total accepted: 535. Freshmen enrolled: 208; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-600, Math: 598663, Combined: 1058-1263. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 17-24, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 66% business/commerce, 24% curriculum and instruction, 10% criminal justice/law enforcement administration. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (15%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (42%), cross-registration (5%), distance learning (59%), double major (15%), dual enrollment (.01%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), honors program (24%), independent study (3%), internships (15%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (21%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 61 full-time, 24 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (573) 875-7390. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,686; room/board: $5,538. Estimated books and supplies: $772; transportation: $2,760; personal expenses: $4,360. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were COLUMBIA COLLEGE π MISSOURI 977

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determined to have financial need; 47% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,809 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,217 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,788 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,317. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,216 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,103 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,622. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (77%), women’s dorms (16%), apartment for single students (7%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,880. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 63,289; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,660. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 90. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 536. Transfer applicants offered admission: 497. Transfer applicants enrolled: 161. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 85 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Culver-Stockton College I Address: 1 College Hill, Canton, MO 63435 I Website: http://www.culver.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 765 full-time; 84 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 36, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,750 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,200 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $22,509 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 93%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 537-1883. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.culver.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.culver.edu/enrollment/app/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (2); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 0 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 15 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Methodist University; Columbia College; Hannibal-LaGrange College; Quincy University; Truman State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,233. Total accepted: 932. Freshmen enrolled: 203; 42% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 98%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1853. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 23% business administration and management, 13% elementary education and teaching, 9% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 9% psychology, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), distance learning (1%), double major (12%), dual enrollment (19%), honors program (9%), independent study (17%), internships (45%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (9%), teacher certificate program (19%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 51 full-time, 38 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 21%; law, 17%; medicine, 3%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 765 full-time; 84 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 52%; Jewish: 1%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 22%; Unknown: 2%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 5%.

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Financial aid office: (573) 288-6307. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,750; room/board: $7,200. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,320; personal expenses: $330. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 87% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,058 U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(87%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,164 (87%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,386 (78%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,096. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,172 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,426 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,509. Proportion who borrowed: 93%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (48%), women’s dorms (15%), men’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (14%), fraternity housing (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 43% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,281. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 46. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 34%; of women in sororities: 33%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 7. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 169,067; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,871. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,120. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 75. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Drury University I Address: 900 N. Benton Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 I Website: http://www.drury.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 1,568 full-time; 40 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 10, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,409 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,384 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $18,225 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,568 full-time; 40 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 89%; International: 5%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (417) 873-7205. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.drury.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.drury.edu/admission/freshmen. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 12 (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Missouri State University; Truman State University; University of Missouri–Columbia; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,193. Total accepted: 903. Freshmen enrolled: 378; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-640, Math: 485-640, Combined: 965-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 21-28, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% visual and performing arts, 11% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% architecture and related services, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (55%), distance learning (12%), double major (27%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (10%), independent study, internships (75%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major, study abroad (40%), teacher certificate program (35%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 125 full-time, 48 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 39% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 8%; medicine, 15%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 52%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (417) 873-7312. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,409; room/board: $6,384. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 99% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 93% were determined to have financial need; 87% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,642 (93%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,930 (87%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,986 (83%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,880. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,465 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,780 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,225. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

Evangel University I Address: 1111 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802 I Website: http://www.evangel.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God I Enrollment: 1,462 full-time; 72 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $14,300 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,120 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), fraternity housing (10%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (44%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 28%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,462 full-time; 72 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 90%.

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Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 28. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 374. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Phone: (800) 382-6435. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.evangel.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (3); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 11 (11). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of the Ozarks; Drury University; Missouri State University; Southwest Baptist University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 769. Total accepted: 584. Freshmen enrolled: 344; 66% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 440-580, Combined: 920-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-25.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 289. Transfer applicants offered admission: 177. Transfer applicants enrolled: 110. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 65 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 603 (paper).

Year founded: 1955. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 16% psychology, 15% biology/biological sciences, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% communication and media studies, 9% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (10%), internships (50%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 103 full-time,

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42 part-time (67% men; 33% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 53%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 45%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (417) 865-2815. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $14,300; room/board: $5,120. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 91,867; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,063. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 392. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 241. Transfer applicants offered admission: 166. Transfer applicants enrolled: 126. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 490 (paper).

Fontbonne University I Address: 6800 Wydown Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105 I Website: http://www.fontbonne.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,532 full-time; 546 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,320 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,210 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: $20,000 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (314) 889-1400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fontbonne.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 475. Total accepted: 452. Freshmen enrolled: 191; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-615, Math: 487-642, Combined: 947-1257. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1923. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 36% business administration and management, 10% organizational behavior studies, 9% special education and teaching, 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (38%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration (0%), distance learning (3%), double major (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (8%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 73 full-time, 341 part-time (42% men; 58% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 82%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 48%; sixyear: 55%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,532 full-time; 546 part-time. Men: 30%; women: 70%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 34%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 63%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 12%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 12%; Unknown: 54%; Roman Catholic: 21%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (314) 889-1414. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,320; room/board: $7,210. Estimated books and supplies: $650; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $640. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY π MISSOURI

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package (proportion receiving): $14,500 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,200 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,500 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,000 (40%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,000. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (77%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for international students (8%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 34. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 91,172; number of current serial subscriptions: 232. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 110. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,650. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 334. Transfer applicants offered admission: 330. Transfer applicants enrolled: 214. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Hannibal-LaGrange College I Address: 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO 63401 I Website: http://www.hlg.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 816 full-time; 323 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,606 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,270 Acceptance rate: 96% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 816 full-time; 323 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 9%; Southern Baptist Convention: 75%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 454-1119. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hlg.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 26. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); History: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Culver-Stockton College; Missouri Baptist University; Quincy University; Southwest Baptist University; University of Missouri–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 338. Total accepted: 324. Freshmen enrolled: 143; Overall acceptance rate: 96%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-510, Math: 440-540, Combined: 860-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1724, Math: 19-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1858. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 38% business administration and management, 24% education, 10% human services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (23%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major (10%), dual enrollment, honors program (6%), independent study, internships, study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program (20%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 54 full-time, 85 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 31%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: theology (or the seminary), 5%; arts and sciences, 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (573) 221-3675. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,606; room/board: $5,270. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $2,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: July 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,053 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,274 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,294 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,112. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,076 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,781 (6%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (56%), men’s dorms (30%), apartment for single students (14%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 3. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 100,822; number of current serial subscriptions: 430. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 82. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 94%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 42 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Harris-Stowe State University I Address: 3026 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103 I Website: http://www.hssu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,234 full-time; 648 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 14-18  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,130 in state, $9,550 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,100 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Lincoln University; Lindenwood University; University of Missouri–St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,114. Total accepted: 842. Freshmen enrolled: 448; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 3% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 15% were in the top 25 percent; 43% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 66%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 14-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 38% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 37% education, 9% security and protective services, 7% computer and information sciences and support services, 6% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 56 full-time, 122 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 70% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 53%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 15%; six-year: 19%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 24% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 4%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (314) 340-3500. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,130 in state, $9,550 out of state; room/board: $6,100. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: August 1.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,234 full-time; 648 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 92%; White: 7%; International: 1%.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, student government. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading.

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Phone: (314) 340-3300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hssu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal, academic. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 76,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 350. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 265. School has a wireless network. Approximate num-

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ber of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 428. Transfer applicants offered admission: 321. Transfer applicants enrolled: 211. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 217 (computer).

Kansas City Art Institute I Address: 4415 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64111 I Website: http://www.kcai.edu I Private I Enrollment: 668 full-time; 7 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,220 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $8,294 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $31,000 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 668 full-time; 7 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 86%; International: 1%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 16% painting, 11% ceramic arts and ceramics, 10% design and visual communications, 10% fiber, textile, and weaving arts, 10% printmaking. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (13%), dual enrollment (7%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (30%), internships (47%), liberal arts/career combination (13%), study abroad (6%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 48 full-time, 57 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 82%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; fiveyear: 54%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: education, 20%; arts and sciences, 80%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (816) 802-3448. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,220; room/board: $8,294. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,927 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,283 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,354 (70%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,075. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,291 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,000. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 522-5224. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kcai.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1 (1); Total units: 20 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cooper Union; Maryland Institute College of Art; Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design; Rhode Island School of Design; School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 537. Total accepted: 338. Freshmen enrolled: 139; 61% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 35%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-680, Math: 520-670, Combined: 1050-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (20%), apartment for single students (5%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 6. Activities include: dance, literary magazine, student government, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 29,524; number of current serial subscriptions: 97. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 145. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 181. Transfer applicants offered admission: 101. Transfer applicants enrolled: 75. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6 (1% of student body). Number of

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countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 215 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 649 (paper).

Combined: 880-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-24, Math: 19-23, Composite: 20-24.

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Lincoln University I Address: PO Box 29, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0029 I Website: http://www.lincolnu.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,805 in state, $9,633 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $4,290 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Lindenwood University I Address: 209 S. Kingshighway, St. Charles, MO 63301-1695 I Website: http://www.lindenwood.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Historically Presbyterian I Enrollment: 5,639 full-time; 256 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,040 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,860 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,639 full-time; 256 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 76%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (636) 949-4949. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lindenwood.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.lindenwood.edu/admissions/ug_ad.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: (3); Academic electives: (0); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,584. Total accepted: 1,511. Freshmen enrolled: 903; 25% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 12% were in the top 25 percent; 40% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 460-590,

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Year founded: 1827. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 44% business/commerce, 13% elementary education and teaching, 8% criminology, 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 188 full-time, 391 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 44%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (636) 949-4923. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,040; room/board: $6,860. Estimated books and supplies: $3,000; transportation: $3,400; personal expenses: $9,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,317 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,749 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,605 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,605. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,150 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (32%), men’s dorms (28%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (34%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 71. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY π MISSOURI

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football, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 172,629; number of current serial subscriptions: 601. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 177. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 70%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,331. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,635. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,324. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 557 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 62. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 523 (paper).

Maryville University of St. Louis I Address: 650 Maryville University Drive, St Louis, MO 63141-7299 I Website: http://www.maryville.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,674 full-time; 1,127 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,200 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,900 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $21,363 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,674 full-time; 1,127 part-time. Men: 23%; women: 77%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 89%.

sidered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: St. Louis University; Truman State University; University of Missouri–Columbia; University of Missouri–St. Louis; Webster University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,243. Total accepted: 843. Freshmen enrolled: 303; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 20-26, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1872. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 10% business/commerce, 8% accounting, 6% health/medical preparatory programs, 4% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 108 full-time, 261 parttime (40% men; 60% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 62%; sixyear: 60%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 20% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 2%; medicine, 3%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 627-9855. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.maryville.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.maryville.edu/admissions/adm_apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 8; Total units: 22. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not con986 MISSOURI π MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LOUIS

Financial aid office: (314) 529-9360. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,200; room/board: $7,900. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $2,300; personal expenses: $2,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,055 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,521 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,638 (77%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,268. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,400 (21%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,363. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), apartment for single students (46%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,584. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 23. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 154,217; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,544. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 498. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,167. Transfer applicants offered admission: 764. Transfer applicants enrolled: 470. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11. Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 540 (paper).

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,933 full-time; 1,630 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (417) 625-9378. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mssu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbia College; Missouri State University; Missouri Western State University; Ozark Christian College; Pittsburg State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,425. Total accepted: 1,404. Freshmen enrolled: 818; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 99%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS

I Address: 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801-1595 I Website: http://www.mssu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,933 full-time; 1,630 part-time

Year founded: 1937. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% education, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 13% security and protective services, 11% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, health professions, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 211 full-time, 84 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

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 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,240 in state, $8,290 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,720 Acceptance rate: 99% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Financial aid office: (417) 625-9325. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,240 in state, $8,290 out of state; room/board: $4,720. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15.

Missouri Baptist University I Address: 1 College Park Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141 I Website: http://www.mobap.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $15,778 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,350 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Missouri Southern State University

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (56%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (26%), apartment for single students (4%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Student employment: During the 2007MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY π MISSOURI 987

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2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 274,672; number of current serial subscriptions: 480. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 560. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 838. Transfer applicants offered admission: 832. Transfer applicants enrolled: 515. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 105 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 34. Minimum TOEFL score required: 535 (paper); 200 (computer).

Missouri State University I Address: 901 S. National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897 I Website: http://www.missouristate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 12,760 full-time; 3,495 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,256 in state, $11,536 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,710 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $16,921 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,760 full-time; 3,495 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 492-7900. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.missouristate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.missouristate.edu/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: 988 MISSOURI π MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drury University; Southeast Missouri State University; Truman State University; University of Central Missouri; University of Missouri–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,677. Total accepted: 5,755. Freshmen enrolled: 2,649; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 19-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 34% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% psychology, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 718 full-time, 329 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 27%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (417) 836-5262. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,256 in state, $11,536 out of state; room/board: $5,710. Estimated books and supplies: $800 personal expenses: $3,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,896 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,608 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,956 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,842. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,384 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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proportion receiving): $9,329 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,921. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 300. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,107. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,732. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,264. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 277 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology I Address: 207 Parker Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409-0910 I Website: http://www.umr.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,375 full-time; 378 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 25-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,498 in state, $19,589 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,460 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: $23,625 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Purdue University–West Lafayette; Truman State University; University of Missouri–Columbia; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,457. Total accepted: 2,207. Freshmen enrolled: 1,041; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 90%. Non-early acceptance rate: 90%. Size of waiting list: 3 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 38% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 525-670, Math: 590-690, Combined: 1115-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-30, Math: 25-31, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 71% engineering, 9% computer and information sciences and support services, 4% biological and biomedical sciences, 4% physical sciences, 3% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program (25%), distance learning (27%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (3%), independent study (50%), internships (5%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 340 full-time, 63 part-time (79% men; 21% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 28%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,375 full-time; 378 part-time. Men: 78%; women: 22%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (573) 341-4165. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umr.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.umr.edu/?apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (573) 341-4282. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,498 in state, $19,589 out of state; room/board: $6,460. Estimated books and supplies: $900 personal expenses: $2,346. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,109 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,872 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,355 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,219. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receivMISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY π MISSOURI 989

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ing): N/A (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): N/A (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,625. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (58%), sorority housing (10%), fraternity housing (25%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (1%), cooperative housing (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,145. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 21; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 24%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 122. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 551,450; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,318. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 854. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 528. Transfer applicants offered admission: 350. Transfer applicants enrolled: 276. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 121 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 573 (paper).

Missouri Valley College I Address: 500 E. College, Marshall, MO 65340 I Website: http://www.moval.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,950 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,050 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $16,600 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 77%

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Missouri Western State University I Address: 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507 I Website: http://www.mwsc.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,330 in state, $9,290 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,984 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Northwest Missouri State University I Address: 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468 I Website: http://www.nwmissouri.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Park University I Address: 8700 N.W. River Park Drive, Parkville, MO 64152 I Website: http://www.park.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,163 full-time; 11,518 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,220 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,330 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,163 full-time; 11,518 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 20%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 58%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 745-7275. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.park.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (3); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (1); Academic electives: (6); Total units: (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 523. Total accepted: 383. Freshmen enrolled: 175; Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) First-year students submitting ACT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-28.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 509. Transfer applicants offered admission: 378. Transfer applicants enrolled: 279. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 290 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1875. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 66% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% psychology, 9% public administration and social service professions, 3% computer and information sciences and support services, 2% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 107 full-time, 818 parttime. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; fiveyear: 33%; six-year: 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (816) 584-6190. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,220; room/board: $6,330. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 40% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 28% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,811 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,713 (4%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,547 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,478. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,690 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,364 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 22. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 50,307; number of current serial subscriptions: 591. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 702. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 50%.

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Rockhurst University I Address: 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2561 I Website: http://www.rockhurst.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 1,459 full-time; 859 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2007-2008: $22,840 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,200 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $16,579 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,459 full-time; 859 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 85%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 53%; Protestant: 20%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 23%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (816) 501-4100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rockhurst.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: July 1; Decision sent by: August 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.rockhurst.edu/admission/ugrad/process/index.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Creighton University; St. Louis University; University of Kansas; University of Missouri–Columbia; University of Missouri–Kansas City. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,833. Total accepted: 1,388. Freshmen enrolled: 369; 36% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Non-early acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-620, Math: 510-620, Combined: 1010-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 22-28, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1910. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 33% health professions and related clinical sciences, 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% psychology, 7% ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY π MISSOURI 991

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social sciences, 6% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (25%), cooperative (workstudy plan) program (7%), cross-registration (22%), double major (15%), dual enrollment (9%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (8%), independent study (17%), internships (5%), study abroad (18%), teacher certificate program (11%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 119 full-time, 91 parttime (52% men; 48% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 28%; of 20 to 49 students: 69%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 17%; law, 6%; medicine, 19%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 14%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (816) 501-4100. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $22,840; room/board: $6,200. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $1,761; personal expenses: $1,561. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,667 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,769 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,264 (45%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,918. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 99%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,358 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,196 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,579. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (23%), women’s dorms (25%), men’s dorms (22%), apartment for single students (23%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 52%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 310,310; number of current serial subscriptions: 850. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers 992 MISSOURI π SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

available to all students: 545. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Southeast Missouri State University I Address: 1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 I Website: http://www.semo.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,892 full-time; 2,317 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 64, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,925 in state, $10,320 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,731 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $17,142 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,892 full-time; 2,317 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 87%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (573) 651-2590. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.semo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.semo.edu/admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Missouri State University; Southern Illinois University–Carbondale; St. Louis University; Truman State University; University of Missouri–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,111. Total accepted: 3,618. Freshmen enrolled: 1,805; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-610, Math: 460600, Combined: 920-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 12% general studies, 9% elementary education and teaching, 6% U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 6% corrections, 5% family and consumer sciences/human sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning (93%), double major (17%), dual enrollment (14%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program (13%), independent study (19%), internships (34%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (17%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (29%), other (94%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 413 full-time, 201 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 51%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (573) 651-2253. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,925 in state, $10,320 out of state; room/board: $5,731. Estimated books and supplies: $423; transportation: $1,050; personal expenses: $2,033. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,362 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,516 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,754 (41%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,824. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,228 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,877 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,142. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (89%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 149. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, racquetball, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, racquetball, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 425,860; number of current serial subscriptions: 38,839. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,311. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 866. Transfer applicants offered admission: 813. Transfer applicants enrolled: 548. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 120 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Southwest Baptist University I Address: 1600 University Avenue, Bolivar, MO 65613 I Website: http://www.sbuniv.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 1,822 full-time; 930 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,704 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,166 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,822 full-time; 930 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 21%; Unknown: 11%; Southern Baptist Convention: 66%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 526-5859. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sbuniv.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.sbuniv.edu/prospectivestudents/applyonline.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (0); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (13). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drury University; Missouri State University; Oklahoma Baptist University; Truman State University; University of Missouri–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,674. Total accepted: 1,081. Freshmen enrolled: 410; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY π MISSOURI 993

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Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-600, Math: 400-590, Combined: 830-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-28, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1878. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% education, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% psychology, 12% theology and religious vocations, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 110 full-time, 146 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 50% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (417) 328-1822. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,704; room/board: $5,166. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 28% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,575 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,334 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,157 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,494. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,735 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,031 (14%). Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (48%), men’s dorms (43%), apartment for single students (8%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 66%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 74%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 33. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 198,974; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,012. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 261. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,375. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 239. Transfer applicants offered admission: 179. Transfer applicants enrolled: 110. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Stephens College I Address: 1200 E. Broadway Box 2121, Columbia, MO 65215 I Website: http://www.stephens.edu I Private I Enrollment: 691 full-time; 199 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,730 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $21,179 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 691 full-time; 199 part-time. Men: 3%; women: 97%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 84%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 876-7207. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stephens.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; Total units: 12 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drake University; Missouri State University; Sweet Briar College; University of Missouri–Columbia; William Woods University. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 735. Total accepted: 522. Freshmen enrolled: 225; 45% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 98%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540610, Math: 480-580, Combined: 1020-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 21-27, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1833. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% drama and dramatics/theater arts, 12% fashion merchandising, 11% business/commerce, 9% fashion/apparel design, 9% health information/medical records administration/administrator. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, preveterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning (14%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), external degree program (14%), independent study (30%), internships (85%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2516); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2516); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2516). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 53 full-time, 60 part-time (27% men; 73% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 42%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 33%; law, 11%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (573) 876-7106. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,000; room/board: $8,730. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $965; personal expenses: $2,215. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,575 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,365 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,948. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,472 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,694 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,179. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (93%), sorority housing (3%), apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 2. of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, priority seating, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 131,754; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,445. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 153. Transfer applicants offered admission: 96. Transfer applicants enrolled: 54. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

St. Louis University I Address: 221 N. Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103 I Website: http://www.slu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 6,991 full-time; 565 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 80, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,728 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,760 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $27,013 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,991 full-time; 565 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 81%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 8%; Unknown: 23%; Roman Catholic: 42%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (314) 977-2500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.slu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.slu.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 20 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Loyola University Chicago; Marquette University; Truman State University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY π MISSOURI 995

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Missouri–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,169. Total accepted: 7,340. Freshmen enrolled: 1,604; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 37% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 68% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-650, Math: 540-670, Combined: 1080-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-30, Math: 23-29, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1818. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% biology/biological sciences, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% business administration and management, 4% physical therapy/therapist, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2520); Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 614 full-time, 338 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 62%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 21%; medicine, 21%; engineering, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (314) 977-2350. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,728; room/board: $8,760. Estimated books and supplies: $1,040; transportation: $2,100; personal expenses: $3,513. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,080 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,099 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,409 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,238. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,192 (31%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,333 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,013. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (45%), women’s dorms (7%), men’s dorms (6%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (36%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 170. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 24%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 140. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,933,781; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,074. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 750. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 24,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,123. Transfer applicants offered admission: 870. Transfer applicants enrolled: 341. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 193 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 48. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 194 (computer).

Truman State University I Address: 100 E. Normal Street, Kirksville, MO 63501 I Website: http://www.truman.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,473 full-time; 135 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 25-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,685 in state, $11,536 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,405 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $17,125 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 43%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,473 full-time; 135 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 25%; Protestant: 35%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 34%; Eastern Orthodox: 0%; Other: 5%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (660) 785-4114. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.truman.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.truman.edu/apply/index.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Missouri State University; St. Louis University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Missouri–Columbia; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,076. Total accepted: 3,300. Freshmen enrolled: 1,405; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 48% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 80% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-690, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1130-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-31, Math: 23-29, Composite: 25-30.

cial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 64% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,322 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,180 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,776 (32%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,250. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,994 (35%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,965 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,125. Proportion who borrowed: 43%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), women’s dorms (0%), sorority housing (3%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,677. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 233. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 12% business administration and management, 10% English language and literature, 9% psychology, 7% biology, 7% communication and media studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (9%), dual enrollment, honors program (2%), internships, studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 344 full-time, 27 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 68%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

Basic services: women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 103. Services include: reading machines, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 500,948; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,693. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,081. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 284. Transfer applicants offered admission: 177. Transfer applicants enrolled: 113. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 147 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 587 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (660) 785-4130. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,685 in state, $11,536 out of state; room/board: $6,405. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,300; personal expenses: $2,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for finanULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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University of Central Missouri I Address: Administration Building, Suite 304, Warrensburg, MO 64093 I Website: http://www.ucmo.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,070 full-time; 1,849 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 64, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,585 in state, $12,444 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,320 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $10,707 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,070 full-time; 1,849 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (660) 543-4290. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucmo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 19. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.ucmo.edu/admit/online_app.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Missouri State University; Northwest Missouri State University; University of Missouri–Columbia; University of Missouri–Kansas City. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,887. Total accepted: 3,132. Freshmen enrolled: 1,554; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 58% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 9% curriculum and instruction, 7% architectural engineering technologies/technicians, 6% criminal justice and corrections, 4% business administration, management, and operations, 4% communication and media studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; 998 MISSOURI π UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI

transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: education, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2516). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 453 full-time, 163 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 47%; sixyear: 51%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 84% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 16%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 23%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (660) 543-4040. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,585 in state, $12,444 out of state; room/board: $6,320. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,398 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,014 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $0 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,969. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,998 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,492 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $10,707. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), women’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (6%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (7%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,156. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 180. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 33%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, rifle, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, racquetball, rifle, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 122. Services include: remedial math, remeU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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dial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,272,767; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,653. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 10,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,327. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,068. Transfer applicants enrolled: 785. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 216 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 51. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 527 (paper).

University of Missouri–Columbia I Address: 105 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 I Website: http://www.missouri.edu I Public I Enrollment: 20,295 full-time; 1,359 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 96, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,450 in state, $19,514 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,100 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $20,814 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 20,295 full-time; 1,359 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 1%.

Reading: 530-650, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1070-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-27, Math: 22-29, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1839. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% engineering, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, engineering, health professions, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,266 fulltime, 59 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 68%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (573) 882-7786. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.missouri.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.missouri.edu/howtoapply/index.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,089. Total accepted: 10,346. Freshmen enrolled: 4,981; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (573) 882-7506. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,450 in state, $19,514 out of state; room/board: $8,100. Estimated books and supplies: $1,020; transportation: $1,490; personal expenses: $1,490. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,880 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,813 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,505 (34%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,451. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,362 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,329 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,814. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 550. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 32; sororities: 18. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–COLUMBIA π MISSOURI 999

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Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: golf, football (lightweight), martial arts, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: golf, football (lightweight), martial arts, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 5,190,520; number of current serial subscriptions: 52,277. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,080. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 30,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,442. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,654. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,028. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 267 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 43. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Missouri–Kansas City I Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 I Website: http://www.umkc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,537 full-time; 3,557 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,396 in state, $19,487 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,841 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $19,137 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,537 full-time; 3,557 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 72%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (816) 235-1111. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umkc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.umkc.edu/admissions/decision.asp#. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical resi1000 MISSOURI π UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–KANSAS CITY

dence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Missouri State University; Northwest Missouri State University; Truman State University; University of Kansas; University of Missouri–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,458. Total accepted: 2,088. Freshmen enrolled: 959; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-660, Math: 560-690, Combined: 1120-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-28, Math: 19-27, Composite: 21-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1929. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% education, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education, engineering, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 979 full-time, 543 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 28%; six-year: 43%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (816) 235-1154. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,396 in state, $19,487 out of state; room/board: $7,841. Estimated books and supplies: $1,068; transportation: $1,070; personal expenses: $4,170. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,318 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,137 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,779 (54%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $8,405. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 55%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,576 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,895 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,137. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 275. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 18%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, rugby, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, rugby, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,348,304; number of current serial subscriptions: 44,192. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 728. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,180. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,943. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,877. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,241. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 186 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 55. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 593 (paper).

University of Missouri–St. Louis I Address: 1 University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121-4400 I Website: http://www.umsl.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,943 full-time; 6,505 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,595 in state, $19,686 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,782 Acceptance rate: 46% Average debt: $21,956 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,943 full-time; 6,505 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 75%; International: 2%.

ments/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Lindenwood University; Missouri State University; Southeast Missouri State University; St. Louis University; University of Missouri–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,272. Total accepted: 1,056. Freshmen enrolled: 498; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 46%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 11% social sciences, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 488 full-time, 444 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 43%. Graduate study: 7% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 1%; education, 27%; arts and sciences, 40%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (314) 516-5451. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umsl.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 25. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.umsl.edu/admission/apply/index.html. Admissions requireULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (314) 516-5526. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,595 in state, $19,686 out of state; room/board: $7,782. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $3,178; personal expenses: $4,130. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 12% had UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUIS π MISSOURI 1001

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their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,047 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,856 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,570 (52%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,532. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,768 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,727 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,956. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (33%), sorority housing (1%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (64%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 8%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $8,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 112. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,172,666; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,107. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,867. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,828. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,884. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 176 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 549 (paper).

Washington University in St. Louis I Address: Campus Box 1089, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 631304899 I Website: http://www.wustl.edu I Private I Enrollment: 6,141 full-time; 1,112 part-time

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,141 full-time; 1,112 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 71%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 638-0700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wustl.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.wustl.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); History: (4); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; Harvard University; Northwestern University; University of Pennsylvania; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 22,428. Total accepted: 3,887. Freshmen enrolled: 1,338; 90% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 17%. Non-early acceptance rate: 17%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 95% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 680750, Math: 690-780, Combined: 1370-1530. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 31-34, Math: 30-35, Composite: 30-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1853. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% social sciences, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% engineering, 10% psychology, 9% pre-medicine/pre-medical studies. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: English (including composition), other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 885 full-time, 181 part-time (66% men; 34% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 83%; five-year: 91%; sixyear: 92%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 66% within five years. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (888) 547-6670. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,248; room/board: $11,636. Estimated books and supplies: $1,220; transportation: $1,140; personal expenses: $1,970. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 99% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,725 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,286 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,755 (30%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,251. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,740 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 73%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 97%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 4,162,980; number of current serial subscriptions: 49,970. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,030. Transfer applicants offered admission: 214. Transfer applicants enrolled: 93. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 260 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 57. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Webster University I Address: 470 E. Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119 I Website: http://www.webster.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,271 full-time; 1,448 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 33, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,440 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,000 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $23,183 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,271 full-time; 1,448 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 73%; International: 12%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 19%; Protestant: 37%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 28%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (314) 968-6991. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.webster.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Southeast Missouri State University; Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville; St. Louis University; University of Missouri–Columbia; University of Missouri–St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,677. Total accepted: 934. Freshmen enrolled: 498; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 510610, Combined: 1040-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1915. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 28% business administration and management, 6% computer science, 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% international relations and affairs, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), WEBSTER UNIVERSITY π MISSOURI 1003

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philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (37%), distance learning (3%), double major (4%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (25%), independent study (2%), internships (24%), studentdesigned major, study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: computer science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 170 full-time, 607 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 86%; of 20 to 49 students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; fiveyear: 57%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 6%; medicine, 1%; engineering, 2%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 22%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (314) 968-6992. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,440; room/board: $9,000. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,911 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,229 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,468 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,625. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,088 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,183. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (45%), apartment for single students (55%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,033. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 79. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 286,665; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,821. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 728. Transfer applicants offered admission: 598. Transfer applicants enrolled: 476. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 540 (12% of student body). Number of countries represented: 43. Minimum TOEFL score required: 470 (paper); 150 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 510 (paper).

Westminster College I Address: 501 Westminster Avenue, Fulton, MO 65251 I Website: http://www.westminster-mo.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 952 full-time; 20 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,250 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,720 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $18,958 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 952 full-time; 20 part-time. Men: 56%; women: 44%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 77%; International: 14%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 24%; Protestant: 45%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 12%; Unknown: 1%; Presbyterian: 11%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 475-3361. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.westminster-mo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.westminster-mo.edu/application/index.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Truman State University; University of Missouri–Columbia; William Jewell College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 931. Total accepted: 744. Freshmen enrolled: 224; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-610, Math: 500-620, Combined: 980-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 22-30, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education, 15% social sciences, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration (1%), double major (20%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study (5%), internships (45%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (6%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 36 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 15%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 30%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (573) 592-5364. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,250; room/board: $6,720. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $2,300; personal expenses: $300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 61% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,993 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,499 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,194 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,512. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,882 (43%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,958. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (47%), women’s dorms (6%), men’s dorms (6%), fraternity housing (22%), apartment for single students (12%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,786. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 58%; of women in sororities: 33%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 44. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 98,129; number of current serial subscriptions: 332. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 197. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 0. Transfer applicants offered admission: 0. Transfer applicants enrolled: 34. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 132 (14% of student body). Number of countries represented: 65. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 680 (paper).

William Jewell College I Address: 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO 64068 I Website: http://www.jewell.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,108 full-time; 221 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,300 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,130 Acceptance rate: 92% Average debt: $24,240 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,108 full-time; 221 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 67%; No preference: 24%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 253-9355. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jewell.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.jewell.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Missouri State University; Rockhurst University; Truman State University; University of Missouri–Columbia; University of Missouri–Kansas City. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 990. Total accepted: 911. Freshmen enrolled: 288; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 92%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 500-650, Combined: 1030-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 22-27, Composite: 22-28.

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Year founded: 1849. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% business administration and management, 19% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 10% psychology, 7% education, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (7%), double major (19%), dual enrollment (35%), honors program (1%), independent study (28%), internships (39%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (18%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2490). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 78 full-time, 80 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; fiveyear: 64%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 8% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 18%; medicine, 14%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 12%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 20%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 240,175; number of current serial subscriptions: 527. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 232. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (888) 253-9355. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,300; room/board: $6,130. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,372 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,020 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,909 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,249. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,886 (12%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,240. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (19%), women’s dorms (32%), men’s dorms (21%), sorority housing (13%), fraternity housing (14%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 31%; of women in sororities: 34%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 98. Transfer applicants offered admission: 78. Transfer applicants enrolled: 42. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

William Woods University I Address: 1 University Avenue, Fulton, MO 65251 I Website: http://www.williamwoods.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 786 full-time; 189 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,690 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,750 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: $17,220 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 786 full-time; 189 part-time. Men: 27%; women: 73%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 17%; Unknown: 27%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 1%; Other: 34%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (573) 592-4221. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.williamwoods.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.williamwoods.edu/Info.asp?1895. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (3); History: (2); Academic electives: (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not conU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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sidered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbia College; Culver-Stockton College; Stephens College; Westminster College; William Jewell College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 613. Total accepted: 520. Freshmen enrolled: 186; 47% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 455-595, Math: 410-570, Combined: 865-1165. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-25.

Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,241 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,298 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,427 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,703. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,722 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,690 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,220. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

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Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 33% business administration and management, 16% equestrian/equine studies, 11% law (LL.B., J.D.), 9% sign language interpretation and translation, 6% journalism. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2516); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2516); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2516). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 194 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 47%.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (35%), women’s dorms (20%), sorority housing (35%), fraternity housing (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $845. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 47. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 28%; of women in sororities: 40%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (573) 592-4232. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,690; room/board: $6,750. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid:

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 28. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 134,338; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,796. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 225. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 257. Transfer applicants offered admission: 192. Transfer applicants enrolled: 131. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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Montana Carroll College I Address: 1601 N. Benton Avenue, Helena, MT 59625-0002 I Website: http://www.carroll.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,213 full-time; 169 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,154 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,874 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,213 full-time; 169 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 95%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 48%; Protestant: 2%; No preference: 27%; Roman Catholic: 1%; Lutheran: 7%; Other: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (406) 447-4384. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.carroll.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gonzaga University; Montana State University; Pacific Lutheran University; University of Montana; University of Portland. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,116. Total accepted: 836. Freshmen enrolled: 327; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-595, Math: 480-590, Combined: 970-1185. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 2126.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% health professions and related clinical sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and litera1008 MONTANA π CARROLL COLLEGE

ture/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (35%), double major (15%), dual enrollment (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program (9%), independent study (20%), internships (35%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (25%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 80 full-time, 61 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 3% within one year; 1% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 35%; law, 10%; medicine, 30%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 2%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (406) 447-5423. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,154; room/board: $6,874. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,982 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,690 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,181 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,891. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,634 (34%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,201 (9%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (78%), apartment for single students (21%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, racquetball, rodeo, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, racquetball, rodeo, soccer, softball, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 112,606; number of current serial subscriptions: 280. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 180. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 450. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 181. Transfer applicants offered admission: 120. Transfer applicants enrolled: 66. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Montana State University I Address: Bozeman, MT 59717 I Website: http://www.montana.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,011 full-time; 1,561 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,798 in state, $16,997 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,070 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $19,683 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,011 full-time; 1,561 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 2%.

rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-610, Math: 500-630, Combined: 980-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-27, Composite: 2126.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% engineering, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% education, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 553 full-time, 249 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 2% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 17%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 3%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 24%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (406) 994-2452. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.montana.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.montana.edu/wwwcat/appopts.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carroll College; Montana State University–Billings; Montana Tech of the University of Montana; University of Montana. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,768. Total accepted: 3,696. Freshmen enrolled: 2,100; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (406) 994-2845. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,798 in state, $16,997 out of state; room/board: $7,070. Estimated books and supplies: $1,090; transportation: $2,850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,323 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,132 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,382 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,278. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,806 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,707 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,683. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (20%), women’s dorms (3%), men’s dorms (3%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options (74%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 140. Activities MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY π MONTANA 1009

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include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, golf, racquetball, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, golf, racquetball, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor).

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 248. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 730,422; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,720. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 850. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,156. Transfer applicants offered admission: 906. Transfer applicants enrolled: 575. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 199 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 69. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 592 (paper).

Montana State University–Billings I Address: 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101 I Website: http://www.msubillings.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,265 full-time; 1,160 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,132 in state, $9,614 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,882 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $19,661 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,265 full-time; 1,160 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 88%; International: 1%.

decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Montana State University; Montana State University–Northern; Montana Tech of the University of Montana; Rocky Mountain College; University of Montana. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,411. Total accepted: 1,410. Freshmen enrolled: 839; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 64% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-570, Math: 470-560, Combined: 900-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% business/commerce, 17% elementary education and teaching, 14% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 10% psychology, 8% secondary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (33%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (40%), double major (17%), dual enrollment (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program (2%), honors program (1%), independent study (12%), internships (13%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (4%), weekend college (1%), other (27%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 150 full-time, 118 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; fiveyear: 22%; six-year: 27%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 8% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; medicine, 26%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 60%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (406) 657-2158. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.msubillings.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.msubillings.edu/future/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 14 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions 1010 MONTANA π MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY–BILLINGS

Financial aid office: (406) 657-2188. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,132 in state, $9,614 out of state; room/board: $4,882. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $6,200; personal expenses: $2,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: July 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,886 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,821 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,552 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,351. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,843 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,246 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,661. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), apartments for married students (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 11%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,410. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 53. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 338,933; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,713. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 964. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 439. Transfer applicants offered admission: 439. Transfer applicants enrolled: 439. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 22 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Montana State University–Northern I Address: PO Box 7751, Havre, MT 59501 I Website: http://www.msun.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Montana Tech of the Univ. of Montana I Address: 1300 W. Park Street, Butte, MT 59701 I Website: http://www.mtech.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 7, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,644 in state, $15,076 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,860 Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: N/A full-time. Men: N/A; women: N/A. Ethnic makeup: American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (406) 496-4178. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mtech.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?mtech. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (0); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; History: 3; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carroll College; Colorado School of Mines; Michigan Technological University; Montana State University; University of Montana. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 509. Total accepted: 452. Freshmen enrolled: 443; Overall acceptance rate: 89%. Non-early acceptance rate: 89%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-590, Math: 500-600, Combined: 970-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 19-26, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 10% business administration and management, 9% petroleum engineering, 8% engineering, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 3% environmental/environmental health engineering. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (35%), distance learning (22%), double major (24%), dual enrollment, honors program (8%), independent MONTANA TECH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA π MONTANA 1011

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study (74%), internships (88%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2536). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 40%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 0% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 1%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; arts and sciences, 60%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (406) 496-4212. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,644 in state, $15,076 out of state; room/board: $5,860. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,000 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,000 (14%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,500 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,000 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,000 (11%). Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 53. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, jazz band, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 161,187; number of current serial subscriptions: 495. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 243. Transfer applicants offered admission: 140. Transfer applicants enrolled: 140. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 91 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 580 (paper); 177 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 586 (paper).

1012 MONTANA π ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

Rocky Mountain College I Address: 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102 I Website: http://www.rocky.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 781 full-time; 66 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $17,426 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,150 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 781 full-time; 66 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 9%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 82%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 9%; No preference: 30%; United Church of Christ: 11%; Lutheran: 10%; Other: 22%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (406) 657-1026. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rocky.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.rocky.edu/index.php?topgroupid=18&groupid=88. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2; Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carroll College; Montana State University; Montana State University–Billings; University of Montana. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1878. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 53 full-time, 76 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 9%; medicine, 5%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 68%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (406) 657-1031. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $17,426; room/board: $6,150. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (18%), apartments for married students (6%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (74%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $754. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 23. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 100,078; number of current serial subscriptions: 378. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 104. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 35 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 540 (paper).

University of Great Falls I Address: 1301 20th Street S, Great Falls, MT 59405 I Website: http://www.ugf.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 482 full-time; 158 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $16,492 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,670 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 81%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 28%; Unknown: 72%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (406) 791-5200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ugf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.ugf.edu/apply/undergradApp.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 5 (3); Total units: 20 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carroll College; Montana State University; Montana State University–Northern; Montana Tech of the University of Montana; University of Montana. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 351. Total accepted: 200. Overall acceptance rate: 57%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1932. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (6%), distance learning (16%), double major (15%), dual enrollment (0%), independent study (10%), internships (15%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, social/behavioral science. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 48%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 23%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 5%; medicine, 1%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (406) 791-5235. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $16,492; room/board: $5,670. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (45%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (52%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 14. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 482 full-time; 158 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 5%; Asian ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 36. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 109,264; number of current serial subscriptions: 279. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 73. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 75%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Montana I Address: 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812 I Website: http://www.umt.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,899 full-time; 1,368 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,347 in state, $16,987 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,258 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: $16,277 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,899 full-time; 1,368 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 2%.

enrolled: 2,111; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-600, Math: 470-600, Combined: 930-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% natural resources and conservation, 7% education, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 501 full-time, 127 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 43%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 21% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 462-8636. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.umt.edu/hottopics/academics/applying.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; History: (2); Academic electives: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colorado State University; Gonzaga University; Montana State University; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Oregon. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,756. Total accepted: 4,536. Freshmen 1014 MONTANA π UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

Financial aid office: (406) 243-5373. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,347 in state, $16,987 out of state; room/board: $6,258. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,191 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (45%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,648 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,549 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,277. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), women’s dorms (4%), men’s dorms (3%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students (15%), apartment for single students (4%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 24%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 150. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 275. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,086,391; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,599. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,728. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,878. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,671. Transfer applicants enrolled: 787. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 213 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

University of Montana–Western I Address: 710 S. Atlantic, Dillon, MT 59725 I Website: http://www.umwestern.edu I Public I Enrollment: 962 full-time; 186 part-time

Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Idaho State University; Montana State University; Montana Tech of the University of Montana; University of Montana. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 463. Total accepted: 449. Freshmen enrolled: 252; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 53% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 370480, Math: 380-500, Combined: 750-980. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 67%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-21, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 26% teacher education, 24% secondary education and teaching, 23% business/commerce, 21% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 4% early childhood education and teaching. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (10%), honors program (5%), independent study (2%), internships (20%), teacher certificate program (65%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 30%. Graduate study: 6% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,980 in state, $13,044 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,350 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: $20,781 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 962 full-time; 186 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (406) 683-7331. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umwestern.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/wmc/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (406) 683-7511. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,980 in state, $13,044 out of state; room/board: $5,350. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,510. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 3% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $2,979 (88%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,627 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,135 (73%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,843. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 18%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,332 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,338 (44%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,781. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (48%), women’s dorms (23%), men’s dorms (24%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 22. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 32. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 57,467; number of current serial subscriptions: 472. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School does not have a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 150. Proportion

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of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 184. Transfer applicants offered admission: 176. Transfer applicants enrolled: 114. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Nebraska Bellevue University I Address: 1000 Galvin Road S, Bellevue, NE 68005 I Website: http://www.bellevue.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,785 full-time; 1,889 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,165 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,785 full-time; 1,889 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 73%; International: 7%.

(2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 84 full-time, 226 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 44%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Graduation rates: Six-year: 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 293-3763. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,165. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 18% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 18% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $2,060 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,339 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 13. Activities include: student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 756-7920. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bellevue.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (3); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Academic electives: (3). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Capella University; Nebraska Wesleyan University; University of Nebraska–Lincoln; University of Nebraska–Omaha; University of Phoenix. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Overall acceptance rate: 100%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1966. Academic calendar: Continuos. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business/commerce, 19% business administration and management, 10% social sciences, 6% health and medical administrative services, 3% management information systems. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; personal and culinary services; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: English (including composition). Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (48%), distance learning (62%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (4%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2542); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2554). Faculty and instruction ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 26. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 85,314; number of current serial subscriptions: 38,372. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 40. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 150 (7% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Chadron State College I Address: 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337 I Website: http://www.csc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,714 full-time; 536 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,212 in state, $7,512 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,212 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,714 full-time; 536 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 1%. CHADRON STATE COLLEGE π NEBRASKA 1017

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (308) 432-6263. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $15. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Nebraska–Kearney; University of Nebraska–Lincoln; University of Wyoming. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Freshmen enrolled: 415;

College of St. Mary I Address: 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68106 I Website: http://www.csm.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 620 full-time; 198 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 38, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,260 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,400 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $24,082 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 100%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 620 full-time; 198 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 79%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 36%; Other: 64%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 46%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (308) 432-6230. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,212 in state, $7,512 out of state; room/board: $4,212. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball, rugby, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball, rugby, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, untimed tests, oral tests, readers, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School does not have a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 30 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

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Phone: (402) 399-2407. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.watchmebloom.com. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bellevue University; Creighton University; Nebraska Methodist College; University of Nebraska–Lincoln; University of Nebraska–Omaha. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 650. Total accepted: 275. Freshmen enrolled: 93; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-24, Math: 16-24, Composite: 17-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1923. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 31% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 27% business/commerce, 13% elementary education and teaching, 6% legal professions and studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (7%), double major (1%), honors proU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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gram (1%), independent study (9%), internships (7%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (5%), weekend college (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 103 part-time (23% men; 77% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 60% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 20%; medicine, 15%; arts and sciences, 15%.

Concordia University I Address: 800 N. Columbia Avenue, Seward, NE 68434 I Website: http://www.cune.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod I Enrollment: 1,045 full-time; 34 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,700 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,280 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 399-2362. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,260; room/board: $6,400. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $2,340; personal expenses: $1,656. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 89% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,449 (89%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,883 (84%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,521 (83%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,087. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,953 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,124 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,082. Proportion who borrowed: 100%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (79%), other housing options (21%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 17. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 68,313; number of current serial subscriptions: 254. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 170. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 769. Transfer applicants offered admission: 323. Transfer applicants enrolled: 158. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,045 full-time; 34 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 10%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 4%; Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod: 76%; Lutheran-other: 3%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 535-5494. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cune.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.cune.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Doane College; Hastings College; Nebraska Wesleyan University; University of Nebraska–Kearney; University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,409. Total accepted: 1,080. Freshmen enrolled: 264; 64% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-580, Math: 460-570, Combined: 930-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 29% education, 21% theology and religious vocations, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% visual and performing arts, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY π NEBRASKA 1019

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other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), distance learning (10%), double major (15%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (4%), independent study (20%), internships (70%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (40%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 56 full-time, 84 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 27% within one year; 69% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 2%; medicine, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 22%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 643-7270. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,700; room/board: $5,280. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,062 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,142 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,721 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,518. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,658 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,481 (8%). Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (44%), men’s dorms (54%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football (lightweight), softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football (lightweight), softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 12. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 189,104; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,981. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 186. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 154. Transfer applicants offered admission: 76. Transfer applicants enrolled: 45. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Creighton University I Address: 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178 I Website: http://www.creighton.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 3,828 full-time; 276 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 1, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,080 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,516 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $29,074 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,828 full-time; 276 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 82%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 282-5835. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.creighton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.creighton.edu/onlineapp.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 0 (1); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drake University; Marquette University; Marquette University; St. Louis University; St. Louis University; University of Iowa; University of Iowa; University of Nebraska–Lincoln; University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,274. Total accepted: 3,476. Freshmen enrolled: 950; 70% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Size of waiting list: 101 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 17. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 43% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-640, Math: 550-660, Combined: 1080-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-31, Math: 24-30, Composite: 24-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1878. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% health professions and related clinical sciences, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% biological and physical sciences, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 501 full-time, 180 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 41% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 52% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 10%; medicine, 22%; dentistry, 4%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 51%.

military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 44. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 970,391; number of current serial subscriptions: 34,937. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 780. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 247. Transfer applicants offered admission: 165. Transfer applicants enrolled: 92. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Dana College I Address: 2848 College Drive, Blair, NE 68008-1099 I Website: http://www.dana.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 605 full-time; 29 part-time

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Financial aid office: (402) 280-2731. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,080; room/board: $8,516. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,050; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $26,932 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,048 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,741 (36%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,854. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,049 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,058 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,074. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 38, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,120 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,350 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $24,141 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 91%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (67%), women’s dorms (8%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (21%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 181. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 23%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 605 full-time; 29 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 92%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 25%; Protestant: 29%; No preference: 7%; Unknown: 16%; Lutheran: 22%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 444-3262. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dana.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Midland Lutheran College; Morningside College; Nebraska Wesleyan University; University of Nebraska–Lincoln; University of Nebraska–Omaha. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 899. DANA COLLEGE π NEBRASKA 1021

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Total accepted: 647. Freshmen enrolled: 185; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440480, Math: 470-560, Combined: 910-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 29% education, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% security and protective services, 8% public administration and social service professions, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning, double major (27%), dual enrollment, honors program (6%), independent study (8%), internships (24%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program (28%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2542); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2554). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 35 full-time, 33 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; fiveyear: 49%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: medicine, 21%; dentistry, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 14%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 426-7226. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,120; room/board: $6,350. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,922 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,297 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,780. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,902 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,908 (57%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,141. Proportion who borrowed: 91%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (69%), women’s dorms (19%), apartment for single students (12%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 67%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $687. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 17. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program 1022 NEBRASKA π DOANE COLLEGE

(2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 8. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 149,427; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 110. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 147. Transfer applicants offered admission: 78. Transfer applicants enrolled: 31. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Doane College I Address: 1014 Boswell Avenue, Crete, NE 68333 I Website: http://www.doane.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 909 full-time; 12 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,150 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,600 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $14,171 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 91%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 909 full-time; 12 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (402) 826-8222. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.doane.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by October 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.doane.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hastings College; Nebraska Wesleyan University; University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,027. Total accepted: 773. Freshmen enrolled: 259; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 98%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-630, Math: 480-595, Combined: 990-1225. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 19-26, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1872. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 23% education, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% visual and performing arts, 6% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (14%), honors program (4%), independent study (34%), internships (31%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 73 full-time, 60 parttime (56% men; 44% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 82%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; five-year: 61%; sixyear: 63%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 8%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 38%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 826-8260. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,150; room/board: $5,600. Estimated books and supplies: $800 personal expenses: $1,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 69% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,748 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,720 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,760 (71%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,288. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 96%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,828 (13%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,171. Proportion who borrowed: 91%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (68%), women’s dorms (19%), men’s dorms (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,327. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 77. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 31%; of women in sororities: 28%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 7. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 330,914; number of current serial subscriptions: 52,166. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 370. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 550. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 119. Transfer applicants offered admission: 56. Transfer applicants enrolled: 35. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 196 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Hastings College I Address: 710 N. Turner Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901-7621 I Website: http://www.hastings.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 1,068 full-time; 23 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,782 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,702 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,068 full-time; 23 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 93%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 32%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 8%; Other: 39%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (402) 461-7403. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hastings.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.hastings.edu/igsbase/igstemplate.cfm?SRC=DB&SRCN=&Gnav ID=16&SnavID=33. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 4 (4); History: 3 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: HASTINGS COLLEGE π NEBRASKA 1023

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Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Doane College; Nebraska Wesleyan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,564. Total accepted: 1,225. Freshmen enrolled: 311; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-600, Math: 490-600, Combined: 990-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1882. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 12% psychology, 10% social sciences, 8% biological and biomedical sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (32.1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (38.9%), internships (19%), student-designed major (3.2%), study abroad (1.8%), teacher certificate program (33.5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 87 full-time, 36 parttime (59% men; 41% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 2%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; arts and sciences, 16%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 461-7391. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,782; room/board: $5,702. Estimated books and supplies: $750; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,937 (N/A). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,259 (N/A). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,691 (N/A). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,542. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,071 (N/A). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,014 (N/A).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (18%), women’s dorms (24%), men’s dorms (27%), apartment for single students (24%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 73%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 45% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 37%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity 1024 NEBRASKA π MIDLAND LUTHERAN COLLEGE

sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 46. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 113,318; number of current serial subscriptions: 636. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 181. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 240. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 165. Transfer applicants offered admission: 104. Transfer applicants enrolled: 70. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Midland Lutheran College I Address: 900 N. Clarkson Street, Fremont, NE 68025 I Website: http://www.mlc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 808 full-time; 5 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,006 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,366 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 808 full-time; 5 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 92%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 26%; Protestant: 16%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 4%; Lutheran: 40%; Other: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (402) 941-6501. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mlc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 7. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (3); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Academic electives: (10); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Doane College; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Nebraska Wesleyan University; University of Nebraska–Kearney; University of Nebraska–Lincoln; University of Nebraska–Omaha. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 864. Total accepted: 715. Freshmen enrolled: 215; 27% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 21% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 98%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-475, Math: 420-485, Combined: 800-960. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), cross-registration (1%), double major (20%), independent study (5%), internships (13%), liberal arts/career combination (70%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 54 full-time, 45 part-time (; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 57%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 941-6520. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,006; room/board: $5,366. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $300.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (10%), women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (40%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 109,500; number of current serial subscriptions: 650. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,240. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 37. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Nebraska Wesleyan University I Address: 5000 St. Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504-2794 I Website: http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,671 full-time; 217 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,272 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,710 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $19,534 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,671 full-time; 217 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 26%; Protestant: 37%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 1%; United Methodist: 19%; Other: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (402) 465-2218. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15; decision sent by January 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.nebrwesleyan.edu/how-to-apply/apply.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Doane College; Hastings College; Midland Lutheran College; University of Nebraska–Lincoln; University of Nebraska–Omaha. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,632. Total accepted: 1,300. Freshmen enrolled: 439; 8% were from out of state. Accepted through earlydecision or early-action plans: 48%. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 9% education, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and perNEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY π NEBRASKA 1025

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forming arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (17%), double major (14%), dual enrollment (7%), independent study (23%), internships (49%), study abroad (17%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2565); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2565). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 102 full-time, 71 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; five-year: 67%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 64% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 465-2212. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,272; room/board: $5,710. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 personal expenses: $2,800. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,913 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,252 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,776 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,479. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,789 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,534. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (36%), women’s dorms (11%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (5%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (33%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 214,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 405. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 630. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 187. Transfer applicants offered admission: 116. Transfer applicants enrolled: 56. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Peru State College I Address: Box 10, Peru, NE 68421-0010 I Website: http://www.peru.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Union College I Address: 3800 S. 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506 I Website: http://www.ucollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist I Enrollment: 763 full-time; 181 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 46, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,920 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,610 Acceptance rate: 43% Average debt: $18,000 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 763 full-time; 181 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 79%; International: 8%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; No preference: 3%; Seventh-day Adventist: 95%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 228-4600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Andrews University; Pacific Union College; Southern Adventist University; Southwestern Adventist University; Walla Walla University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 903. Total accepted: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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386. Freshmen enrolled: 164; 87% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 43%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 22% nursing, 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% physician assistant, 5% biology, 4% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (3%), double major (6%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program (5%), independent study (9%), internships (51%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (11%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 56 full-time, 32 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 6% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 48%; sixyear: 52%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 486-2505. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,920; room/board: $5,610. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $832; personal expenses: $3,294. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,900 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,000 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,500 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,500. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 40%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,400 (11%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,000. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (43%), men’s dorms (39%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (14%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 48% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 21. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, gymnastics, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, gymnastics, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 161,728; number of current serial subscriptions: 590. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 85. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 75 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Nebraska–Kearney I Address: 905 W. 25th Street, Kearney, NE 68849 I Website: http://www.unk.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,632 full-time; 551 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 59, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,020 in state, $9,340 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,000 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $18,683 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,632 full-time; 551 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 87%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (308) 865-8526. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unk.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hastings College; Nebraska Wesleyan University; University of Nebraska–Lincoln; University of Nebraska–Omaha; Wayne State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–KEARNEY π NEBRASKA 1027

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applicants: 2,646. Total accepted: 2,092. Freshmen enrolled: 996; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-600, Math: 410-520, Combined: 820-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1903. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% business administration and management, 13% elementary education and teaching, 8% operations management and supervision, 6% criminal justice/safety studies, 4% parks, recreation, and leisure studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 306 full-time, 74 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 55%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (308) 865-8520. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,020 in state, $9,340 out of state; room/board: $6,000. Estimated books and supplies: $836; transportation: $634; personal expenses: $2,424. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 42% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,517 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,343 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,160 (46%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,787. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,860 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,240 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,683. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 32%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 155. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, 1028 NEBRASKA π UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN

bowling, cross country, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, learning center, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services. Library: Number of titles: 464,532; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,223. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 12,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 91%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 619. Transfer applicants offered admission: 410. Transfer applicants enrolled: 310. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 383 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 541 (paper).

University of Nebraska–Lincoln I Address: 14th and R Streets, Lincoln, NE 68588 I Website: http://www.unl.edu I Public I Enrollment: 16,757 full-time; 1,296 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 89, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,584 in state, $17,106 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,762 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $19,075 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 16,757 full-time; 1,296 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 88%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 742-8800. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unl.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://nebraska.unl.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: (1); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Iowa State University; University of Kansas; University of Nebraska–Kearney; University of Nebraska–Omaha; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,598. Total accepted: 5,978. Freshmen enrolled: 4,235; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-650, Math: 530-670, Combined: 1030-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 21-28, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, postmaster’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% education, 12% engineering, 8% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,068 full-time, 14 part-time (72% men; 28% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 36% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 472-2030. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,584 in state, $17,106 out of state; room/board: $6,762. Estimated books and supplies: $990; transportation: $1,114; personal expenses: $2,092. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,356 (N/A). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,689 (N/A). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,216 (N/A). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,919. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,057 (N/A). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,929 (N/A). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,075. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (56%), women’s dorms (7%), sorority housing (17%), fraternity housing (11%), apartments for married students (1%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. Average per-year earnings: $3,120. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 380. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 28; sororities: 17. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 18%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, curling, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, football (lightweight), martial arts, skiing (nordic), racquetball, rifle, rugby, sailing, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, squash, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, water skiing. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, curling, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, football (lightweight), martial arts, skiing (nordic), racquetball, rifle, rugby, sailing, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, squash, sync swimming, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, water skiing.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 142. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,171,134; number of current serial subscriptions: 41,034. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 650. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 13,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,897. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,246. Transfer applicants enrolled: 857. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 499 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 70. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 568 (paper).

University of Nebraska–Omaha I Address: 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182 I Website: http://www.unomaha.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,660 full-time; 2,671 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,355 in state, $14,850 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,930 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $19,000 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,660 full-time; 2,671 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 85%; International: 2%.

used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 39%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (402) 554-2393. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unomaha.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.ses.unomaha.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 2; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Creighton University; University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,891. Total accepted: 3,341. Freshmen enrolled: 1,680; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-26.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 554-2327. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,355 in state, $14,850 out of state; room/board: $6,930. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,180; personal expenses: $2,110. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $2,564 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,236 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,023 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,210. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,000. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 9%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 112. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, field hockey, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, field hockey, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% education, 10% security and protective services, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (12%), cross-registration (.5%), distance learning (16%), double major (10%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (11%), independent study (21%), internships (24%), student-designed major (.05%), study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, engineering, health professions, home economics. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 487 full-time, 393 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be 1030 NEBRASKA π UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–OMAHA

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 46. Library: Number of titles: 1,406,200; number of current serial subscriptions: 51,947. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,094. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,837. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,219. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 259 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 106. Minimum TOEFL score required: 487 (paper); 163 (computer).

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Wayne State College I Address: 1111 Main Street, Wayne, NE 68787 I Website: http://www.wsc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,580 full-time; 222 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,571 in state, $8,066 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,054 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,580 full-time; 222 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 228-9972. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wsc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,356. Total accepted: 1,356. Freshmen enrolled: 661; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 24% education, 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 7% security and protective services, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilinULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

gual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 132 fulltime, 77 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 375-7230. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,571 in state, $8,066 out of state; room/board: $5,054. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,208; personal expenses: $889. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,368 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,758 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,999 (51%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,932. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 38%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $993 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $825 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 99. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 3. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 104. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 250,686; number of current serial subscriptions: 505. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 319. Transfer applicants offered admission: 295. Transfer applicants enrolled: 219. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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York College I Address: 1125 E. Eighth Street, York, NE 68467 I Website: http://www.york.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 365 full-time; 39 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,500 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $19,794 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 365 full-time; 39 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 86%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 26%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 7%; Church of Christ: 56%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 950-9675. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.york.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 1 (4); History: 1 (4); Total units: 15 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Abilene Christian University; Harding University; Oklahoma Christian University; University of Nebraska–Kearney; University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 531. Total accepted: 302. Freshmen enrolled: 90; 70% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-590, Math: 440-560, Combined: 890-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-25, Math: 17-25, Composite: 1826.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% education, 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% psychology, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 4% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC):

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Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 24 full-time, 20 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 50%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 88%; of 20 to 49 students: 12%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 38%; sixyear: 42%. Graduate study: 9% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 3% within one year; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; medicine, 9%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (402) 363-5624. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,000; room/board: $4,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,954 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,585 (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,765 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,291. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,726 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,287 (12%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,794. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (37%), men’s dorms (21%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (42%), cooperative housing (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 23. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 46%; of women in sororities: 54%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 134,708; number of current serial subscriptions: 292. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 57. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 102. Transfer applicants offered admission: 74. Transfer applicants enrolled: 53. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Nevada Great Basin College I Address: 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801 I Website: http://www.gbcnv.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Sierra Nevada College I Address: 999 Tahoe Boulevard, Incline Village, NV 89451 I Website: http://www.sierranevada.edu I Private I Enrollment: 268 full-time; 34 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,068 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,822 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $16,500 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 268 full-time; 34 part-time. Men: 58%; women: 42%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 84%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 332-8666. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sierranevada.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Evergreen State College; Prescott College; Sonoma State University; University of Nevada–Reno. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 273. Total accepted: 186. Freshmen enrolled: 70; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-550, Math: 430-540, Combined: 850-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 14-21, Math: 16-23, Composite: 1623.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% management information systems, 14% humanities/humanistic studies, 11% art/art studies, 9% entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; psychology; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (5%), honors program (15%), independent study, internships (35%), study abroad (10%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 27 full-time, 88 part-time (37% men; 63% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 85%; of 20 to 49 students: 15%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 25%; six-year: 27%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (775) 831-1314. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,068; room/board: $8,822. Estimated books and supplies: $1,454; transportation: $838; personal expenses: $3,147. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: August 20. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 50% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,500 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,000 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,500 (53%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,000 (93%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,000 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,500. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 70% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, dance, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 24. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, texts SIERRA NEVADA COLLEGE π NEVADA 1033

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on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,540; number of current serial subscriptions: 115. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 50. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 91. Transfer applicants offered admission: 75. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 172 (computer).

University of Nevada–Las Vegas I Address: 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154 I Website: http://www.unlv.edu I Public I Enrollment: 15,677 full-time; 6,285 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,463 in state, $15,558 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,808 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $17,745 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 42%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 15,677 full-time; 6,285 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 17%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 57%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (702) 774-8658. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unlv.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.unlv.edu/main/admissions/applyOnline.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arizona State University; San Diego State University; University of California–Los Angeles; University of Nevada–Reno; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,011. Total accepted: 5,479. Freshmen enrolled: 2,967; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 63%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 460-580, Combined: 910-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-24.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1957. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% education, 7% psychology, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, engineering, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 960 full-time, 691 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (702) 895-3424. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,463 in state, $15,558 out of state; room/board: $9,808. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 37% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,763 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (20%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (31%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,750 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,170 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,745. Proportion who borrowed: 42%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 10%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 180. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 18; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s

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intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 115. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,453,547; number of current serial subscriptions: 33,514. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,426. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,318. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,934. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 852 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 56. Minimum TOEFL score required: 300 (paper); 40 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 382 (paper).

University of Nevada–Reno I Address: Reno, NV 89557 I Website: http://www.unr.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,342 full-time; 2,863 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,510 in state, $15,605 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,339 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $14,000 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 35%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,342 full-time; 2,863 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 79%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (775) 784-4700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unr.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.ss.unr.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arizona State University; San Diego State University; University of Arizona; University of California–Davis; University of Nevada–Las Vegas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,683. Total accepted: 4,111. Freshmen enrolled: 2,278; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-580, Math: 460-590, Combined: 920-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 52%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-26, Composite: 2025.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1864. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% education, 9% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning, double major (5%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (22%), internships (15%), study abroad (11%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 592 full-time, 299 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 29% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 5%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 21%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (775) 784-4666. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,510 in state, $15,605 out of state; room/board: $9,339. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $1,600; personal expenses: $3,878. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 44% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 32% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,754 (31%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,032 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,287 (20%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,195. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,420 (48%). The average athUNIVERSITY OF NEVADA–RENO π NEVADA 1035

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letic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,000 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,000. Proportion who borrowed: 35%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (76%), women’s dorms (5%), men’s dorms (4%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 11%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,310. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 240. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

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eran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 389. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,176,965; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,775. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,024. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,771. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,516. Transfer applicants enrolled: 876. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 346 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

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New Hampshire Chester College of New England I Address: 40 Chester Street, Chester, NH 03036 I Website: http://www.chestercollege.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,550 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $8,086 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Colby-Sawyer College I Address: 541 Main Street, New London, NH 03257-7818 I Website: http://www.colby-sawyer.edu I Private I Enrollment: 928 full-time; 20 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 11, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1070  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,620 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,340 Acceptance rate: 87% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 440-530, Combined: 880-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 13% psychology, 12% business administration and management, 11% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 7% mass communication/media studies, 7% sport and fitness administration/management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships (98%), study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2589); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2589). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 60 full-time, 67 part-time (43% men; 57% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 60%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 928 full-time; 20 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%; International: 1%.

Financial aid office: (603) 526-3717. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,620; room/board: $10,340. Estimated books and supplies: $750 personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

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Phone: (800) 272-1015. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.colby-sawyer.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Keene State College; St. Anselm College; St. Michael’s College; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,672. Total accepted: 1,454. Freshmen enrolled: 353; 67% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 6%. Overall acceptance rate: 87%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 88%. Non-early acceptance rate: 87%. Average high school

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (92%), women’s dorms (7%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 90%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 93,861; number of current serial subscriptions: 32,019. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency tele-

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phones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 59. Transfer applicants offered admission: 46. Transfer applicants enrolled: 26. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Daniel Webster College I Address: 20 University Drive, Nashua, NH 03063 I Website: http://www.dwc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 788 full-time; 55 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,282 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,369 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

flight crew, 13% business/commerce, 12% air traffic controller, 10% computer systems analysis/analyst. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, independent study, internships, study abroad. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 36 full-time, 45 parttime (73% men; 27% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; fiveyear: 38%; six-year: 40%. Graduate study: 3% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 67%; education, 33%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 788 full-time; 55 part-time. Men: 76%; women: 24%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%.

Financial aid office: (603) 577-6590. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,282; room/board: $9,369. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,987 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (75%). Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

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Phone: (800) 325-6876. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dwc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://eagle.dwc.edu/asp-bin/admissions/step.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 2 (0); History: 2 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 16 (8). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Florida Institute of Technology; Keene State College; University of Massachusetts–Lowell; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,137. Total accepted: 871. Freshmen enrolled: 252; 69% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460550, Math: 500-600, Combined: 960-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 26-30.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (36%), women’s dorms (7%), men’s dorms (35%), apartment for single students (12%), other housing options (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 80% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 23. Activities include: music ensembles, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 57. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 30,447; number of current serial subscriptions: 179. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 160. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 121. Transfer applicants offered admission: 70. Transfer applicants enrolled: 34. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 13. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Dartmouth College I Address: 6016 McNutt Hall, Hanover, NH 03755 I Website: http://www.dartmouth.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,109 full-time; 55 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 11, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1330-1550  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,915 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,779 Acceptance rate: 15% Average debt: $19,566 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 52%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,109 full-time; 55 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 63%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (603) 646-2875. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dartmouth.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 10. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://www.apply.embark.com/ugrad/dartmouth. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 3 (3); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Harvard University; Princeton University; Stanford University; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,176. Total accepted: 2,166. Freshmen enrolled: 1,116; 96% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 33%. Overall acceptance rate: 15%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 29%. Non-early acceptance rate: 14%. Size of waiting list: 1381 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 91% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 660-770, Math: 670-780, Combined: 1330-1550. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 29-34.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1769. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% economics, 11% political science and government, 10% psychology, 9% history, 7% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (19%), exchange student program (domestic) (3%), honors program (52%), independent study (65%), internships (69%), student-designed major, study abroad (55%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 540 full-time, 115 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 87%; five-year: 93%; six-year: 93%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 13% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (603) 646-2451. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,915; room/board: $10,779. Estimated books and supplies: $1,512; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $1,341. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $33,289 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $29,477 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,432 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,316. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $450 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,566. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (81%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (8%), apartment for single students (4%), special housing for international students, cooperative housing, other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 86%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 330. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 43%; of women in sororities: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, skiing (nordic), skiing (alpine), soccer, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, skiing (nordic), skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 99. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,550,782; number of current serial subscriptions: 61,295. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 40,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 497. Transfer applicants offered admission: 41. Transfer applicants enrolled: 23. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 262 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46.

Year founded: 1972. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 48% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 26% business administration and management, 17% behavioral sciences, 4% computer programming, 3% criminal justice/safety studies. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, student-designed major, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 0 full-time, 142 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 1% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: %; of 20 to 49 students: %. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 0%; five-year: 0%.

Franklin Pierce University I Address: 20 College Road, Rindge, NH 03461 I Website: http://www.franklinpierce.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $26,516 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,640 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Granite State College I Address: 8 Old Suncook Road, Concord, NH 03301 I Website: http://www.granite.edu I Public I Enrollment: 503 full-time; 831 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (603) 228-3000. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,523 in state, $5,955 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $900 personal expenses: $2,475. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,466.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 1. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,523 in state, $5,955 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $21,466 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 503 full-time; 831 part-time. Men: 23%; women: 77%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 97%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (603) 513-1391. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.granite.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.granite.edu/admit. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Daniel Webster College; Franklin Pierce University; Hesser College; Rivier College; Southern New Hampshire University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 80. Total accepted: 80. Freshmen enrolled: 48; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: career, veteran student, academic, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 0; number of current serial subscriptions: 21. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 162. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Keene State College I Address: 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435 I Website: http://www.keene.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,542 full-time; 460 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,758 in state, $16,608 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,796 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $23,775 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (603) 358-2276. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.keene.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.keene.edu/admissions/applying.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Franklin Pierce University; Plymouth State University; University of New Hampshire; University of Vermont; Westfield State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,676. Total accepted: 3,425. Freshmen enrolled: 1,301; 53% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 440-540, Combined: 880-1080.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 19% education, 13% psychology, 11% engineering technologies/technicians, 11% social sciences, 10% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2161). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 185 full-time, 240 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 14%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (603) 358-2280. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,758 in state, $16,608 out of state; room/board: $7,796. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,100; personal ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

expenses: $750. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,061 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,488 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,805 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,848. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,777 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,775. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), women’s dorms (2%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $802. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 324,561; number of current serial subscriptions: 969. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 444. Transfer applicants offered admission: 298. Transfer applicants enrolled: 185. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

New England College I Address: 15 Main Street, Henniker, NH 03242 I Website: http://www.nec.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,029 full-time; 30 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 760-1000  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,472 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $9,288 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $29,874 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,029 full-time; 30 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 7%.

Financial aid office: (603) 428-2414. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,472; room/board: $9,288. Estimated books and supplies: $640; transportation: $920; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 50% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,219 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,054 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $12,152 (56%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $9,515. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,259 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,874. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 521-7642. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nec.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.nec.edu/admissions/admissions.html#apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 12 (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colby-Sawyer College; Franklin Pierce University; Keene State College; Plymouth State University; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,150. Total accepted: 1,511. Freshmen enrolled: 306; 59% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 11% were in the top 25 percent; 33% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-500, Math: 380-500, Combined: 760-1000. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-18, Math: 15-18, Composite: 14-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% psychology, 8% security and protective services, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (2%), distance learning (3%), double major (6%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (4%), honors program (5%), independent study (11%), internships (20%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (9%), teacher certificate program (11%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 61 full-time, 88 parttime (56% men; 44% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 45%; sixyear: 48%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 9%; medicine, 2%; education, 22%; arts and sciences, 30%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 29. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, ice hockey, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, ice hockey, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 201. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 107,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 375. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 143. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 163. Transfer applicants offered admission: 162. Transfer applicants enrolled: 60. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 73 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 475 (paper).

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Plymouth State University I Address: 17 High Street, Plymouth, NH 03264-1595 I Website: http://www.plymouth.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,040 full-time; 213 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,420 in state, $16,270 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,400 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $25,119 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (12%), independent study (12%), internships (44%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 175 full-time, 277 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,040 full-time; 213 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 97%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (603) 535-2237. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.plymouth.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.plymouth.edu/admit/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 13 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater State College; Keene State College; Southern New Hampshire University; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,247. Total accepted: 2,788. Freshmen enrolled: 1,009; 53% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 16% were in the top 25 percent; 50% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-520, Math: 430-530, Combined: 850-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education, 8% visual and performing arts, 4% communication, journalism, and related programs, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (603) 535-2338. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,420 in state, $16,270 out of state; room/board: $8,400. Estimated books and supplies: $1,150; transportation: $767; personal expenses: $1,163. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 2% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,208 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,076 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,406 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,162. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,305 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,119. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (22%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $855. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 107. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: rugby. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: rugby.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 323,459; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,090. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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cants offered admission: 344. Transfer applicants enrolled: 203. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 540 (paper).

Rivier College I Address: 420 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060 I Website: http://www.rivier.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 924 full-time; 500 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1030  Tuition: 2007-2008: $22,535 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,260 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ties, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (1%), double major (.5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (2%), independent study (7%), internships (7%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (22%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 70 full-time, 100 parttime (35% men; 65% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 58%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (603) 897-8533. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $22,535; room/board: $8,260. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $450; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 924 full-time; 500 part-time. Men: 20%; women: 80%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 94%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (603) 888-1311. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rivier.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Keene State College; Plymouth State University; Southern New Hampshire University; St. Anselm College; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 838. Total accepted: 704. Freshmen enrolled: 217; Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 23%. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Non-early acceptance rate: 84%. Size of waiting list: 21 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 21. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-510, Math: 430-520, Combined: 870-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-21, Math: 17-20, Composite: 18-21.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $650. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 99,879; number of current serial subscriptions: 478. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1933. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 18% special education and teaching, 15% nursing, 7% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% psychology, 2% biology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humani1044 NEW HAMPSHIRE π RIVIER COLLEGE

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Southern New Hampshire University I Address: 2500 N. River Road, Manchester, NH 03106 I Website: http://www.snhu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,933 full-time; 49 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 81, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1070  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,954 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,600 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,933 full-time; 49 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 37%; No preference: 27%; Other Christian: 22%; Other: 14%.

sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (6%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program (2%), independent study (7%), internships, student-designed major (2%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (5%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2589); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2589). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 130 full-time, 267 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (603) 645-9611. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.snhu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://emasweb.snhu.edu/EMASOnline/Default.aspx?tabid=71. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 14 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Johnson and Wales University; Keene State College; Plymouth State University; Roger Williams University; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,565. Total accepted: 2,306. Freshmen enrolled: 545; 62% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 11%. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Non-early acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 19% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 440-540, Combined: 880-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 17-23, Composite: 19-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1932. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 66% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% psychology, 5% education, 3% communications technologies/technicians and support services, 3% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (603) 645-9645. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,954; room/board: $9,600. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $550; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,514 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,223 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,343 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,174. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,599 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,017 (4%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), women’s dorms (1%), apartment for single students (39%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,580. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 58. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 89,620; number of current serial subscriptions: 47,577. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 656. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY π NEW HAMPSHIRE 1045

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 465. Transfer applicants offered admission: 329. Transfer applicants enrolled: 164. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 74 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer).

St. Anselm College I Address: 100 St. Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102-1310 I Website: http://www.anselm.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Benedictine) I Enrollment: 1,917 full-time; 51 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,205 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,760 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $33,655 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 16% business/commerce, 14% nursing, 13% criminology, 9% psychology, 8% sociology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (22%), independent study (11%), internships (40%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), study abroad (9%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2580). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 136 full-time, 67 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 68%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 71%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,917 full-time; 51 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 72%; Protestant: 7%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 14%; Other: 5%.

Financial aid office: (603) 641-7110. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,205; room/board: $10,760. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,221 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,627 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,348 (62%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,013. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,635 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $35,294 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,655. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (603) 641-7500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.anselm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.anselm.edu/admission/applying/Application.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of the Holy Cross; Fairfield University; Providence College; Stonehill College; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,521. Total accepted: 2,442. Freshmen enrolled: 571; 81% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 13%. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 69%. Size of waiting list: 404 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510600, Math: 510-600, Combined: 1020-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 22-26, Composite: 22-26.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (13%), women’s dorms (33%), men’s dorms (24%), apartment for single students (29%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 67. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 41. Services include: tape recorders, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 237,234; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,961. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 145. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 85. Transfer applicants offered admission: 45. Transfer applicants enrolled: 18. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 250 (computer).

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts I Address: 6 Manchester Street, Merrimack, NH 03054 I Website: http://www.thomasmorecollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 99 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score: 1179  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,200 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $8,800 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $22,555 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 99 full-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: White: 100%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 85%; Other: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 880-8308. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.thomasmorecollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.thomasmorecollege.edu/index.php?/content/view/60/156/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 2; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 55. Total accepted: 39. Freshmen enrolled: 24; 74% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1978. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 53% English language and literature, 24% philosophy, 19% political science and government, 4% biology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; English language and literature/letters; philosophy and religious studies; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): study abroad (100%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 7 (71% men; 29% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 62%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 55% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 15%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 96%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 880-8308. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,200; room/board: $8,800. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,587 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,229 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,409 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,257. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,103 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,555. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (51%), men’s dorms (49%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 97%. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 98%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Library: Number of titles: 55,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 5. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 38. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 27. Transfer applicants offered admission: 20. Transfer applicants enrolled: 13.

University of New Hampshire I Address: 4 Garrison Avenue, Durham, NH 03824 I Website: http://www.unh.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,467 full-time; 600 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 113, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $11,756 in state, $25,236 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,596 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,467 full-time; 600 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 30%; Protestant: 18%; Jewish: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 34%; Other Christian: 11%; Other: 4%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (603) 862-1360. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unh.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.unh.edu/apply/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: (1); Total units: 17 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Northeastern University; University of Connecticut; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,382. Total accepted: 8,497. Freshmen enrolled: 2,646; 46% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 66% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500610, Math: 510-620, Combined: 1010-1230.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% business administration and management, 9% psychology, 5% biology/biological sciences, 5% political science and government, 4% sociology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (8%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.02%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (15%), independent study (25%), internships, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (19%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus;

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Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 636 full-time, 297 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 15%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 73%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (603) 862-3600. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $11,756 in state, $25,236 out of state; room/board: $8,596. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $2,105. Financial aid:

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (73%), women’s dorms (2%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (23%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,116. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 204. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,822,398; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,404. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 345. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 15,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,475. Transfer applicants offered admission: 939. Transfer applicants enrolled: 603. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 89 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 39. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 604 (paper).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,577 full-time; 479 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 49%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 20%; White: 24%; International: 2%.

religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (20%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (38%), distance learning, double major (0%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), honors program (0%), independent study (21%), internships (19%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (11%), weekend college (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 70 full-time, 163 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 32% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 32%; sixyear: 37%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study within one year.

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Phone: (800) 848-4555. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bloomfield.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: January 7; Decision sent by: January 21. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.bloomfield.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kean University; Montclair State University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–Newark; Seton Hall University; William Paterson University of New Jersey. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,750. Total accepted: 1,133. Freshmen enrolled: 354; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 41%. Non-early acceptance rate: 41%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 1% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 7% were in the top 25 percent; 34% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390-470, Math: 400-480, Combined: 790-950.

Financial aid office: (973) 748-9000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,580; room/board: $9,500. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $310; personal expenses: $1,496. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 89% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,501 (88%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,107 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,524 (82%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,121. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,673 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,694 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,476. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

Bloomfield College I Address: 467 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 I Website: http://www.bloomfield.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,577 full-time; 479 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-950  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,580 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $9,500 Acceptance rate: 41% Average debt: $19,476 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1868. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% social sciences, 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% psychology, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (73%), other housing options (27%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 29. Activities include: choral groups, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 79,500; number of current serial subscriptions: 530. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE π NEW JERSEY 1049

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Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 832. Transfer applicants offered admission: 525. Transfer applicants enrolled: 249. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 33 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Caldwell College I Address: 9 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 I Website: http://www.caldwell.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,154 full-time; 533 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,600 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,650 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $21,873 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,154 full-time; 533 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 62%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 5%; Unknown: 3%; Roman Catholic: 67%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (973) 618-3500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.caldwell.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: January 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.collegeboard.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kean University; Montclair State University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; Seton Hall University; William Paterson University of New Jersey. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,850. Total accepted: 1,106. Freshmen enrolled: 290; Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Non-early acceptance rate: 60%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 23% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 430-570, Combined: 870-1120.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1939. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% psychology, 12% business administration and management, 9% education, 7% criminal justice/safety studies, 3% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (21%), distance learning, double major (23%), English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships (24%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (0%), study abroad (11%), teacher certificate program (16%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 86 full-time, 112 parttime (43% men; 57% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 79%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 3%; medicine, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (973) 618-3221. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,600; room/board: $9,650. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 44% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,030 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,952 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,146 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,184. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 44%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,700 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,900 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,873. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 21. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 33%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, personal, academic, older student, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 146,353; number of current serial subscriptions: 443. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 234. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

First-year students submitting ACT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-21.

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I Address: 400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 I Website: http://www.centenarycollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,976 full-time; 262 part-time

Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (28%), double major (10%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (6%), independent study (10%), internships (35%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 67 full-time, 263 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 8% within one year; 10% within five years.

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 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1030  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,930 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,900 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $23,123 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 98%

Financial aid office: (908) 852-1400. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,930; room/board: $8,900. Estimated books and supplies: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,684 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,494 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,266 (54%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,103. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,586 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,123. Proportion who borrowed: 98%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 145. Transfer applicants offered admission: 71. Transfer applicants enrolled: 34. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 98 (6% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Centenary College

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,976 full-time; 262 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 79%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 45%; Jewish: 2%; No preference: 15%; Unknown: 30%; United Methodist: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 236-8679. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.centenarycollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Caldwell College; Monmouth University; Montclair State University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; William Paterson University of New Jersey. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,244. Total accepted: 874. Freshmen enrolled: 289; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-510, Math: 420-520, Combined: 830-1030. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), apartment for single students (25%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 74%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 125. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 72,606; number of current serial subscriptions: 84. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for highspeed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour

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emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 405. Transfer applicants offered admission: 360. Transfer applicants enrolled: 202. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 59 (3% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 480 (paper).

College of New Jersey I Address: PO Box 7718, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08628-0718 I Website: http://www.tcnj.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,028 full-time; 177 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1140-1330  Tuition: 2007-2008: $11,307 in state, $18,530 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,242 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: $20,056 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,028 full-time; 177 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 78%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 45%; Protestant: 14%; Jewish: 5%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 3%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 17%; Christian: 9%; Other: 5%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 14% business administration and management, 9% elementary education and teaching, 8% psychology, 7% biology/biological sciences, 6% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (13%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (10%), independent study (35%), internships (45%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (29%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2627); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (6964). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 335 full-time, 398 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 65%; five-year: 81%; sixyear: 83%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 18% within one year; 45% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 13%; medicine, 21%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 27%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (609) 771-2131. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tcnj.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.tcnj.edu/~admiss/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); Total units: 18 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drexel University; New York University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; University of Delaware; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,607. Total accepted: 4,005. Freshmen enrolled: 1,297; 6% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 17%. Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 42%. Non-early acceptance rate: 47%. Size of waiting list: 1349 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 148. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 61% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 87% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 51%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-650, Math: 580-680, Combined: 11401330.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (609) 771-2211. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $11,307 in state, $18,530 out of state; room/board: $9,242. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 46% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,701 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (16%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (31%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,666 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,056. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (96%), apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,570. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 196. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, fencing, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, football (lightweight), skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, fencing, field hockey, golf, football (lightweight), skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 534,743; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,394. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 760. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 852. Transfer applicants offered admission: 463. Transfer applicants enrolled: 269. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9. Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

College of St. Elizabeth I Address: 2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ 07960-6989 I Website: http://www.cse.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 773-968  Tuition: 2007-2008: $22,547 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,990 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Drew University I Address: 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940-1493 I Website: http://www.drew.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 1,602 full-time; 64 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 71, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,470 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,978 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $16,777 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,602 full-time; 64 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 79%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (973) 408-3739. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.drew.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 24. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (3); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; College of New Jersey; Muhlenberg College; New York University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,816. Total accepted: 2,940. Freshmen enrolled: 456; 44% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 5%. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 86%. Non-early acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 43%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-650, Math: 510-630, Combined: 1030-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% political science and government, 12% psychology, 11% economics, 8% English language and literature, 6% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, crossregistration, double major (18%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (8%), independent study, internships (46%), studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program (3%), other. Cooperative education programs: other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 158 full-time, 64 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 66%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 12%; medicine, 9%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 71%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (973) 408-3112. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,470; room/board: $9,978. Estimated books and supplies: $1,228; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $2,180. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,649 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $21,827 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,911 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,049. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,516 (35%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,777. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 86%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 46% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 56. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 67%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: equestrian.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 47. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 594,021; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,062. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 155. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 146. Transfer applicants offered admission: 108. Transfer applicants enrolled: 43. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 33 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25.

Fairleigh Dickinson University I Address: 1000 River Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 I Website: http://www.fdu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,521 full-time; 4,048 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 73, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1110  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,521 full-time; 4,048 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 64%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 338-8803. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fdu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus inter1054 NEW JERSEY π FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

view: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,728. Total accepted: 3,174. Freshmen enrolled: 942; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 450-560, Combined: 900-1110.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1942. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% business administration and management, 7% psychology, 4% business/managerial economics, 4% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 3% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 303 full-time, 640 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 41%; sixyear: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (201) 692-2823. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 10. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, golf, racquetball, soccer, team handball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

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Counseling services: career, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 283 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 65. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Felician College I Address: 262 S. Main Street, Lodi, NJ 07644 I Website: http://www.felician.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $20,500 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $8,900 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Georgian Court University I Address: 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697 I Website: http://www.georgian.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,399 full-time; 556 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-990  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,360 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,112 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $25,988 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,399 full-time; 556 part-time. Men: 8%; women: 92%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 82%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 8%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 38%; Roman Catholic: 45%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (732) 987-2760. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.georgian.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 30. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://registrar.georgian.edu/IQWeb/Secure/Guest/Onlineapp.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 1; Foreign language: 2; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

History: 1; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of New Jersey; Monmouth University; Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; Rowan University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 625. Total accepted: 471. Freshmen enrolled: 226; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 23% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 22% elementary education and teaching, 16% psychology, 9% business administration and management, 9% special education and teaching, 8% English language and literature. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 101 full-time, 206 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 56%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (732) 364-2200. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,360; room/board: $9,112. Estimated books and supplies: $1,250; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,424 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,133 (82%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,381 (78%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,937. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,595 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,431 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,988. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 44. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 176,706; number of current serial subscriptions: 836. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 172. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 493. Transfer applicants offered admission: 344. Transfer applicants enrolled: 217. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Kean University I Address: PO Box 411, Union, NJ 07083 I Website: http://www.kean.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,976 full-time; 2,465 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 810-1020  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,505 in state, $12,645 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,190 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $30,140 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,976 full-time; 2,465 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 20%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 20%; White: 52%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (908) 737-7100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kean.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://web4.kean.edu/adm/ug/default.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school 1056 NEW JERSEY π KEAN UNIVERSITY

record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Montclair State University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; William Paterson University of New Jersey. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,455. Total accepted: 3,633. Freshmen enrolled: 1,478; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-500, Math: 410-520, Combined: 810-1020.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% business administration and management, 10% psychology, 7% adult and continuing education and teaching, 5% accounting, 5% kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: premedicine, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 374 full-time, 915 parttime (50% men; 50% women; 25% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 36%; sixyear: 44%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (908) 737-3190. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,505 in state, $12,645 out of state; room/board: $9,190. Estimated books and supplies: $1,119; transportation: $912; personal expenses: $1,554. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,538 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,403 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,464 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,337. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 50%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,542 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $30,140. Proportion who borrowed: 72%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (59%), women’s dorms (2%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (2%), other housing options (36%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 14%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,576. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 135. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 12%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 160. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 326,622; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,623. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,650. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,380. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,061. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,278. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 204 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 70.

Monmouth University I Address: 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898 I Website: http://www.monmouth.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,300 full-time; 444 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 46, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,098 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,221 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $34,484 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

decision: March 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.monmouth.edu/~admissn/app1.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of New Jersey; Montclair State University; Rider University; Rowan University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,982. Total accepted: 4,014. Freshmen enrolled: 946; 18% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 46%. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Non-early acceptance rate: 46%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-560, Math: 500-580, Combined: 990-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1933. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% communication, journalism, and related programs, 16% education, 7% psychology, 6% security and protective services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (3%), distance learning (17%), double major (17%), honors program (10%), independent study (33%), internships (61%), study abroad (7%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (6964). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 251 full-time, 283 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 57%; sixyear: 57%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,300 full-time; 444 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 88%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 543-9671. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.monmouth.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (732) 571-3463. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,098; room/board: $9,221. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $556; personal expenses: $1,996. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 62% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY π NEW JERSEY 1057

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met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,896 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,896 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,691 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,046. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,048 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,271 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $34,484. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (73%), apartment for single students (25%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,549. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 11%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, football, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 197. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 280,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,196. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 86%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 783. Transfer applicants offered admission: 630. Transfer applicants enrolled: 374. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20. Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Montclair State University I Address: 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043 I Website: http://www.montclair.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,880 full-time; 2,137 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 40, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1090  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,895 in state, $16,164 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,500 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $17,445 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 59% 1058 NEW JERSEY π MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,880 full-time; 2,137 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 20%; White: 61%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 70%; Jewish: 3%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 18%; Islamic: 3%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (973) 655-4444. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.montclair.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by October 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.montclair.edu/admissions/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of New Jersey; Ramapo College of New Jersey; Rowan University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; William Paterson University of New Jersey. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,110. Total accepted: 5,732. Freshmen enrolled: 2,098; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 460-550, Combined: 910-1090.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business administration and management, 14% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 10% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 509 full-time, 766 parttime (47% men; 53% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 29%; of 20 to 49 students: 68%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 54%; sixyear: 59%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 7%; medicine, 1%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (973) 655-4461. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,895 in state, $16,164 out of state; room/board: $9,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,270; personal expenses: $2,721. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 38% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,346 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,289 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,620 (45%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,491. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,589 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,445. Proportion who borrowed: 59%.

New Jersey City University I Address: 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 I Website: http://www.njcu.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 4,471 full-time; 1,814 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-989  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,154 in state, $14,758 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,558 Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,471 full-time; 1,814 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 35%; White: 39%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), women’s dorms (3%), apartment for single students (36%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Average per-year earnings: $2,070. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 57. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 18; sororities: 22. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, other. Counseling services: minority student, personal, academic, older student, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 308. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 495,462; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,094. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,296. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,140. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,961. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,298. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 295 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 98. Minimum TOEFL score required: 539 (paper); 189 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 547 (paper).

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Phone: (888) 441-6528. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.njcu.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1; decision sent by January 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.njcu.edu/i2e/home/index.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 4 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,529. Total accepted: 1,687. Freshmen enrolled: 804; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 46%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-489, Math: 410-500, Combined: 820-989.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% security and protective services, 10% psychology, 10% social sciences, 6% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY π NEW JERSEY 1059

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Total instructional faculty: 248 full-time, 426 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 23% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 15%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 45% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (201) 200-3173. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,154 in state, $14,758 out of state; room/board: $8,558. Estimated books and supplies: $1,836. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 4%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, veteran student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, notetaking services, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 253,846; number of current serial subscriptions: 929. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School does not have a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,809. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,299. Transfer applicants enrolled: 764. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 71 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

New Jersey Institute of Technology I Address: University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102-1982 I Website: http://www.njit.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,213 full-time; 1,215 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 127, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1230  Tuition: 2007-2008: $11,350 in state, $20,082 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,264 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://xena.njit.edu/cgi-bin/admn.exe. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drexel University; Rowan University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–Newark; Stevens Institute of Technology. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,027. Total accepted: 1,800. Freshmen enrolled: 739; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 50 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 25. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480580, Math: 550-650, Combined: 1030-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (8%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (15%), cross-registration (5%), distance learning (10%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (10%), honors program (15%), independent study (5%), internships (1%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (0%), weekend college (5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 382 full-time, 296 part-time (82% men; 18% women; 20% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 31% within one year; 67% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 31%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 36%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 20%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,213 full-time; 1,215 part-time. Men: 80%; women: 20%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 20%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 48%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (973) 596-3300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.njit.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: 1060 NEW JERSEY π NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (973) 596-3479. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $11,350 in state, $20,082 out of state; room/board: $9,264. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: May 15. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have finanU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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cial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,109 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,187 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,867 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,361. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,128 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,415 (4%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), sorority housing (10%), fraternity housing (10%), other housing options (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 21%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 72. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 209,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,693. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,938. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,101. Transfer applicants offered admission: 653. Transfer applicants enrolled: 416. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 282 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 72. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Princeton University I Address: Princeton, NJ 08544 I Website: http://www.princeton.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,845 full-time; 73 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 2, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1390-1580  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,290 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,405 Acceptance rate: 10% Average debt: $5,592 Student/faculty ratio: 5/1 Proportion who borrowed: 22%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,845 full-time; 73 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 60%; International: 9%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (609) 258-3060. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.princeton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.princeton.edu/pr/admissions/u/appl. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); History: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbia University; Harvard University; Stanford University; University of Pennsylvania; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 18,942. Total accepted: 1,838. Freshmen enrolled: 1,244; 81% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 10%. Size of waiting list: 792 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 47. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 96% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 99% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 32%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 690-790, Math: 700-790, Combined: 1390-1580. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 30-35, Math: 30-35, Composite: 30-34.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1746. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% economics, 9% history, 9% political science and government, 7% public policy analysis, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cross-registration, independent study, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 825 full-time, 190 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 5/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 17%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 89%; five-year: 94%; six-year: 95%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 20%; medicine, 22%; engineering, 10%; arts and sciences, 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (609) 258-3330. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,290; room/board: $11,405. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 personal expenses: $2,295. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,160 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $31,302 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): PRINCETON UNIVERSITY π NEW JERSEY 1061

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$858 (36%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $0. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $5,592. Proportion who borrowed: 22%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 98%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 47% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,280. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 250. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 75. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 6,778,675; number of current serial subscriptions: 41,120. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 650. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 16,299. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of New Jersey; Montclair State University; Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; Rowan University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,983. Total accepted: 2,421. Freshmen enrolled: 902; 2% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 19%. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Non-early acceptance rate: 49%. Size of waiting list: 432 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 172. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 67% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-620, Math: 540-630, Combined: 1060-1250.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 4,795 full-time; 598 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 78%; International: 3%.

Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 13% business administration and management, 13% psychology, 11% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% nursing science (M.S., Ph.D.), 6% accounting and related services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 197 full-time, 237 part-time (54% men; 46% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 69%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 63%.

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Phone: (201) 684-7300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ramapo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: https://apply.embark.com/ugrad/ramapo/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4;

Financial aid office: (201) 684-7549. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,765 in state, $17,475 out of state; room/board: $10,830. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $2,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid pack-

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 451 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 77.

Ramapo College of New Jersey I Address: 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680 I Website: http://www.ramapo.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,795 full-time; 598 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 29, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1060-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,765 in state, $17,475 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,830 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $20,513 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 51%

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age (proportion receiving): $10,237 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,290 (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,251 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,245. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,083 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,513. Proportion who borrowed: 51%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), apartment for single students (50%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average peryear earnings: $3,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 8%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 102. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 165,291; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,025. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 977. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for highspeed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,347. Transfer applicants offered admission: 978. Transfer applicants enrolled: 616. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 140 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey I Address: PO Box 195, Pomona, NJ 08240-0195 I Website: http://www.stockton.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,873 full-time; 893 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 52, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,867 in state, $15,045 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,635 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,873 full-time; 893 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 80%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (609) 652-4261. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stockton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://apply.embark.com/ugrad/stockton/59/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 5 (5); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of New Jersey; Rowan University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; Temple University; University of Delaware. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,962. Total accepted: 2,158. Freshmen enrolled: 799; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Non-early acceptance rate: 54%. Size of waiting list: 308 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-570, Math: 490-590, Combined: 980-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-21, Math: 18-22, Composite: 18-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business administration and management, 11% psychology, 10% criminology, 10% teacher education, 7% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, preULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning (18%), double major (5%), dual enrollment, honors program, independent study (50%), internships (25%), liberal arts/career combination (5%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 259 full-time, 198 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 26%; of 20 to 49 students: 71%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 39% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 16%; law, 3%; medicine, 22%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 26%; arts and sciences, 22%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,181. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,661. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,088. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 25. Number of countries represented: 36. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Rider University I Address: 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 I Website: http://www.rider.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,896 full-time; 837 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (609) 652-4201. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,867 in state, $15,045 out of state; room/board: $9,635. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $1,700; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 48% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,714 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,957 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,622 (47%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,510. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,212 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (48%), special housing for disabled students (2%), other housing options (50%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,710. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 102. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 306. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 268,411; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,364. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 841. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

 U.S News College Ranking: 35, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,730 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,280 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $32,132 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,896 full-time; 837 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 80%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (609) 896-5042. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rider.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.rider.edu/160_932.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of New Jersey; Monmouth University; Rowan University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; University of Delaware. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,216. Total accepted: 4,672. Freshmen enrolled: 993; 28% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 21%. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 260 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 11. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-570, Math: 480-590, Combined: 950-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s cer-

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tificate. Most popular majors: 13% elementary education and teaching, 11% speech and rhetorical studies, 8% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 6% finance, 6% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (24%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (6%), independent study (21%), internships (26%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (18%), weekend college (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 244 fulltime, 301 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 29%; law, 4%; medicine, 9%; engineering, 1%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (609) 896-5360. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,730; room/board: $10,280. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $840. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,318 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,883 (62%). Average amount of selfhelp aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,341 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,375. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,218 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,385 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,132. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (82%), women’s dorms (5%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (4%), apartment for single students (2%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,750. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 84. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 451,215; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,931. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 150. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 550. Transfer applicants offered admission: 406. Transfer applicants enrolled: 203. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 123 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 50. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Rowan University I Address: 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 I Website: http://www.rowan.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,675 full-time; 1,237 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1210  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,068 in state, $17,376 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,242 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $19,643 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,675 full-time; 1,237 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 81%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 44%; Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 3%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 15%; Unknown: 5%; Eastern Orthodox and other Christian: 9%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (856) 256-4200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rowan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.rowan.edu/Studentaffairs/admissions/applications. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions deciROWAN UNIVERSITY π NEW JERSEY 1065

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sions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of New Jersey; Drexel University; Ramapo College of New Jersey; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; University of Delaware. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,088. Total accepted: 4,178. Freshmen enrolled: 1,381; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Size of waiting list: 255 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 70. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-590, Math: 510-620, Combined: 10001210.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1923. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% education, 17% communication, journalism, and related programs, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% security and protective services, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3256). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 405 full-time, 507 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 22%; law, 4%; medicine, 5%; engineering, 7%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 37%.

cial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,183 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (46%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,179 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,643. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (52%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students (10%), special housing for international students (3%), other housing options (16%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 102. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 14%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, martial arts, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 388. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 430,903; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,244. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,220. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,050. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,471. Transfer applicants enrolled: 883. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 183 (computer).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (856) 256-4250. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $10,068 in state, $17,376 out of state; room/board: $9,242. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have finan1066 NEW JERSEY π ROWAN UNIVERSITY

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arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 230 full-time, 178 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 58%.

Rutgers–Camden I Address: 406 Penn Street, Camden, NJ 08102 I Website: http://www.rutgers.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 2,909 full-time; 781 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 26, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1210  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,532 in state, $19,700 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,024 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $19,500 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 100%

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,909 full-time; 781 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 68%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (856) 225-6104. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rutgers.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by February 28. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.rutgers.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of New Jersey; Drexel University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Rowan University; University of Delaware. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,788. Total accepted: 3,989. Freshmen enrolled: 380; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-590, Math: 500-620, Combined: 990-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% psychology, 12% social sciences, 8% English language and literature/letters, 6% security and protective services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (856) 225-6039. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $10,532 in state, $19,700 out of state; room/board: $9,024. Estimated books and supplies: $925; transportation: $678; personal expenses: $1,604. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 57% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,700 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,226 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,465 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,400. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,725 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,500. Proportion who borrowed: 100%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,450. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 5. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 720,258; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,103. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 195. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,733. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,364. Transfer applicants enrolled: 398. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10. Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Rutgers–Newark I Address: 249 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102-1896 I Website: http://rutgers-newark.rutgers.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,212 full-time; 1,473 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1170  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,267 in state, $19,435 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,034 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $17,500 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 404 full-time, 221 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 57%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,212 full-time; 1,473 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 20%; Asian American: 24%; Hispanic: 19%; White: 34%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (973) 353-5205. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://rutgers-newark.rutgers.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by February 28. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.rutgers.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of New Jersey; New Jersey Institute of Technology; New York University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Delaware. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,085. Total accepted: 6,442. Freshmen enrolled: 989; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-570, Math: 500-600, Combined: 980-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% accounting, 12% finance, 10% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 9% criminal justice/safety studies, 8% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, sciences (biological or

Financial aid office: (973) 353-5151. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $10,267 in state, $19,435 out of state; room/board: $10,034. Estimated books and supplies: $925; transportation: $678; personal expenses: $1,604. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,544 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,245 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,500 (30%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,077. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,000 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,300 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,500. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 9. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 1,022,935; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,306. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 499. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,016. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,908. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,839. Transfer applicants enrolled: 598. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 115 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Rutgers–New Brunswick I Address: 65 Davidson Road, Room 202, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097 I Website: http://www.rutgers.edu I Public I Enrollment: 24,876 full-time; 1,953 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 64, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1300  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,686 in state, $19,854 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,762 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $16,200 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 24,876 full-time; 1,953 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 24%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 56%; International: 2%.

ences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, health professions, natural science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,533 full-time, 833 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 20%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 67%; six-year: 73%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (732) 932-4636. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rutgers.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by February 28. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.rutgers.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Academic electives: 5 (5); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; New York University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Princeton University; University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 28,208. Total accepted: 15,877. Freshmen enrolled: 5,519; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-630, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1090-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1766. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% social sciences, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% psychology, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (732) 932-7057. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $10,686 in state, $19,854 out of state; room/board: $9,762. Estimated books and supplies: $925; transportation: $678; personal expenses: $1,604. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 62% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,500 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,340 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,790 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,182. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,283 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,923 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,200. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 350. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 27; sororities: 17. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 6%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 5,003,292; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,848. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 928. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency

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telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 7,258. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,906. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,477. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 438 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 71. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Seton Hall University I Address: 400 S. Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 I Website: http://www.shu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 4,594 full-time; 593 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,370 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,360 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $41,378 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 12% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% criminal justice/safety studies, 7% finance, 7% international relations and affairs. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning (1%), double major (11%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (1%), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination (3%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 432 full-time, 526 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 28% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 21%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 52%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 4,594 full-time; 593 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 70%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Jewish: 1%; Unknown: 17%; Roman Catholic: 57%; Baptist: 4%; Other: 21%.

Financial aid office: (973) 761-9350. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,370; room/board: $11,360. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,251 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,499 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,819 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,206. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,908 (49%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $19,353 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $41,378. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (973) 761-9332. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.shu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.shu.edu/applying/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 0; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Quinnipiac University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; Sacred Heart University; St. Peter’s College; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,631. Total accepted: 4,897. Freshmen enrolled: 1,260; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Size of waiting list: 329 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 268. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 51%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470580, Math: 480-590, Combined: 950-1170.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., 1070 NEW JERSEY π SETON HALL UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (92%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 129. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 372. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, special U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 538,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,305. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 5,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 580. Transfer applicants offered admission: 472. Transfer applicants enrolled: 156. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 86 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 63.

Stevens Institute of Technology I Address: Castle Point on Hudson, Hoboken, NJ 07030 I Website: http://www.stevens.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,040 full-time; 4 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 83, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1170-1360  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,300 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,200 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $35,319 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,040 full-time; 4 part-time. Men: 74%; women: 26%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 68%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (201) 216-5194. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stevens.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.stevens.edu/undergrad/instructions.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (4); Total units: 14 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carnegie Mellon University; Cornell University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,783. Total accepted: 1,413. Freshmen enrolled: 521; 35% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 38%. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 78%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Non-early acceptance rate: 48%. Size of waiting list: 391 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 59. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 47% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 80% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-650, Math: 620-710, Combined: 1170-1360. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 58% engineering, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% computer and information sciences and support services, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 5% engineering technologies/technicians. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cooperative (workstudy plan) program (40%), cross-registration (5%), distance learning (0%), double major (16%), dual enrollment (5%), honors program (12%), independent study (4%), internships (40%), study abroad (5%). Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2632); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2621). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 215 full-time, 162 part-time (83% men; 17% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 71%; sixyear: 76%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 10%; medicine, 24%; dentistry, 7%; engineering, 29%; arts and sciences, 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (201) 216-5555. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,300; room/board: $11,200. Estimated books and supplies: $900 personal expenses: $750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,655 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,570 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,124 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,644. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,210 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,319. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (71%), women’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (13%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 120. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY π NEW JERSEY 1071

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Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 20%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, football, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: untimed tests, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 107,487; number of current serial subscriptions: 30,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 277. Transfer applicants offered admission: 83. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 99 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

St. Peter’s College I Address: 2641 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07306-5997 I Website: http://www.spc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 1,997 full-time; 369 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 840-1040  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,666 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,336 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $21,009 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,505. Total accepted: 2,951. Freshmen enrolled: 567; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Size of waiting list: 332 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 75. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-510, Math: 420-530, Combined: 840-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1872. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 12% criminal justice/safety studies, 11% business administration and management, 9% elementary education and teaching, 7% accounting, 7% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 108 full-time, 165 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 47%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,997 full-time; 369 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 27%; White: 38%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 60%; Protestant: 5%; Muslim: 2%; No preference: 10%; Hindu and Buddhist: 1%; Other: 22%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (201) 915-9213. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.spc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 22 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test 1072 NEW JERSEY π ST. PETER’S COLLEGE

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (201) 915-4929. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,666; room/board: $10,336. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,358 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,028 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,070 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,988. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,105 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,417 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,009. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (94%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 250,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,594. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 325. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1972. Academic calendar: Continuos. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, postmaster’s certificate. Most popular majors: 24% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 14% nuclear engineering technology/technician, 7% social sciences, 5% business administration and management, 5% natural sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: distance learning, dual enrollment, external degree program, independent study, other. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (609) 633-9658. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,397 in state, $6,247 out of state.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 465. Transfer applicants offered admission: 162. Transfer applicants enrolled: 65. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 82 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

Thomas Edison State College I Address: 101 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608-1176 I Website: http://www.tesc.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A; 15,963 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,397 in state, $6,247 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: N/A full-time; 15,963 part-time. Men: 62%; women: 38%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 73%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 442-8372. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tesc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $75. To apply online, go to: http://www.tesc.edu/223.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Counseling services: military, veteran student, academic, older student, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 17. Services include: extended time for tests, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 240 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 72. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

William Paterson University of New Jersey I Address: 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 I Website: http://ww2.wpunj.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 7,321 full-time; 1,509 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1070  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,996 in state, $16,242 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,650 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $19,600 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,321 full-time; 1,509 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 62%; International: 1%. Religious preference:

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Roman Catholic: 41%; Protestant: 13%; Jewish: 3%; Muslim: 4%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 13%; Unknown: 4%; Other: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (973) 720-2125. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://ww2.wpunj.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://ww2.wpunj.edu/admissn/apply_now.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kean University; Montclair State University; Ramapo College of New Jersey; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,992. Total accepted: 4,206. Freshmen enrolled: 1,437; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 440-540, Combined: 880-1070.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 23% education, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% social sciences, 12% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major (2%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program (22%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2621). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 373 full-time, 601 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20

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students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 16%; law, 3%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; education, 35%; arts and sciences, 12%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (973) 720-2202. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $9,996 in state, $16,242 out of state; room/board: $9,650. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 38% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,426 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,664 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,199 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,098. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,267 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,600. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,360. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 83. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), soccer, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), soccer, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 161. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 376,183; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,422. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,896. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,754. Transfer applicants enrolled: 902. International

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students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 69 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 63. Minimum TOEFL score required: 515 (paper); 213 (computer).

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New Mexico College of Santa Fe I Address: 1600 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 I Website: http://www.csf.edu I Private I Enrollment: 611 full-time; 61 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,558 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,458 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 7/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 611 full-time; 61 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 81%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 1%; No preference: 97%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (505) 473-6133. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 16 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 624. Total accepted: 516. Freshmen enrolled: 166; 87% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-640, Math: 470-590, Combined: 1010-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 21-28, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1874. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% film/cinema studies, 16% drama and dramatics/theater arts, 10% art/art studies, 9% creative writing, 7% music. Major fields of study: communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, 1076 NEW MEXICO π COLLEGE OF SANTA FE

teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, other. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 68 full-time, 105 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 7/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 89%; of 20 to 49 students: 10%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 43%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (505) 473-6454. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,558; room/board: $8,458. Estimated books and supplies: $1,180; transportation: $696; personal expenses: $1,380. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 63%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 18. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 181,883; number of current serial subscriptions: 295. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 84. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 115. Transfer applicants offered admission: 88. Transfer applicants enrolled: 56. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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College of the Southwest I Address: 6610 Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240 I Website: http://www.csw.edu I Private I Enrollment: 328 full-time; 71 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 15-21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,225 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,180 Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (505) 392-6561. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,225; room/board: $6,180. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,856 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,132 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,077 (31%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,603. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,769 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,801 (22%). Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 328 full-time; 71 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Hispanic: 41%; White: 37%; International: 20%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (505) 392-6563. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csw.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern New Mexico University; New Mexico State University; Texas Tech University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 626. Total accepted: 230. Freshmen enrolled: 123; Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 350-480, Math: 350-480, Combined: 700-960. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-21, Math: 15-21, Composite: 15-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1962. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (19%), double major (1%), dual enrollment, internships (75%), teacher certificate program (35%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 17 fulltime, 31 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 86%; of 20 to 49 students: 13%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 52%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 33%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (76%), women’s dorms, apartment for single students (24%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,482. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 7. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 9. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 76,117; number of current serial subscriptions: 193. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 80. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 56. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 127. Transfer applicants offered admission: 93. Transfer applicants enrolled: 57. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (20% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Eastern New Mexico University I Address: Station 2, Portales, NM 88130 I Website: http://www.enmu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,371 full-time; 1,072 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,156 in state, $8,700 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,888 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $12,224 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 2%

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,371 full-time; 1,072 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 31%; White: 56%; International: 3%.

Financial aid office: (800) 367-3668. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,156 in state, $8,700 out of state; room/board: $4,888. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,234 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,422 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,480 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,369. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 41%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,438 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,509 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,224. Proportion who borrowed: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (505) 562-2178. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.enmu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.enmu.edu/admissions/apply/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (4); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (2); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: New Mexico State University; University of New Mexico. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,634. Total accepted: 1,136. Freshmen enrolled: 543; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 440-540, Combined: 880-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 15-21, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1934. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% education, 15% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% psychology, 5% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, votech, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 154 full-time, 127 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 18% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 10%; five-year: 24%; six-year: 32%. 1078 NEW MEXICO π NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 56. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 2. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 90. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 786,176; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,537. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 482. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 715. Transfer applicants offered admission: 524. Transfer applicants enrolled: 349. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 79 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

New Mexico Highlands University I Address: Box 9000, Las Vegas, NM 87701 I Website: http://www.nmhu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,447 full-time; 635 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 15-20  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,774 in state, $3,774 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,590 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,447 full-time; 635 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 8%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 58%; White: 24%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (505) 454-3439. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nmhu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Adams State College; Eastern New Mexico University; Fort Lewis College; New Mexico State University; University of New Mexico. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,881. Total accepted: 1,453. Freshmen enrolled: 360; Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 47% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 385-482, Math: 382-497, Combined: 767-979. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 60%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 15-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 34% education, 28% clinical/medical social work, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% communication and media studies, 6% natural sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, natural science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 122 full-time, 127 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 51% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 54%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 6%; five-year: 18%; sixyear: 23%.

tions: Number of student organizations: 47. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, martial arts, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, martial arts, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 616,333; number of current serial subscriptions: 729. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 788. Transfer applicants offered admission: 503. Transfer applicants enrolled: 313. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 36 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 540 (paper); 207 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

New Mexico Inst. of Mining and Tech. I Address: 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM 87801 I Website: http://www.nmt.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 16, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-29  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

New Mexico State University I Address: Box 30001, MSC 3004, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001 I Website: http://www.nmsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,411 full-time; 1,994 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (505) 454-3430. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,774 in state, $3,774 out of state; room/board: $5,590. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), women’s dorms (12%), men’s dorms (30%), apartments for married students (15%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizaULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,452 in state, $14,180 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,766 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,411 full-time; 1,994 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 43%; White: 45%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (505) 646-3121. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nmsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 28. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.nmsu.edu/~admision/admit-form.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 1; Total units: 10. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arizona State University; Texas Tech University; University of Arizona; University of New Mexico; University of Texas–El Paso. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,497. Total accepted: 4,682. Freshmen enrolled: 2,160; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420550, Math: 430-560, Combined: 850-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 16-23, Composite: 17-23.

Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 44%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (505) 646-4105. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,452 in state, $14,180 out of state; room/board: $5,766. Estimated books and supplies: $918 personal expenses: $3,578. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,040 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,993 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,535 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,439. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,530 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,668 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (57%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (16%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 196. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 5. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 79%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, softball, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1888. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% elementary education and teaching, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% criminal justice/safety studies, 4% business/commerce, 4% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, home economics, natural science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 700 full-time, 261 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with 1080 NEW MEXICO π NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 180. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,761,329; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,520. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 626. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,030. Transfer applicants offered admission: 891. Transfer applicants enrolled: 594. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 521 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

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St. John’s College I Address: 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca, Santa Fe, NM 87505 I Website: http://www.sjcsf.edu I Private I Enrollment: 434 full-time; 2 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 122, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1190-1410  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $26,263 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 57. Transfer applicants offered admission: 36. Transfer applicants enrolled: 25. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (2% of student body).

University of New Mexico I Address: 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 I Website: http://www.unm.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,714 full-time; 5,199 part-time

KEY STATS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 434 full-time; 2 part-time. Men: 60%; women: 40%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 87%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 331-5232. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sjcsf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: 3 (1); Science: (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); History: (2); Total units: 5 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 344. Total accepted: 271. Freshmen enrolled: 134; 90% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Size of waiting list: 4 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 2. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 63%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 620-730, Math: 570-680, Combined: 1190-1410. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-30, Math: 23-29, Composite: 2531.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1696. Academic calendar: Semester. Most popular majors: 100% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 73 full-time, 1 part-time (73% men; 27% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 97%; of 20 to 49 students: 3%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 56%.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,570 in state, $14,942 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,800 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,714 full-time; 5,199 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 7%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 35%; White: 50%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (505) 277-2446. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.unm.edu/preview/na_online.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,404. Total accepted: 5,252. Freshmen enrolled: 2,910; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-600, Math: 460-600, Combined: 930-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-25.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (505) 984-6073. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,263. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% social sciences, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO π NEW MEXICO 1081

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and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 918 full-time, 535 parttime (52% men; 48% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 44%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (505) 277-3012. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,570 in state, $14,942 out of state; room/board: $6,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 223. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,600,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,300. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 479. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,384. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,576. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,010. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 159 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 56. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 10%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 315. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, football, golf, skiing (nordic), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, golf, skiing (nordic), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

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Western New Mexico University I Address: Box 680, Silver City, NM 88062 I Website: http://www.wnmu.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,222 in state, $11,886 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $4,466 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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New York Adelphi University I Address: 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 I Website: http://www.adelphi.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,201 full-time; 936 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,500 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,030 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,201 full-time; 936 part-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 68%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 47%; Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 6%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 14%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 233-5744. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.adelphi.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.adelphi.edu/prepare/admis. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fordham University; Hofstra University; Long Island University–C.W. Post Campus; SUNY–Stony Brook; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,165. Total accepted: 4,245. Freshmen enrolled: 894; 14% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 27%. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 490-590, Combined: 970-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 2024.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1896. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, postmaster’s certificate, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% psychology, 6% social sciences, 6% visual and performing arts. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (15%), cross-registration, distance learning, double major (1.7%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (6.3%), independent study (4.4%), internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (14%), weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 283 full-time, 657 part-time (37% men; 63% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 62%; sixyear: 63%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 43% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (516) 877-3365. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,500; room/board: $10,030. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 1% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,500 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,804 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,326 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,361. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 40%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,527 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,447 (1%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (79%), special housing for disabled students (2%), other housing options (19%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,896. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 138. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 646,720; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,266. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 672. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,165. Transfer applicants offered admission: 956. Transfer applicants enrolled: 574. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 195 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 626 (paper).

Alfred University I Address: 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802-1205 I Website: http://www.alfred.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,927 full-time; 103 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,278 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,856 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $24,000 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

tus: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarkson University; Ithaca College; Nazareth College; Rochester Institute of Technology; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,355. Total accepted: 1,736. Freshmen enrolled: 518; 29% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 8%. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 83%. Non-early acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 500-620, Combined: 990-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1836. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 32% fine and studio art, 15% engineering, 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2817). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 172 full-time, 39 part-time. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study within one year.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,927 full-time; 103 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 541-9229. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.alfred.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?alfred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority sta1084 NEW YORK π ALFRED UNIVERSITY

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (607) 871-2159. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,278; room/board: $10,856. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $450; personal expenses: $950. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,613 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,340 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,012 (71%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,772. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,230 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,000. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 67%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 92. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 251. Transfer applicants offered admission: 128. Transfer applicants enrolled: 87. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Bard College I Address: PO Box 5000, Annandale on Hudson, NY 12504 I Website: http://www.bard.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,707 full-time; 94 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 37, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1320-1430  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,374 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,866 Acceptance rate: 27% Average debt: $19,507 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,707 full-time; 94 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 82%; International: 9%.

qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: New York University; Oberlin College; Reed College; Vassar College; Wesleyan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,980. Total accepted: 1,350. Freshmen enrolled: 491; 73% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 27%. Non-early acceptance rate: 27%. Size of waiting list: 490 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 23. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 63% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 85% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 41%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 680-740, Math: 640-690, Combined: 1320-1430.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1860. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% visual and performing arts, 19% social sciences, 14% English language and literature/letters, 8% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, 6% history. Major fields of study: English language and literature/letters; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (3%), dual enrollment, independent study (10%), internships (10%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (42%). Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 140 full-time, 110 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 75%; six-year: 77%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (845) 758-7525. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,374; room/board: $10,866. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $550; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $26,224 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,932 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,197 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,791. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,986 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,507. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (845) 758-7472. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bard.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (4); History: (4); Total units: (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), women’s dorms (4%), cooperative housing (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 127. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, squash. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, squash.

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cal, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 75. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 401,940; number of current serial subscriptions: 962. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 425. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 10%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 250. Transfer applicants offered admission: 72. Transfer applicants enrolled: 39. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 160 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 52. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 235 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 620 (paper).

Barnard College I Address: 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 I Website: http://www.barnard.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,295 full-time; 51 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 27, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1260-1440  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,538 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,926 Acceptance rate: 29% Average debt: $17,630 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

acceptance rate: 29%. Size of waiting list: 742 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 15. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 75% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 94% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 49%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 640-740, Math: 620-700, Combined: 1260-1440. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 29-33, Math: 26-31, Composite: 2831.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 12% psychology, 11% English language and literature, 10% political science and government, 9% economics, 8% history. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 198 full-time, 127 parttime (35% men; 65% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 82%; five-year: 88%; six-year: 89%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 4%; medicine, 3%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,295 full-time; 51 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 66%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Jewish: 30%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 3%; No preference: 20%; Other: 27%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (212) 854-2014. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.barnard.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); History: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Columbia University; New York University; University of Pennsylvania; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,574. Total accepted: 1,315. Freshmen enrolled: 559; 70% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 29%. Non-early 1086 NEW YORK π BARNARD COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (212) 854-2154. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,538; room/board: $11,926. Estimated books and supplies: $1,146; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,366. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,153 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $28,262 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,217 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,292. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,630. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms, women’s dorms (48%), apartment for single students (52%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 90%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 36% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 71%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

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For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 206,200; number of current serial subscriptions: 460. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 220. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 253. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 86 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 36. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Boricua College I Address: 3755 Broadway, New York, NY 10032 I Website: http://www.boricuacollege.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Canisius College I Address: 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208-1098 I Website: http://www.canisius.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 3,233 full-time; 257 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1190  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,157 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,150 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $29,512 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,233 full-time; 257 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 843-1517. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.canisius.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.canisius.edu/canhp/departments/admissions/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 0 (4); Total units: 17 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Niagara University; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; SUNY–Fredonia; St. Bonaventure University; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,695. Total accepted: 2,914. Freshmen enrolled: 846; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-590, Math: 500-600, Combined: 990-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 10% psychology, 8% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 6% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 6% marketing/marketing management, 5% business administration and management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), distance learning, double major (10%), dual enrollment (2%), honors program (9%), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 213 full-time, 272 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 3%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 45%; arts and sciences, 27%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (716) 888-2300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,157; room/board: $10,150. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $430; personal expenses: $700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,447 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,597 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,410 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,367. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,246 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion CANISIUS COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1087

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receiving): $19,867 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,512. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (49%), women’s dorms (0%), apartment for single students (49%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 108. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 348,408; number of current serial subscriptions: 892. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 325. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 418. Transfer applicants offered admission: 294. Transfer applicants enrolled: 169. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 99 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Cazenovia College I Address: 22 Sullivan Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035-1804 I Website: http://www.cazenovia.edu I Private I Enrollment: 938 full-time; 146 part-time

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 654-3210. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cazenovia.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.cazenovia.edu/apply-online. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 4 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 12 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,867. Total accepted: 1,447. Freshmen enrolled: 330; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 430-550, Combined: 870-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1824. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 32% visual and performing arts, 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% public administration and social service professions, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition). Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 49 full-time, 94 part-time (41% men; 59% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 80%; of 20 to 49 students: 20%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 46%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 21, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,894 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,502 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 938 full-time; 146 part-time. Men: 25%; women: 75%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%.

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Financial aid office: (315) 655-7887. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,894; room/board: $9,502. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,614 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,813 (83%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,560 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,258. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,204 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 87%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 52. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 83,340; number of current serial subscriptions: 61,278. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 222. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 237. Transfer applicants offered admission: 114. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Clarkson University I Address: Box 5605, Potsdam, NY 13699 I Website: http://www.clarkson.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,525 full-time; 15 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 121, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,010 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,612 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $33,774 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,525 full-time; 15 part-time. Men: 74%; women: 26%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 26%; Protestant: 5%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 54%; Other: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 527-6577. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.clarkson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Lehigh University; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Rochester Institute of Technology; Syracuse University; Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,983. Total accepted: 2,408. Freshmen enrolled: 682; 30% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 13%. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 97%. Non-early acceptance rate: 80%. Size of waiting list: 63 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 19. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 73% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-610, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1070-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1896. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 47% engineering, 28% business administration and management, 7% biology/biological sciences, 4% physical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (7%), cross-registration (10%), double major (8%), dual enrollment (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.1%), honors program (4%), independent study (2%), internships (.3%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (4%). Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 183 full-time, 28 part-time (79% men; 21% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 19%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 73%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 27% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 3%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 25%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 268-6479. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,010; room/board: $10,612. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,079; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 1% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,572 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,783 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,500 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,000. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,248 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $39,990 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,774. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (67%), women’s dorms, men’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (25%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 56. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 14%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, crew (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball.

Phone: (315) 228-7401. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.colgate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Cornell University; Dartmouth College; Middlebury College; Williams College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,759. Total accepted: 2,242. Freshmen enrolled: 746; 27% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 26%. Non-early acceptance rate: 26%. Size of waiting list: 1136 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 44. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 64% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 92% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 41%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 620-720, Math: 630-710, Combined: 1250-1430. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-34, Math: 27-32, Composite: 29-32.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 113. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 269,237; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,453. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 228. Transfer applicants offered admission: 146. Transfer applicants enrolled: 91. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 61 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Colgate University I Address: 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346 I Website: http://www.colgate.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,798 full-time; 33 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1250-1430  Tuition: 2008-2009: $39,545 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,625 Acceptance rate: 26% Average debt: $16,666 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 36%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1819. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% political science and government, 11% English language and literature, 10% economics, 9% sociology, 8% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (17%), honors program (24%), independent study (33%), internships (8%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (62%), teacher certificate program (.5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 261 full-time, 47 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 85%; five-year: 89%; six-year: 90%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 45% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 24%; medicine, 18%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,798 full-time; 33 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 78%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 22%; Protestant: 18%; Jewish: 11%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 31%; Unknown: 10%; Other: 4%.

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Financial aid office: (315) 228-7431. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $39,545; room/board: $9,625. Estimated books and supplies: $930; transportation: $100; personal expenses: $890. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15; deadline: January 15. In 2007-2008, 35% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 34% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $34,659 (34%). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $30,203 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,152 (28%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,102. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $31,884 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,666. Proportion who borrowed: 36%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (55%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (6%), apartment for single students (28%), cooperative housing (8%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 91%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,850. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 122. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 28%; of women in sororities: 34%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 175. Library: Number of titles: 734,731; number of current serial subscriptions: 33,489. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 842. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 247. Transfer applicants offered admission: 49. Transfer applicants enrolled: 22. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 133 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16.

College of Mount St. Vincent I Address: 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471 I Website: http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,308 full-time; 211 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1070  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,580 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,370 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,308 full-time; 211 part-time. Men: 27%; women: 73%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 11%; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Hispanic: 30%; White: 47%. Religious preference: Protestant: 2%; Jewish: 1%; Roman Catholic: 72%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 405-3267. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fordham University; Iona College; Manhattan College; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,092. Total accepted: 1,486. Freshmen enrolled: 394; 16% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 1%. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 71%. Size of waiting list: 70 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 13. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 430-530, Combined: 880-1070.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1847. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 24% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 17% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 12% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 11% business/commerce, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (42%), double major (2%), honors program (13%), independent study (27%), internships (62%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 73 full-time, 84 part-time (38% men; 62% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 2%; medicine, 2%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 405-3290. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,580; room/board: $9,370. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,600 (N/A).

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), women’s dorms (26%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 104,729; number of current serial subscriptions: 19,068. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 238. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 691. Transfer applicants offered admission: 189. Transfer applicants enrolled: 76. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7. Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

College of New Rochelle I Address: Castle Place, New Rochelle, NY 10805-2338 I Website: http://www.cnr.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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College of St. Rose I Address: 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203-1490 I Website: http://www.strose.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,933 full-time; 232 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 52, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,972 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,986 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $24,812 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,933 full-time; 232 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 91%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (518) 454-5150. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.strose.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: October 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://www.saintroseinfo.org/secure/9207/preview_app.asp?wcc=srb. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 4 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 4 (4); History: 4 (4); Academic electives: 0 (4); Total units: 45 (58). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: SUNY College–Cortland; SUNY College–Oneonta; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Oswego; Siena College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,842. Total accepted: 2,563. Freshmen enrolled: 624; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 49%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 480-580, Combined: 960-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1920. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 45% education, 9% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% visual and performing arts, 7% communications technologies/technicians and support services, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration, double major, independent study, internships, student-designed major (2%), study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2816); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2803); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2835). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 198 full-time, 283 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 67%; six-year: 67%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 458-5424. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,972; room/board: $8,986. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,086 (92%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,403 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,874 (86%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,234. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 47%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,867 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $47 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,812. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (6%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 0. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 223,090; number of current serial subscriptions: 644. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 486. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 826. Transfer applicants offered admission: 570. Transfer applicants enrolled: 296. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Columbia University I Address: 2960 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 I Website: http://www.columbia.edu I Private I Enrollment: 6,450 full-time; 835 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1360-1540  Tuition: 2008-2009: $39,326 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,980 Acceptance rate: 11% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 6/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,450 full-time; 835 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 57%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (212) 854-2522. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.columbia.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/admissions/ugrad/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 4 (4); Foreign language: 4 (4); Social studies: (4); History: 4 (4); Academic electives: 3 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Offcampus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Harvard University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Princeton University; Stanford University; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 21,343. Total accepted: 2,255. Freshmen enrolled: 1,333; Overall acceptance rate: 11%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 25%. Non-early acceptance rate: 9%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 45. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 94% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 99% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 680760, Math: 680-780, Combined: 1360-1540. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 31-34, Math: 29-34, Composite: 30-34.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1754. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% engineering, 22% social sciences, 8% English language and literature/letters, 7% history, 5% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/techniCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY π NEW YORK 1093

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cians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,410 full-time, 400 parttime (66% men; 34% women; 22% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 6/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 16%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 86%; five-year: 93%; six-year: 94%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 18%; medicine, 17%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 8%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 11%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,401. Transfer applicants offered admission: 112. Transfer applicants enrolled: 81. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 647 (9% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Concordia College I Address: 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 I Website: http://www.concordia-ny.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 643 full-time; 105 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,430 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,745 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $24,153 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 854-3711. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $39,326; room/board: $9,980. Estimated books and supplies: $2,100. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $33,064 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $29,771 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,100 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,948. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (83%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (4%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students (5%), other housing options (1%). Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 450. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 20; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 225. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 10,004,848; number of current serial subscriptions: 119,637. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 20,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 643 full-time; 105 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 71%; International: 10%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 35%; Protestant: 16%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 14%; Unknown: 10%; Lutheran: 19%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 937-2655. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.concordia-ny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.commonapp.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Dominican College; Hofstra University; Iona College; Manhattanville College; SUNY–Purchase College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 682. Total accepted: 455. Freshmen enrolled: 128; 25% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 6%. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 440-540, Combined: 890-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-20, Math: 16-21, Composite: 18-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: diploma, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 38% business/commerce, 13% social sciences, 11% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 9% biology/biological sciences, 6% early childhood education and teaching. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (12%), distance learning (1%), double major (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (9%), internships (11%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (4%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 28 full-time, 38 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (914) 337-9300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,430; room/board: $8,745. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: May 31. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,309 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,128 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,199 (54%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,133. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,170 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,031 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,153. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (6%), women’s dorms (53%), men’s dorms (41%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 32% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 73,423; number of current serial subscriptions: 391. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 50. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 87. Transfer applicants offered admission: 48. Transfer applicants enrolled: 38. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 68 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 34. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 555 (paper).

Cooper Union I Address: 30 Cooper Square, New York, NY 10003 I Website: http://www.cooper.edu I Private I Enrollment: 905 full-time; 1 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 1, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1250-1470  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,600 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,700 Acceptance rate: 11% Average debt: $10,000 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 25%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 905 full-time; 1 part-time. Men: 63%; women: 37%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 17%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 53%; International: 16%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (212) 353-4120. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cooper.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 22. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 2 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 8 (10); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carnegie Mellon University; Columbia University; Cornell University; New York University; SUNY–Binghamton. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,551. Total accepted: 274. Freshmen enrolled: 203; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 11%. Non-early acceptance rate: 11%. Size of waiting list: 67 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 3. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 92% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610-700, Math: 640-770, Combined: 1250-1470. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 29-33.

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engineering, 9% architecture (B.Arch., B.A./B.S., M.Arch., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.). Major fields of study: architecture and related services; engineering; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (20%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (10%), honors program (100%), independent study (25%), internships (80%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), study abroad (20%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 49 full-time, 175 part-time (70% men; 30% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 76%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 84%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 9%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 74%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 353-4113. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,600; room/board: $9,700. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,575. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 38% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 30% were determined to have financial need; 71% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,500 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,300 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,100 (22%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,810. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $31,500 (100%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $10,000. Proportion who borrowed: 25%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 70% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,022. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 12. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 106,289; number of current serial subscriptions: 327. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 530. Transfer applicants offered admission: 37. Transfer applicants enrolled: 32. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 141 (16% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 630 (paper).

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Cornell University I Address: 410 Thurston Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14853 I Website: http://www.cornell.edu I Private I Enrollment: 13,510 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 14, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1290-1500  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,504 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,690 Acceptance rate: 21% Average debt: $25,098 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,510 full-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 65%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (607) 255-5241. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cornell.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.cornell.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 30,383. Total accepted: 6,503. Freshmen enrolled: 3,055; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 21%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 37%. Non-early acceptance rate: 20%. Size of waiting list: 3213 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 279. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 87% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 630-730, Math: 660-770, Combined: 1290-1500. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 28-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% engineering, 13% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: English (including composition), social science. PreU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,480 full-time, 79 part-time (74% men; 26% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 84%; five-year: 91%; six-year: 92%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 15%; medicine, 12%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 25%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 18%; veterinary medicine, 5%.

services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,616. Transfer applicants offered admission: 768. Transfer applicants enrolled: 571. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1028 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 73. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

CUNY–Baruch College I Address: 1 Bernard Baruch Way, New York, NY 10010 I Website: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,588 full-time; 3,275 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (607) 255-5145. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,504; room/board: $11,690. Estimated books and supplies: $740 personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 47% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $34,195 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $21,303 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $9,391 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $8,050. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,098. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 33, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,320 in state, $11,120 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 26% Average debt: $14,159 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 20%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,588 full-time; 3,275 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 30%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 30%; International: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), women’s dorms (5%), men’s dorms (0%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (11%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%), cooperative housing (2%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 890. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 47; sororities: 21. Proportion of men in fraternities: 31%; of women in sororities: 23%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, golf, ice hockey, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, squash, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, golf, ice hockey, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, squash, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 287. Library: Number of titles: 7,638,913; number of current serial subscriptions: 84,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 35,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Phone: (646) 312-1400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by May 15. Early decision: Send application by: December 13; Decision sent by: January 7. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyto.uapc.cuny.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 2 (0); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 4 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (1); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fordham University; New York University; SUNY–Binghamton; SUNY–Stony Brook; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 17,114. Total accepted: 4,414. Freshmen enrolled: 1,479; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 26%. Non-early acceptance rate: 26%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 37% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 67% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1020-1230.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 25% finance, 23% accounting, 13% CUNY–BARUCH COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1097

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marketing/marketing management, 5% business/corporate communications, 4% business administration and management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (0%), double major (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (3%), independent study (4%), internships (50%), studentdesigned major (3%), study abroad (5%). Cooperative education programs: business. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2722). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 501 full-time, 463 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 23% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 27%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 7% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (646) 312-1360. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,320 in state, $11,120 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $1,016. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: April 30. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,120 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,921 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,705 (20%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,803. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,330 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,159. Proportion who borrowed: 20%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 172. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 125. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 456,132; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,860. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,300. 1098 NEW YORK π CUNY–BROOKLYN COLLEGE

School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,450. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,151. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,397. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1613 (13% of student body). Number of countries represented: 137. Minimum TOEFL score required: 620 (paper); 260 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 650 (paper).

CUNY–Brooklyn College I Address: 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210 I Website: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,980 full-time; 3,515 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 940-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,381 in state, $11,181 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 40% Average debt: $15,500 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 36%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,980 full-time; 3,515 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 27%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 41%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 951-5001. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 30; Decision sent by: February 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/pub/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 4 (4); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 21 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–Baruch College; CUNY–Hunter College; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Stony Brook; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,754. Total accepted: 5,933. Freshmen enrolled: 1,322; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 40%. Non-early acceptance rate: 40%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 490-590, Combined: 940-1150.

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cate. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% psychology, 11% education, 9% social sciences, 6% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 530 full-time, 650 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 28% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 43%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 951-5045. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,381 in state, $11,181 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $2,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 99% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,500 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,200 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,400 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,200. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 99%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,154 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,500. Proportion who borrowed: 36%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Average per-year earnings: $8. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 145. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 54. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 1,345,789; number of current serial subscriptions: 52,634. Information technology resources: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,694. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 725 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 86. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

CUNY–City College I Address: 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 I Website: http://www.ccny.cuny.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,146 full-time; 3,169 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 73, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score: 999  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,278 in state, $8,918 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $16,900 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 31%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,146 full-time; 3,169 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 23%; Asian American: 20%; Hispanic: 34%; White: 11%; International: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (212) 650-6977. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ccny.cuny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyto.uapc.cuny.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 4 (4); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 19 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–College of Staten Island; CUNY–Hunter College; CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice; CUNY–New York City College of Technology; CUNY–York College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 16,088. Total accepted: 7,990. Freshmen enrolled: 1,829; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1847. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 16% engineering, 11% liberal arts and sciences studies, and CUNY–CITY COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1099

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humanities, 10% psychology, 10% social sciences, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, computer science, engineering, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 519 full-time, 610 parttime (57% men; 43% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 64%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 1%; five-year: 9%; sixyear: 35%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year; 32% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: medicine, 1%; engineering, 2%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 19%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 650-5819. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,278 in state, $8,918 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $1,016; transportation: $850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 67% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,934 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,660 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,823 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,150. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,657 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,900. Proportion who borrowed: 31%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 63%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 103. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. of women in sororities: 98%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 37%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 41. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning 1100 NEW YORK π CUNY–COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND

center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,434,863; number of current serial subscriptions: 33,163. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,160. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,578. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,218. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1318 (12% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 558 (paper).

CUNY–College of Staten Island I Address: 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314 I Website: http://www.csi.cuny.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,096 full-time; 3,492 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,328 in state, $11,128 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,096 full-time; 3,492 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 69%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 982-2010. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csi.cuny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by December 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.cuny.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 15 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–Baruch College; CUNY–Brooklyn College; CUNY–Hunter College; CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,399. Total accepted: 7,399. Freshmen enrolled: 2,478; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 460-550, Combined: 910-1090.

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services, 16% social sciences, 12% psychology, 11% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 6% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 344 full-time, 537 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 29%; of 20 to 49 students: 68%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 19% within one year; 30% within five years.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants offered admission: 993. Transfer applicants enrolled: 651. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 390 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 70. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

CUNY–Hunter College I Address: 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021 I Website: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,764 full-time; 4,954 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 52, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,349 in state, $8,989 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $3,250 Acceptance rate: 30% Average debt: $7,125 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,764 full-time; 4,954 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 18%; Hispanic: 19%; White: 40%; International: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 982-2030. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,328 in state, $11,128 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 2007-2008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,388 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,355 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,252 (19%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,714. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,000 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 175. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 235,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 820. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,254. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Phone: (212) 772-4490. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 2 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fordham University; New York University; SUNY–Binghamton; SUNY–Stony Brook. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 24,701. Total accepted: 7,470. Freshmen enrolled: 1,906; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 30%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 500-600, Combined: 980-1180.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 22% social sciences, 15% English language and literature/letters, 14% psychology, 10% visual and performing arts, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; CUNY–HUNTER COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1101

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health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 664 full-time, 886 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 25% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 12%; five-year: 29%; sixyear: 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 772-4820. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,349 in state, $8,989 out of state; room/board: $3,250. Estimated books and supplies: $938; transportation: $816; personal expenses: $4,432. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,121 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,940 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,217 (21%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,887. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,364 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $7,125. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (3%), other housing options (97%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 4%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 150. Activities include: concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 98. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 789,378; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,277. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,280. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,941. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,880. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,545. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1456 (10% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 559 (paper).

CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice I Address: 899 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 I Website: http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 9,667 full-time; 3,229 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 840-1030  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,279 in state, $11,079 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,667 full-time; 3,229 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 23%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 40%; White: 25%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (212) 237-8869. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (4); Total units: 14 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,260. Total accepted: 7,269. Freshmen enrolled: 2,813; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Average high school grade point average: 2.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-520, Math: 420-510, Combined: 840-1030.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 36% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 24% forensic psychology, 8% legal studies, 6% criminology, 4% public administration. Major fields of study: computer and information sciences and support services; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, weekend college. Cooperative education programs: other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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instructional faculty: 402 full-time, 629 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 29% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 23%; of 20 to 49 students: 77%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 38%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 21%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 72%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 237-8151. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,279 in state, $11,079 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $3,600. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,125 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,750 (83%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,780 (25%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,000. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 38. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 400. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 256,700; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,374. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 929. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 445 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 77. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

CUNY–Lehman College I Address: 250 Bedford Park Boulevard W, Bronx, NY 10468 I Website: http://www.lehman.cuny.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,602 full-time; 3,262 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 800-990  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,290 in state, $8,930 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $0 Acceptance rate: 32% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,602 full-time; 3,262 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 32%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 49%; White: 10%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 45%; Protestant: 10%; Muslim: 3%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 14%; Other: 25%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 960-8131. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lehman.cuny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Total units: 12 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–Baruch College; CUNY–City College; CUNY–Hunter College; New York University; Pace University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,155. Total accepted: 4,474. Freshmen enrolled: 2,576; Overall acceptance rate: 32%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-490, Math: 400-500, Combined: 800-990.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1968. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 28% education, 16% health professions and related clinical sciences, 16% social sciences, 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% public administration and social service professions. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cross-registration (5%), distance learning (7%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (10%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (3%), internships (10%), studentdesigned major (4%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (3%), weekend college (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 368 full-time, 458 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 34% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 27%; six-year: 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 960-8545. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,290 in state, $8,930 out of state; room/board: $0. Estimated books and supplies: $938; transportation: $816; personal expenses: $4,636. CUNY–LEHMAN COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1103

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Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; 3% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,576 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,406 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,224 (33%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,682. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,324 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: other housing options. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,680. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,267. Total accepted: 4,267. Freshmen enrolled: 892; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Average high school grade point average: 1.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380460, Math: 380-480, Combined: 760-940.

ACADEMICS SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 595,952; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,738. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,280. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,240. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,061. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 381 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 70. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

CUNY–Medgar Evers College I Address: 1650 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 I Website: http://www.mec.cuny.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,532 full-time; 2,019 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 760-940  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,532 full-time; 2,019 part-time. Men: 25%; women: 75%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 89%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 3%; International: 3%.

Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% business/commerce, 6% psychology, 5% biology/biological sciences, 2% information science/studies, 2% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; psychology; public administration and social service professions. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, history. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 171 full-time, 273 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 87% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 66%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 2%; five-year: 3%; six-year: 14%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 270-6038. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 120,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 420. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 175. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 270-6024. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mec.cuny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. 1104 NEW YORK π CUNY–MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE

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its to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 866. Transfer applicants offered admission: 866. Transfer applicants enrolled: 561. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 133 (3% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 475 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 480 (paper).

CUNY–New York City Coll. of Technology I Address: 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 I Website: http://www.citytech.cuny.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,755 full-time; 5,747 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 720-920  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,289 in state, $11,089 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,755 full-time; 5,747 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 39%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 26%; White: 14%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 260-5500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.citytech.cuny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: https://portal.uapc.cuny.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 14 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–Baruch College; CUNY–Brooklyn College; CUNY–City College; CUNY–Hunter College; CUNY–Queens College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,618. Total accepted: 10,186. Freshmen enrolled: 2,844; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 350-450, Math: 370-470, Combined: 720-920.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 30% information science/studies, 12% hospitality administration/management, 10% design and visual communications, 9% community organization and advocacy, 7% architectural technology/technician. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; public administration and social service professions; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning, dual enrollment (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (35%), honors program (2%), independent study (1%), internships ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

(30%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (4%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: vo-tech, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 346 full-time, 645 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 37% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 66%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 0%; five-year: 6%; six-year: 8%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 260-5700. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,289 in state, $11,089 out of state. Financial aid: In 20072008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,432 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,917 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,146 (27%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,145. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,250 (1%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $10,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: drama/theater, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 134. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 180,788; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,146. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 397. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 942. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 858 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 59. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

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CUNY–Queens College I Address: 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367 I Website: http://www.qc.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 10,271 full-time; 4,347 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 65, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,377 in state, $11,177 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 40% Average debt: $16,000 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,271 full-time; 4,347 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 20%; Hispanic: 18%; White: 46%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 997-5600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.qc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.qc.edu/applying.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–Hunter College; New York University; SUNY–Binghamton; SUNY–Stony Brook; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,436. Total accepted: 5,835. Freshmen enrolled: 1,777; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 40%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 480-580, Combined: 930-1130.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1937. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 14% accounting, 14% psychology, 11% sociology, 8% English language and literature, 7% economics. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (2%), distance learning, double major (15%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a 1106 NEW YORK π CUNY–QUEENS COLLEGE

Second Language (ESL) (3%), honors program (1%), independent study (13%), internships (10%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (15%), weekend college (5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 628 full-time, 693 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 2, 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 46%; sixyear: 52%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 2%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 997-5101. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,377 in state, $11,177 out of state. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 42% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,400 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,500 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,500 (24%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,000. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $784 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,900 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,000. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 140. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 288. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 922,410; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,705. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,279. Transfer applicants U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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I Address: 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11451 I Website: http://www.york.cuny.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,137 full-time; 2,545 part-time

pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 183 full-time, 287 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 49% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 5%; five-year: 19%; six-year: 27%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 730-930  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,180 in state, $8,820 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $8,899 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 20%

Financial aid office: (718) 262-2230. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,180 in state, $8,820 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $408; personal expenses: $814. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,956 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,381 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,996 (18%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,899. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 39%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $870 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $8,899. Proportion who borrowed: 20%.

offered admission: 2,977. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,951. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 910 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 115. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,137 full-time; 2,545 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 45%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 26%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 262-2165. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.york.cuny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: https://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/informationpage/006373.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 2 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 10 (4); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–Baruch College; CUNY–Brooklyn College; CUNY–Hunter College; CUNY–Lehman College; CUNY–Queens College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,329. Total accepted: 5,022. Freshmen enrolled: 1,017; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360-460, Math: 370-470, Combined: 730-930.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1966. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 33% business administration and management, 15% psychology, 9% health services/allied health/health sciences, 9% health teacher education, 9% social work. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Average per-year earnings: $10,358. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 49. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, notetaking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 184,799; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,613. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 530. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 150 (computer).

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Daemen College I Address: 4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226-3592 I Website: http://www.daemen.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,360 full-time; 314 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,870 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,050 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $20,465 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

internships, student-designed major (8%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (20%), weekend college (0%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 88 full-time, 187 part-time (38% men; 62% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; fiveyear: 43%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 2%; education, 38%; arts and sciences, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,360 full-time; 314 part-time. Men: 27%; women: 73%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 46%; Protestant: 19%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 17%; Other: 17%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 462-7652. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.daemen.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Social studies: (4); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Canisius College; D’Youville College; Niagara University; SUNY–Buffalo State College; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,780. Total accepted: 1,203. Freshmen enrolled: 363; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Size of waiting list: 30 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 29. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-550, Math: 470-570, Combined: 930-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 18% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 16% natural sciences, 10% elementary education and teaching, 8% business administration and management, 7% clinical psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, 1108 NEW YORK π DAEMEN COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (716) 839-8254. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,870; room/board: $9,050. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,693 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,492 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,418 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,552. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,766 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,369 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,465. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (33%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (67%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football (lightweight).

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 76. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 151,528; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,924. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 68. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 640. Transfer applicants offered admission: 400. Transfer applicants enrolled: 243. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

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Dominican College I Address: 470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, NY 10962-1210 I Website: http://www.dc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,267 full-time; 478 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 770-950  Tuition: 2007-2008: $19,510 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $9,340 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,267 full-time; 478 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 18%; White: 54%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (845) 359-3533. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 6 (6); Mathematics: 6 (6); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of New Rochelle; Iona College; Ramapo College of New Jersey; St. Thomas Aquinas College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,474. Total accepted: 1,107. Freshmen enrolled: 331; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 375-470, Math: 395-480, Combined: 770-950. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1952. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 28% business administration and management, 21% health professions and related clinical sciences, 14% social sciences, 10% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (18%), distance learning (2.5%), dual enrollment (25%), honors program (2%), independent study (27%), internships (1%), teacher certificate program (19%), weekend college (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 68 full-time, 136 part-time (34% men; 66% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

terminal degree: 56%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (845) 359-7800. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $19,510; room/board: $9,340. Estimated books and supplies: $1,650; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,550. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 18. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 125. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 521. Transfer applicants offered admission: 461. Transfer applicants enrolled: 322. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Dowling College I Address: Idle Hour Boulevard, Oakdale Long Island, NY 11769 I Website: http://www.dowling.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,182 full-time; 1,246 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 806-1020  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,080 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $8,200 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $28,585 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,182 full-time; 1,246 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 69%; International: 6%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (631) 244-3030. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dowling.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Adelphi University; Hofstra University; Long Island University–C.W. Post Campus; SUNY–Stony Brook; St. Joseph’s College New York. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,607. Total accepted: 1,987. Freshmen enrolled: 496; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 7% were in the top 25 percent; 46% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 404-505, Math: 402-515, Combined: 806-1020.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1955. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2732); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2758). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 121 full-time, 411 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 23% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 38%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 16%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (631) 244-3303. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,080; room/board: $8,200. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,415; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 30. In 20072008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,405 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): 1110 NEW YORK π D’YOUVILLE COLLEGE

$2,333 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,194 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,400. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 29%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,435 (40%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,485 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,585. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 7%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,468. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 135. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 238,800; number of current serial subscriptions: 961. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 289. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 752. Transfer applicants offered admission: 553. Transfer applicants enrolled: 309. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 181 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60.

D’Youville College I Address: 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201-1084 I Website: http://www.dyc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,345 full-time; 309 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1100  Tuition: 2007-2008: $17,800 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,750 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,345 full-time; 309 part-time. Men: 25%; women: 75%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 67%; International: 11%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 29%; Protestant: 7%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 35%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (716) 829-7600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dyc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www.dyc.edu/nias/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Canisius College; Daemen College; Nazareth College; Niagara University; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,606. Total accepted: 1,025. Freshmen enrolled: 216; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 450-560, Combined: 900-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 99,769; number of current serial subscriptions: 711. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 848. Transfer applicants offered admission: 586. Transfer applicants enrolled: 248. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 172 (11% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 515 (paper).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 17% business administration and management, 12% health services administration, 9% biology/biological sciences, 9% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 145 full-time, 132 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (716) 829-7500. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $17,800; room/board: $8,750. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Elmira College I Address: 1 Park Place, Elmira, NY 14901 I Website: http://www.elmira.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,196 full-time; 209 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 5, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,250 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,100 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $26,212 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,196 full-time; 209 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 41%; Protestant: 30%; Jewish: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; Unknown: 27%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (607) 735-1724. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.elmira.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; History: 1; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: ELMIRA COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1111

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Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hobart and William Smith Colleges; Ithaca College; Quinnipiac University; St. Lawrence University; Syracuse University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,996. Total accepted: 1,495. Freshmen enrolled: 355; 55% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 13%. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 86%. Non-early acceptance rate: 74%. Size of waiting list: 20 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 3. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 68% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510630, Math: 500-620, Combined: 1010-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-27.

amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,212. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (71%), women’s dorms (23%), apartment for single students (6%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 90%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 103. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, skiing (alpine), softball, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, equestrian, racquetball, skiing (alpine), softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% business administration and management, 10% elementary education and teaching, 9% psychology, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 7% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), distance learning (1%), double major (22%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (2%), independent study (12%), internships (100%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (42%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 83 full-time, 19 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 67% within one year; 85% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 4%; medicine, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 46%; arts and sciences, 12%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 43. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 203,343; number of current serial subscriptions: 337. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 115. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (607) 735-1728. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,250; room/board: $10,100. Estimated books and supplies: $450; transportation: $550. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,234 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,994 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,232 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,554. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,685 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 194. Transfer applicants offered admission: 107. Transfer applicants enrolled: 57. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 287 (paper).

Excelsior College I Address: 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203 I Website: http://www.excelsior.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A; 33,769 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $1,865 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: N/A full-time; 33,769 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 73%; International: 1%.

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Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $75. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1970. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition). Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning (100%), external degree program (100%), honors program, independent study (100%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A full-time, 269 part-time. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 464-8500. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $1,865. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: July 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Counseling services: career, military, veteran student, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: note-taking services, readers, tutors, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 11,297. Transfer applicants enrolled: 5,656. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 246 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 58.

Fashion Institute of Technology I Address: Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, New York, NY 10001-5992 I Website: http://www.fitnyc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,747 full-time; 2,989 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,007 in state, $11,580 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $10,095 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $19,510 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50% ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,747 full-time; 2,989 part-time. Men: 15%; women: 85%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 62%; International: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (212) 217-3760. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fitnyc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,913. Total accepted: 1,658. Freshmen enrolled: 1,097; 39% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 15%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1944. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 28% fashion merchandising, 15% fashion/apparel design, 14% advertising, 8% international marketing, 6% graphic design. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (25%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (8%), honors program (5%), independent study (1%), internships (77%), study abroad (12%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 235 full-time, 694 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 15% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 66%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 57%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 217-7439. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,007 in state, $11,580 out of state; room/board: $10,095. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,675 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,264 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,434 (33%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,060. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,101 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,510. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (19%), women’s dorms (13%), apartment for single students (68%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY π NEW YORK 1113

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radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, tennis, track and field (indoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, bowling, cross country, tennis, track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 95. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 240,712; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,398. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,430. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,271. Transfer applicants enrolled: 946. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 861 (11% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Fordham University I Address: 113 W. 60th Street, New York, NY 10023 I Website: http://www.fordham.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 7,132 full-time; 520 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 61, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,831 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $12,980 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $29,089 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,132 full-time; 520 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 73%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 8%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; Unknown: 22%; Roman Catholic: 56%; Greek Orthodox: 2%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 367-3426. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fordham.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 25. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.fordham.edu/admiss/admiss.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 22 (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without 1114 NEW YORK π FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Boston University; New York University; St. John’s University; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 22,035. Total accepted: 9,281. Freshmen enrolled: 1,784; 49% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 36%. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Non-early acceptance rate: 38%. Size of waiting list: 3980 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 104. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 43% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 78% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 37%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-670, Math: 560-660, Combined: 1130-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1841. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% business administration and management, 13% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% accounting, 8% psychology, 6% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (10%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (2%), independent study, internships (75%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (2.5%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 686 full-time, 524 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 76%; five-year: 79%; sixyear: 80%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 21%; medicine, 10%; education, 27%; arts and sciences, 24%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 817-3800. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,831; room/board: $12,980. Estimated books and supplies: $840; transportation: $790; personal expenses: $1,540. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,259 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,900 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,189 (50%). Average needU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,365. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,756 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $17,049 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,089. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (68%), apartment for single students (32%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 133. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 153. Services include: tape recorders, notetaking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,205,857; number of current serial subscriptions: 34,973. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 15,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,515. Transfer applicants offered admission: 565. Transfer applicants enrolled: 280. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 141 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 58. Minimum TOEFL score required: 575 (paper); 231 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 587 (paper).

Hamilton College I Address: 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323 I Website: http://www.hamilton.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,810 full-time; 32 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 20, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1280-1460  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,600 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,810 Acceptance rate: 28% Average debt: $16,808 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,810 full-time; 32 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 78%; International: 5%. Religious prefULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

erence: Roman Catholic: 28%; Protestant: 23%; Jewish: 11%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 26%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (315) 859-4421. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hamilton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.hamilton.edu/admission/ApplicationProcess/Application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bates College; Bowdoin College; Colby College; Colgate University; Middlebury College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,962. Total accepted: 1,376. Freshmen enrolled: 468; 69% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 28%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 36%. Non-early acceptance rate: 26%. Size of waiting list: 773 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 25. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 74% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 90% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 45%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 640-740, Math: 640-720, Combined: 1280-1460.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1812. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, double major (23%), English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (45%), other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 172 full-time, 45 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 83%; fiveyear: 86%; six-year: 88%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 859-4434. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,600; room/board: $9,810. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 personal expenses: $390. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 8; deadline: February 8. In 2007-2008, 53% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,003 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,773 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,629 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,735. Among students who HAMILTON COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1115

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received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,833 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,808. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 98%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 78. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 29%; of women in sororities: 19%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 627,187; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,900. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 625. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 127. Transfer applicants offered admission: 14. Transfer applicants enrolled: 7. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 94 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 632 (paper).

Hartwick College I Address: 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820-4020 I Website: http://www.hartwick.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,483 full-time; 54 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1195  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,260 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,685 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: $24,220 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,483 full-time; 54 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 86%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 27%; Protestant: 28%; Jewish: 6%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 30%; Other: 8%.

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by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hobart and William Smith Colleges; Ithaca College; SUNY College–Oneonta; Siena College; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,422. Total accepted: 2,034. Freshmen enrolled: 455; 35% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 21%. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 91%. Non-early acceptance rate: 84%. Size of waiting list: 170 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 11. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 65%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480600, Math: 510-595, Combined: 990-1195. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1797. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% business/commerce, 16% psychology, 9% political science and government, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% nursing. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cross-registration, double major (1%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (8%), independent study (.18%), internships (52%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (.01%), study abroad (37%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 107 full-time, 77 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 2%; medicine, 1%; arts and sciences, 17%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (607) 431-4130. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,260; room/board: $8,685. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,585 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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receiving): $17,247 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,290 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,257. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,440 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $21,928 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,220. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges I Address: 337 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456 I Website: http://www.hws.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,998 full-time; 3 part-time

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), women’s dorms (9%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (3%), apartment for single students (7%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 37% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 18%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball.

 U.S News College Ranking: 68, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1120-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,860 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,686 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: $25,924 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,998 full-time; 3 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 26%; Protestant: 32%; Jewish: 8%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 30%; Other: 1%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 44. Services include: reading machines, other. Library: Number of titles: 317,781; number of current serial subscriptions: 373. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Phone: (315) 781-3622. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hws.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: 2 (4); Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hamilton College; Skidmore College; St. Lawrence University; Union College; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,165. Total accepted: 2,270. Freshmen enrolled: 602; 59% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Non-early acceptance rate: 55%. Size of waiting list: 634 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 14. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-650, Math: 560-650, Combined: 1120-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-28.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 89. Transfer applicants offered admission: 83. Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Hilbert College I Address: 5200 S. Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075-1597 I Website: http://www.hilbert.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Franciscan) I Enrollment: N/A

ACADEMICS KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $16,600 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,600 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Year founded: 1822. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 11% English language and literature, 11% economics, 10% history, 9% political science and government, 8% communication and media studies. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES π NEW YORK 1117

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programs (% participation): double major (25%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (4%), independent study (35%), internships (7%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (49%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 173 full-time, 22 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 55% within one year; 60% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 14%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 43%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 119. Transfer applicants offered admission: 33. Transfer applicants enrolled: 18. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Hofstra University I Address: 100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 I Website: http://www.hofstra.edu I Private I Enrollment: 7,718 full-time; 726 part-time

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Financial aid office: (315) 781-3315. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,860; room/board: $9,686. Estimated books and supplies: $1,190; transportation: $210; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 77% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,028 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,463 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,413 (50%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,277. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $18,519 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,924. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,630 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,825 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (35%), women’s dorms (15%), men’s dorms (16%), fraternity housing (5%), apartment for single students (10%), cooperative housing (6%), other housing options (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 92%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 68% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,820. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 21%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 181. Services include: reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 391,850; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,885. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,718 full-time; 726 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 77%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (516) 463-6700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hofstra.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.hofstra.edu/application. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fordham University; New York University; Northeastern University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Syracuse University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 18,471. Total accepted: 9,986. Freshmen enrolled: 1,735; 49% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 35%. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Non-early acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 2228 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 176. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-630, Math: 550-630, Combined: 1090-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1935. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% psychology, 8% marketing/marketing management, 7% accounting, 7% business administration and management, 5% finance. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 544 full-time, 649 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study within one year; 38% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 10%; medicine, 3%; education, 29%; arts and sciences, 29%.

undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 70. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,119,976; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,850. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,694. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,344. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,553. Transfer applicants enrolled: 641. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 122 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 50. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Houghton College I Address: 1 Willard Avenue, Houghton, NY 14744 I Website: http://www.houghton.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Wesleyan Church I Enrollment: 1,297 full-time; 71 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (516) 463-6680. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,630; room/board: $10,825. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,540; personal expenses: $1,175. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,650 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,000 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,700 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,750. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 53%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,350 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $22,350 (1%). Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 47%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 124. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,990 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,930 Acceptance rate: 92% Average debt: $28,515 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,297 full-time; 71 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 76%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 1%; Wesleyan Church: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 777-2556. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.houghton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gordon College; Grove City College; Messiah College; Roberts Wesleyan College; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 921. Total accepted: 843. Freshmen enrolled: 265; 41% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 92%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% HOUGHTON COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1119

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were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-640, Math: 490-620, Combined: 1000-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 33%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 21-26, Composite: 21-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% education, 10% philosophy and religious studies, 7% English language and literature/letters, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (29%), exchange student program (domestic) (3%), honors program (13%), independent study (29%), internships (55%), liberal arts/career combination (44%), study abroad (50%), teacher certificate program (21%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 94 full-time, 36 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 62%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 11% within one year; 20% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 11%; education, 16%; arts and sciences, 49%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (585) 567-9328. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,990; room/board: $6,930. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $2,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,899 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,080 (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,437 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,742. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,517 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,692 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,515. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (45%), men’s dorms (26%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (28%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 56% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of frater1120 NEW YORK π IONA COLLEGE

nities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 67%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 57. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams. Library: Number of titles: 229,003; number of current serial subscriptions: 26,730. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 81. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 112. Transfer applicants offered admission: 89. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Iona College I Address: 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801 I Website: http://www.iona.edu/info I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 3,343 full-time; 164 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1080-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,206 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,800 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $19,451 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,343 full-time; 164 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 79%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (914) 633-2502. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iona.edu/info. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by March 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 21. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 1 (3); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fordham University; Hofstra University; Manhattan College; Marist College; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,017. Total accepted: 3,550. Freshmen enrolled: 908; 25% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 36%. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Non-early acceptance rate: 52%. Size of waiting list: 600 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 79. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 43%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-640, Math: 550-660, Combined: 1080-1300.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1940. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 36% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% communication, journalism, and related programs, 11% psychology, 9% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 7% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2722); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2758). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 176 full-time, 227 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; fiveyear: 57%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 46% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 32%; law, 8%; medicine, 4%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (914) 633-2497. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,206; room/board: $10,800. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,250; personal expenses: $1,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,591 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,607 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,815 (57%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,995. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 24%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,101 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,447 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,451. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), apartment for single students (18%), special housing for disabled students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $929. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 270,357; number of current serial subscriptions: 752. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 351. Transfer applicants offered admission: 217. Transfer applicants enrolled: 123. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 47 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 561 (paper).

Ithaca College I Address: 100 Job Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850-7020 I Website: http://www.ithaca.edu I Private I Enrollment: 6,140 full-time; 120 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 7, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,606 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,162 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,140 full-time; 120 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 87%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 429-4274. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ithaca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.ithaca.edu/admission/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor ITHACA COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1121

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recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; New York University; Northeastern University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Syracuse University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,235. Total accepted: 8,326. Freshmen enrolled: 1,798; 56% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 66% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-630, Math: 540-630, Combined: 1070-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% communication, journalism, and related programs, 17% visual and performing arts, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2711); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2711). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 461 fulltime, 212 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 70%; five-year: 76%; six-year: 76%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 7%; medicine, 3%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), women’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (25%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 47% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 170. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 1. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, football (lightweight), martial arts, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, football (lightweight), martial arts, rugby, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 480. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 306,816; number of current serial subscriptions: 28,311. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 640. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 564. Transfer applicants offered admission: 325. Transfer applicants enrolled: 143. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 121 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Juilliard School I Address: 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-6588 I Website: http://www.juilliard.edu I Private I Enrollment: 489 full-time; 2 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (607) 274-3131. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,606; room/board: $11,162. Estimated books and supplies: $1,130; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,470. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,786 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,130 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,884 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,107. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,027 (14%).

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 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,150 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $10,740 Acceptance rate: 8% Average debt: $23,304 Student/faculty ratio: 3/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 489 full-time; 2 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 53%; International: 17%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (212) 799-5000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.juilliard.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: December 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $100. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,311. Total accepted: 178. Freshmen enrolled: 106; 89% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 8%. Size of waiting list: 35 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 9.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1905. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: diploma, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 100% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, history, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, honors program, study abroad. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 113 full-time, 152 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 12% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 3/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 95%; of 20 to 49 students: 5%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 70%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 77%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 799-5000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,150; room/board: $10,740. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $950; personal expenses: $3,240. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,242 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,431 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,267 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,217. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,035 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,304. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), other housing options (35%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 67% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 7. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, opera, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: career, academic. Library: Number of titles: 95,519; number of current serial subscriptions: 230. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 70. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 335. Transfer applicants offered admission: 22. Transfer applicants enrolled: 20. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 82 (17% of student body). Number of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

countries represented: 29. Minimum TOEFL score required: 533 (paper); 200 (computer).

Keuka College I Address: 141 Central Avenue, Keuka Park, NY 14478 I Website: http://www.keuka.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: American Baptist I Enrollment: 1,120 full-time; 324 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 24, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 835-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,710 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,850 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $16,396 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 95%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,120 full-time; 324 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 26%; Protestant: 27%; Jewish: 1%; Unknown: 41%; American Baptist: 4%; 0: 0%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (315) 279-5254. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.keuka.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 2 (2); Total units: 20 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Elmira College; Nazareth College; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; St. Bonaventure University; St. John Fisher College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 889. Total accepted: 666. Freshmen enrolled: 285; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 22% were in the top 25 percent; 58% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-520, Math: 425-540, Combined: 835-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double KEUKA COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1123

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major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships (100%), studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program (30%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 57 full-time, 44 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 36% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 36% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; education, 21%; arts and sciences, 69%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 279-5232. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,710; room/board: $8,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $850; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 99% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 91% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,681 (88%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,893 (88%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,853 (81%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,301. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,057 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,396. Proportion who borrowed: 95%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (81%), women’s dorms (18%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (0%), cooperative housing (0%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $468. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 93. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 108,814; number of current serial subscriptions: 265. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 323. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,024. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 212. Transfer applicants offered admission: 121. Transfer applicants enrolled: 71. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 300 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper). 1124 NEW YORK π LE MOYNE COLLEGE

Le Moyne College I Address: 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse, NY 13214-1301 I Website: http://www.lemoyne.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 2,287 full-time; 510 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 19, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,490 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $19,392 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,287 full-time; 510 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 88%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 5%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 55%; Roman Catholic (Jesuit): 36%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (315) 445-4300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lemoyne.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 4; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Canisius College; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; Siena College; St. John Fisher College; Syracuse University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,968. Total accepted: 2,738. Freshmen enrolled: 578; 7% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 7%. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 84%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 69%. Size of waiting list: 132 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 39. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-600, Math: 500-610, Combined: 990-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-24, Math: 20-26, Composite: 2126.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 24% business administration and management, 17% psychology, 11% biology/biological sciences, 7% English language and literature, 7% sociology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, double major (3%), dual enrollment, honors program (4%), independent study (22%), internships (27%), study abroad (7%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2882); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2882). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 158 full-time, 169 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 67%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 37% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 2%; medicine, 3%; education, 16%; arts and sciences, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 445-4400. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,000; room/board: $9,490. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $1,510. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,102 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,748 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,104 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,681. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,782 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,255 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,392. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (46%), women’s dorms (11%), men’s dorms (11%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 122. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, notetaking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 265,973; number of current serial subscriptions: 48,517. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 325. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 346. Transfer applicants offered admission: 251. Transfer applicants enrolled: 168. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Long Island University–C.W. Post Campus I Address: 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548-1300 I Website: http://www.liu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,621 full-time; 797 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1090  Tuition: 2007-2008: $27,050 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,900 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,621 full-time; 797 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 75%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (516) 299-2900. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.liu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.liu.edu/cwpost. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); History: (0); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Adelphi University; Hofstra University; Molloy College; SUNY–Stony Brook; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,763. Total accepted: 4,505. Freshmen enrolled: 1,117; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 31%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 430-550, Combined: 870-1090.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1954. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% business administration and management, 9% elementary education and teaching, 8% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 6% psychology, 5% accounting. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciLONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY–C.W. POST CAMPUS π NEW YORK 1125

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ences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 329 full-time, 710 parttime (53% men; 47% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 40%; sixyear: 42%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 24%; law, 7%; medicine, 7%; education, 48%; arts and sciences, 7%.

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Financial aid office: (516) 299-2338. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $27,050; room/board: $9,900. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $650; personal expenses: $1,494. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1.

Phone: (718) 862-7200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.manhattan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fordham University; Hofstra University; Iona College; Pace University; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,166. Total accepted: 2,823. Freshmen enrolled: 712; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Non-early acceptance rate: 55%. Size of waiting list: 180 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 7. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 35%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510600, Math: 510-620, Combined: 1020-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-26.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (84%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (16%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,825. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 68. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 258. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,177,108; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,890. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,523. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,112. Transfer applicants enrolled: 505. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 117 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 48. Minimum TOEFL score required: 527 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

Manhattan College I Address: Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale, NY 10471 I Website: http://www.manhattan.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,917 full-time; 86 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 19, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,355 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,770 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: $32,543 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,917 full-time; 86 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 86%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 73%; Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 1%; Unknown: 3%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1853. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% finance, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% sales, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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distribution, and marketing operations, 5% accounting. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (35%), double major (30%), honors program (6%), independent study (30%), internships (40%), liberal arts/career combination (30%), study abroad (15%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 170 full-time, 223 parttime (61% men; 39% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 67%; six-year: 68%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 12% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 17%; law, 6%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 17%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 24%; arts and sciences, 24%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 862-7100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,355; room/board: $9,770. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,828 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,265 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,079 (53%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,405. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,859 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,683 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,543. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), women’s dorms (2%), men’s dorms (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,375. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, softball, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, softball, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 284,232; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,538. Information ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 515. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,048. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 563. Transfer applicants offered admission: 306. Transfer applicants enrolled: 152. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 540 (paper).

Manhattan School of Music I Address: 120 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027 I Website: http://www.msmnyc.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $29,225 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $12,900 Acceptance rate: 28% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Manhattanville College I Address: 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577 I Website: http://www.mville.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,709 full-time; 133 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,620 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $13,040 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $26,168 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,709 full-time; 133 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 65%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 328-4553. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mville.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 31. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.mville.edu/admissions/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1127

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Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fordham University; Manhattan College; New York University; Pace University; SUNY–Purchase College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,927. Total accepted: 1,951. Freshmen enrolled: 469; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Non-early acceptance rate: 50%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-620, Math: 500-610, Combined: 1000-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1841. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (0%), double major (19%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (50%), internships (30%), student-designed major (6%), study abroad (9%), teacher certificate program (7%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 94 full-time, 166 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 17% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 6%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 2%; education, 60%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (914) 323-5357. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,620; room/board: $13,040. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,046 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (58%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,693 (28%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,168. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,260. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 57. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student govern1128 NEW YORK π MARIST COLLEGE

ment, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 120. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 189,602; number of current serial subscriptions: 38,550. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 291. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 520. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 322. Transfer applicants offered admission: 133. Transfer applicants enrolled: 70. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 155 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 217 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 595 (paper).

Marist College I Address: 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 I Website: http://www.marist.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,481 full-time; 370 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 13, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1060-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,596 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,730 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $28,374 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,481 full-time; 370 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 89%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (845) 575-3226. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.marist.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 30. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.marist.edu/admissions/freshmen/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fairfield University; Providence College; SUNY–Albany; Siena College; University of Connecticut. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,328. Total accepted: 3,488. Freshmen enrolled: 1,019; 47% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 57%. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 83%. Non-early acceptance rate: 30%. Size of waiting list: 2247 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 60. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 75% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520620, Math: 540-630, Combined: 1060-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1929. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 26% business/commerce, 22% communication and media studies, 11% education, 7% psychology, 6% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 218 full-time, 375 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 70%; five-year: 78%; six-year: 77%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 2%; medicine, 1%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 11%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (845) 575-3230. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,596; room/board: $10,730. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,740 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,016 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,949 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,954. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,562 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receivULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ing): $10,027 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,374. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (55%), apartment for single students (44%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 84. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 84. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 207,750; number of current serial subscriptions: 30,127. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 761. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 463. Transfer applicants offered admission: 318. Transfer applicants enrolled: 157. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12. Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Marymount Manhattan College I Address: 221 E. 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 I Website: http://www.mmm.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,579 full-time; 316 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,792 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,660 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $16,903 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 43%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,579 full-time; 316 part-time. Men: 25%; women: 75%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 72%; International: 3%.

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can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.mmm.edu/become/apply/new_apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3 (1); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 17 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fordham University; Hofstra University; New York University; Pace University; SUNY–Purchase College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,565. Total accepted: 1,896. Freshmen enrolled: 490; 64% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490600, Math: 470-570, Combined: 960-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1936. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 37% visual and performing arts, 26% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% psychology, 9% social sciences, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (11%), cross-registration (2%), distance learning (12%), double major (16%), dual enrollment (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (13%), independent study (22%), internships (27%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 92 full-time, 193 part-time (42% men; 58% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within one year; 46% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 22%; law, 16%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; education, 19%; arts and sciences, 37%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 517-0480. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,792; room/board: $11,660. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,334 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,609 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,725 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,418. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 51%. Among students who 1130 NEW YORK π MEDAILLE COLLEGE

received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,044 (19%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,903. Proportion who borrowed: 43%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 43. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 39. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 70,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 205. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 85%. Campus safety: Security services offered: controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 473. Transfer applicants offered admission: 320. Transfer applicants enrolled: 135. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 573 (paper).

Medaille College I Address: 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, NY 14214 I Website: http://www.medaille.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,589 full-time; 76 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,420 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,846 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $22,777 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 92%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,589 full-time; 76 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 84%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (716) 880-2200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.medaille.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 4 (4); History: (2); Total units: 12 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Canisius College; Daemen College; Hilbert College; SUNY–Buffalo State College; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,079. Total accepted: 857. Freshmen enrolled: 420; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 420-520, Combined: 850-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1937. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 48% business administration and management, 12% education, 5% criminal justice/police science, 5% human services, 5% sport and fitness administration/management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (40%), double major (0%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (5%), independent study (1%), internships (70%), teacher certificate program (12%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 91 full-time, 292 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; fiveyear: 41%; six-year: 37%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 18% within one year; 25% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 45%; law, 3%; medicine, 1%; education, 26%; arts and sciences, 24%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 67. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 58,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 260. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 287. Transfer applicants offered admission: 216. Transfer applicants enrolled: 186. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

Mercy College I Address: 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 I Website: http://www.mercy.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,402 full-time; 1,722 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,370 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $8,920 Acceptance rate: 39% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (716) 880-2256. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,420; room/board: $8,846. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 28. In 20072008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,811 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,555 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,901 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,200. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,233 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,777. Proportion who borrowed: 92%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

2007-2008 enrollment: 3,402 full-time; 1,722 part-time. Men: 30%; women: 70%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 25%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 27%; White: 43%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (914) 378-3487. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mercy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $37. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (0); Total units: 21. Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. MERCY COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1131

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Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,313. Total accepted: 892. Freshmen enrolled: 608; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 39%. Average high school grade point average: 2.4.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1950. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 26% social sciences, 17% business administration and management, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 4% accounting. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, education, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 180 full-time, 600 part-time (51% men; 49% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 56%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; fiveyear: 23%; six-year: 24%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; education, 50%; arts and sciences, 35%; veterinary medicine, 5%.

of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 66 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 39. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Metropolitan College of New York I Address: 75 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013 I Website: http://www.metropolitan.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Molloy College I Address: 1000 Hempstead Avenue, PO Box 5002, Rockville Centre, NY 11571 I Website: http://www.molloy.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,126 full-time; 800 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1165  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,635 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $27,000 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

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Financial aid office: (914) 378-3421. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,370; room/board: $8,920. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15.

2007-2008 enrollment: 2,126 full-time; 800 part-time. Men: 21%; women: 79%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 63%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 7%; Jewish: 4%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 8%; Unknown: 1%; Roman Catholic: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 2%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 16. Activities include: dance, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School offers a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 48. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 308,989; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,602. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 588. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 466-5569. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.molloy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 4. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Adelphi University; Long Island University–C.W. Post Campus; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,483. Total accepted: 928. Freshmen enrolled: 372; 0% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Non-early acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-565, Math: 450-600, Combined: 910-1165. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1955. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 42% health professions and related clinical sciences, 12% education, 9% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% security and protective services, 5% public administration and social service professions. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, honors program (13%), independent study, internships (33%), study abroad (9%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 153 full-time, 330 part-time (31% men; 69% women; 7% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; fiveyear: 56%; six-year: 60%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (516) 256-2217. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,635. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 85% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,361 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,388 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,597 (75%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,841. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,779 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,156 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,000. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $8,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 22. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 41. Services include: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 120,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 685. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 361. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 875. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,037. Transfer applicants offered admission: 540. Transfer applicants enrolled: 369. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 29 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 175 (computer).

Mount St. Mary College I Address: 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550 I Website: http://www.msmc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,700 full-time; 386 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,745 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $11,030 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $36,625 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,700 full-time; 386 part-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 78%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 59%; Protestant: 2%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 12%; Baptist, Christian, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian: 26%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (845) 569-3248. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.msmc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.msmc.edu/admissions/steps_to_apply/online_application.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 4 (4); Academic electives: 3 (4); Total units: 21 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Iona College; Marist College; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz; SUNY College–Oneonta; Sacred Heart University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,600. Total accepted: 1,231. Freshmen enrolled: 366; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: MOUNT ST. MARY COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1133

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460-540, Math: 450-550, Combined: 910-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-23.

ming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1959. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% English language and literature/letters, 11% psychology, 10% history, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (22%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (34%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (10%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (6%), independent study (4%), internships (22%), liberal arts/career combination (20%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (12%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2722). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 74 full-time, 145 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study within one year; 49% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 1%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 62%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 76. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 92,240; number of current serial subscriptions: 244. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 570. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 405. Transfer applicants offered admission: 337. Transfer applicants enrolled: 219. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Nazareth College I Address: 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618-3790 I Website: http://www.naz.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,996 full-time; 171 part-time

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Financial aid office: (845) 569-3298. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,745; room/board: $11,030. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,284 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,680 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,871 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,572. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,885 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $36,625. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 23, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1060-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,076 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,916 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $26,711 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), women’s dorms (31%), men’s dorms (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 38%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,158. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, swim-

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,996 full-time; 171 part-time. Men: 25%; women: 75%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (585) 389-2860. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.naz.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.naz.edu/howtoapply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ithaca College; Le Moyne College; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; SUNY–Fredonia; St. John Fisher College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,076. Total accepted: 1,546. Freshmen enrolled: 458; 9% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 51%. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 87%. Non-early acceptance rate: 71%. Size of waiting list: 108 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 16. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530630, Math: 530-630, Combined: 1060-1260.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1924. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% health professions and related clinical sciences, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% education, 9% psychology, 9% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (4%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (1%), independent study (4%), internships (69%), study abroad (15%), teacher certificate program (34%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2806); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2806). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 152 full-time, 217 part-time (35% men; 65% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 76%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 5%; medicine, 2%; education, 38%; arts and sciences, 23%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (585) 389-2310. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,076; room/board: $9,916. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,899 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (67%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,015 (19%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,711. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (62%), women’s dorms (7%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (15%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $944. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 56. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 204. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 261,248; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,549. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 190. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 399. Transfer applicants offered admission: 258. Transfer applicants enrolled: 159. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 19 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

New School I Address: 66 W. 12th Street, New York, NY 10011 I Website: http://www.newschool.edu I Private I Enrollment: 5,262 full-time; 1,075 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1240  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,410 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $15,260 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $27,809 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,262 full-time; 1,075 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 55%; International: 22%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 528-3321. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.newschool.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); NEW SCHOOL π NEW YORK 1135

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Social studies: (3); History: (2); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,945. Total accepted: 2,649. Freshmen enrolled: 1,012; 74% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Non-early acceptance rate: 54%. Size of waiting list: 308 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 54. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: (Proportion submitting class standing: 26%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500630, Math: 490-610, Combined: 990-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 18-25, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1919. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 46% visual and performing arts, 38% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 1% architecture and related services. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; business, management, marketing, and related support services; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 333 full-time, 1,733 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 88%; of 20 to 49 students: 11%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; fiveyear: 59%; six-year: 62%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 229-8930. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,410; room/board: $15,260. Estimated books and supplies: $2,050; transportation: $684; personal expenses: $1,550. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,552 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,247 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,600 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,750. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 43%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,899 (22%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,809. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 27. Activities include: choral groups, dance, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 205. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 251,900; number of current serial subscriptions: 33,320. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 935. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 92%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,885. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,859. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,102. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1350 (22% of student body). Number of countries represented: 105. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 576 (paper).

New York Institute of Technology I Address: PO Box 8000, Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 I Website: http://www.nyit.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,681 full-time; 1,963 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 65, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,780 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,520 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,681 full-time; 1,963 part-time. Men: 63%; women: 37%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 69%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (516) 686-7520. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nyit.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 7 (7); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hofstra University; New York University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; SUNY–Stony Brook; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,012. Total accepted: 2,861. Freshmen enrolled: 1,044; 9% were from out of state. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 6%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-570, Math: 520-630, Combined: 1000-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1955. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 10% architecture and related services, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 320 full-time, 725 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 19% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 43%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 13% within one year; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 41%; law, 3%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 16%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 17%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 87. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, tutors, early syllabus, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 164,491; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,217. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,210. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,517. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,037. Transfer applicants enrolled: 495. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 351 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 75. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

New York University I Address: 70 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012 I Website: http://www.nyu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 19,914 full-time; 1,413 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 33, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1240-1430  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,372 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $12,810 Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: $33,637 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

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Financial aid office: (516) 686-7680. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,780; room/board: $10,520. Estimated books and supplies: $1,440; transportation: $1,869; personal expenses: $3,722. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,604 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,321 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,992 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,636. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,266 (13%).

2007-2008 enrollment: 19,914 full-time; 1,413 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 19%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 64%; International: 6%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 7%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 61%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (212) 998-4500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nyu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.nyu.edu/appprocess/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); History: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; NEW YORK UNIVERSITY π NEW YORK 1137

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Columbia University; Cornell University; University of Pennsylvania; University of Southern California. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 34,389. Total accepted: 12,615. Freshmen enrolled: 4,927; 72% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Non-early acceptance rate: 37%. Size of waiting list: 1292 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 12. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 66% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 93% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 38%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 620-710, Math: 620-720, Combined: 1240-1430. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 28-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1831. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% visual and performing arts, 16% social sciences, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2722); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2722). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,132 full-time, 2,128 part-time (57% men; 43% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 78%; five-year: 84%; six-year: 84%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 77% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 5%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 998-4444. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,372; room/board: $12,810. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 60% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,207 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,231 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,482 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,712. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,924 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,637. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 350. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 325. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 5,427,938; number of current serial subscriptions: 58,968. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 4,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 12,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,390. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,416. Transfer applicants enrolled: 736. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1154 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 105. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Niagara University I Address: Niagara University, NY 14109 I Website: http://www.niagara.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Vincentian) I Enrollment: 3,126 full-time; 133 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,450 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,750 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $23,267 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,126 full-time; 133 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 81%; International: 12%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 52%; Protestant: 18%; No preference: 11%; Unknown: 10%.

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sion: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 10; Decision sent by: December 10. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.niagara.edu/admissions/pre-app.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Canisius College; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; SUNY–Fredonia; St. John Fisher College; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,078. Total accepted: 2,358. Freshmen enrolled: 739; Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480590, Math: 470-570, Combined: 950-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 36% business/commerce, 20% education, 10% security and protective services, 8% social sciences, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), cross-registration (1%), double major (4%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (8%), independent study (5%), internships (4%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), study abroad (18%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 150 full-time, 227 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 48% within one year; 43% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 19%; law, 5%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; education, 37%; arts and sciences, 63%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (716) 286-8686. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,450; room/board: $9,750. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 36% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,544 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,811 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,454 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,792. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,678 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $19,953 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,267. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), apartment for single students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 54%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 277,723; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 490. Transfer applicants offered admission: 318. Transfer applicants enrolled: 196. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 381 (12% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 575 (paper).

Nyack College I Address: 1 South Boulevard, Nyack, NY 10960-3698 I Website: http://www.nyack.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian and Missionary Alliance I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $17,300 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,600 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Pace University I Address: 1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038 I Website: http://www.pace.edu I Private I Enrollment: 6,027 full-time; 1,689 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,362 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,180 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $27,016 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,027 full-time; 1,689 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 66%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (212) 346-1323. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pace.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 30; Decision sent by: December 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://apply.pace.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–Baruch College; CUNY–Hunter College; Fordham University; New York University; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,444. Total accepted: 5,772. Freshmen enrolled: 1,551; 38% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 23%. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Non-early acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 39%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 490-590, Combined: 970-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 41% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% computer and information sciences and support services, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service 1140 NEW YORK π PACE UNIVERSITY

professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (43%), distance learning (30%), dual enrollment (4%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), honors program (8%), independent study (25%), internships (46%), study abroad (9%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 438 full-time, 684 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 26%; law, 2%; medicine, 2%; engineering, 7%; education, 21%; arts and sciences, 36%; veterinary medicine, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 346-1300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,362; room/board: $11,180. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,248. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,454 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,079 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,207 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,582. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,704 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,630 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,016. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (84%), other housing options (16%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 300. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 815,045; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,656. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 508. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,911. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,848. Transfer applicants enrolled: 914. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 244 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

dency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cooper Union; Manhattan College; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Rochester Institute of Technology; Stevens Institute of Technology. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,482. Total accepted: 1,075. Freshmen enrolled: 331; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 23%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-600, Math: 560-675, Combined: 1030-1275.

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Paul Smith’s College I Address: Routes 30 and 36, Paul Smiths, NY 12970-0265 I Website: http://www.paulsmiths.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,210 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,350 Acceptance rate: 40% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Polytechnic University I Address: 6 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201 I Website: http://www.poly.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 1,430 full-time; 65 part-time

Year founded: 1854. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% electrical, electronics, and communications engineering, 15% computer science, 14% computer engineering, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% civil engineering. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: premedicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (52.1%), distance learning (5%), double major (3.9%), honors program (8.9%), internships (31%). Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 142 full-time, 159 part-time (81% men; 19% women; 20% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; medicine, 1%; engineering, 97%; education, 1%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1275  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,345 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,721 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $27,322 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,430 full-time; 65 part-time. Men: 81%; women: 19%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 30%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 34%; International: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 260-3100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.poly.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.poly.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply/applyonline.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 4; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 0; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 12 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State resiULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 260-3300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,345; room/board: $8,721. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,390; personal expenses: $1,575. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 31. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 59% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,711 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,150 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,034 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,760. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,511 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,322. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 39. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, swimming, team handball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, swimming, team handball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 5. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 145,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,000. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,330. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 268. Transfer applicants offered admission: 213. Transfer applicants enrolled: 81. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 192 (13% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 571 (paper).

Pratt Institute I Address: 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 I Website: http://www.pratt.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,903 full-time; 162 part-time

enrolled from waiting list: 13. Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-640, Math: 520-630, Combined: 1030-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% architecture (B.Arch., B.A./B.S., M.Arch., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.), 12% graphic design, 8% fine arts and art studies, 8% industrial design, 5% painting. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; education; English language and literature/letters; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): English as a Second Language (ESL) (16%), exchange student program (domestic) (.1%), independent study (1%), internships (2%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 122 full-time, 820 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 88%; of 20 to 49 students: 12%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 51%; sixyear: 57%. Graduate study: 3% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,903 full-time; 162 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 63%; International: 10%.

Financial aid office: (718) 636-3599. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,990; room/board: $9,476. Estimated books and supplies: $3,000; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,092 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,531 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,998 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,301. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,114 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,731. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

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Phone: (718) 636-3514. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pratt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 5; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 22. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.pratt.edu/admiss/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (2); Social studies: (1); Academic electives: (5); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,341. Total accepted: 1,881. Freshmen enrolled: 586; Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 20%. Overall acceptance rate: 43%. Non-early acceptance rate: 41%. Size of waiting list: 264 applicants;

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), apartment for single students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 31% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,170. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: golf, soccer.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1270  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,990 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,476 Acceptance rate: 43% Average debt: $18,731 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 333. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 186,589; number of current serial subscriptions: 925. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless netU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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work. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,063. Transfer applicants offered admission: 514. Transfer applicants enrolled: 200. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 301 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 39. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I Address: 110 Eighth Street, Troy, NY 12180-3590 I Website: http://www.rpi.edu I Private I Enrollment: 5,136 full-time; 31 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 41, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1250-1420  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,990 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,730 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $27,125 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,136 full-time; 31 part-time. Men: 73%; women: 27%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 77%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (518) 276-6216. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rpi.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by March 14. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 7. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.rpi.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3 (4); Social studies: 2 (3); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carnegie Mellon University; Cornell University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University of Rochester; Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,162. Total accepted: 5,021. Freshmen enrolled: 1,288; 63% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 12%. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 57%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 49%. Size of waiting list: 2393 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 45. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 64% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 95% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-690, Math: 650-730, Combined: 1250-1420. First-year stu-

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dents submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1824. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 55% engineering, 13% computer and information sciences and support services, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 4% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), cross-registration (2%), double major (20%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships (10%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (12%). Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2816); Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 400 full-time, 70 part-time (79% men; 21% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 80%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 5%; medicine, 7%; engineering, 42%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 17%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 276-6813. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,990; room/board: $10,730. Estimated books and supplies: $1,815. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 54% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,810 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,188 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $9,455 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,482. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,621 (27%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $45,049 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,125. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (77%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (18%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 164. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 31; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercolleRENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE π NEW YORK 1143

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 120. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 386,811; number of current serial subscriptions: 39,599. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 7,015. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 283. Transfer applicants offered admission: 169. Transfer applicants enrolled: 92. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 112 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 570 (paper); 230 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 605 (paper).

Roberts Wesleyan College I Address: 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, NY 14624-1997 I Website: http://www.roberts.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Free Methodist I Enrollment: 1,186 full-time; 126 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 46, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,600 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,228 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $22,574 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,186 full-time; 126 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 67%; Unknown: 11%; Free Methodist: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (585) 594-6400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.roberts.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.roberts.edu/prospective%20students/apply/index.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: (3); Total units: 13 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State res1144 NEW YORK π ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE

idency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Houghton College; Messiah College; Nazareth College; SUNY College–Brockport; St. John Fisher College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,531. Total accepted: 957. Freshmen enrolled: 255; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470590, Math: 450-590, Combined: 920-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% health professions and related clinical sciences, 17% education, 6% visual and performing arts, 5% public administration and social service professions. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 112 full-time, 134 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 5%; medicine, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 65%; arts and sciences, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (585) 594-6150. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,600; room/board: $8,228. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $909; personal expenses: $1,575. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 85% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,717 (85%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,246 (85%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,035 (78%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,134. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,936 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,059 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,574. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (25%), women’s dorms (40%), men’s dorms (17%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students (1%). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 44. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 128,832; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,853. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 116. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 70%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 319. Transfer applicants offered admission: 194. Transfer applicants enrolled: 120. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Rochester Institute of Technology I Address: 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623 I Website: http://www.rit.edu I Private I Enrollment: 11,901 full-time; 1,575 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 9, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,035 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,381 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,901 full-time; 1,575 part-time. Men: 68%; women: 32%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 81%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (585) 475-6631. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rit.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.rit.edu/~960www/application/undergraduate/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 4 (4); Academic electives: 9 (5); Total units: 22 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; University at Buffalo–SUNY; University of Rochester; Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,045. Total accepted: 7,129. Freshmen enrolled: 2,514; Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 25%. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 64%. Size of waiting list: 268 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 62. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 63% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530630, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1090-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1829. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% engineering, 16% computer and information sciences and support services, 16% visual and performing arts, 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% engineering technologies/technicians. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; precision production; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (70%), crossregistration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, weekend college. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 816 full-time, 442 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 0%; five-year: 0%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 6% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (585) 475-2186. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,035; room/board: $9,381. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $725. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 83% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,200 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,100 (65%). ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY π NEW YORK 1145

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Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,500 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,000 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 195. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 12. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 422,281; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,208. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,530. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,458. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,141. Transfer applicants enrolled: 737. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 527 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 95. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Russell Sage College I Address: 45 Ferry Street, Troy, NY 12180-4115 I Website: http://www.sage.edu/rsc/index.php I Private I Enrollment: 633 full-time; 51 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,740 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,200 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $27,500 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 93%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 837-9724. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sage.edu/rsc/index.php. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of St. Rose; Nazareth College; SUNY College–Oneonta; SUNY–Albany; Siena College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 340. Total accepted: 259. Freshmen enrolled: 82; 11% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 16%. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 93%. Non-early acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 63% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-600, Math: 520-580, Combined: 1050-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1916. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 28% health professions and related clinical sciences, 15% education, 12% psychology, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 5% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (4%), distance learning (3%), double major (6%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (30%), independent study (10%), internships (75%), liberal arts/career combination (12%), studentdesigned major (6%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 51 full-time, 35 parttime (35% men; 65% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 61%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 55% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; education, 33%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 633 full-time; 51 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 87%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 244-2215. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,740; room/board: $9,200. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,260. Financial aid: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 88% were determined to have financial need; 1% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,845 (88%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,423 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,600 (84%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,900. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,900 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,500. Proportion who borrowed: 93%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (38%), other housing options (62%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 38%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 325,078; number of current serial subscriptions: 54,971. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 157. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 291. Transfer applicants offered admission: 166. Transfer applicants enrolled: 95. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Sage Colleges–Albany I Address: 140 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 I Website: http://www.sage.edu I Private I Enrollment: 566 full-time; 423 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1040  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,490 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,350 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $19,000 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 92%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 566 full-time; 423 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (518) 292-1730. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sage.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/sca. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cazenovia College; College of St. Rose; Fashion Institute of Technology; Pratt Institute; Siena College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 322. Total accepted: 215. Freshmen enrolled: 80; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 64% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 66%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-530, Math: 420-510, Combined: 890-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1916. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 23% visual and performing arts, 13% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% education, 7% legal professions and studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (5%), distance learning (30%), dual enrollment (2%), independent study (2%), internships (99%), student-designed major (9%), study abroad (1%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 89 full-time, 70 part-time (39% men; 61% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 41% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 5%; education, 14%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 244-2215. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,490; room/board: $9,350. Estimated books and supplies: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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$1,000; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,260. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,125 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,379 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,200 (77%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,700. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,059 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,000. Proportion who borrowed: 92%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), other housing options (37%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Activities include: literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, football.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 325,078; number of current serial subscriptions: 54,971. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 183. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 379. Transfer applicants offered admission: 257. Transfer applicants enrolled: 156. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Sarah Lawrence College I Address: 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY 10708-5999 I Website: http://www.sarahlawrence.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $38,090 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $12,720 Acceptance rate: 46% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Siena College I Address: 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 I Website: http://www.siena.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 3,019 full-time; 198 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 118, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,950 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,410 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $22,100 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,019 full-time; 198 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 90%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 287-4362. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.siena.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 13 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Marist College; Quinnipiac University; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Binghamton. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,792. Total accepted: 3,138. Freshmen enrolled: 780; 18% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 80%. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 33%. Non-early acceptance rate: 32%. Size of waiting list: 648 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 76. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500590, Math: 520-620, Combined: 1020-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1937. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 45% marketing/marketing management, 12% psychology, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% social sciences, 7% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 187 full-time, 130 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 68%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 74%; five-year: 78%; six-year: 79%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 12%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 45%.

146. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Financial aid office: (518) 783-2427. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,950; room/board: $9,410. Estimated books and supplies: $990; transportation: $520; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,282 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,049 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,735 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,652. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,340 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,809 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,100. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 2,612 full-time; 197 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 81%; International: 3%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), other housing options (28%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,890. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 68. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 338,426; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,999. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 456. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 328. Transfer applicants offered admission: 241. Transfer applicants enrolled: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Skidmore College I Address: 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I Website: http://www.skidmore.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,612 full-time; 197 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 47, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1160-1350  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,888 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,377 Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: $17,967 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (518) 580-5570. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.skidmore.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.skidmore.edu/admissions/inquire/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (4); Science: 0 (4); Foreign language: 0 (4); Social studies: 0 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 0 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Connecticut College; Tufts University; Vassar College; Wesleyan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,768. Total accepted: 2,479. Freshmen enrolled: 682; 67% were from out of state. Accepted through earlydecision or early-action plans: 39%. Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 64%. Non-early acceptance rate: 35%. Size of waiting list: 1584 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 59. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 39% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 80% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 28%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 580680, Math: 580-670, Combined: 1160-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: 25-29, Composite: 26-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1903. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 18% social sciences, 15% visual and performing arts, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% English language and literature/letters, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physiSKIDMORE COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1149

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cal sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), crossregistration (0%), double major (17%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (9%), independent study (44%), internships (24%), liberal arts/career combination (33%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (59%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2816); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2803). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 232 full-time, 112 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 78%; five-year: 81%; six-year: 81%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 19% within one year; 53% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 10%; medicine, 10%; engineering, 4%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 23%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 580-5750. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,888; room/board: $10,377. Estimated books and supplies: $1,085; transportation: $150; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: In 20072008, 47% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 87% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $30,418 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,046 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,394 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,101. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,000 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,967. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (64%), women’s dorms (2%), apartment for single students (34%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $950. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 147. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 425,822; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,718. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency tele-

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phones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 240. Transfer applicants offered admission: 108. Transfer applicants enrolled: 36. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 77 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 590 (paper); 243 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 617 (paper).

St. Bonaventure University I Address: Route 417, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 I Website: http://www.sbu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,888 full-time; 59 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 40, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,785 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,895 Acceptance rate: 92% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,888 full-time; 59 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 64%; Protestant: 15%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 11%; Unknown: 7%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 462-5050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sbu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.sbu.edu/admissions/admissions_app.vep. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); Total units: (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Canisius College; Niagara University; SUNY–Fredonia; St. John Fisher College; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,613. Total accepted: 1,479. Freshmen enrolled: 527; 25% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 92%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 450-580, Combined: 910-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 19-26, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1858. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 32% business, management, marketing, and related supU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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port services, 16% education, 15% communication, journalism, and related programs, 13% social sciences, 5% English language and literature/letters. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (3%), double major (11%), honors program (10%), independent study (4%), internships (61%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (26%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; fiveyear: 69%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 37% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 4%; medicine, 2%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 53%; arts and sciences, 19%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (716) 375-2528. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,785; room/board: $8,895. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $650. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,816 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,336 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,400 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,700. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,200 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,500 (4%). Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (35%), men’s dorms (35%), apartment for single students (30%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 36% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, skiing (alpine), softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, football, golf, racquetball, rugby, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 241,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,500. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 460. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 146. Transfer applicants offered admission: 93. Transfer applicants enrolled: 57. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 561 (paper).

St. Francis College I Address: 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201 I Website: http://www.stfranciscollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,935 full-time; 351 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 23, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-1040  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,690 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $11,000 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 37%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,935 full-time; 351 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 54%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 53%; Protestant: 29%; Jewish: 4%; Muslim: 4%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 6%; Eastern Orthodox: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 489-5200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stfranciscollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: (6); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–College of Staten Island; CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice; CUNY–Queens College; St. John’s University; St. Joseph’s College New York. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,643. Total accepted: 1,453. Freshmen enrolled: 490; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-520, Math: 390-520, Combined: 790-1040.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% business administration and management, 14% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 9% radio, television, and digital communication, 8% psychology, 5% nursing. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1151

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studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2796); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2758). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 79 full-time, 134 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 56%.

St. John Fisher College I Address: 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 I Website: http://www.sjfc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Catholic I Enrollment: 2,632 full-time; 224 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 40, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,390 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,040 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $35,987 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 95%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,632 full-time; 224 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 489-5255. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,690; room/board: $11,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,339 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,280 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (37%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Proportion who borrowed: 37%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 2%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 44. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, readers, other. Library: Number of titles: 116,716; number of current serial subscriptions: 31,391. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 354. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 305. Transfer applicants offered admission: 244. Transfer applicants enrolled: 136. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 141 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 52. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 515 (paper).

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Phone: (585) 385-8064. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sjfc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/stjfc. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (4); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Very important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Canisius College; Nazareth College; Niagara University; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; SUNY College–Brockport. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,209. Total accepted: 1,944. Freshmen enrolled: 548; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Non-early acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480570, Math: 500-600, Combined: 980-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 21-25, Composite: 22-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1948. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 22% education, 12% social sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2806); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2806). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 182 full-time, 189 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 61%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 64%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (585) 385-8042. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,390; room/board: $10,040. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 63% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,210 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,644 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,040 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,382. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,872 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,987. Proportion who borrowed: 95%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (96%), women’s dorms (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 66. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 88. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 214,834; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,425. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 424. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 754. Transfer applicants offered admission: 505. Transfer applicants enrolled: 282. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

St. John’s University I Address: 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439 I Website: http://www.stjohns.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 11,763 full-time; 3,035 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,790 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $12,570 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $28,010 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,763 full-time; 3,035 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 50%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Protestant: 10%; Jewish: 3%; Muslim: 3%; Hindu: 3%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 10%; Roman Catholic: 53%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 990-2000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stjohns.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (1); Total units: 4 (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fordham University; Hofstra University; New York University; SUNY–Binghamton; SUNY–Stony Brook. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 27,754. Total accepted: 15,410. Freshmen enrolled: 3,162; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Size of waiting list: 173 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 1%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 480-600, Combined: 960-1180.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 8% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 7% psychology, 6% finance, 6% legal professions and studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY π NEW YORK 1153

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literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 659 full-time, 820 parttime (60% men; 40% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 17%; medicine, 20%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 30%.

Number of titles: 1,320,934; number of current serial subscriptions: 38,644. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 15,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 22,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,896. Transfer applicants offered admission: 867. Transfer applicants enrolled: 406. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 481 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 105. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 554 (paper).

St. Joseph’s College New York I Address: 245 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205-3688 I Website: http://www.sjcny.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,554 full-time; 1,197 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 990-2000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,790; room/board: $12,570. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $2,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,371 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,527 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,603 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,325. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,630 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $22,458 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,010. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (87%), apartment for single students (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $8,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 180. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 17. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, fencing, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, fencing, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, other. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: 1154 NEW YORK π ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE NEW YORK

 U.S News College Ranking: 15, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 940-1120  Tuition: 2007-2008: $14,532 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,554 full-time; 1,197 part-time. Men: 26%; women: 74%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 78%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 636-6868. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sjcny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www.universalcollegeapp.com/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 4; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–Brooklyn College; CUNY–Hunter College; Hofstra University; Long Island University–C.W. Post Campus; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,259. Total accepted: 1,670. Freshmen enrolled: 673; Overall acceptance rate: 74%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-550, Math: 470-570, Combined: 940-1120.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1916. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 37% education, 20% busiU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ness, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% English language and literature/letters, 4% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.5%), distance learning (15%), double major (2%), honors program (1%), internships (10%), liberal arts/career combination (90%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (45%), weekend college (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 157 full-time, 363 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 0% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 52% within one year; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; education, 62%; arts and sciences, 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 636-6808. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $14,532. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 25.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): other housing options (100%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 56. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, lacrosse. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, lacrosse, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 31. Services include: note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 267,341; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,926. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 725. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 110. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9. Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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St. Lawrence University I Address: 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617 I Website: http://www.stlawu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,167 full-time; 31 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1120-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,915 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,645 Acceptance rate: 44% Average debt: $28,776 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,167 full-time; 31 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (315) 229-5261. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stlawu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://web.stlawu.edu/admis/online_app.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colgate University; Hamilton College; Hobart and William Smith Colleges; Union College; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,645. Total accepted: 2,030. Freshmen enrolled: 628; 55% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 24%. Overall acceptance rate: 44%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 79%. Non-early acceptance rate: 42%. Size of waiting list: 409 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-640, Math: 560-640, Combined: 1120-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 33% social sciences, 13% psychology, 10% visual and performing arts, 8% English language and literature/letters, 8% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major (25%), exchange student program (domestic), independent study (50%), internships (31%), studentST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY π NEW YORK 1155

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designed major, study abroad (49%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2699); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2699). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 171 full-time, 19 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 74%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 77%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 7%; medicine, 5%; education, 31%; arts and sciences, 51%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 229-5265. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,915; room/board: $9,645. Estimated books and supplies: $650; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 47% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $33,906 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,559 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,230 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,629. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,459 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $44,077 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,776. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (71%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options (17%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 99%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 125. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 19%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 260. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 999,995; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,593. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 498. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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cants offered admission: 35. Transfer applicants enrolled: 15. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 117 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper).

St. Thomas Aquinas College I Address: 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976 I Website: http://www.stac.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,359 full-time; 663 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1040  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,000 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,730 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,359 full-time; 663 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 15%; White: 76%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (845) 398-4100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stac.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: March 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://applyweb.com/aw?stac. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3; Total units: 15 (7). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Dominican College; Iona College; Marist College; Mount St. Mary College; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,331. Total accepted: 1,067. Freshmen enrolled: 326; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 23% were in the top 25 percent; 49% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.6. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-510, Math: 410-530, Combined: 830-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1952. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% social sciences, 12% education, 11% psychology, 9% security and protective services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 64 full-time, 87 parttime (57% men; 43% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 51%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (845) 398-4097. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,000; room/board: $9,730. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,150 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,642 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,485 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,285. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,331 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,654 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (60%), men’s dorms (40%), apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 27. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 78. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 92,548; number of current serial subscriptions: 630. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 224. Transfer applicants offered admission: 188. Transfer applicants enrolled: 100. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 173 (computer).

SUNY–Albany I Address: 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 I Website: http://www.albany.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,959 full-time; 789 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,077 in state, $12,337 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,778 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $13,842 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,959 full-time; 789 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 76%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (518) 442-5435. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.albany.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/suny31ud/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 1 (3); Social studies: 3; History: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: SUNY–Binghamton; SUNY–Buffalo State College; SUNY–Stony Brook. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 20,249. Total accepted: 10,432. Freshmen enrolled: 2,519; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Non-early acceptance rate: 52%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-590, Math: 510-610, Combined: 1010-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1844. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% social sciences, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% psychology, 9% English language and literature/letters, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; SUNY–ALBANY π NEW YORK 1157

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multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 672 full-time, 640 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 26%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 22%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 43% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 442-5757. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,077 in state, $12,337 out of state; room/board: $9,778. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $1,792. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,607 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,848 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,794 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,452. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,964 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,788 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,842. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 160. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 18. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 294. Library: Number of titles: 2,156,476; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,466. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,886. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,351. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,424. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 240 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 240. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 79 (computer).

SUNY–Binghamton I Address: PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000 I Website: http://www.binghamton.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,042 full-time; 473 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1180-1350  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,070 in state, $12,330 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,090 Acceptance rate: 39% Average debt: $14,530 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,042 full-time; 473 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 66%; International: 8%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 28%; Protestant: 18%; Jewish: 22%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 26%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (607) 777-2171. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.binghamton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://infostu.suny.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 2; History: (4); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Cornell University; New York University; SUNY–Stony Brook; University of Rochester. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 25,242. Total accepted: 9,799. Freshmen enrolled: 2,304; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 39%. Non-early acceptance rate: 39%. Size of waiting list: 763 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 97. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 49% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 85% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 39%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-660, Math: 610-690, Combined: 1180-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% business administration and management, 12% psychology, 9% English language and literature, 9% engineering, 8% social U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major (8%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships (19%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (13%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2711); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2711). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 575 full-time, 273 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 20% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 79%. Graduate study: 48% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 13%; medicine, 12%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 3%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 30%.

control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 186. Services include: reading machines, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,352,989; number of current serial subscriptions: 45,927. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 20,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,749. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,787. Transfer applicants enrolled: 862. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 971 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 66. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

SUNY–Buffalo State College I Address: 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 I Website: http://www.buffalostate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,052 full-time; 1,087 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (607) 777-2428. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,070 in state, $12,330 out of state; room/board: $10,090. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $260; personal expenses: $740. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 71% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,403 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,250 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,058 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,583. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,277 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,717 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,530. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (82%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 158. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 22; sororities: 19. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1070  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,375 in state, $11,635 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,514 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,052 full-time; 1,087 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 78%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (716) 878-4017. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.buffalostate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.buffalostate.edu/admissions/applying/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (3); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: SUNY College–Brockport; SUNY–Fredonia; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,762. Total accepted: 4,631. Freshmen enrolled: 1,401; Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Non-early acceptance rate: 47%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% SUNY–BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1159

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ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 450-540, Combined: 890-1070.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (.3%), cross-registration (.5%), distance learning (.6%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (.2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.2%), exchange student program (domestic) (.3%), honors program (1%), independent study (1%), internships (5%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (2%), study abroad (.6%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 37%; sixyear: 42%. Graduate study: 39% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 44% within one year; 55% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 2%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 12%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (716) 878-4901. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,375 in state, $11,635 out of state; room/board: $8,514. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: May 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), other housing options (20%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 48. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 8. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 285. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 667,314; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,070. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,050. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 125. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort

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service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 65 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

SUNY College–Brockport I Address: 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420 I Website: http://www.brockport.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,257 full-time; 669 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 81, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,442 in state, $11,702 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,617 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $22,478 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,257 full-time; 669 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (585) 395-2751. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.brockport.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/student/oas. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 4; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; SUNY College–Cortland; SUNY–Fredonia; SUNY–Oswego; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,522. Total accepted: 3,571. Freshmen enrolled: 1,038; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-600, Math: 480-580, Combined: 980-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 2125.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1835. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 12% physical education teaching and coaching, 9% business administration and management, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% history, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 315 full-time, 258 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; education, 39%; arts and sciences, 12%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (585) 395-2501. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,442 in state, $11,702 out of state; room/board: $8,617. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,741. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,912 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,915 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,063 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,758. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,561 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,478. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,302. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 71. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, football (lightweight), soccer, team handball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, football (lightweight), soccer.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 256. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 725,650; number of current serial subscriptions: 26,772. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 650. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,112. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,699. Transfer applicants enrolled: 907. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 52 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer).

SUNY College–Cortland I Address: PO Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045 I Website: http://www.cortland.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,845 full-time; 195 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 73, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,499 in state, $11,759 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,170 Acceptance rate: 44% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,845 full-time; 195 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 89%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (607) 753-4711. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cortland.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/student. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 4; Total units: 20 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: SUNY College–Brockport; SUNY College–Oneonta; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Binghamton; SUNY–Oswego. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,913. Total accepted: 4,803. Freshmen enrolled: 1,196; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 44%. Non-early acceptance rate: 44%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500590, Math: 480-560, Combined: 980-1150. SUNY COLLEGE–CORTLAND π NEW YORK 1161

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Year founded: 1868. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 17% elementary education and teaching, 17% physical education teaching and coaching, 7% sport and fitness administration/management, 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% economics. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2711); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2711). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 311 full-time, 290 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; education, 72%; arts and sciences, 25%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,433. Transfer applicants offered admission: 987. Transfer applicants enrolled: 563. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15. Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 231 (computer).

SUNY Col. of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo I Address: 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454-1401 I Website: http://www.geneseo.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,274 full-time; 121 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 11, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1220-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,650 in state, $11,910 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,710 Acceptance rate: 36% Average debt: $18,300 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (607) 753-4717. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,499 in state, $11,759 out of state; room/board: $9,170. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $2,530. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,297 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,772 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,493 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,902. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,559 (20%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (92%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 56. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 5. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 175. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration. Library: Number of titles: 418,908; number of current serial subscriptions: 52,314. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 873. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). 1162 NEW YORK π SUNY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES–GENESEO

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,274 full-time; 121 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 5%; No preference: 51%; Unknown: 13%; Other: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (585) 245-5571. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.geneseo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/student/apply_online.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (4); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colgate University; Cornell University; Hamilton College; SUNY–Binghamton; University of Rochester. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,274. Total accepted: 3,744. Freshmen enrolled: 1,035; 1% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 13%. Overall acceptance rate: 36%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 42%. Non-early acceptance rate: 36%. Size of waiting list: 980 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 57% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 88% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-690, Math: 620-690, Combined: 1220-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 28-30.

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agement, marketing, and related support services, 13% social sciences, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 250 full-time, 84 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 37%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 63%; five-year: 77%; sixyear: 80%. Graduate study: 42% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 6%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 17%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

ices: 82. Services include: reading machines, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 647,100; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,696. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 14,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,637. Transfer applicants offered admission: 692. Transfer applicants enrolled: 360. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 119 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 545 (paper).

SUNY Col. of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz I Address: 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561-2443 I Website: http://www.newpaltz.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,364 full-time; 860 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (585) 245-5731. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,650 in state, $11,910 out of state; room/board: $8,710. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 85% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,608 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,227 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,733 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,432. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,203 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,300. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (91%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 169. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 98%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving servULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: 40, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1200  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,390 in state, $11,650 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,070 Acceptance rate: 36% Average debt: $16,817 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,364 full-time; 860 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 78%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (845) 257-3200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.newpaltz.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/student/apply_online.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 4 (4); History: 1 (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: New York University; SUNY College–Oneonta; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Binghamton; SUNY–Stony Brook. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,543. Total accepted: 4,526. Freshmen enrolled: 943; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 36%. Non-early acceptance rate: 36%. Size of waiting list: 417 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 17. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; SUNY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES–NEW PALTZ π NEW YORK 1163

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62% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-600, Math: 510-600, Combined: 1030-1200.

volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1828. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 21% education, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% English language and literature/letters, 11% social sciences, 10% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 323 full-time, 389 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: %; of 20 to 49 students: %; of 50 or more students: %. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 76% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 129. Services include: reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 499,048; number of current serial subscriptions: 37,322. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 950. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,198. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,276. Transfer applicants enrolled: 883. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 118 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 36. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill I Address: Cobleskill, NY 12043 I Website: http://www.cobleskill.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,457 full-time; 135 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (845) 257-3250. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,390 in state, $11,650 out of state; room/board: $8,070. Estimated books and supplies: $1,250; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,319 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,563 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,634 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,411. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,505 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,817. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (89%), special housing for disabled students (3%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 135. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 3%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, 1164 NEW YORK π SUNY COLLEGE OF A&T–COBLESKILL

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-1020  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,521 in state, $11,781 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $9,010 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $21,353 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,457 full-time; 135 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 84%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (518) 255-5525. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cobleskill.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/student. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 1 (0); Mathematics: 2 (0); Science: 1 (0); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (1); History: 1; Academic electives: 0 (1); Total units: 5 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: SUNY College of Technology–Alfred; SUNY College of Technology–Delhi; SUNY College–Oneonta; SUNY–Plattsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,045. Total accepted: 2,478. Freshmen enrolled: 983; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 3% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 10% were in the top 25 percent; 37% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 58%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390-500, Math: 400-520, Combined: 790-1020. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 48% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% natural resources and conservation, 11% computer and information sciences and support services, 11% family and consumer sciences/human sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; natural resources and conservation. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, honors program, internships, study abroad, weekend college. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 110 full-time, 90 part-time (58% men; 43% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 31%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 52%.

recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, take home exams. Library: Number of titles: 79,517; number of current serial subscriptions: 49,839. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 260. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 434. Transfer applicants offered admission: 358. Transfer applicants enrolled: 266. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 74 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

SUNY College of Env. Science and Forestry I Address: 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210 I Website: http://www.esf.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,413 full-time; 132 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 83, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,136 in state, $11,396 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,920 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $20,420 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 255-5623. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,521 in state, $11,781 out of state; room/board: $9,010. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,092. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,952 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,226 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,632 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,481. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 53%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,353. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,750. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: drama/theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, football, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 156. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,413 full-time; 132 part-time. Men: 62%; women: 38%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 91%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (315) 470-6600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.esf.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 2. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.esf.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 3 (0); History: 1; Total units: 14 (11). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; SUNY–Binghamton; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,349. Total accepted: 685. Freshmen enrolled: 250; 10% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 75%. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Non-early acceptance rate: 43%. Size of waiting list: 48 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 5. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24%

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ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510610, Math: 530-610, Combined: 1040-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 49% environmental biology, 13% landscape architecture (B.S., B.S.L.A., B.L.A., M.S.L.A., M.L.A., Ph.D.), 12% environmental studies, 9% forestry, 5% engineering. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; engineering; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (8%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), cross-registration (100%), double major (10%), dual enrollment (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (12%), independent study (60%), internships (35%), study abroad (35%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 143 full-time, 27 part-time (71% men; 29% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 16%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 26% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 5%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 20%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 35%; veterinary medicine, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 470-6706. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,136 in state, $11,396 out of state; room/board: $11,920. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $450. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,800 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,500 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,000 (74%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,500 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,420. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 27; sororities: 20. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, racquetball, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, racquetball, ultimate frisbee.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 76. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 138,518; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,022. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 566. Transfer applicants offered admission: 343. Transfer applicants enrolled: 208. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

SUNY College of Technology–Alfred I Address: 10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY 14802 I Website: http://www.alfredstate.edu/alfred/Default.asp I Public I Enrollment: 2,907 full-time; 285 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1070  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,459 in state, $8,319 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,430 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $19,999 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,907 full-time; 285 part-time. Men: 64%; women: 36%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 425-3733. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.alfredstate.edu/alfred/Default.asp. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/Student/apply_online.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Social studies: (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Rochester Institute of Technology; SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill; SUNY College of Technology–Canton; SUNY College of Technology–Delhi; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,414. Total accepted: 2,864. Freshmen enrolled: 1,298; Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-510, Math: 440-560, Combined: 850-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-21, Math: 16-24, Composite: 1824.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: cross-registration, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2817). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 148 full-time, 43 parttime. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only.

countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

SUNY College of Technology–Delhi I Address: 2 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753 I Website: http://www.delhi.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 2,384 full-time; 383 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 874-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,648 in state, $11,908 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,940 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,384 full-time; 383 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 77%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (607) 587-4251. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,459 in state, $8,319 out of state; room/board: $8,430. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,679 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,235 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,033 (67%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,294. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,157 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,284 (17%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,999. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 51. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,600. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 384. Transfer applicants offered admission: 282. Transfer applicants enrolled: 206. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Phone: (607) 746-4550. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.delhi.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/student/apply_online.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 4; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill; SUNY College of Technology–Alfred; SUNY College of Technology–Canton; SUNY College–Cortland; SUNY College–Oneonta. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,364. Total accepted: 2,940. Freshmen enrolled: 1,011; Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 13% were in the top 25 percent; 35% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 19%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1913. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 55% tourism promotion operations, 26% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% system, networking, and Lan/Wan management/manager, 5% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; health professions and related clinical sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (1%), double major (0%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (10%), honors program (5%), internships (100%), study abroad (1%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 116 full-time, 60 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 28%. Student/faculty SUNY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY–DELHI π NEW YORK 1167

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ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 4%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 51%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,920 full-time; 592 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 30%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 19%; White: 43%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (607) 746-4570. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,648 in state, $11,908 out of state; room/board: $8,940. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $636. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (59%). Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,145. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 110. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 54,311; number of current serial subscriptions: 358. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 48 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

SUNY College–Old Westbury I Address: PO Box 210, Old Westbury, NY 11568 I Website: http://www.oldwestbury.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,920 full-time; 592 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1040  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,177 in state, $11,437 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,032 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: $14,927 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 52% 1168 NEW YORK π SUNY COLLEGE–OLD WESTBURY

Phone: (516) 876-3073. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oldwestbury.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/Student/apply_online.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 18 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hofstra University; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz; SUNY–Farmingdale; SUNY–Stony Brook; St. John’s University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,976. Total accepted: 2,185. Freshmen enrolled: 436; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Non-early acceptance rate: 55%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 3% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 4% were in the top 25 percent; 38% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-510, Math: 450-530, Combined: 890-1040.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 12% accounting, 12% psychology, 10% elementary education and teaching, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 6% sociology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 130 full-time, 140 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 29% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 28%; of 20 to 49 students: 72%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 36%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 60% within one year; 26% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 43%; law, 7%; medicine, 5%;

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dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (516) 876-3222. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,177 in state, $11,437 out of state; room/board: $9,032. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $1,210. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 12; deadline: May 10. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 87% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,670 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,899 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,762 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,648. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,927. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

SUNY College–Oneonta I Address: Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820 I Website: http://www.oneonta.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,541 full-time; 147 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,610 in state, $11,870 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,106 Acceptance rate: 38% Average debt: $19,967 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,541 full-time; 147 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 88%; International: 2%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 28%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 38%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, equestrian, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, bowling, equestrian, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 214,070; number of current serial subscriptions: 891. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,096. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,015. Transfer applicants enrolled: 564. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 183 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (607) 436-2524. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oneonta.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/Student/Apply/Apply.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz; SUNY College–Cortland; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Fredonia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,540. Total accepted: 4,767. Freshmen enrolled: 1,194; 2% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 39%. Overall acceptance rate: 38%. Non-early acceptance rate: 34%. Size of waiting list: 264 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 20%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-590, Math: 530-610, Combined: 1040-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% education, 18% visual and performing arts, 9% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 8% social sciences, 7% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosoSUNY COLLEGE–ONEONTA π NEW YORK 1169

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phy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 263 full-time, 222 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 41%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 46% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (607) 436-2532. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,610 in state, $11,870 out of state; room/board: $8,106. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $935; personal expenses: $1,184. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,856 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,840 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,670 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,571. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,424 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,967. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 203. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 558,130; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,387. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 760. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). 1170 NEW YORK π SUNY COLLEGE–POTSDAM

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,073. Transfer applicants offered admission: 897. Transfer applicants enrolled: 480. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 119 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

SUNY College–Potsdam I Address: 44 Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676 I Website: http://www.potsdam.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,481 full-time; 133 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 86, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1170  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,406 in state, $11,666 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,420 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $18,272 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,481 full-time; 133 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 89%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (315) 267-2180. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.potsdam.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/student. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 0 (4); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 13 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ithaca College; SUNY–Fredonia; SUNY–Oswego; SUNY–Plattsburgh; St. Lawrence University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,112. Total accepted: 2,734. Freshmen enrolled: 841; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 50 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 24. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 41%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-580, Math: 480-590, Combined: 950-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1816. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 12% education, 12% music teacher education, 8% English language and literature, 8% psychology, 7% business administration and management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2699); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2699). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 267 full-time, 110 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 32%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; medicine, 1%; education, 21%; arts and sciences, 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 267-2162. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,406 in state, $11,666 out of state; room/board: $8,420. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 82% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,637 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,098 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,722 (55%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,588. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,391 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,272. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, figure skating, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, figure skating, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

computers available to all students: 690. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 848. Transfer applicants offered admission: 594. Transfer applicants enrolled: 327. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 136 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 608 (paper).

SUNY–Empire State College I Address: 2 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I Website: http://www.esc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,175 full-time; 8,022 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,575 in state, $10,835 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,175 full-time; 8,022 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 73%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (518) 587-2100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.esc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.esc.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Charter Oak State College; Excelsior College; Thomas Edison State College; Union Institute and University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Freshmen enrolled: 733; 2% were from out of state.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 72. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 467,382; number of current serial subscriptions: 700. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1971. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 40% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% public administration and social service professions, 7% English language and literature/letters, 7% physical sciences, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, SUNY–EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1171

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computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, external degree program, independent study, student-designed major, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 157 full-time, 1,105 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Graduation rates: Six-year: 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 587-2100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,575 in state, $10,835 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $2,550; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $3,120. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 88% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (52%).

Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: CUNY–New York City College of Technology; Hofstra University; Long Island University–C.W. Post Campus; SUNY College–Old Westbury; SUNY–Stony Brook. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,643. Total accepted: 2,407. Freshmen enrolled: 1,023; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 19% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 37%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-510, Math: 440-540, Combined: 870-1050.

ACADEMICS CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Counseling services: academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,817. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,891. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3,024. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 697 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

SUNY–Farmingdale I Address: 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021 I Website: http://www.farmingdale.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,455 full-time; 1,992 part-time

Year founded: 1912. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 35% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% engineering technologies/technicians, 12% computer and information sciences and support services, 11% communication, journalism, and related programs, 5% security and protective services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: distance learning, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 182 full-time, 330 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 49%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 27%; of 20 to 49 students: 72%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 26%; sixyear: 25%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1050  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,455 full-time; 1,992 part-time. Men: 56%; women: 44%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 75%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (631) 420-2200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.farmingdale.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/aw?suny95ud. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 1 (2); Total units: 7 (10). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: 1172 NEW YORK π SUNY–FARMINGDALE

Financial aid office: (631) 420-2328. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 4.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 9%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 125,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 800. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 950. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emerU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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gency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,389. Transfer applicants offered admission: 947. Transfer applicants enrolled: 559. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 48 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

SUNY–Fredonia I Address: Fredonia, NY 14063-1136 I Website: http://www.fredonia.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,898 full-time; 187 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 52, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1190  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,542 in state, $11,802 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,380 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

port services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 238 fulltime, 208 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 37% of students pursue further study within one year.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 4,898 full-time; 187 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%.

Financial aid office: (716) 673-3253. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,542 in state, $11,802 out of state; room/board: $8,380. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $940; personal expenses: $638. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1.

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Phone: (800) 252-1212. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fredonia.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.fredonia.edu/admissions/applying.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 4 (4); Academic electives: (1); Total units: 20 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; SUNY College–Brockport; St. Bonaventure University; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,893. Total accepted: 3,322. Freshmen enrolled: 1,061; 2% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 1%. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Earlydecision acceptance rate: 46%. Non-early acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-590, Math: 510-600, Combined: 1010-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-26.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (58%), women’s dorms (23%), men’s dorms (15%), apartment for single students (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 49. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 423,628; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,919. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 486. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 450. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1826. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related supULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum SUNY–FREDONIA π NEW YORK 1173

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number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,315. Transfer applicants offered admission: 793. Transfer applicants enrolled: 439. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 510 (paper).

SUNY Inst. of Technology–Utica/Rome I Address: PO Box 3050, Utica, NY 13504-3050 I Website: http://www.sunyit.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,412 full-time; 798 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,317 in state, $11,577 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,040 Acceptance rate: 39% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,412 full-time; 798 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (315) 792-7500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sunyit.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 30. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 3; History: 1 (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarkson University; Rochester Institute of Technology; SUNY College of Technology–Alfred; SUNY–Binghamton; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,618. Total accepted: 628. Freshmen enrolled: 204; 3% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 9%. Overall acceptance rate: 39%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 57%. Non-early acceptance rate: 38%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-560, Math: 480-600, Combined: 920-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-21, Math: 18-25, Composite: 1924.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1966. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 17% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 16% business administration and management, 10% civil engineering technology/technician, 7% psychology, 7% sociology. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; health professions 1174 NEW YORK π SUNY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY–UTICA/ROME

and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration (4%), distance learning, double major (3%), dual enrollment (1%), internships. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 88 full-time, 96 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 29%; law, 3%; medicine, 17%; engineering, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 792-7210. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,317 in state, $11,577 out of state; room/board: $9,040. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $960. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,233 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,038 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,918. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,159 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%), cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Activities include: jazz band, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 80. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 202,630; number of current serial subscriptions: 372. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 530. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,728. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,057. Transfer applicants offered admission: 679. Transfer applicants enrolled: 437. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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I Address: 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Throggs Neck, NY 10465 I Website: http://www.sunymaritime.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,247 full-time; 82 part-time

ing, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 67 full-time, 56 part-time (85% men; 15% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 48%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 55%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: 21, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,389 in state, $11,649 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,500 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $29,734 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

Financial aid office: (718) 409-7254. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,389 in state, $11,649 out of state; room/board: $9,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,910. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: July 15. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,140 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,940 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,710 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,706. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,805 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,734. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

SUNY–Maritime College

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,247 full-time; 82 part-time. Men: 90%; women: 10%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 72%; International: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 409-7221. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sunymaritime.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/student/apply_online.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 3; History: 3; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Maine Maritime Academy; Massachusetts Maritime Academy; United States Coast Guard Academy; United States Merchant Marine Academy; Webb Institute. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,158. Total accepted: 807. Freshmen enrolled: 406; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Non-early acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 8%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-560, Math: 490-590, Combined: 950-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-22.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 87%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 140. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1874. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 37% tourism and travel services management, 23% naval architecture and marine engineering, 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 1% atmospheric sciences and meteorology, 1% mechanical engineering. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; engineering; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; physical sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learnULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 246. Transfer applicants offered admission: 162. Transfer applicants enrolled: 102. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 108 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 34. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 213 (computer).

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SUNY–Oswego I Address: 7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY 13126 I Website: http://www.oswego.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,570 full-time; 1,110 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 81, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1190  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,934 in state, $12,194 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,470 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $21,807 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,570 full-time; 1,110 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 88%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (315) 312-2250. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oswego.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://infostu.suny.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 18 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ithaca College; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; SUNY College–Cortland; SUNY College–Oneonta; SUNY–Binghamton. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,400. Total accepted: 4,700. Freshmen enrolled: 1,389; 2% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 5%. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 53%. Non-early acceptance rate: 50%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-600, Math: 530-590, Combined: 1040-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

eign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning (11%), double major (19%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (4%), independent study (30%), internships (20%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program (27%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 304 full-time, 175 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 4%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 57%; arts and sciences, 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 312-2248. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,934 in state, $12,194 out of state; room/board: $9,470. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 52% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,937 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,788 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,334 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,334. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,786 (19%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,807. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,084. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 151. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1861. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 26% education, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% psychology, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), for1176 NEW YORK π SUNY–OSWEGO

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 393. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 614,573; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,115. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 750. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,185. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,190. Transfer applicants enrolled: 712. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 87 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

SUNY–Plattsburgh I Address: 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2697 I Website: http://www.plattsburgh.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,293 full-time; 341 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 86, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,358 in state, $11,618 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,250 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: $21,855 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,293 full-time; 341 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 82%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 673-0012. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.plattsburgh.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.plattsburgh.edu/admissions/apply.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 0 (2); Total units: 14 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz; SUNY College–Cortland; SUNY College–Cortland; SUNY College–Oneonta; SUNY College–Oneonta; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Oswego; SUNY–Oswego. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,136. Total accepted: 3,318. Freshmen enrolled: 975; 6% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 4%. Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 63%. Non-early acceptance rate: 46%. Size of waiting list: 637 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 258. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-580, Math: 500-590, Combined: 990-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 8% psychology, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration (.01%), distance learning (.5%), double major (2.2%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (.05%), exchange student program (domestic) (.03%), honors program (.75%), independent study (7%), internships (2%), liberal arts/career combination (5%), student-designed major (.5%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (19%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 268 full-time, 235 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 30%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 21% within one year; 25% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; education, 60%; arts and sciences, 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 564-4061. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,358 in state, $11,618 out of state; room/board: $8,250. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $550; personal expenses: $1,414. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,012 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,563 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,756 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,521. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,728 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,855. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 118. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women SUNY–PLATTSBURGH π NEW YORK 1177

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in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 206. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 593,275; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,032. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,778. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,061. Transfer applicants enrolled: 607. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 390 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 52. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 535 (paper).

SUNY–Purchase College I Address: 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 I Website: http://www.purchase.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,654 full-time; 452 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,997 in state, $12,257 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,484 Acceptance rate: 27% Average debt: $19,247 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,654 full-time; 452 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 76%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (914) 251-6300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.purchase.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15; decision sent by May 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 5. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.purchase.edu/admissions/adm_applyonline.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (4); History: (0); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus inter1178 NEW YORK π SUNY–PURCHASE COLLEGE

view: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: New York University; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Binghamton; SUNY–Stony Brook. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,260. Total accepted: 2,241. Freshmen enrolled: 785; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 27%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 27%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 16%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-610, Math: 480-590, Combined: 980-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 18-25, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1967. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 38% visual and performing arts, 27% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 7% English language and literature/letters, 7% social sciences, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 149 full-time, 221 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 12% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 51%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (914) 251-6350. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,997 in state, $12,257 out of state; room/board: $9,484. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,664 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,536 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,175 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,196. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,158 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,247. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 63%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 265,133; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,838. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,718. Transfer applicants offered admission: 668. Transfer applicants enrolled: 359. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 90 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

SUNY–Stony Brook I Address: Administration Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794 I Website: http://www.stonybrook.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,339 full-time; 1,180 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 96, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1080-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,758 in state, $12,018 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,170 Acceptance rate: 43% Average debt: $16,096 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,339 full-time; 1,180 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 22%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 55%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (631) 632-6868. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stonybrook.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.suny.edu/student/apply_online.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; New York University; New York University; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Binghamton; SUNY–Binghamton; University at Buffalo–SUNY; University at Buffalo–SUNY. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 24,060. Total accepted: 10,382. Freshmen enrolled: 2,768; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 43%. Non-early acceptance rate: 43%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 72% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 40%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-620, Math: 560-660, Combined: 1080-1280.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1957. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 12% psychology, 8% biology/biological sciences, 7% business administration and management, 5% economics. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 953 full-time, 548 parttime (63% men; 37% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 22%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 34% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 7%; medicine, 12%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (631) 632-6840. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,758 in state, $12,018 out of state; room/board: $9,170. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,292. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,635 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,802 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,882 (40%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,325. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,104 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,914 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,096. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,414. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 282. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 17. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on camSUNY–STONY BROOK π NEW YORK 1179

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pus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,319,800; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,222. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,300. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,512. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,514. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,412. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 884 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 86. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Syracuse University I Address: Syracuse, NY 13244 I Website: http://www.syracuse.edu I Private I Enrollment: 12,491 full-time; 712 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 53, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1110-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,439 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,520 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $27,152 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,491 full-time; 712 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 74%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 23%; Protestant: 14%; Jewish: 12%; No preference: 47%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (315) 443-3611. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.syracuse.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.syracuse.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 4; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 4; Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: 1180 NEW YORK π SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Cornell University; New York University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Maryland–College Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 21,219. Total accepted: 10,744. Freshmen enrolled: 3,098; 58% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 18%. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 50%. Size of waiting list: 3910 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 197. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 42% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 70% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 48%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-650, Math: 570-680, Combined: 1110-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% social sciences, 13% visual and performing arts, 11% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% engineering. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (4%), distance learning, double major (7%), dual enrollment (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), honors program (10%), independent study (23%), internships (50%), liberal arts/career combination (7%), student-designed major, study abroad (43%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 906 full-time, 552 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 71%; five-year: 80%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 17%; medicine, 14%; engineering, 2%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 7%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 443-1513. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,439; room/board: $11,520. Estimated books and supplies: $1,268; transportation: $576; personal expenses: $870. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 65% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,200 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,750 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,325 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,450. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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portion receiving): $9,300 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $35,500 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,152. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,913 full-time; 1,737 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (18%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 45% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 377. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 26; sororities: 19. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 28%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 564. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,160,240; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,285. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,955. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 22,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,104. Transfer applicants offered admission: 622. Transfer applicants enrolled: 294. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 460 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 63. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 597 (paper).

Touro College I Address: 27-33 W. 23rd Street, New York, NY 10001 I Website: http://www.touro.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 6,913 full-time; 1,737 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1270  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,100 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,467 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 252-7800. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.touro.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,475. Total accepted: 1,054. Freshmen enrolled: 803; Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 70% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 90% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-640, Math: 510630, Combined: 1030-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1971. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business administration and management, 23% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 17% psychology, 10% human services, 8% physician assistant. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical). Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (10%), double major (1%), honors program (8%), independent study (38%), internships (4%), liberal arts/career combination (85%), study abroad (25%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 551 full-time, 851 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 80%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 58%; sixyear: 54%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 252-7800. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,100; room/board: $10,467. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $690; personal expenses: $2,130. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 15; deadline: August 15. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 89% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,630 (89%). Average amount of gift TOURO COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1181

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aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,000 (89%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $700 (N/A). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,000 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (1%), men’s dorms (1%). Activities include: choral groups, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 1%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading. Library: Number of titles: 342,464; number of current serial subscriptions: 26,083. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,194. Transfer applicants offered admission: 863. Transfer applicants enrolled: 715. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Union College I Address: 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308 I Website: http://www.union.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,149 full-time; 28 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 42, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1150-1340  Tuition: 2008-2009: tuition/fees/room/board $48,552 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 43% Average debt: $24,125 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,149 full-time; 28 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 84%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 843-6688. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.union.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.union.edu/Admissions/Applying/Applications.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Total units: 16 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. 1182 NEW YORK π UNION COLLEGE

Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colgate University; Hamilton College; Lafayette College; Skidmore College; University of Rochester. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,837. Total accepted: 2,093. Freshmen enrolled: 560; 62% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 35%. Overall acceptance rate: 43%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 83%. Non-early acceptance rate: 41%. Size of waiting list: 680 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 42. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 64% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 87% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 33%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560660, Math: 590-680, Combined: 1150-1340. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-29, Math: 26-31, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1795. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 12% political science and government, 11% psychology, 8% history, 8% mechanical engineering, 7% economics. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cross-registration, double major (7%), dual enrollment, honors program (8%), independent study (33%), internships (14%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (61%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2816); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2803); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2803). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 194 full-time, 42 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; five-year: 84%; six-year: 86%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 12%; medicine, 21%; engineering, 9%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (518) 388-6123. Expenses (N/A): Tuition and fees 20082009: tuition/fees/room/board $48,552. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 85% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $30,024 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,237 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,851 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,010. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,503 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,125. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), sorority housing (6%), fraternity housing (8%), apartment for single students (14%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of underU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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graduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,487. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 105. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 30%; of women in sororities: 32%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 138. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 614,490; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,248. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 483. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 151. Transfer applicants offered admission: 39. Transfer applicants enrolled: 15. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 48 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

United States Merchant Marine Academy I Address: 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY 11024 I Website: http://www.usmma.edu I Public I Enrollment: 919 full-time

arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: United States Coast Guard Academy; United States Naval Academy. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,754. Total accepted: 462. Freshmen enrolled: 279; Overall acceptance rate: 26%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540633, Math: 588-669, Combined: 1128-1302. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-28, Math: 25-30, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1943. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 40% transportation/transportation management, 26% systems engineering, 17% naval architecture and marine engineering, 16% marine science/merchant marine officer. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; engineering; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (100%), honors program (2%), independent study (10%), internships (100%). Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 89 (89% men; 11% women; 7% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 42%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 78%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 2% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (516) 773-5295. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,020 in state, $7,020 out of state. Estimated transportation: $2,500. Financial aid: Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,376 (25%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1128-1302  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,020 in state, $7,020 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 26% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 100%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 27. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, marching band, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 919 full-time. Men: 88%; women: 12%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 87%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (516) 773-5391. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usmma.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: None. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); Academic electives: 8; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. Library: Number of titles: 178,187; number of current serial subscriptions: 945. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY π NEW YORK 1183

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International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (845) 938-4262. Expenses (N/A):

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United States Military Academy I Address: 600 Thayer Road, West Point, NY 10996-2101 I Website: http://www.usma.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,487 full-time

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 100%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 116. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 14, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1100-1360  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $0 Acceptance rate: 15% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,487 full-time. Men: 85%; women: 15%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 77%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 36%; Protestant: 51%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Unitarian, Buddhist, Hindu, not specified: 9%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (845) 938-4041. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usma.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 21; decision sent by May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); History: 2 (1); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Very important. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: United States Air Force Academy; United States Naval Academy. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,838. Total accepted: 1,627. Freshmen enrolled: 1,272; 92% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 15%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 47% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 77% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-680, Math: 530-680, Combined: 1100-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 25-29, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1802. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% engineering/industrial management, 15% history, 11% foreign languages and literatures, 10% political science and government, 8% management information systems. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, double major (2%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 636 (81% men; 19% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 47%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 83%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: medicine, 2%.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. Library: Number of titles: 468,651; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,100. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 5,135. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 36.

University at Buffalo–SUNY I Address: 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 I Website: http://www.buffalo.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,517 full-time; 1,262 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 121, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,278 in state, $12,538 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,406 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $31,418 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,517 full-time; 1,262 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 70%; International: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (716) 645-6900. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.buffalo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.buffalo.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (4); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; New York University; SUNY–Albany; SUNY–Binghamton; SUNY–Stony Brook. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 19,831. Total accepted: 10,245. Freshmen enrolled: 3,263; 7% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 10%. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 51%. Size of waiting list: 727 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 80. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-610, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1040-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% engineering, 10% psychology, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% social sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (.5%), cross-registration (26%), distance learning (31%), double major (12%), dual enrollment (.2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (6%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (6%), independent study (19%), internships (12%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (.5%), study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program (8%), other (.2%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,193 full-time, 634 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 22%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; fiveyear: 57%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 8%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 12%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 22%.

receiving): $10,445 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,418. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (78%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (21%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 300. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 25; sororities: 21. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 175. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,458,281; number of current serial subscriptions: 37,500. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,404. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,220. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,745. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1815 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 84. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 587 (paper).

University of Rochester I Address: Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14627 I Website: http://www.rochester.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,839 full-time; 292 part-time

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Financial aid office: (866) 838-7257. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,278 in state, $12,538 out of state; room/board: $9,406. Estimated books and supplies: $947; transportation: $607; personal expenses: $820. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 10% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,623 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,605 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,414 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,961. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,048 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion

 U.S News College Ranking: 35, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1230-1420  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,250 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,810 Acceptance rate: 41% Average debt: $29,800 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,839 full-time; 292 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 76%; International: 6%.

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Phone: (585) 275-3221. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rochester.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.rochester.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): Total units: 32. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Carnegie Mellon University; Cornell University; Johns Hopkins University; Tufts University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,676. Total accepted: 4,815. Freshmen enrolled: 1,062; 54% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 23%. Overall acceptance rate: 41%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 41%. Non-early acceptance rate: 41%. Size of waiting list: 1125 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 72% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 95% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 45%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600700, Math: 630-720, Combined: 1230-1420. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-32, Math: 26-32, Composite: 27-31.

Financial aid office: (585) 275-3226. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,250; room/board: $10,810. Estimated books and supplies: $990; transportation: $340; personal expenses: $1,160. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,668 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,475 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,523 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,550. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,086 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,800. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 60% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 210. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1850. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% social sciences, 13% biological and biomedical sciences, 12% psychology, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% engineering. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (23%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (38%), independent study (48%), internships (8%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (18%), teacher certificate program (4%), other (37%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 521 full-time, 251 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 70%; five-year: 79%; six-year: 81%. Graduate study: 39% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 41% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 8%; medicine, 19%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 13%; arts and sciences, 39%; veterinary medicine, 2%. 1186 NEW YORK π UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,672,976; number of current serial subscriptions: 27,240. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 447. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 616. Transfer applicants offered admission: 192. Transfer applicants enrolled: 102. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 280 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 604 (paper).

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Utica College I Address: 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502 I Website: http://www.utica.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,975 full-time; 456 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,058 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,430 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $32,010 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,975 full-time; 456 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 82%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (315) 792-3006. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utica.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://apply.embark.com/ugrad/utica/65/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ithaca College; Le Moyne College; Nazareth College; SUNY–Oswego; St. John Fisher College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,541. Total accepted: 1,936. Freshmen enrolled: 494; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420520, Math: 430-540, Combined: 850-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% health professions and related clinical sciences, 18% security and protective services, 9% psychology, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (2%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (2%), independent study (1%), internships (3%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (14%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 128 fulltime, 195 part-time (54% men; 46% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 792-3179. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,058; room/board: $10,430. Estimated books and supplies: $946; transportation: $790; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 90% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,186 (89%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,701 (89%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,061 (82%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,271. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,753 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,010. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), apartment for single students (8%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (27%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,309. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tutors, priority registration. Library: Number of titles: 185,488; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,155. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 246. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 517. Transfer applicants offered admission: 357. Transfer applicants enrolled: 179. International UTICA COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1187

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students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 40 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 620 (paper).

Vassar College I Address: 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 I Website: http://www.vassar.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,407 full-time; 43 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 11, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1310-1460  Tuition: 2008-2009: $40,210 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,040 Acceptance rate: 29% Average debt: $20,589 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

ogy; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: English (including composition), foreign languages, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (15%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), independent study (46%), internships (54%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (43%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 293 full-time, 53 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 21% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 88%; five-year: 92%; six-year: 93%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 55% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 17%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 56%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,407 full-time; 43 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 72%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (845) 437-7300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vassar.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (4); History: (2); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Columbia University; Wellesley College; Wesleyan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,393. Total accepted: 1,830. Freshmen enrolled: 681; 75% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 37%. Overall acceptance rate: 29%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 48%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 27%. Size of waiting list: 976 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 69% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 95% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 660750, Math: 650-710, Combined: 1310-1460. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 29-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1861. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 29% social sciences, 13% English language and literature/letters, 12% visual and performing arts, 9% psychology, 6% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychol1188 NEW YORK π VASSAR COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (845) 437-5320. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $40,210; room/board: $9,040. Estimated books and supplies: $860; transportation: $540; personal expenses: $1,260. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,747 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,350 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,150 (51%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,163. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,589. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (69%), women’s dorms (6%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (24%), cooperative housing (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 95%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 71% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,540. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 105. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 97. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 921,977; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,065. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 227. Transfer applicants offered admission: 27. Transfer applicants enrolled: 10. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 134 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 50. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 640 (paper).

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Tech. I Address: 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, NY 11369 I Website: http://www.vaughn.edu I Private I Enrollment: 852 full-time; 245 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score: 1042  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,980 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $12,160 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: $31,216 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 852 full-time; 245 part-time. Men: 87%; women: 13%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 20%; Asian American: 13%; Hispanic: 34%; White: 31%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 429-6600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vaughn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 18 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Dowling College; Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; New York Institute of Technology; New York University; SUNY–Farmingdale. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 360. Total accepted: 349. Freshmen enrolled: 205; Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Average high school grade point average: 0.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

logical or physical), history. Special academic programs: cooperative (workstudy plan) program, distance learning, independent study, internships. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 40 full-time, 56 part-time (88% men; 13% women; 36% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 25%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 25%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 80%; engineering, 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 429-6600. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,980; room/board: $12,160. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 78% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,276 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,950 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,000 (79%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,875. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,500 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,216. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 4%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 11. Activities include: student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 46,775; number of current serial subscriptions: 135. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 118. Transfer applicants offered admission: 97. Transfer applicants enrolled: 69. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 33 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1932. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 44% aviation/airway management and operations, 18% airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician, 11% mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician, 10% electrical and electronic engineering technologies/technicians, 9% airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (bioULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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Wagner College I Address: 1 Campus Road, Staten Island, NY 10301 I Website: http://www.wagner.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 1,889 full-time; 46 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 23, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,000 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,250 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $35,717 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,889 full-time; 46 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 86%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 29%; Protestant: 3%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Unknown: 60%; Lutheran: 2%; Christian: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (718) 390-3411. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wagner.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.wagner.edu/admissions/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 3; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drew University; Fairfield University; Fordham University; Marist College; Muhlenberg College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,842. Total accepted: 1,716. Freshmen enrolled: 524; 57% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 12%. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 65%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 101 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 3. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 68% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-640, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1070-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 24-28, Composite: 2428.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% visual and performing arts, 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% psychology, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas 1190 NEW YORK π WAGNER COLLEGE

of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (11%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (9%), independent study, internships (100%), study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 100 full-time, 149 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 43% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 27%; law, 3%; medicine, 16%; dentistry, 1%; education, 26%; arts and sciences, 27%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (718) 390-3183. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,000; room/board: $9,250. Estimated books and supplies: $725; transportation: $725; personal expenses: $1,260. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,072 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,326 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,867 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,063. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,622 (37%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $17,656 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,717. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (81%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (6%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 90. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 141,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 20,600. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 225. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,020. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 321. Transfer applicants offered admission: 107. Transfer applicants enrolled: 66. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 217 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Webb Institute I Address: 298 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542-1398 I Website: http://www.webb-institute.edu I Private I Enrollment: 91 full-time

years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; engineering, 90%; education, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (516) 671-2213. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $0; room/board: $9,500. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $3,000; personal expenses: $750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: July 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 21% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 11% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,328 (21%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (15%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (11%). Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,500 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $7,303. Proportion who borrowed: 20%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Engineering  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1300-1440  Tuition: 2008-2009: $0 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,500 Acceptance rate: 31% Average debt: $7,303 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 20%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (20%), men’s dorms (80%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 100%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 91 full-time. Men: 78%; women: 22%. Ethnic makeup: Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 95%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (516) 671-2213. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.webb-institute.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Send application by: October 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 2; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 2; History: 0; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cooper Union; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; United States Naval Academy; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 95. Total accepted: 29. Freshmen enrolled: 23; 78% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 31%. Non-early acceptance rate: 31%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 83% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 100% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 620-700, Math: 680-740, Combined: 1300-1440.

Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: personal, academic, psychological. Library: Number of titles: 53,319; number of current serial subscriptions: 270. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 90. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 90. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0.

Wells College I Address: 170 Main Street, Aurora, NY 13026 I Website: http://www.wells.edu I Private I Enrollment: 541 full-time; 16 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,080 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,596 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $20,335 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: engineering. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (100%), internships (100%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 11 full-time, 5 part-time (94% men; 6% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 57%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 68%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within five ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 541 full-time; 16 part-time. Men: 23%; women: 77%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 86%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 952-9355. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wells.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: February 1. Admission can be deferred. WELLS COLLEGE π NEW YORK 1191

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Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.commonapp.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (3); Total units: (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; Hobart and William Smith Colleges; Mount Holyoke College; SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo; Smith College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,148. Total accepted: 740. Freshmen enrolled: 174; 40% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 58%. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 63%. Non-early acceptance rate: 51%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-640, Math: 490-590, Combined: 1000-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1868. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cross-registration (25%), double major (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), independent study (50%), internships (90%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (30%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 48 full-time, 36 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 80%; of 20 to 49 students: 20%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 51%; sixyear: 52%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 4%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 46%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

or other private loans): $4,685. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,475 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,335. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), women’s dorms (20%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 86%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 79% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 48. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 19. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 218,002; number of current serial subscriptions: 371. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 103. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 89. Transfer applicants offered admission: 60. Transfer applicants enrolled: 41. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 553 (paper).

Yeshiva University I Address: 500 W. 185th Street, New York, NY 10033 I Website: http://www.yu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,910 full-time; 107 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 50, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1110-1360  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,094 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,880 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $19,842 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (315) 364-3289. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,080; room/board: $8,596. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,890 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,185 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,760 (75%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS 1192 NEW YORK π YESHIVA UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,910 full-time; 107 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: White: 100%. Religious preference: Jewish: 100%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (212) 960-5277. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.yu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recomU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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mended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 4; Foreign language: 4; Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Barnard College; Brandeis University; CUNY–Queens College; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,169. Total accepted: 1,506. Freshmen enrolled: 974; Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 61% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 85% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-680, Math: 560-680, Combined: 1110-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% business administration and management, 14% biology/biological sciences, 14% psychology, 10% accounting, 7% economics. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (5%), double major (6%), dual enrollment (.7%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (2%), internships (15%), student-designed major (7%), study abroad (90%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 923 full-time, 433 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 75%; six-year: 85%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (212) 960-5399. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,094; room/board: $9,880. Estimated books and supplies: $1,224; transportation: $1,253; personal expenses: $5,351. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,903 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,373 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,676 (33%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,145. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,001 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,842. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (44%), men’s dorms (46%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (8%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 18%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 128. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, extended time for tests, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,083,077; number of current serial subscriptions: 46,841. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 850. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,760. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 585 (paper).

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North Carolina Appalachian State University I Address: Boone, NC 28608 I Website: http://www.appstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 13,093 full-time; 904 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 9, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1210  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,241 in state, $13,983 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,900 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $15,574 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 52%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,093 full-time; 904 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (828) 262-2120. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.appstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.appstate.edu/apply/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: East Carolina University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; University of North Carolina–Wilmington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,468. Total accepted: 7,397. Freshmen enrolled: 2,737; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Size of waiting list: 1600 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-600, Math: 530-610, Combined: 1040-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 21-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 8% elementary education and teaching, 7% psychology, 5% criminal justice/safety studies, 4% business administration and management, 4% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and 1194 NORTH CAROLINA π APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 737 full-time, 371 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (828) 262-2190. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,241 in state, $13,983 out of state; room/board: $5,900. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 35% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,442 (33%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,378 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,377 (27%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,334. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,872 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,574. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (78%), women’s dorms (9%), men’s dorms (6%), sorority housing (5%), apartments for married students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options (2%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 262. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 370. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 871,373; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,891. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,699. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,413. Transfer applicants enrolled: 943. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 53. Number of countries represented: 29. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Barton College I Address: 200 Atlantic Christian College Drive NE, PO Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893 I Website: http://www.barton.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 883 full-time; 247 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1040  Tuition: 2007-2008: $18,886 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,520 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 883 full-time; 247 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 23%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 71%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 61%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 26%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 3%.

Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: East Carolina University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Greensboro; University of North Carolina–Wilmington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,409. Total accepted: 882. Freshmen enrolled: 218; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-510, Math: 420-530, Combined: 830-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-21, Math: 16-21, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1902. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% education, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% public administration and social service professions, 7% security and protective services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major (14%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study (28%), internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program (14%), weekend college (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high. Cooperative education programs: business, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 73 full-time, 39 part-time (41% men; 59% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (252) 399-6323. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $18,886; room/board: $6,520. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 345-4973. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.barton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.barton.edu/admissions/default.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Academic electives: 1; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), women’s dorms (25%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 51. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. BARTON COLLEGE π NORTH CAROLINA 1195

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 14. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 190,954; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,437. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 210. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 350. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 548. Transfer applicants offered admission: 327. Transfer applicants enrolled: 148. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Belmont Abbey College I Address: 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Belmont, NC 28012 I Website: http://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,235 full-time; 102 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,094 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,620 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $16,755 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,235 full-time; 102 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 70%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Protestant: 48%; No preference: 4%; Roman Catholic: 48%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (704) 825-6665. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/admissions/applicationprocess/apply-online.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experi1196 NORTH CAROLINA π BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE

ence: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; East Carolina University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; Western Carolina University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,034. Total accepted: 721. Freshmen enrolled: 210; 63% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-570, Math: 460-550, Combined: 910-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 43% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 28% education, 7% philosophy and religious studies, 7% social sciences, 5% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (31%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (5%), independent study (5%), internships (45%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2975); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2975); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2975). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 67 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 42% within one year; 77% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 26%; law, 10%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 21%; arts and sciences, 18%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (704) 825-6718. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,094; room/board: $9,620. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,500; personal expenses: $1,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,123 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,468 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,072 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,896. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 55%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,524 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,794 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,755. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 31. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 20%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 37. Services include: learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 118,827; number of current serial subscriptions: 275. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 63. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 719. Transfer applicants offered admission: 488. Transfer applicants enrolled: 260. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 620 (paper).

Bennett College I Address: 900 E. Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 I Website: http://www.bennett.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 655 full-time; 23 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 710-890  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,648 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,478 Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: $35,839 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 95%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 655 full-time; 23 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 97%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 1%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 76%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 10%; United Methodist: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (336) 370-8624. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bennett.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.ncmentor.org/applications/nc_independents_common_app/app ly.html?application_id=1556. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 5 (5); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Greensboro College; Guilford College; North Carolina A&T State University; North Carolina Central University; University of North Carolina–Greensboro. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,372. Total accepted: 664. Freshmen enrolled: 223; 72% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 16% were in the top 25 percent; 46% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360-450, Math: 350-440, Combined: 710-890. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 14-19, Math: 15-17, Composite: 15-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 13% biology/biological sciences, 13% mass communication/media studies, 11% psychology, 10% political science and government, 7% business administration and management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical). Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), cross-registration (2%), internships, study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2905); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2905). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 48 full-time, 27 part-time (39% men; 61% women; 71% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 47% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (336) 517-2205. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,648; room/board: $6,478. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 91% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,555 (90%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,670 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,996 (84%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,833. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 44%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $19,183 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,839. Proportion who borrowed: 95%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 52. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 87,965; number of current serial subscriptions: 106. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 162. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 65. Transfer applicants offered admission: 31. Transfer applicants enrolled: 16. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 150 (computer).

Brevard College I Address: 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC 28712 I Website: http://www.brevard.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 648 full-time; 27 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,050 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,540 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $16,996 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; Lenoir-Rhyne College; Mars Hill College; University of North Carolina–Asheville; Warren Wilson College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,050. Total accepted: 663. Freshmen enrolled: 170; 53% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 17% were in the top 25 percent; 54% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 460-560, Combined: 900-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 43%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 18-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1853. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% parks, recreation, and leisure studies, 17% business administration and management, 15% visual and performing arts, 14% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 6% English language and literature. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (2%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (7%), independent study (5%), internships (8%), studentdesigned major (6%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 57 full-time, 36 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 31%; sixyear: 32%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 6% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 5%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 49%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 648 full-time; 27 part-time. Men: 58%; women: 42%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 88%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 27%; No preference: 52%; Methodist: 15%; Other: 2%.

Financial aid office: (828) 884-8287. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,050; room/board: $7,540. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,800 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,380 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,915 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,570. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,760 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,140 (15%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,996. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (828) 884-8300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.brevard.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://brevard.edu/admissions/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 4 (4); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 22 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. 1198 NORTH CAROLINA π BREVARD COLLEGE

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 23. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, fencing, football, soccer, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, fencing, football, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 43. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 59,611; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,693. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 150. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 214. Transfer applicants offered admission: 141. Transfer applicants enrolled: 67. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 537 (paper); 203 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Campbell University I Address: PO Box 546, Buies Creek, NC 27506 I Website: http://www.campbell.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 2,731 full-time; 203 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 36, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,350 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,830 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $21,960 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,731 full-time; 203 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 82%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 1%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 13%; Baptist: 35%; Christian: 16%; Other: 24%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (910) 893-1320. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.campbell.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; East Carolina University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; Wake Forest University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,348. Total accepted: 2,001. Freshmen enrolled: 899; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 38% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 80% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 36% business administration and management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 196 full-time, 109 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 54%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (910) 893-1310. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,350; room/board: $6,830. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,150; personal expenses: $3,234. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,203 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,978 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,036 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,459. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,371 (27%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,761 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,960. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY π NORTH CAROLINA 1199

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yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: study skills, other. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 113. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 332,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,665. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 85%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 932. Transfer applicants offered admission: 703. Transfer applicants enrolled: 479. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 98 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 557 (paper).

Catawba College I Address: 2300 W. Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 I Website: http://www.catawba.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 1,222 full-time; 69 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,290 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,700 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $21,726 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; University of North Carolina–Greensboro; Wingate University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 822. Total accepted: 620. Freshmen enrolled: 266; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-570, Math: 470580, Combined: 920-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 18-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 38% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% visual and performing arts, 8% education, 6% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 6% security and protective services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 70 full-time, 35 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 6% within one year; 12% within five years.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,222 full-time; 69 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 80%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 65%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 14%; United Church of Christ: 4%.

Financial aid office: (704) 637-4416. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,290; room/board: $7,700. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,338 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,846 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,925 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,479. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,090 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,328 (24%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,726. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 228-2922. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.catawba.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?catawba. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: (1); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very 1200 NORTH CAROLINA π CATAWBA COLLEGE

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (62%), women’s dorms (16%), men’s dorms (22%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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academic year, 47% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 183,095; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,307. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 180. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 96%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 203. Transfer applicants offered admission: 140. Transfer applicants enrolled: 140. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

Chowan University I Address: 1 University Place, Murfreesboro, NC 27855 I Website: http://www.chowan.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 815 full-time; 78 part-time

Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Campbell University; Mars Hill College; Meredith College; North Carolina Wesleyan College; Virginia Wesleyan College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,942. Total accepted: 1,660. Freshmen enrolled: 340; 54% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 18% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-460, Math: 380-480, Combined: 760-940. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 15-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1848. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 9% criminal justice/safety studies, 9% physical education teaching and coaching, 8% business administration and management, 8% history, 7% graphic communications. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (5%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (5%), internships (25%), liberal arts/career combination (50%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 50 full-time, 30 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 47%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 28%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; theology (or the seminary), 20%; education, 40%; arts and sciences, 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 760-940  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,120 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $7,330 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $23,327 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 97%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 815 full-time; 78 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 44%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 53%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 41%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 9%; Baptist: 46%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (252) 398-1236. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.chowan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.chowan.edu/admis/appli_secure.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: 1; Academic electives: (8); Total units: 1 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (252) 398-1229. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,120; room/board: $7,330. Estimated books and supplies: $864; transportation: $536; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 91% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,303 (90%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,666 (90%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,371 (76%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,832. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,189 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,758 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,327. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (60%), men’s dorms (40%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does CHOWAN UNIVERSITY π NORTH CAROLINA 1201

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not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper).

Davidson College I Address: 209 Ridge Road, Davidson, NC 28035 I Website: http://www.davidson.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 1,674 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 9, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1270-1440  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,479 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,471 Acceptance rate: 28% Average debt: $28,100 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 30%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,674 full-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 82%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 768-0380. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.davidson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x7186.xml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of Virginia; Vanderbilt University; Wake Forest University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,992. Total accepted: 1,127. Freshmen enrolled: 467; 80% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 40%. Overall acceptance rate: 28%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 49%. Non-early acceptance rate: 26%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 83% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 98% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 43%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 630-730, Math: 640-710, 1202 NORTH CAROLINA π DAVIDSON COLLEGE

Combined: 1270-1440. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 28-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 14% English language and literature, 13% biology/biological sciences, 13% history, 12% political science and government, 10% economics. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2975). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 167 fulltime, 11 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 91%; five-year: 91%; six-year: 92%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 16%; medicine, 29%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 12%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (704) 894-2232. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,479; room/board: $9,471. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $450; personal expenses: $1,325. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 41% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 34% were determined to have financial need; 98% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,854 (34%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,226 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,228 (25%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,365. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,498 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,672 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,100. Proportion who borrowed: 30%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 91%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 165. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 40%; Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 630,349; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,869. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 142. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 82. Transfer applicants offered admission: 19. Transfer applicants enrolled: 10. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 58 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 36. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Duke University I Address: 2138 Campus Drive, Box 90586, Durham, NC 27708 I Website: http://www.duke.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 6,361 full-time; 33 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1340-1540  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,525 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,000 Acceptance rate: 23% Average debt: $23,392 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 38%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1838. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% economics, 11% biology, 10% psychology, 9% public policy analysis, 7% biomedical/medical engineering. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 990 fulltime, 91 part-time (71% men; 29% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 86%; five-year: 93%; six-year: 94%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 16%; medicine, 10%; arts and sciences, 14%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 6,361 full-time; 33 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 19%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 58%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 33%; Jewish: 12%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 3%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 19%; Methodist: 6%; Other: 3%.

Financial aid office: (919) 684-6225. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,525; room/board: $10,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,105; transportation: $453; personal expenses: $1,844. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 43% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 39% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,014 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,505 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,283 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,373. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $25,161 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $34,241 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,392. Proportion who borrowed: 38%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (919) 684-3214. Website: http://www.duke.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $75. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.duke.edu/jump/applying/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; Northwestern University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of Virginia; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 17,748. Total accepted: 4,077. Freshmen enrolled: 1,700; Overall acceptance rate: 23%. Non-early acceptance rate: 23%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 252. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 90% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 97% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 660-750, Math: 680-790, Combined: 1340-1540. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 29-34, Math: 28-34, Composite: 29-34.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), apartment for single students (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 400. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 30%; of women in sororities: 42%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 5,496,408; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,995. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency teleDUKE UNIVERSITY π NORTH CAROLINA 1203

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 359 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45.

East Carolina University I Address: East Fifth Street, Greenville, NC 27858-4353 I Website: http://www.ecu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,309 full-time; 2,458 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1100  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,231 in state, $14,745 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,150 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,309 full-time; 2,458 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 79%.

biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,058 full-time, 104 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 49%; sixyear: 54%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (252) 328-6640. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ecu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.ecu.edu/admissions/appl.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 20 (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; University of North Carolina–Greensboro; University of North Carolina–Wilmington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,653. Total accepted: 12,328. Freshmen enrolled: 4,222; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 470-560, Combined: 920-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1907. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% elementary education and teaching, 7% nursing, 5% broadcast journalism, 5% engineering technologies/technicians, 4% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; 1204 NORTH CAROLINA π EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

Financial aid office: (252) 328-6610. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,231 in state, $14,745 out of state; room/board: $7,150. Estimated books and supplies: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), women’s dorms (19%), men’s dorms (9%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 297. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 20; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 302. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,310,417; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,012. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,188. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,206. Transfer U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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applicants offered admission: 2,938. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,667. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 94. Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Elizabeth City State University I Address: 1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 I Website: http://www.ecsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 26, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 14-18  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,354 in state, $12,235 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,859 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Elon University I Address: 2700 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244 I Website: http://www.elon.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 4,832 full-time; 107 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 2, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,076 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,770 Acceptance rate: 41% Average debt: $21,268 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,832 full-time; 107 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 24%; Protestant: 40%; Jewish: 3%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 23%; United Church of Christ: 2%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 334-8448. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.elon.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 10; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Send application by: November 10; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.elon.edu/admissions/application.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1; History: 2 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Furman University; James Madison University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; Wake Forest University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total appliULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

cants: 9,380. Total accepted: 3,870. Freshmen enrolled: 1,286; 77% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 68%. Overall acceptance rate: 41%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 31%. Size of waiting list: 3016 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 39. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 66% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560650, Math: 570-660, Combined: 1130-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business/commerce, 16% communication and media studies, 6% psychology, 5% elementary education and teaching, 5% sport and fitness administration/management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (8%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (5%), double major (11%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (12%), independent study (15%), internships (78%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (73%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 311 full-time, 119 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 72%; sixyear: 74%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 17% within one year; 33% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 4%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 34%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (336) 278-7640. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,076; room/board: $7,770. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 45% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 33% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,400 (33%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,781 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,681 (27%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,607. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,370 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,938 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,268. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (47%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (4%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (30%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 140. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 18%; of women in sororities: 31%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 232. Services include: remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 278,268; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,401. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 835. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 310. Transfer applicants offered admission: 179. Transfer applicants enrolled: 88. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 106 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 617 (paper).

Fayetteville State University I Address: 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301 I Website: http://www.uncfsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,471 full-time; 1,597 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 750-920  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,422 in state, $13,604 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $4,870 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,471 full-time; 1,597 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 74%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 19%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (910) 672-1371. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uncfsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 25. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions 1206 NORTH CAROLINA π FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 6 (4); Total units: 21 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: North Carolina A&T State University; North Carolina Central University; University of North Carolina–Pembroke; Winston-Salem State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,454. Total accepted: 1,914. Freshmen enrolled: 942; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 16% were in the top 25 percent; 51% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 370-450, Math: 380-470, Combined: 750-920. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-17, Math: 16-19, Composite: 1518.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% criminal justice/safety studies, 14% business administration and management, 13% psychology, 9% sociology, 6% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major (1%), dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 299 full-time, 22 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 67% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 64%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (910) 672-1325. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,422 in state, $13,604 out of state; room/board: $4,870. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (51%), women’s dorms (27%), men’s dorms (22%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 303,934; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,645. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,271. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,137. Transfer applicants enrolled: 708. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17. Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Gardner-Webb University I Address: PO Box 997, Boiling Springs, NC 28017 I Website: http://www.gardner-webb.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 2,233 full-time; 440 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 51, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 885-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,200 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,500 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; Campbell University; Elon University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Charlotte. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,977. Total accepted: 1,386. Freshmen enrolled: 419; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440580, Math: 445-560, Combined: 885-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1905. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 33% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 27% social sciences, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 4% education, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (40%), double major (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (2%), independent study (7%), internships (14%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 142 full-time, 186 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 70%; law, 5%; medicine, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 15%; education, 5%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,233 full-time; 440 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 79%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Unknown: 9%; Baptist: 51%; Other: 28%.

Financial aid office: (704) 406-4243. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,200; room/board: $6,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,150; personal expenses: $1,055. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: June 30. 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,200 (N/A). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,269 (N/A). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,008 (N/A). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,692. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,847 (N/A). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,436 (N/A).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 253-6472. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gardner-webb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://gwustream.gardnerwebb.edu/Day_Admissions/UndergradApp.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (43%), men’s dorms (28%), apartment for single students (29%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY π NORTH CAROLINA 1207

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proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 230,531; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,143. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,960. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 422. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 545 (paper).

Greensboro College I Address: 815 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401-1875 I Website: http://www.gborocollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 947 full-time; 188 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,248 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 947 full-time; 188 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 11%; Protestant: 44%; No preference: 19%; Unknown: 8%; Methodist: 18%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (336) 272-7102. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gborocollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 0 (2); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 0 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority 1208 NORTH CAROLINA π GREENSBORO COLLEGE

status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; East Carolina University; Elon University; University of North Carolina–Greensboro; University of North Carolina–Wilmington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Freshmen enrolled: 217; Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 16% were in the top 25 percent; 39% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 430-530, Combined: 860-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1838. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (336) 272-7102. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,248. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (51%), women’s dorms (28%), men’s dorms (19%), apartment for single students (2%), other housing options (0%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 49. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 175. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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other. Library: Number of titles: 110,596; number of current serial subscriptions: 251. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 136. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Guilford College I Address: 5800 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410 I Website: http://www.guilford.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Quaker I Enrollment: 2,268 full-time; 420 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1240  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,030 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,140 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: $20,184 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,268 full-time; 420 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 71%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 1%; Jewish: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 45%; Quaker: 6%; Baptist: 10%; Other: 29%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 992-7759. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.guilford.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: January 15; Decision sent by: February 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.guilford.edu/admission/application. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Total units: (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; Elon University; Greensboro College; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Greensboro. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,486. Total accepted: 2,015. Freshmen enrolled: 444; 61% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 73%. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Non-early acceptance rate: 49%. Size of waiting list: 172 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 28. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year stuULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

dents who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-630, Math: 500-610, Combined: 990-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 11% psychology, 11% security and protective services, 8% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (5%), double major (29%), honors program (3%), independent study (69%), internships (36%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (18%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 135 full-time, 83 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 16% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 28% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 23%; law, 10%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 11%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 18%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (336) 316-2165. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,030; room/board: $7,140. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 36% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,596 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,296 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,706 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,066. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 95%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,534 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,184. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (56%), women’s dorms (11%), men’s dorms (4%), apartment for single students (24%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,455. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 43. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. GUILFORD COLLEGE π NORTH CAROLINA 1209

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 268. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 208,696; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,618. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 702. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 247. Transfer applicants offered admission: 93. Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 26 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 604 (paper).

High Point University I Address: 833 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, NC 27262-3598 I Website: http://www.highpoint.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 2,479 full-time; 270 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 5, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: tuition/fees/room/board $31,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,960 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $16,871 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,479 full-time; 270 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 76%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 19%; Protestant: 33%; Jewish: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 15%; United Methodist: 16%; Other: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 345-6993. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.highpoint.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 6; Decision sent by: November 27. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: November 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.highpoint.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 2; Academic electives: (2); Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical resi1210 NORTH CAROLINA π HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY

dence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; Elon University; James Madison University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,546. Total accepted: 1,857. Freshmen enrolled: 749; 72% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 56%. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 83%. Non-early acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 460-570, Combined: 920-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1924. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 29% business/commerce, 8% elementary education and teaching, 6% accounting, 6% psychology, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1.4%), distance learning (.6%), double major (4.6%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (7.2%), independent study (17.8%), internships (9.2%), student-designed major (.2%), study abroad (1.7%), teacher certificate program (5.7%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 129 fulltime, 137 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 19%; law, 4%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 6%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (336) 841-9128. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: tuition/fees/room/board $31,000; room/board: $7,960. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,675 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,896 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,707 (45%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,971. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,377 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,509 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,871. Proportion who borrowed: 60%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (62%), women’s dorms (9%), men’s dorms (14%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (6%), apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 109. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, swimming, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, soccer, swimming, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 245. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 174,144; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,111. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 950. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?jcsu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 1; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 7; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: North Carolina A&T State University; North Carolina Central University; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; University of South Carolina–Columbia; WinstonSalem State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,299. Total accepted: 2,436. Freshmen enrolled: 502; 79% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 46%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 86% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 434-504, Math: 436-506, Combined: 870-1010. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-27.

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Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 16% business administration and management, 16% mass communication/media studies, 10% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 8% computer and information sciences, 7% political science and government. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), cross-registration (1%), double major (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (3%), independent study (1%), internships (1%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), study abroad (.5%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 101 full-time, 19 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 69% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 0%; five-year: 0%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 4%; medicine, 5%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; arts and sciences, 74%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,426 full-time; 37 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 99%; White: 1%.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 151. Transfer applicants offered admission: 69. Transfer applicants enrolled: 38. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 97 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 50. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 180 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Johnson C. Smith University I Address: 100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 I Website: http://www.jcsu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,426 full-time; 37 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1010  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,754 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,132 Acceptance rate: 46% Average debt: $35,125 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (704) 378-1010. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jcsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (704) 378-1035. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,754; room/board: $6,132. Estimated books and supplies: $1,750; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $2,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 91% JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY π NORTH CAROLINA 1211

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were determined to have financial need; 1% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,385 (91%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,034 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,500 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $21,886 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $17,500 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,125. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (21%), women’s dorms (48%), men’s dorms (31%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 73%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 33. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 101,075; number of current serial subscriptions: 222. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,646. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 229. Transfer applicants offered admission: 60. Transfer applicants enrolled: 33. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

Lees-McRae College I Address: PO Box 128, Banner Elk, NC 28604 I Website: http://www.lmc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 863 full-time; 19 part-time

Hispanic: 3%; White: 89%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 41%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 51%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (828) 898-8723. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lmc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.lmc.edu/sites/admissions/applyhomepage.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 8 (8); Total units: 18 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 821. Total accepted: 606. Freshmen enrolled: 204; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 440-550, Combined: 870-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-22, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1900. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 45% education, 12% visual and performing arts, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% social sciences, 5% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (5%), internships (5%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 52 (48% men; 52% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 56%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 3%; five-year: 25%; six-year: 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,500 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,000 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Financial aid office: (828) 898-8793. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,500; room/board: $7,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: March 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (33%), women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (32%), apartments for married students (1%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 54%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 111,167; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,575. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 90. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; Gardner-Webb University; GardnerWebb University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; University of North Carolina–Greensboro; University of North Carolina–Greensboro. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,770. Total accepted: 1,478. Freshmen enrolled: 367; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460560, Math: 470-580, Combined: 930-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,303 full-time; 169 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 87%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 44%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 27%; Lutheran: 16%; Mormon: 0%; Other: 6%.

Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% education, 9% social sciences, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 93 full-time, 70 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 51%.

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Phone: (828) 328-7300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lrc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Foreign language: 2; History: 1; Total units: 12. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment:

Financial aid office: (828) 328-7304. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,070; room/board: $8,150. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: September 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 46% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,938 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,563 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,012 (55%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,391. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,517 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,676 (17%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,480. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 204. Transfer applicants offered admission: 175. Transfer applicants enrolled: 151. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 24 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Lenoir-Rhyne College I Address: PO Box 7163, Hickory, NC 28603-7163 I Website: http://www.lrc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 1,303 full-time; 169 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 13, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,070 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,150 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: $24,480 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), fraternity housing (1%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $750. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, ice hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 47. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 149,674; number of current serial subscriptions: 543. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 148. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 389. Transfer applicants offered admission: 224. Transfer applicants enrolled: 121. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Livingstone College I Address: 701 W. Monroe Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 I Website: http://www.livingstone.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: African Methodist Episcopal Zion I Enrollment: 947 full-time; 13 part-time

decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (1); Science: 2 (1); Foreign language: 1; Social studies: 1; History: 2; Total units: 13 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Catawba College; Johnson C. Smith University; North Carolina A&T State University; St. Augustine’s College; University of North Carolina–Charlotte. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,001. Total accepted: 1,949. Freshmen enrolled: 331; 49% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 1% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 6% were in the top 25 percent; 39% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 330-420, Math: 330-430, Combined: 660-850. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 10-16, Math: 14-17, Composite: 13-16.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1879. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 23% business administration and management, 16% criminal justice/safety studies, 12% psychology, 8% computer and information sciences, 7% social work. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 51 full-time, 22 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 90% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 37%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 28%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 11%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 660-850  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,915 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,040 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: $21,065 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 99%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 947 full-time; 13 part-time. Men: 56%; women: 44%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 94%; White: 4%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 38%; No preference: 43%; Unknown: 5%; African Methodist Episcopal Zion: 11%.

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Financial aid office: (704) 216-6069. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,915; room/board: $6,040. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 95% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,305 (94%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,756 (93%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,037 (86%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,831. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,261 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,447 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,065. Proportion who borrowed: 99%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (42%), men’s dorms (52%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 34. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 30%; of women in sororities: 30%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 13. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 60,700; number of current serial subscriptions: 12. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 75. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 145. Transfer applicants offered admission: 70. Transfer applicants enrolled: 60. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Mars Hill College I Address: 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754 I Website: http://www.mhc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,161 full-time; 92 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1080  Tuition: 2007-2008: $18,812 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,462 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

http://www.mhc.edu/admissions/online.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; Gardner-Webb University; University of North Carolina–Asheville; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; Western Carolina University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,523. Total accepted: 1,049. Freshmen enrolled: 314; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 57% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-530, Math: 420-550, Combined: 830-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 21% elementary education and teaching, 17% business administration and management, 6% sociology, 5% biology/biological sciences, 4% social work. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (14%), cross-registration (4%), distance learning (3%), double major (4%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), independent study (4%), internships (6%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 69 full-time, 85 parttime (49% men; 51% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 39%. Graduate study: 7% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 9% within one year; 13% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 32%; law, 7%; medicine, 6%; theology (or the seminary), 6%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 4%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (828) 689-1103. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $18,812; room/board: $6,462. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,161 full-time; 92 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 76%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 21%; Unknown: 32%; Baptist: 41%.

Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (45%), men’s dorms (47%), apartment for single students (8%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,150. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 543-1514. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mhc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 36%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 36. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 84,801; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,718. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 186. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 210. Transfer applicants offered admission: 189. Transfer applicants enrolled: 181. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 46 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 176 (computer).

Meredith College I Address: 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298 I Website: http://www.meredith.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,767 full-time; 272 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,550 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,740 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $27,367 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,767 full-time; 272 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (919) 760-8581. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.meredith.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: October 15; Decision sent by: November 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.ncmentor.org/applications/nc_independents_common_app/apply.html?application_id=1510. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. 1216 NORTH CAROLINA π MEREDITH COLLEGE

Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; East Carolina University; Elon University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,205. Total accepted: 1,056. Freshmen enrolled: 464; 10% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 14%. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 70%. Non-early acceptance rate: 90%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-580, Math: 460-570, Combined: 920-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-24, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 12% psychology, 8% interior design, 7% health/medical preparatory programs, 6% child development, 5% social work. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (.6%), cross-registration (17%), double major (10%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (8%), independent study (10%), internships (38%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (26%), teacher certificate program (7.4%), other (1.47%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2972); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2972). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 140 full-time, 152 part-time (29% men; 71% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 23% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 63%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (919) 760-8565. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,550; room/board: $6,740. Estimated books and supplies: $750; transportation: $550; personal expenses: $1,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,124 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,752 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,845 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,327. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,662 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,367. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 194,269; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,014. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 73. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 196. Transfer applicants offered admission: 180. Transfer applicants enrolled: 110. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Methodist University I Address: 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498 I Website: http://www.methodist.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,701 full-time; 295 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,944 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,046 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $24,716 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,701 full-time; 295 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 70%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 42%; Jewish: 1%; Unknown: 35%; United Methodist: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (910) 630-7027. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.methodist.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

http://www.methodist.edu/Admissions/application.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Campbell University; Coastal Carolina University; East Carolina University; Elon University; University of North Carolina–Wilmington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,484. Total accepted: 1,811. Freshmen enrolled: 437; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 450-570, Combined: 880-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1956. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 47% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% public administration and social service professions, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 127 full-time, 86 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; fiveyear: 36%; six-year: 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (910) 630-7193. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,944; room/board: $8,046. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,716. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (20%), women’s dorms (20%), men’s dorms (30%), apartment for single students (30%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 47%. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 74. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

2007-2008 enrollment: 2,523 full-time; 754 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 32%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 64%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 124,500; number of current serial subscriptions: 571. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 220. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 664. Transfer applicants offered admission: 386. Transfer applicants enrolled: 193. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 70 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Montreat College I Address: PO Box 1267, Montreat, NC 28757-1267 I Website: http://www.montreat.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 40, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $17,681 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,786 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Mount Olive College I Address: 634 Henderson Street, Mount Olive, NC 28365 I Website: http://www.moc.edu/index.cfm I Private; Religious affiliation: Original Free Will Baptist I Enrollment: 2,523 full-time; 754 part-time

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (919) 658-2502. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.moc.edu/index.cfm. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: https://www.moc.edu/apply.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 975. Total accepted: 654. Freshmen enrolled: 404; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 43%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420510, Math: 430-530, Combined: 850-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 15-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1951. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 52% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% security and protective services, 12% education, 3% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 3% theology and religious vocations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 85 full-time, 218 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 31%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (919) 658-2502. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,126; room/board: $5,300. Estimated books and supplies: $1,220; transportation: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,450. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 10%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 34. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: Services include: learning center, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 50. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 872. Transfer applicants offered admission: 646. Transfer applicants enrolled: 548. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

dations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fayetteville State University; North Carolina A&T State University; Shaw University; St. Augustine’s College; Winston-Salem State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,513. Total accepted: 2,585. Freshmen enrolled: 1,265; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 15% were in the top 25 percent; 53% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 370460, Math: 370-460, Combined: 740-920. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 12-17, Math: 15-18, Composite: 14-18.

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North Carolina A&T State University I Address: 1601 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27411 I Website: http://www.ncat.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 780-980  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,500 in state, $12,942 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,686 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

North Carolina Central University I Address: 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707 I Website: http://www.nccu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,191 full-time; 1,135 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 740-920  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,670 in state, $13,414 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,015 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,191 full-time; 1,135 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 89%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 9%; International: 1%.

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Year founded: 1910. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 13% business administration and management, 11% criminal justice/safety studies, 9% political science and government, 8% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 390 full-time, 259 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 72% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (919) 530-6180. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,670 in state, $13,414 out of state; room/board: $6,015. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,710. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 65% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,301 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,894 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,319 (70%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,651. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY π NORTH CAROLINA 1219

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Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,302 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $988 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), women’s dorms (3%), men’s dorms (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 47%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 83. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 110. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,269; number of current serial subscriptions: 9. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 173. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 501. Transfer applicants offered admission: 401. Transfer applicants enrolled: 258. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 28 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20.

North Carolina School of the Arts I Address: 1533 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127-2189 I Website: http://www.ncarts.edu I Public I Enrollment: 739 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,231 in state, $17,111 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,831 Acceptance rate: 44% Average debt: $18,131 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 739 full-time. Men: 60%; women: 40%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 81%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (336) 770-3291. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ncarts.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 20. Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. 1220 NORTH CAROLINA π NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Cornish College of the Arts; Juilliard School; Rhode Island School of Design; SUNY–Purchase College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 679. Total accepted: 300. Freshmen enrolled: 185; Overall acceptance rate: 44%. Size of waiting list: 35 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 4.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (workstudy plan) program, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 53%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (336) 770-3297. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,231 in state, $17,111 out of state; room/board: $6,831. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,271 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,932 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,786 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,759. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,970 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,131. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $750. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 105,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 470. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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North Carolina State University–Raleigh I Address: Box 7001, Raleigh, NC 27695 I Website: http://www.ncsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 20,724 full-time; 3,421 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 83, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,286 in state, $17,584 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,982 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $14,930 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 20,724 full-time; 3,421 part-time. Men: 56%; women: 44%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 82%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (919) 515-2434. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ncsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 30. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://www.ncsu.edu/uga. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: East Carolina University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; Virginia Tech; Wake Forest University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 16,437. Total accepted: 9,869. Freshmen enrolled: 4,791; 8% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 65%. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Non-early acceptance rate: 47%. Size of waiting list: 775 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 25. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 78% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-610, Math: 550-650, Combined: 1070-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-27.

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social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (6%), cross-registration, distance learning (38%), double major (9%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (26%), independent study, internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (15%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,723 fulltime, 216 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 16%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 5%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 21%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 44%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (919) 515-2421. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,286 in state, $17,584 out of state; room/board: $7,982. Estimated books and supplies: $930; transportation: $580; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 48% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,152 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,426 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,006 (30%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,772. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,786 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,035 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,930. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (48%), women’s dorms (1%), men’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options (26%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 427. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 29; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions;

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 460. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 3,353,572; number of current serial subscriptions: 56,604. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own

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a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,856. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,976. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,358. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,029. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 228 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 54. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 689 (paper).

North Carolina Wesleyan College I Address: 3400 N. Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 I Website: http://www.ncwc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1040  Tuition: 2007-2008: $18,900 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,100 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Peace College I Address: 15 E. Peace Street, Raleigh, NC 27604-1194 I Website: http://www.peace.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 642 full-time; 50 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 840-1030  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,993 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,820 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $18,396 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: East Carolina University; Meredith College; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Wilmington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 759. Total accepted: 571. Freshmen enrolled: 185; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 58% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-520, Math: 410-510, Combined: 840-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1520, Math: 16-18, Composite: 17-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% child development, 18% psychology, 17% business administration and management, 15% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 9% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (10%), double major (8%), dual enrollment, honors program (10%), independent study (2%), internships (100%), study abroad (23%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2972); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2972); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2972). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 41 full-time, 43 part-time (38% men; 62% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 9% within one year; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 12%; medicine, 2%; education, 36%; arts and sciences, 43%; veterinary medicine, 5%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 642 full-time; 50 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 79%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 51%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 24%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 10%; Other: 4%.

Financial aid office: (919) 508-2249. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,993; room/board: $7,820. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $850; personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,027 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,950 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,726 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,993. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,543 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,396. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 732-2347. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.peace.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: 1222 NORTH CAROLINA π NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE

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worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 51. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 52,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,198. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 192. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 151. Transfer applicants offered admission: 90. Transfer applicants enrolled: 60. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

Pfeiffer University I Address: PO Box 960, Misenheimer, NC 28109 I Website: http://www.pfeiffer.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 963 full-time; 119 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,570 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,480 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $23,112 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 100%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 963 full-time; 119 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 71%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 41%; No preference: 8%; Unknown: 12%; Methodist: 23%; 0: 0%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 338-2060. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pfeiffer.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Total units: 12. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; East Carolina University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; University of North Carolina–Greensboro. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 726. Total accepted: 535. Freshmen enrolled: 189; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 450-580, Combined: 890-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 33% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% education, 9% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 5% security and protective services, 4% theology and religious vocations. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2918). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 77 full-time, 76 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 338-2060. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,570; room/board: $7,480. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 28% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,278 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,904 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,157 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,794. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,936 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,023 (11%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,112. Proportion who borrowed: 100%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), women’s dorms (20%), men’s dorms (26%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 128,189; number of current serial subscriptions: 302. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Queens University of Charlotte I Address: 1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28274 I Website: http://www.queens.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,106 full-time; 609 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 20, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,068 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,882 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $19,532 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,106 full-time; 609 part-time. Men: 24%; women: 76%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 70%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 9%; Protestant: 27%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; Unknown: 32%; Presbyterian: 8%; Christian: 19%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 849-0202. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.queens.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.queens.edu/admissions/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores 1224 NORTH CAROLINA π QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE

in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; Elon University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; University of North Carolina–Wilmington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,189. Total accepted: 939. Freshmen enrolled: 292; 51% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-570, Math: 460-570, Combined: 930-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% health professions and related clinical sciences, 13% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% psychology, 6% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (5%), internships (100%), liberal arts/career combination (98%), study abroad (90%), teacher certificate program (12%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 99 full-time, 112 part-time (33% men; 67% women; 11% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 11%; medicine, 11%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (704) 337-2225. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,068; room/board: $7,882. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $650; personal expenses: $1,150. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,134 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,307 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,423 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,772. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receivU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ing): $10,133 (35%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,224 (11%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,532. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 28%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 26. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 144,480; number of current serial subscriptions: 315. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 145. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 75. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 143. Transfer applicants offered admission: 122. Transfer applicants enrolled: 80. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 93 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 57. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Salem College I Address: PO Box 10548, Winston-Salem, NC 27108 I Website: http://www.salem.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Moravian Church in America I Enrollment: 626 full-time; 142 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,420 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,705 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $22,414 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 626 full-time; 142 part-time. Men: 3%; women: 97%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 63%; International: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (336) 721-2621. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.salem.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommenULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

dations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 3 (0); Foreign language: 2 (0); Social studies: 2 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 16 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Elon University; Meredith College; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Greensboro; Wake Forest University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 420. Total accepted: 260. Freshmen enrolled: 121; 44% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 39% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 67% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-650, Math: 480-630, Combined: 970-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-28, Math: 19-23, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1772. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% sociology, 13% communication and media studies, 11% business administration and management, 10% English language and literature, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): crossregistration (5%), double major (19%), dual enrollment (10%), honors program (15%), independent study (68%), internships (100%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (11%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 57 full-time, 49 part-time (38% men; 62% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 84%; of 20 to 49 students: 16%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 14%; medicine, 19%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (336) 721-2808. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,420; room/board: $10,705. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $2,695; personal expenses: $845. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,340 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,954 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,064 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,664. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who SALEM COLLEGE π NORTH CAROLINA 1225

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received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,966 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,414. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (94%), apartment for single students (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 14. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 140,520; number of current serial subscriptions: 903. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 67. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 106. Transfer applicants offered admission: 84. Transfer applicants enrolled: 70. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 94 (13% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Shaw University I Address: 118 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 I Website: http://www.shawu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 2,369 full-time; 287 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 650-850  Tuition: 2007-2008: $2,040 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,800 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Johnson C. Smith University; Livingstone College; North Carolina Central University; University of North Carolina–Greensboro; Virginia Union University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,632. Total accepted: 2,535. Freshmen enrolled: 606; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 3% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 12% were in the top 25 percent; 37% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 330-430, Math: 320-420, Combined: 650-850. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 11-16, Math: 14-16, Composite: 11-16.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% security and protective services, 12% social sciences, 9% psychology, 6% philosophy and religious studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2968); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2972). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 116 full-time, 156 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 85% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (919) 546-8240. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $2,040; room/board: $6,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 1.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,369 full-time; 287 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 85%; White: 13%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 214-6683. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.shawu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 9; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. 1226 NORTH CAROLINA π SHAW UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (56%), men’s dorms (44%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Average per-year earnings: $12,000. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

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personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 156,623; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,123. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 381. Transfer applicants offered admission: 245. Transfer applicants enrolled: 187. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 34 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11.

St. Andrews Presbyterian College I Address: 1700 Dogwood Mile, Laurinburg, NC 28352 I Website: http://www.sapc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 704 full-time; 43 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,375 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,425 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 704 full-time; 43 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 83%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 11%; Protestant: 34%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 35%; Presbyterian: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 763-0198. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sapc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?andrews. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 11 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,065. Total accepted: 788. Freshmen enrolled: 216; 59% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-560, Math: 450-560,

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Combined: 890-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1896. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 34% business administration and management, 12% biology/biological sciences, 12% education, 7% psychology, 5% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (5%), honors program (2%), independent study, internships (80%), student-designed major, study abroad (45%), teacher certificate program, weekend college (15%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 42 full-time, 40 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 43%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 63% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 2%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 70%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (910) 277-5560. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,375; room/board: $8,425. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $2,200; personal expenses: $1,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,610 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,537 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,152 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,432. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,468 (34%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,049 (15%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (38%), women’s dorms (31%), men’s dorms (31%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 28. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health insurance. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 48. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE π NORTH CAROLINA 1227

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exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 109,308; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,813. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 103. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 136. Transfer applicants offered admission: 80. Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 597 (paper).

St. Augustine’s College I Address: 1315 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610-2298 I Website: http://www.st-aug.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Episcopal I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $13,206 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,590 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

University of North Carolina–Asheville I Address: 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804 I Website: http://www.unca.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,942 full-time; 721 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1060-1260  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,164 in state, $15,154 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,230 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $15,972 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; University of North Carolina–Greensboro. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,653. Total accepted: 2,014. Freshmen enrolled: 577; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Non-early acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-640, Math: 520-620, Combined: 1060-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 20-25, Composite: 2226.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% psychology, 10% business administration and management, 9% English language and literature, 7% mass communication/media studies, 6% fine and studio art. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning, double major (4%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program (9%), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (12%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 207 fulltime, 117 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study within one year.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,942 full-time; 721 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 1%.

Financial aid office: (828) 251-6535. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,164 in state, $15,154 out of state; room/board: $6,230. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 46% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,876 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,604 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,946 (31%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,882. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,728 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,166 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,972. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (828) 251-6481. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 10; Decision sent by: December 23. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.unca.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: (4); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. 1228 NORTH CAROLINA π ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 265,221; number of current serial subscriptions: 67,467. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 216. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 598. Transfer applicants offered admission: 483. Transfer applicants enrolled: 287. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill I Address: South Building, CB #9100, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 I Website: http://www.unc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 16,722 full-time; 906 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1210-1400  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,396 in state, $22,294 out of state Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $8,118 Acceptance rate: 35% Average debt: $14,912 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 34%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 16,722 full-time; 906 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 76%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (919) 966-3621. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.unc.edu/applying/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: 2; Total units: 17 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of Virginia; Wake Forest University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 20,090. Total accepted: 6,999. Freshmen enrolled: 3,893; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 35%. Non-early acceptance rate: 35%. Size of waiting list: 2063 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 226. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 76% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 95% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-700, Math: 610-700, Combined: 1210-1400. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-32, Math: 25-31, Composite: 26-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1789. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% social sciences, 13% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% psychology, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (2%), distance learning (23%), double major (22%), dual enrollment, honors program (6%), independent study (19%), internships, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (29%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,514 full-time, 107 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 71%; five-year: 81%; six-year: 83%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 22%; medicine, 9%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (919) 962-8396. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,396 in state, $22,294 out of state; room/board: $8,118. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $606; personal UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA–CHAPEL HILL π NORTH CAROLINA 1229

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expenses: $1,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 33% were determined to have financial need; 96% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,796 (33%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,373 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,644 (18%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,861. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,934 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,912 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,912. Proportion who borrowed: 34%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), women’s dorms (5%), men’s dorms (3%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (6%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (11%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 29% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 636. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 32; sororities: 23. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, crew (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 160. Services include: reading machines, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, substitution of courses, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 5,926,337; number of current serial subscriptions: 102,810. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 42,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,897. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,115. Transfer applicants enrolled: 793. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 231 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 638 (paper).

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University of North Carolina–Charlotte I Address: 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 I Website: http://www.uncc.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 14,826 full-time; 2,772 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1150  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,144 in state, $14,556 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,034 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $18,743 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,826 full-time; 2,772 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 75%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (704) 687-2213. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uncc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: October 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.uncc.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: (1); Academic electives: 0; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Greensboro; University of North Carolina–Wilmington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,911. Total accepted: 7,477. Freshmen enrolled: 2,955; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 98%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-560, Math: 480-590, Combined: 950-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business administration and management, 9% elementary education and teaching, 9% engineering, 8% psychology, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (3%), cross-registration, distance learning (3%), double major (5%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (5%), independent study (9%), internships (27%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (9%), weekend college (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 945 full-time, 399 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 15%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: education, 10%.

wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,405. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,952. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,033. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 264 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 80. Minimum TOEFL score required: 507 (paper); 180 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 640 (paper).

University of North Carolina–Greensboro I Address: 1000 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC 27402 I Website: http://www.uncg.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 11,550 full-time; 1,858 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (704) 687-2461. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,144 in state, $14,556 out of state; room/board: $6,034. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,250; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,869 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,177 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,844 (40%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,756. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,919 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,743. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (56%), women’s dorms (3%), sorority housing (3%), apartment for single students (30%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, swimming. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, swimming.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 85. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,016,330; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,328. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,550. School has a ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,135 in state, $15,629 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,188 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $17,121 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,550 full-time; 1,858 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 72%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (336) 334-5243. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uncg.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: January 15; Decision sent by: March 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,856. Total accepted: 6,285. Freshmen enrolled: 2,446; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 470-570, Combined: 930-1140.

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sciences, 10% visual and performing arts, 8% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 810 full-time, 270 parttime (47% men; 53% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; fiveyear: 46%; six-year: 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (336) 334-5702. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,135 in state, $15,629 out of state; room/board: $6,188. Estimated books and supplies: $1,662 personal expenses: $2,196. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 43% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,081 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,685 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,118 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,028. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 53%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,975 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,974 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,121. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (85%), women’s dorms (7%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,927. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 170. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 10. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 400. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,400,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,648. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers 1232 NORTH CAROLINA π UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA–PEMBROKE

available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,515. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,136. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,437. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 129 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of North Carolina–Pembroke I Address: PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 I Website: http://www.uncp.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,126 full-time; 1,111 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1040  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,608 in state, $12,868 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,480 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,126 full-time; 1,111 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 28%; American-Indian: 18%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 47%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (910) 521-6262. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uncp.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Total units: 14 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,750. Total accepted: 2,375. Freshmen enrolled: 1,119; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-510, Math: 430-530, Combined: 850-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 14-20, Math: 16-20, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 12% business administration and management, 10% drama and dramatics/theater arts, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 7% social work. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 277 full-time, 158 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 28%; six-year: 36%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: arts and sciences, 91%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (910) 521-6255. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,608 in state, $12,868 out of state; room/board: $5,480. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,300; personal expenses: $1,504. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,235 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,288 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,808 (58%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,756. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,205 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (21%), women’s dorms (28%), men’s dorms (23%), other housing options (28%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 32%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 8%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 414. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 344,465; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,823. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: #######. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 638. Transfer applicants offered admission: 562. Transfer applicants enrolled: 477. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 49 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of North Carolina–Wilmington I Address: 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5963 I Website: http://www.uncw.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,818 full-time; 935 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 14, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1240  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,527 in state, $14,694 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,280 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: $16,956 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,818 full-time; 935 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 89%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (910) 962-3243. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uncw.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by January 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.uncw.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; East Carolina University; North Carolina State University–Raleigh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,740. Total accepted: 5,098. Freshmen enrolled: 1,920; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 35. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-610, Math: 540-630, Combined: 1070-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

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ogy, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 6% elementary education and teaching, 5% finance. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 544 full-time, 306 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 27%; of 20 to 49 students: 62%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 62%; sixyear: 64%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 14% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (910) 962-3177. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,527 in state, $14,694 out of state; room/board: $7,280. Estimated books and supplies: $934; transportation: $1,410; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 39% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,606 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,606 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,982 (28%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,903. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,060 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,727 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,956. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (51%), women’s dorms (8%), apartment for single students (33%), special housing for international students (4%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 180. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 234. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1234 NORTH CAROLINA π WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

1,023,572; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,022. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,640. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,605. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,896. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,207. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39. Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 381 (paper).

Wake Forest University I Address: Box 7305, Reynolda Station, Winston-Salem, NC 27109 I Website: http://www.wfu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,350 full-time; 62 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1240-1410  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,975 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,945 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $23,397 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 37%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,350 full-time; 62 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 84%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 24%; Protestant: 50%; Jewish: 2%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 13%; Unknown: 5%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (336) 758-5201. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wfu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.wfu.edu/admissions/online-app/introduction.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 1 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; Emory University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of Richmond; Vanderbilt University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,177. Total accepted: 3,041. Freshmen enrolled: 1,124; 77% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 59%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 41%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 64% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 91% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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64%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610-700, Math: 630-710, Combined: 12401410. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 27-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1834. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% business/commerce, 9% political science and government, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% psychology, 7% economics. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major (12%), dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad (55%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 468 full-time, 125 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; five-year: 88%; six-year: 89%. Graduate study: 36% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 6%; medicine, 4%; arts and sciences, 23%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, other. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 229. Services include: learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,079,924; number of current serial subscriptions: 33,913. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 4,471. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 17,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 252. Transfer applicants offered admission: 88. Transfer applicants enrolled: 45. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 47 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Warren Wilson College I Address: PO Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815 I Website: http://www.warren-wilson.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 865 full-time; 8 part-time

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Financial aid office: (336) 758-5154. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,975; room/board: $9,945. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 40% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 36% were determined to have financial need; 61% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,709 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,138 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $10,113 (28%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $8,626. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 97%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,071 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $33,597 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,397. Proportion who borrowed: 37%.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,666 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,116 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $20,554 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 29%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (71%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (7%), apartment for single students (11%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 165. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 35%; of women in sororities: 48%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 865 full-time; 8 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 934-3536. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.warren-wilson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 28; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); History: 3. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; Earlham College; Guilford College; Hampshire College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 808. Total accepted: 651. Freshmen enrolled: 235; 81% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 26%. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 90%. WARREN WILSON COLLEGE π NORTH CAROLINA 1235

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Non-early acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 37%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540670, Math: 500-610, Combined: 1040-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% natural resources and conservation, 13% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% education, 6% history, 6% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), cross-registration (1%), double major (7%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (2%), independent study (50%), internships (30%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (70%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 64 full-time, 15 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 83%; of 20 to 49 students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (828) 771-2082. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,666; room/board: $7,116. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,509; personal expenses: $1,509. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,730 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,307 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,430 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,084. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,795 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,554. Proportion who borrowed: 29%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (83%), women’s dorms (13%), men’s dorms (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 100% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,472. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 21. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%.

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ing services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 107,747; number of current serial subscriptions: 817. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 92. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 256. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 198. Transfer applicants offered admission: 130. Transfer applicants enrolled: 53. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 24 (3% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Western Carolina University I Address: Cullowhee, NC 28723 I Website: http://www.wcu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,022 full-time; 1,098 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 36, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,415 in state, $13,998 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,626 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $11,285 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 32%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,022 full-time; 1,098 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (828) 227-7317. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wcu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Send application by: October 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: October 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.wcu.edu/15.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 4 (6); Total units: 20 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; University of North Carolina–Asheville; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina–Charlotte; University of North Carolina–Greensboro. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,792. Total accepted: 3,254. Freshmen enrolled: 1,259; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Non-early acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 470-560, Combined: 920-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 18-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% security and protective services, 7% engineering technologies/technicians. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (11%), distance learning (34%), double major (2%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (14%), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 494 full-time, 204 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 48% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (828) 227-7290. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,415 in state, $13,998 out of state; room/board: $5,626. Estimated books and supplies: $605; transportation: $920; personal expenses: $1,287. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 58% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,114 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,351 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,697 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,411. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,565 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,411 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,285. Proportion who borrowed: 32%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), women’s dorms (11%), men’s dorms (16%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (1%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,352. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 160. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 5. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 239. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 591,580; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,372. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 226. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,563. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,125. Transfer applicants enrolled: 774. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 89 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 463 (paper).

Wingate University I Address: PO Box 159, Wingate, NC 28174 I Website: http://www.wingate.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,407 full-time; 64 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,350 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,700 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $29,086 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,407 full-time; 64 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 79%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 44%; Baptist: 37%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 755-5550. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wingate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Total units: 14 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT WINGATE UNIVERSITY π NORTH CAROLINA 1237

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private loans): $3,890. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,944 (32%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,171 (23%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,086. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Campbell University; Elon University; Gardner-Webb University; High Point University; University of North Carolina–Charlotte. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,119. Total accepted: 1,899. Freshmen enrolled: 426; 27% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 450-570, Combined: 890-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-24.

Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (21%), men’s dorms (22%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (57%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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Year founded: 1896. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 22% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 10% education, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, honors program (14%), independent study (7%), internships (66%), study abroad (45%), teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 110 full-time, 62 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 46%; sixyear: 47%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 25% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 5%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, other. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 84. Services include: note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 109,279; number of current serial subscriptions: 151. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 134. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 180. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (704) 233-8209. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,350; room/board: $7,700. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,780 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,651 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,323 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other 1238 NORTH CAROLINA π WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 180. Transfer applicants offered admission: 104. Transfer applicants enrolled: 70. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Winston-Salem State University I Address: 601 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27110 I Website: http://www.wssu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,832 full-time; 626 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 24, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-950  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,300 in state, $11,940 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,670 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $10,200 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,832 full-time; 626 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 82%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 15%; International: 1%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (336) 750-2070. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wssu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.wssu.edu/admiss.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,345. Total accepted: 2,270. Freshmen enrolled: 969; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 19% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390-470, Math: 400-480, Combined: 790-950. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 45% health professions and related clinical sciences, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 12% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 10% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning (6%), double major (1%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program (1%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 336 full-time, 66 parttime (32% men; 68% women; 55% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen return-

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ing for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (336) 750-3280. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,300 in state, $11,940 out of state; room/board: $5,670. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 personal expenses: $2,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,522 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,814 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,661 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,238. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,896 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,951 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $10,200. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (34%), women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (32%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 23. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 443,247; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,429. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 976. Transfer applicants offered admission: 870. Transfer applicants enrolled: 607. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 200 (computer).

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North Dakota Dickinson State University I Address: 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601 I Website: http://www.dickinsonstate.com I Public I Enrollment: 1,778 full-time; 892 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,084 in state, $11,796 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,280 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $16,272 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,778 full-time; 892 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 83%; International: 12%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 50%; Protestant: 40%; Unknown: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (701) 483-2175. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dickinsonstate.com. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 13 (13). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Black Hills State University; Dakota State University; Mayville State University; Minot State University; Montana State University–Billings. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 627. Total accepted: 504. Freshmen enrolled: 379; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 19% were in the top 25 percent; 53% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 470590, Combined: 900-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1918. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 21% education, 11% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and 1240 NORTH DAKOTA π DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY

linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (10%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (20%), cross-registration (10%), distance learning (40%), double major, dual enrollment, honors program (5%), independent study (40%), internships, liberal arts/career combination (40%), student-designed major, study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (30%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 88 full-time, 147 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 53%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; fiveyear: 27%; six-year: 28%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 4% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 23%; law, 3%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (701) 483-2371. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,084 in state, $11,796 out of state; room/board: $4,280. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,550; personal expenses: $1,550. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,343 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,247 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,810 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,796. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 28%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $981 (35%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,342 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,272. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (29%), women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (18%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (25%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 158,597; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 225. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 458. Transfer applicants offered admission: 441. Transfer applicants enrolled: 349. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 328 (12% of student body). Number of countries represented: 29. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

Jamestown College I Address: 6086 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405 I Website: http://www.jc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 940 full-time; 84 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 43, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,265 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,850 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $22,653 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 91%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 940 full-time; 84 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 20%; Protestant: 46%; Unknown: 30%; Presbyterian: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (701) 252-3467. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.jc.edu/admissions/ap.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 4 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Concordia College–Moorhead; Minnesota State University–Moorhead; North Dakota State University; University of Mary; University of North Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,183. Total accepted: 930. Freshmen enrolled: 272; 54% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410570, Math: 450-590, Combined: 860-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 18% nursing, 16% business administration and management, 12% elementary education and teaching, 7% biology/biological sciences, 5% criminal justice/police science. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (18%), dual enrollment (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (60%), internships (19%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (21%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 54 full-time, 25 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 54%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 9% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 19% within one year; 45% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; medicine, 1%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 2%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (701) 252-3467. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,265; room/board: $4,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,645 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,885 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,548 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,168. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,174 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,949 (18%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,653. Proportion who borrowed: 91%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 34. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 3. Services include: remedial math, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 113,052; number of current serial subscriptions: 262. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 149. Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 52 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

Mayville State University I Address: 330 Third Street NE, Mayville, ND 58257 I Website: http://www.mayvillestate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 478 full-time; 291 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,654 in state, $7,646 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,272 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $18,815 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

32% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-21, Math: 17-22, Composite: 1722.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% business administration and management, 25% elementary education and teaching, 13% child care provider/assistant, 7% health and physical education, 4% English language and literature. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3005); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (9265). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 38 full-time, 29 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 50%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 21%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 5% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; medicine, 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 478 full-time; 291 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 85%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (701) 788-5222. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mayvillestate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Minnesota State University–Moorhead; North Dakota State University; University of Minnesota–Crookston; University of North Dakota; Valley City State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 204. Total accepted: 142. Freshmen enrolled: 90; 45% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 1242 NORTH DAKOTA π MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

Financial aid office: (701) 788-4767. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,654 in state, $7,646 out of state; room/board: $4,272. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,319 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,846 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,657 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,890. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 45%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $664 (39%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,147 (21%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,815. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (17%), women’s dorms (36%), men’s dorms (45%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 18. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, tennis, track and field (outdoor). Women’s intercollegiate U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 93,685; number of current serial subscriptions: 424. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 204. Transfer applicants offered admission: 138. Transfer applicants enrolled: 66. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (4% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Minot State University I Address: 500 University Avenue W, Minot, ND 58707 I Website: http://www.minotstateu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,227 full-time; 913 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,043 in state, $12,022 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,450 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $17,296 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 97%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,227 full-time; 913 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (701) 858-3350. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.minotstateu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.rdb.und.nodak.edu/www_ea/plsql/ea_home. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 13 (13). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: North Dakota State University; University of North Dakota. Admissions statistics ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 642. Total accepted: 516. Freshmen enrolled: 384; Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1913. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 11% business administration and management, 11% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 10% criminal justice/safety studies, 8% elementary education and teaching, 6% general studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major (10%), dual enrollment, external degree program, honors program (1%), independent study (5%), internships (53%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (5%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (19%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 190 full-time, 70 parttime (49% men; 51% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 50%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 29%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 2%; medicine, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 64%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (701) 858-3375. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,043 in state, $12,022 out of state; room/board: $4,450. Estimated books and supplies: $900 personal expenses: $3,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,910 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,611 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,899 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,926. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $941 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,569 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,296. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (26%), women’s dorms (39%), men’s dorms (21%), apartments for married students (14%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 53. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY π NORTH DAKOTA 1243

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 28. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 437,564; number of current serial subscriptions: 693. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 546. Transfer applicants enrolled: 355. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 234 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 593 (paper).

North Dakota State University I Address: 1301 12th Avenue N, Fargo, ND 58105-5454 I Website: http://www.ndsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,397 full-time; 1,006 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,226 in state, $15,015 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,944 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: $21,358 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,397 full-time; 1,006 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (701) 231-8643. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ndsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.ndsu.edu/prospective_students/applynow/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 13 (13). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not 1244 NORTH DAKOTA π NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bemidji State University; South Dakota State University; St. Cloud State University; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of North Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,381. Total accepted: 3,719. Freshmen enrolled: 2,166; 57% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-600, Math: 490-640, Combined: 950-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% business administration and management, 5% mechanical engineering, 4% environmental design/architecture, 4% human development and family studies, 4% pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 557 full-time, 98 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 42%; sixyear: 50%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; medicine, 29%; engineering, 4%; arts and sciences, 44%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 726-3188. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,226 in state, $15,015 out of state; room/board: $5,944. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $990; personal expenses: $2,130. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 93% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,973 (92%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (74%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 33%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,106 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,108 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,358. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (38%), women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (20%), apartments for married students (6%), apartment for single students (10%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,028. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 68%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, bowling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, bowling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 65. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 665,602; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,300. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 550. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,311. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,025. Transfer applicants enrolled: 737. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 338 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 47. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer).

University of Mary I Address: 7500 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504 I Website: http://www.umary.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,645 full-time; 415 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,164 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,820 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,645 full-time; 415 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 34%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 9%; Roman Catholic: 43%; Other: 1%.

college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Dickinson State University; Jamestown College; Minnesota State University–Moorhead; North Dakota State University; University of North Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,008. Total accepted: 855. Freshmen enrolled: 353; 44% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1959. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 40% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% education, 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 4% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (26%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), distance learning (26%), double major (6%), external degree program (5%), independent study (30%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (11%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 103 full-time, 185 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 40%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 7%; medicine, 55%; dentistry, 11%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 4%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (701) 355-8030. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umary.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 23. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (4); Total units: (14). Tests: The ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (701) 355-8079. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,164; room/board: $4,820. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,080; personal expenses: $920. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (97%).

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (39%), men’s dorms (35%), apartment for single students (26%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 22. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 66,939; number of current serial subscriptions: 255. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 235. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 474. Transfer applicants offered admission: 352. Transfer applicants enrolled: 259. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 175 (computer).

University of North Dakota I Address: University Station, Grand Forks, ND 58202 I Website: http://www.go.und.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,798 full-time; 1,287 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,130 in state, $14,523 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,203 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $33,400 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,798 full-time; 1,287 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 225-5863. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.go.und.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.und.edu/enroll/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 3; Total units: 13 (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions deci1246 NORTH DAKOTA π UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA

sions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Minnesota State University–Moorhead; North Dakota State University; St. Cloud State University; University of Minnesota–Duluth; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,783. Total accepted: 2,649. Freshmen enrolled: 1,855; 56% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% psychology, 5% teacher education and professional development. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 565 full-time, 64 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 7%; medicine, 24%; dentistry, 7%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 18%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (701) 777-3121. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,130 in state, $14,523 out of state; room/board: $5,203. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $996; personal expenses: $3,120. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,375 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,203 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,548 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,375. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 31%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,103 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,535 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,400. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (13%), women’s dorms (4%), men’s dorms (4%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (2%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (68%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 28%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,071. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 230. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 16%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, swimming, track and field (outdoor). Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 1,169,826; number of current serial subscriptions: 29,031. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,420. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,048. Transfer applicants enrolled: 674. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 253 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 29. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

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Valley City State University I Address: 101 College Street SW, Valley City, ND 58072 I Website: http://www.vcsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 675 full-time; 226 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,781 in state, $12,691 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,248 Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 675 full-time; 226 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 88%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (701) 845-7101. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vcsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.vcsu.edu/enrollmentservices/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Total units: 13 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Jamestown College; Minnesota State University–Moorhead; North Dakota State University; University of North Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 271. Total accepted: 251. Freshmen enrolled: 186; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 54% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% secondary education and teaching, 26% elementary education and teaching, 18% business administration and management, 5% computer and information sciences, 4% human resources management/personnel administration. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning, double major, independent study, internships (14%), student-designed major (3.6%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY π NORTH DAKOTA 1247

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program (50%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 30 part-time (; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 51%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 5% within one year.

ater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball.

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Financial aid office: (701) 845-7412. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,781 in state, $12,691 out of state; room/board: $4,248. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,184; personal expenses: $1,827. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 28% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,200 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,016 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,950 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,031. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 51%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,569 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,470 (9%).

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 97,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,500. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 980. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 725. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (38%), women’s dorms (33%), men’s dorms (19%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $875. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 28. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical the-

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 88. Transfer applicants offered admission: 70. Transfer applicants enrolled: 54. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 41 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

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Financial aid office: (513) 562-8751. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $20,340.

I Address: 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 I Website: http://www.artacademy.edu I Private I Enrollment: 128 full-time; 9 part-time

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 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $20,340 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 70. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 128 full-time; 9 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 88%.

Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 0. Activities include: literary magazine, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (513) 562-8740. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.artacademy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (1); Total units: (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cleveland Institute of Art; Columbus College of Art and Design; Maryland Institute College of Art; Savannah College of Art and Design; University of Cincinnati. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 113. Total accepted: 105. Freshmen enrolled: 32; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 420-510, Combined: 900-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: art. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 15 full-time, 30 part-time. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Graduation rates: Six-year: 61%.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Ashland University I Address: 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805 I Website: http://www.ashland.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Brethren Church I Enrollment: 2,497 full-time; 275 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,340 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,876 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $18,250 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,497 full-time; 275 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 8%; No preference: 48%; Brethren Church: 3%; Methodist: 8%; Other: 17%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (419) 289-5052. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ashland.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.exploreashland.com/forms.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (1); Total units: 14 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: ASHLAND UNIVERSITY π OHIO 1249

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Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bowling Green State University; Kent State University; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; University of Akron. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,904. Total accepted: 2,422. Freshmen enrolled: 1,292; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 480-580, Combined: 930-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1878. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 37% education, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% visual and performing arts, 6% social sciences, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 234 full-time, 347 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (419) 289-5002. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,340; room/board: $8,876. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $794; personal expenses: $1,801. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 99% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,923 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,092 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,487 (78%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,669. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,567 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,851 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,250. Proportion who borrowed: 75%. 1250 OHIO π BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (32%), women’s dorms (36%), men’s dorms (18%), fraternity housing (6%), apartment for single students (8%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 96. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 138. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 308,932; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,076. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 377. Transfer applicants offered admission: 212. Transfer applicants enrolled: 111. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 53 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 527 (paper).

Baldwin-Wallace College I Address: 275 Eastland Road, Berea, OH 44017 I Website: http://www.bw.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 3,037 full-time; 601 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,524 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,728 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $26,400 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,037 full-time; 601 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 44%; Protestant: 42%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; United Methodist: 9%; Mormon, Unitarian: 0%; Other: 3%.

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can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.bw.edu/admission/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: (3); Total units: 17 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Capital University; John Carroll University; Kent State University; Mount Union College; University of Akron. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,126. Total accepted: 2,058. Freshmen enrolled: 740; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-610, Math: 490-600, Combined: 990-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

September 1. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 73% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,444 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,437 (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,411 (70%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,508. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,007 (15%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,400. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), women’s dorms (7%), men’s dorms (0%), sorority housing (6%), fraternity housing (4%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students, other housing options (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $902. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 140. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1845. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% education, 8% psychology, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.3%), cross-registration (.3%), distance learning (5%), double major (20%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (.3%), honors program (4%), independent study (14%), internships (28.5%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (7%), teacher certificate program (16%), weekend college (1%), other (21%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3050); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3051). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 167 full-time, 223 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 48%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 68%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 4%; medicine, 21%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 51%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 37. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 200,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 550. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 465. Transfer applicants offered admission: 237. Transfer applicants enrolled: 147. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 45 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 577 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (440) 826-2108. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,524; room/board: $7,728. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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Bluffton University I Address: 1 University Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817 I Website: http://www.bluffton.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Mennonite Church USA I Enrollment: 913 full-time; 87 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,920 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,596 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $27,584 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 913 full-time; 87 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 70%; Mennonite Church USA: 15%.

ties, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (5%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (10%), internships (30%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (23%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, home economics, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 66 full-time, 50 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 5% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 2%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 488-3257. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bluffton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.bluffton.edu/admission/apply/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (3); Science: 0 (3); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 0 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 0 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bowling Green State University; Ohio Northern University; Ohio State University–Columbus; University of Findlay; University of Toledo. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,343. Total accepted: 817. Freshmen enrolled: 208; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 460-560, Combined: 890-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% organizational behavior studies, 11% elementary education and teaching, 8% business administration and management, 4% health and physical education, 4% social work. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humani1252 OHIO π BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY

Financial aid office: (419) 358-3266. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,920; room/board: $7,596. Estimated books and supplies: $1,150; transportation: $840; personal expenses: $1,430. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: October 1. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,341 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,550 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,873 (66%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,132. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,321 (13%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,584. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (40%), women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (24%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 65% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 33%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 44. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 162,731; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,770. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 75. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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2007-2008 enrollment: 14,538 full-time; 1,100 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 84%; International: 2%.

programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 876 full-time, 236 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 13% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 57%.

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Phone: (419) 372-2478. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bgsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://go2.bgsu.edu/choose/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kent State University; Miami University–Oxford; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; University of Toledo. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,343. Total accepted: 9,927. Freshmen enrolled: 3,241; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-590, Math: 450-575, Combined: 920-1165. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

Financial aid office: (419) 372-2651. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,074 in state, $16,382 out of state; room/board: $7,476. Estimated books and supplies: $1,174; transportation: $808; personal expenses: $2,344. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,292 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,074 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,833 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,779. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,374 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,708 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,075. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 92. Transfer applicants offered admission: 40. Transfer applicants enrolled: 22. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 180 (computer).

Bowling Green State University I Address: 110 McFall Center, Bowling Green, OH 43403 I Website: http://www.bgsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,538 full-time; 1,100 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,074 in state, $16,382 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,476 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $24,075 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1910. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 6% kindergarten/preschool education and teaching, 5% design and visual communications, 5% speech and rhetorical studies, 4% junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching, 4% marketing. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,223. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 300. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 18. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 12%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, curling, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, curling, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writBOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY π OHIO 1253

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ing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,289,888; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,618. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,563. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

University; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; Otterbein College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,394. Total accepted: 2,539. Freshmen enrolled: 631; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-590, Math: 470-590, Combined: 940-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,344 full-time; 393 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 33%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 12%; Unknown: 8%; Lutheran: 15%; Other: 10%.

Year founded: 1830. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 18% education, 16% health professions and related clinical sciences, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% public administration and social service professions, 9% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration (.1%), double major (12%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (5%), independent study (16%), internships (19%), studentdesigned major (6%), study abroad (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (6883). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 217 full-time, 206 parttime (50% men; 50% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 56%; sixyear: 59%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 11%; medicine, 12%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 9%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 59%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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Phone: (866) 544-6175. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.capital.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/capital/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kent State University; Ohio Dominican

Financial aid office: (614) 236-6511. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,680; room/board: $7,150. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $560; personal expenses: $1,730. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,891 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,376 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,516 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,880. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 23%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,106 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,444. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,405. Transfer applicants offered admission: 982. Transfer applicants enrolled: 716. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 221 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 537 (paper).

Capital University I Address: 1 College and Main, Columbus, OH 43209-2394 I Website: http://www.capital.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 2,344 full-time; 393 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,680 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,150 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $19,444 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

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year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 63. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 54. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 199,011; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,995. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 454. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 736. Transfer applicants offered admission: 220. Transfer applicants enrolled: 121. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Case Western Reserve University I Address: 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 I Website: http://www.case.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,996 full-time; 211 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 41, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1200-1410  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,252 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,590 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $32,195 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 59%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,996 full-time; 211 part-time. Men: 58%; women: 42%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 73%; International: 3%.

High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carnegie Mellon University; Cornell University; Ohio State University–Columbus; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,297. Total accepted: 5,452. Freshmen enrolled: 1,133; 49% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 35%. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 72%. Size of waiting list: 284 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 66% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 92% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 580-690, Math: 620-720, Combined: 1200-1410. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 67%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-33, Math: 25-32, Composite: 26-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1826. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% biomedical/medical engineering, 10% psychology, 9% biology/biological sciences, 8% business administration and management, 7% mechanical engineering. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (11%), cross-registration (5%), double major (21%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (13%), independent study (64%), internships (25%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (16%), teacher certificate program (0%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3050); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3051). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 727 full-time, 196 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 59%; five-year: 79%; six-year: 81%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 4%; medicine, 9%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 5%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (216) 368-4450. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.case.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://admission.case.edu/admissions/application/default.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (216) 368-3866. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,252; room/board: $10,590. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY π OHIO 1255

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determined to have financial need; 89% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $33,565 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,998 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,016 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,135. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $18,140 (22%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,195. Proportion who borrowed: 59%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (58%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (10%), apartment for single students (26%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 49% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 125. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 29%; of women in sororities: 23%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,495,769; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,422. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 415. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 329. Transfer applicants offered admission: 107. Transfer applicants enrolled: 57. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 133 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

1256 OHIO π CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY

Cedarville University I Address: 251 N. Main Street, Cedarville, OH 45314 I Website: http://www.cedarville.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 2,878 full-time; 128 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,992 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $4,894 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $24,890 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,878 full-time; 128 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 95%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 233-2784. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cedarville.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.cedarville.edu/myapplication/index.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana Wesleyan University; Liberty University; Ohio State University–Columbus; Taylor University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,654. Total accepted: 2,014. Freshmen enrolled: 762; 68% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540660, Math: 530-650, Combined: 1070-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 10% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% early childhood education and teaching, 5% mechanical engineering, 4% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 3% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (46%), double major (9%), honors program (5%), independent study (25%), internships (29%), student-designed major (.1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 185 fulltime, 53 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 68%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 74%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 1%; medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (937) 766-7866. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,992; room/board: $4,894. Estimated books and supplies: $900 personal expenses: $1,450. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 57% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,834 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,167 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,503 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,047. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 41%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,324 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,178 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,890. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (48%), apartments for married students (2%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,940. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 58. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, bowling, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor). Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, bowling, cross country, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 172,251; number of current serial subscriptions: 973. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 340. Transfer applicants offered admission: 218. Transfer applicants enrolled: 113. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Central State University I Address: PO Box 1004, Wilberforce, OH 45384 I Website: http://www.centralstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,818 full-time; 179 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 14-18  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,294 in state, $11,462 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $7,400 Acceptance rate: 38% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,818 full-time; 179 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 92%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (937) 376-6348. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.centralstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.centralstate.edu/admissions/apply2.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: (2); Total units: 16 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cleveland State University; Ohio State University–Columbus; University of Cincinnati; Wright State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,717. Total accepted: 2,159. Freshmen enrolled: 571; 46% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 38%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 16% were in the top 25 percent; 46% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 350-450, Math: 340-450, Combined: 690-900. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 14-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% social sciences, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY π OHIO 1257

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language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 107 full-time, 77 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 76% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 51%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 17%; six-year: 25%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 3% within one year; 1% within five years.

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Financial aid office: (937) 376-6579. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,294 in state, $11,462 out of state; room/board: $7,400. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 90% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (89%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (86%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (79%). Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,800 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,876 (4%).

2007-2008 enrollment: 464 full-time; 18 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 86%; International: 2%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 61. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 225,842; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,495. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 520. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

1258 OHIO π CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 473. Transfer applicants offered admission: 194. Transfer applicants enrolled: 121. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Cleveland Institute of Art I Address: 11141 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106 I Website: http://www.cia.edu I Private I Enrollment: 464 full-time; 18 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,010 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,148 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $57,968 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (216) 421-7418. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cia.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/aw?cia. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 20 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbus College of Art and Design; Maryland Institute College of Art; Pratt Institute; Rhode Island School of Design; School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 407. Total accepted: 291. Freshmen enrolled: 97; Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 64% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480600, Math: 500-590, Combined: 980-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 63%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 16-23, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1882. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: health professions and related clinical sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (3%), exchange student program (domestic) (3%), honors program, independent study (3%), internships (3%), study abroad (3%). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 39 full-time, 46 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 84%; of 20 to 49 students: 15%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 0%; five-year: 65%; sixyear: 61%.

Cleveland Institute of Music I Address: 11021 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106 I Website: http://www.cim.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 223 full-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (216) 421-7425. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,010; room/board: $9,148. Estimated books and supplies: $1,910; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $1,940. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,775 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,706 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,468 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,004. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 55%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,461 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $57,968. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (20%), apartment for single students, cooperative housing (70%), other housing options. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Activities include: literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial English, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 42,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 230. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 75. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 94. Transfer applicants offered admission: 66. Transfer applicants enrolled: 39. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 569 (paper).

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $32,665 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,938 Acceptance rate: 35% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 223 full-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 15%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 64%; International: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (216) 795-3107. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cim.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: December 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $100. To apply online, go to: http://www.cim.edu/colAdmisApplication.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 529. Total accepted: 183. Freshmen enrolled: 59; Overall acceptance rate: 35%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1920. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, independent study, study abroad. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 86%; five-year: 93%; six-year: 78%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (216) 791-5000. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $32,665; room/board: $9,938. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (25%). Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 98%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 50,924; number of current serial subscriptions: 110. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 14. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (13% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Cleveland State University I Address: 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 I Website: http://www.csuohio.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,973 full-time; 2,825 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,920 in state, $10,664 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,800 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,973 full-time; 2,825 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 69%; International: 2%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1964. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% social sciences, 11% education, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3050); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3051). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 571 full-time, 464 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 29%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (216) 687-2100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csuohio.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: May 1; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.csuohio.edu/admissions/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (3); Total units: 13 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baldwin-Wallace College; Bowling Green State University; Kent State University; Ohio State University–Columbus; University of Akron. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,752. Total accepted: 2,742. Freshmen enrolled: 1,196; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Non-early acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 64% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-530, Math: 400-550, Combined: 800-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (216) 687-2054. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,920 in state, $10,664 out of state; room/board: $7,800. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $4,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,050 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,363 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,545 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,359. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 47%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,555 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,810 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 6%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,720. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 118. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,215,247; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,065. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 740. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 16,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,209. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,207. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,418. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 185 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 52. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

College of Mount St. Joseph I Address: 5701 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233 I Website: http://www.msj.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Catholic I Enrollment: 1,351 full-time; 587 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 51, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,900 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $27,513 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,351 full-time; 587 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 89%. Religious preference: Protestant: 15%; No preference: 17%; Unknown: 28%; Catholic: 39%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (513) 244-4531. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.msj.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.msj.edu/view/admissions-apply.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 1 (2); Total units: 13 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Miami University–Oxford; Northern Kentucky University; Thomas More College; University of Cincinnati; Xavier University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,153. Total accepted: 835. Freshmen enrolled: 345; 16% were from out ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 57%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 440-550, Combined: 880-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1920. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 12% business administration and management, 8% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 5% accounting, 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (9%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (26%), cross-registration (7%), distance learning (29%), double major (2%), honors program (7%), independent study (39%), internships (45%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3144); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3125). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 117 full-time, 127 part-time (36% men; 64% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; fiveyear: 48%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 9%; medicine, 13%; theology (or the seminary), 9%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (513) 244-4418. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,000; room/board: $6,900. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,541 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,150 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,997 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,549. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,508 (20%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,513. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

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earnings: $1,398. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 113. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 97,583; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,619. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 278. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 530. Transfer applicants offered admission: 282. Transfer applicants enrolled: 179. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 510 (paper); 180 (computer).

College of Wooster I Address: 1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691 I Website: http://www.wooster.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 1,759 full-time; 18 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1100-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,770 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,650 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $25,044 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 59%

tant. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Allegheny College; Denison University; Kenyon College; Ohio Wesleyan University; Wittenberg University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,169. Total accepted: 2,356. Freshmen enrolled: 545; 62% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 86%. Non-early acceptance rate: 74%. Size of waiting list: 123 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 11. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 63% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 48%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-680, Math: 560-650, Combined: 1100-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 22-27, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% social sciences, 11% history, 10% philosophy and religious studies, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% physical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, exchange student program (domestic), independent study (100%), internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, natural science, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 143 full-time, 23 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 34% of students pursue further study within one year; 55% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 11%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 2%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 55%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,759 full-time; 18 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%; International: 5%.

Financial aid office: (330) 263-2317. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,770; room/board: $8,650. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $150; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: September 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 61% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,710 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,571 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,495 (44%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,737. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,768 (41%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,044. Proportion who borrowed: 59%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 877-9905. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wooster.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very impor1262 OHIO π COLLEGE OF WOOSTER

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 98%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 17%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 805. Total accepted: 613. Freshmen enrolled: 286; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 12% were in the top 25 percent; 56% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460570, Math: 430-530, Combined: 890-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 16-20, Composite: 17-23.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 74. Transfer applicants offered admission: 33. Transfer applicants enrolled: 14. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 95 (5% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Columbus College of Art and Design I Address: 107 N. Ninth Street, Columbus, OH 43215 I Website: http://www.ccad.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,339 full-time; 206 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,880 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,750 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $33,788 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 93%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1879. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% film/video and photographic arts, 19% fine arts and art studies, 18% illustration, 17% commercial and advertising art, 8% interior design. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (1%), double major (2%), independent study (4%), internships (4%), study abroad (2%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 75 full-time, 106 parttime (60% men; 40% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 57%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (614) 222-3295. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,880; room/board: $6,750. Estimated books and supplies: $3,000; transportation: $1,300; personal expenses: $500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 3; deadline: June 2. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,853 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,317 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,633 (67%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,256. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,615 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,788. Proportion who borrowed: 93%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,339 full-time; 206 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 81%; International: 5%.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (89%), apartment for single students (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,240. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: dance, literary magazine, student government, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%.

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Phone: (614) 222-3261. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ccad.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (2); Mathematics: (2); Total units: (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered.

Basic services: placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 130. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 53,656; number of current serial subscriptions: 253. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 282. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

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Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 122. Transfer applicants offered admission: 74. Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 76 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Defiance College I Address: 701 N. Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512 I Website: http://www.defiance.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 724 full-time; 169 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 43, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,830 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,150 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 724 full-time; 169 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 89%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 23%; Protestant: 27%; No preference: 25%; United Church of Christ: 6%; Christian Denomination : 19%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 520-4632. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.defiance.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Adrian College; Bluffton University; Bowling Green State University; Heidelberg College; University of Toledo. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 922. Total accepted: 740. Freshmen enrolled: 226; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-530, Math: 410-510, Combined: 820-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 18-24, Composite: 18-23.

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7% business/commerce, 7% early childhood education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 44 full-time, 54 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (419) 783-2376. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,830; room/board: $7,150. Estimated books and supplies: $1,350; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 91% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,219 (91%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,319 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,395 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,435. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,979 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (82%), apartment for single students (18%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 44% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 31. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 143,889; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,414. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 164. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 350. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service,

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lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 119. Transfer applicants offered admission: 75. Transfer applicants enrolled: 41. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Denison University I Address: 1 Main Street, Granville, OH 43023 I Website: http://www.denison.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,211 full-time; 31 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 53, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1160-1360  Tuition: 2008-2009: $35,300 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,830 Acceptance rate: 39% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,211 full-time; 31 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 29%; Protestant: 34%; Jewish: 6%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 6%; Other: 20%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (740) 587-6276. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.denison.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://dss.denison.edu/admissions/apppart1ss.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 4; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of Wooster; DePauw University; Kenyon College; Miami University–Oxford; Ohio Wesleyan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,196. Total accepted: 2,033. Freshmen enrolled: 586; 66% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 14%. Overall acceptance rate: 39%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 70%. Non-early acceptance rate: 38%. Size of waiting list: 497 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 33. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 53% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 82% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 49%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 580690, Math: 580-670, Combined: 1160-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 28-31.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1831. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 24% social sciences, 11% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% visual and performing arts, 8% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (16%), honors program (48%), independent study (52%), internships (30%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (31%), teacher certificate program, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3023). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 193 full-time, 19 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 74%; five-year: 78%; six-year: 79%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 28% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 3%; medicine, 2%; arts and sciences, 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (740) 587-6279. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $35,300; room/board: $8,830. Estimated books and supplies: $650; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 53% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,693 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $21,895 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,801 (29%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,742. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 98%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,502 (51%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (91%), women’s dorms (4%), men’s dorms (4%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 99%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 138. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 26%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, equestrian, fencing, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, equestrian, fencing, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 144. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 777,356; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,298. Information technolDENISON UNIVERSITY π OHIO 1265

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ogy resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 661. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Combined: 1060-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-30, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-28.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,889 full-time; 144 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 3%; Unknown: 8%; Roman Catholic: 89%.

Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 34% theology/theological studies, 13% psychiatric/mental health services technician, 13% religious education, 10% elementary education and teaching, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (8%), distance learning (4%), double major (25%), honors program (10%), independent study (1%), internships (22%), liberal arts/career combination (18%), study abroad (60%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3359). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 115 full-time, 84 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; fiveyear: 67%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 37% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 6%; medicine, 12%; theology (or the seminary), 35%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 23%.

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Phone: (740) 283-6226. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.franciscan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (1); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Catholic University of America; Christendom College; Ohio State University–Columbus; University of Notre Dame. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,273. Total accepted: 1,027. Freshmen enrolled: 442; 80% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Size of waiting list: 62 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 12. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 52%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-660, Math: 520-640,

Financial aid office: (740) 283-6226. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,100; room/board: $6,600. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,511 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,676 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,923 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,728. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,460 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,341. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 61. Transfer applicants offered admission: 30. Transfer applicants enrolled: 22. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 92 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 619 (paper).

Franciscan University of Steubenville I Address: 1235 University Boulevard, Steubenville, OH 43952-1763 I Website: http://www.franciscan.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,889 full-time; 144 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1060-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,100 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,600 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $29,341 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (61%), men’s dorms (39%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 1. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, other. Library: Number of titles: 235,387; number of current serial subscriptions: 410. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 126. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 460. Transfer applicants offered admission: 324. Transfer applicants enrolled: 178. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 22 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 653 (paper).

Franklin University I Address: 201 S. Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 I Website: http://www.franklin.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Business  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,384 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Heidelberg College I Address: 310 E. Market Street, Tiffin, OH 44883 I Website: http://www.heidelberg.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 1,168 full-time; 229 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 37, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,922 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,138 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $30,589 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 89%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,168 full-time; 229 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 26%; Protestant: 32%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 32%; United Church of Christ: 5%.

requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (2); Academic electives: (3); Total units: (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ashland University; Baldwin-Wallace College; Bowling Green State University; Ohio Northern University; Ohio State University–Columbus. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,860. Total accepted: 1,366. Freshmen enrolled: 374; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-560, Math: 440-560, Combined: 850-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 1924.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1850. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 11% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 10% psychology, 8% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 54 full-time, 94 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 9% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 43%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year; 28% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 11%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 27%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (419) 448-2330. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.heidelberg.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (419) 448-2293. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,922; room/board: $8,138. Estimated books and supplies: $1,250; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were HEIDELBERG COLLEGE π OHIO 1267

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determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,849 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,575 (83%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,693 (83%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,797. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,217 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $30,589. Proportion who borrowed: 89%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), women’s dorms (8%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (11%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), cooperative housing (8%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 17%; of women in sororities: 24%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 23. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 290,595; number of current serial subscriptions: 492. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 141. Transfer applicants offered admission: 72. Transfer applicants enrolled: 36. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 24 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer).

Hiram College I Address: PO Box 67, Hiram, OH 44234 I Website: http://www.hiram.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 1,039 full-time; 201 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,160 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,380 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,039 full-time; 201 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 82%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 362-5280. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hiram.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.hiram.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 20 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Allegheny College; Baldwin-Wallace College; Heidelberg College; John Carroll University; Ohio Wesleyan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,551. Total accepted: 1,196. Freshmen enrolled: 333; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-610, Math: 470-600, Combined: 950-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1850. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% social sciences, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% English language and literature/letters, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend

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college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 55%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within one year; 50% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (330) 569-5107. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,160; room/board: $8,380.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms. Average per-year earnings: $2,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 516,297; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,993. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 128. Transfer applicants offered admission: 62. Transfer applicants enrolled: 36. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 51 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 587 (paper).

John Carroll University I Address: 20700 N. Park Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118 I Website: http://www.jcu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 2,948 full-time; 127 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 7, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,090 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,934 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $16,230 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,948 full-time; 127 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%. Religious preference: Protestant: 15%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Unknown: 15%; Roman Catholic (Jesuit): 67%; Other: 1%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (216) 397-4294. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jcu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.jcu.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (4); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baldwin-Wallace College; Case Western Reserve University; Miami University–Oxford; University of Dayton; Xavier University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,309. Total accepted: 2,830. Freshmen enrolled: 720; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 490-610, Combined: 970-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 11% biology/biological sciences, 11% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% marketing/marketing management, 8% political science and government, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), cross-registration (1%), double major (6%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (4%), independent study (5%), internships (17%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major (.1%), study abroad (12%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 204 full-time, 189 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 65%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 22%; law, 10%; medicine, 22%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (216) 397-4248. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,090; room/board: $7,934. Estimated books and supplies: JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY π OHIO 1269

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$1,200; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,158 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,762 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,325 (59%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,637. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,190 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,230. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), women’s dorms (11%), men’s dorms (10%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 93. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 14%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 112. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 761,832; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,462. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 20,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 455. Transfer applicants offered admission: 265. Transfer applicants enrolled: 159. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 79 (computer).

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Kent State University I Address: PO Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001 I Website: http://www.kent.edu I Public I Enrollment: 15,425 full-time; 2,665 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,430 in state, $15,862 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,200 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 15,425 full-time; 2,665 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 87%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (330) 672-2444. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kent.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.admissions.kent.edu/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bowling Green State University; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; University of Akron; University of Toledo. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,364. Total accepted: 9,854. Freshmen enrolled: 3,776; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Size of waiting list: 932 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 563. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 450-570, Combined: 900-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1910. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psycholU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ogy; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 881 full-time, 595 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 12% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 49%.

Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,690. Transfer applicants enrolled: 920. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 172 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 52. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 532 (paper).

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Financial aid office: (330) 672-2972. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,430 in state, $15,862 out of state; room/board: $7,200. Estimated books and supplies: $1,140; transportation: $1,970; personal expenses: $2,280. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,653 full-time; 10 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 85%; International: 3%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (92%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 213. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 18; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 1039. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,367,222; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,357. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,305. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,426. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Kenyon College I Address: Ransom Hall, Gambier, OH 43022-9623 I Website: http://www.kenyon.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Episcopal I Enrollment: 1,653 full-time; 10 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 32, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1240-1420  Tuition: 2008-2009: $40,240 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $6,590 Acceptance rate: 29% Average debt: $19,489 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (740) 427-5776. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kenyon.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 3 (4); Total units: 21 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bowdoin College; Carleton College; Grinnell College; Middlebury College; Oberlin College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,626. Total accepted: 1,352. Freshmen enrolled: 458; 85% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 38%. Overall acceptance rate: 29%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 53%. Non-early acceptance rate: 27%. Size of waiting list: 1115 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 10. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 73% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 94% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 34%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 630-730, Math: 610690, Combined: 1240-1420. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-33, Math: 26-31, Composite: 2832.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1824. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% English language and literature, 11% psychology, 8% history, 8% international relations and affairs, 8% political science and government. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and KENYON COLLEGE π OHIO 1271

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religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.8%), double major (22%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (14%), independent study (42%), internships, liberal arts/career combination (.8%), student-designed major (.8%), study abroad (50%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 152 full-time, 38 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 82%; five-year: 84%; six-year: 84%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 70% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 12%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 29%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 112. Transfer applicants offered admission: 23. Transfer applicants enrolled: 10. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 54 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 29. Minimum TOEFL score required: 590 (paper); 243 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 635 (paper).

Lake Erie College I Address: 391 W. Washington Street, Painesville, OH 44077 I Website: http://www.lec.edu I Private I Enrollment: 715 full-time; 84 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (740) 427-5430. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $40,240; room/board: $6,590. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $1,130; personal expenses: $0. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 50% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,589 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $25,260 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,068 (36%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,386. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 98%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,581 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,489. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (67%), women’s dorms (3%), fraternity housing (9%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 98%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 47% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $738. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 140. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 99%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football (lightweight), martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 115. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 751,716; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,059. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 515. School has a 1272 OHIO π LAKE ERIE COLLEGE

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,220 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,650 Acceptance rate: 29% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 715 full-time; 84 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 916-0904. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lec.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hiram College; John Carroll University; Kent State University; Notre Dame College; Otterbein College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,164. Total accepted: 336. Freshmen enrolled: 253; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 29%. Non-early acceptance rate: 29%. Size of waiting list: 77 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 17. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-540, Math: 390-550, Combined: 800-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 67%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-23, Composite: 18-23.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 12% business administration and management, 12% early childhood education and teaching, 8% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 7% accounting, 6% farm and ranch management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; psychology; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, double major (10%), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 36 full-time, 64 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 81%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 63% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 2%; medicine, 2%; education, 15%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (440) 375-7100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,220; room/board: $7,650. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $2,282; personal expenses: $1,620.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (25%), women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (25%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,090. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 64. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 87,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,050. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 128. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 217. Transfer applicants offered admission: 118. Transfer applicants enrolled: 70. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4 (1% of student ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 225 (computer).

Lourdes College I Address: 6832 Convent Boulevard, Sylvania, OH 43560-2898 I Website: http://www.lourdes.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 974 full-time; 852 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,730 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 974 full-time; 852 part-time. Men: 18%; women: 82%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 81%. Religious preference: No preference: 9%; Unknown: 18%; Roman Catholic: 30%; Lutheran: 10%; Other: 33%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (419) 885-5291. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lourdes.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.lourdes.edu/future_students/?s=9. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (17). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 405. Total accepted: 326. Freshmen enrolled: 132; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 19% were in the top 25 percent; 56% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1958. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 30% health professions and related clinical sciences, 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 10% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 5% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. LOURDES COLLEGE π OHIO 1273

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Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3131); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3018). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 77 full-time, 127 part-time (28% men; 72% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 45%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (419) 824-3732. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,730. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,084 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,212 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,342 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,094.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,930. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 17. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 64,889; number of current serial subscriptions: 226. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 173. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 742. Transfer applicants offered admission: 606. Transfer applicants enrolled: 306. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Malone College I Address: 515 25th Street NW, Canton, OH 44709 I Website: http://www.malone.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Friends I Enrollment: 1,776 full-time; 245 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,020 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,830 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $23,342 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,776 full-time; 245 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 78%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 1%; Evangelical Friends: 8%; 0: 0%. 1274 OHIO π MALONE COLLEGE

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (330) 471-8145. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.malone.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.malone.edu/ugrad_application/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana Wesleyan University; Kent State University; Mount Union College; Mount Vernon Nazarene University; University of Akron. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,484. Total accepted: 1,127. Freshmen enrolled: 392; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 470-570, Combined: 950-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 36% business administration, management, and operations, 14% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities, 4% communication, journalism, and related programs, 4% early childhood education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (4%), distance learning (54%), double major (13%), dual enrollment (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (4%), honors program (6%), independent study (15%), internships (30%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (14%), other (43%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3123); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3123). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 108 full-time, 101 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business

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Administration (MBA), 6%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 8%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (330) 471-8159. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,020; room/board: $6,830. Estimated books and supplies: $930; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: July 31. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,974 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,532 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,939 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,772. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,297 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,156 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,342. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (60%), men’s dorms (40%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $785. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 57. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, skiing (nordic), soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, skiing (nordic), soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 31. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 247,937; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,324. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 235. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 294. Transfer applicants offered admission: 209. Transfer applicants enrolled: 121. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 22 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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Marietta College I Address: 215 Fifth Street, Marietta, OH 45750 I Website: http://www.marietta.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,434 full-time; 68 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 9, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,080 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,764 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,434 full-time; 68 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 87%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 331-7896. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.marietta.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://admission.marietta.edu/hs/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2; Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: John Carroll University; Miami University–Oxford; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; Otterbein College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,320. Total accepted: 1,751. Freshmen enrolled: 418; 42% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 490-600, Combined: 970-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 2026.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1797. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 10% petroleum engineering, 9% management sciences and quantitative methods, 8% psychology, 5% advertising, 5% biology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (15%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second MARIETTA COLLEGE π OHIO 1275

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Language (ESL) (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (10%), independent study (10%), internships (25%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 95 full-time, 43 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 7%; medicine, 10%; engineering, 5%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 65%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 85. Transfer applicants offered admission: 67. Transfer applicants enrolled: 42. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 89 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Miami University–Oxford I Address: 501 E. High Street, Oxford, OH 45056 I Website: http://www.muohio.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,264 full-time; 291 part-time

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Financial aid office: (740) 376-4712. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,080; room/board: $7,764. Estimated books and supplies: $712; transportation: $588; personal expenses: $640. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,222 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,418 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,189 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,926. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,887 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 66, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,033 in state, $25,824 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,998 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $26,378 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 52%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), women’s dorms (8%), men’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (4%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 79%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 17%; of women in sororities: 22%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 42. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 248,694; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,567. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 325. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,264 full-time; 291 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (513) 529-2531. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.muohio.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 31; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: February 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.muohio.edu/admission/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; University of Dayton; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 15,925. Total accepted: 12,012. Freshmen enrolled: 3,488; 36% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 75%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 72% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-640, Math: 570-660, Combined: 1110-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-28, Math: 23-29, Composite: 24-28.

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management, marketing, and related support services, 11% education, 11% social sciences, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), cross-registration (1%), double major (9%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (6%), independent study (60%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (33%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 828 full-time, 428 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 79%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study within one year.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,373,050; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,710. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,500. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 639. Transfer applicants offered admission: 438. Transfer applicants enrolled: 245. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 139 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 200 (computer).

Mount Union College I Address: 1972 Clark Avenue, Alliance, OH 44601 I Website: http://www2.muc.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 2,063 full-time; 75 part-time

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Financial aid office: (513) 529-8734. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,033 in state, $25,824 out of state; room/board: $8,998. Estimated books and supplies: $1,195; transportation: $1,010; personal expenses: $4,088. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 55% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 39% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,299 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,272 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,744 (31%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,360. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,292 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $17,629 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,378. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,120 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,050 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $20,153 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 350. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 26; sororities: 22. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,063 full-time; 75 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 29%; Protestant: 23%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 33%; United Methodist: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (330) 823-2590. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www2.muc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www2.muc.edu/Admissions/apply_online. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (0); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ashland University; MOUNT UNION COLLEGE π OHIO 1277

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Baldwin-Wallace College; Kent State University; Ohio State University–Columbus; University of Akron. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,178. Total accepted: 1,697. Freshmen enrolled: 593; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-580, Math: 460-570, Combined: 910-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-25.

$1,449. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 66. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 27%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

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Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 43% communication, journalism, and related programs, 21% education, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% sport and fitness administration/management, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (7.3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.5%), honors program (6%), independent study (16%), internships (17%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (11%), teacher certificate program (24%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 125 full-time, 110 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 7% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 8%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 25%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 31. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 251,072; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,091. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 220. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 104. Transfer applicants offered admission: 48. Transfer applicants enrolled: 40. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 45 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 509 (paper).

Mount Vernon Nazarene University I Address: 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 I Website: http://www.mvnu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Nazarene I Enrollment: 1,912 full-time; 257 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (877) 543-9185. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,120; room/board: $7,050. Estimated books and supplies: $750; transportation: $760; personal expenses: $590. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,330 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,606 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,290 (71%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,395. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,450 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,153. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (47%), women’s dorms (21%), men’s dorms (15%), fraternity housing (5%), apartment for single students (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: 1278 OHIO π MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

 U.S News College Ranking: 33, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,330 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,550 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $23,157 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,912 full-time; 257 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; No preference: 16%; Nazarene: 30%; Baptist: 9%; Other: 42%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (866) 462-6868. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mvnu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana Wesleyan University; Malone College; Ohio State University–Columbus; Olivet Nazarene University; Wright State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 837. Total accepted: 646. Freshmen enrolled: 351; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-560, Math: 460-570, Combined: 920-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1968. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 58% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% education, 4% biological and biomedical sciences, 3% theology and religious vocations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (2%), distance learning (3%), double major (15%), dual enrollment (7%), honors program (6%), independent study (12%), internships (20%), study abroad (10%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, vocational arts. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 116 full-time, 139 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 26% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; medicine, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (740) 392-6868. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,330; room/board: $5,550. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,011; personal expenses: $1,784. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,561 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,984 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,793 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,195. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,305 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,713 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,157. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (19%), apartment for single students (55%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 46% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 85. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, substitution of courses, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 96,619; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,988. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 320. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 143. Transfer applicants offered admission: 94. Transfer applicants enrolled: 77. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Muskingum College I Address: 163 Stormont Street, New Concord, OH 43762 I Website: http://www.muskingum.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 1,560 full-time; 149 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 28, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,060 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,350 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $23,619 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,560 full-time; 149 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 39%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 27%; Unknown: 7%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 8%.

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Phone: (740) 826-8137. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.muskingum.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Total units: 10 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Marietta College; Mount Union College; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; Otterbein College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,911. Total accepted: 1,493. Freshmen enrolled: 430; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-570, Math: 460-580, Combined: 880-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-24, Composite: 19-25.

Financial aid office: (740) 826-8139. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,060; room/board: $7,350. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,079 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,805 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,300 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,950. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,415 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,619. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 25% education, 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% English language and literature/letters, 6% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), double major (28%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), independent study (40%), internships (27%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (19%), teacher certificate program (31%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 101 full-time, 41 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 5%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 44%; arts and sciences, 24%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), women’s dorms (11%), men’s dorms (9%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (8%), apartment for single students (3%), other housing options (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 96. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 35%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 187. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 218,126; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,352. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 216. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 151. Transfer applicants offered admission: 91. Transfer applicants enrolled: 63. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 583 (paper).

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Myers University I Address: 3921 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114 I Website: http://www.myers.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,950 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,400 Acceptance rate: 33% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Notre Dame College of Ohio I Address: 4545 College Road, Cleveland, OH 44121 I Website: http://www.notredamecollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-21  Tuition: 2007-2008: $21,090 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,054 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Oberlin College I Address: 173 W. Lorain Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 I Website: http://www.oberlin.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,718 full-time; 44 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 20, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1270-1460  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,280 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,870 Acceptance rate: 31% Average debt: $17,485 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; Carleton College; Macalester College; Vassar College; Wesleyan University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,014. Total accepted: 2,193. Freshmen enrolled: 745; 91% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 28%. Overall acceptance rate: 31%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 65%. Non-early acceptance rate: 30%. Size of waiting list: 906 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 18. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 69% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 94% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650-750, Math: 620-710, Combined: 1270-1460. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 27-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1833. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: diploma, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 16% music performance, 9% English language and literature, 8% biology, 8% political science and government, 6% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major (16%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (20%), independent study, internships, student-designed major (.5%), study abroad (40%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 275 full-time, 58 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 81%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 67% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 7%; medicine, 5%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,718 full-time; 44 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 75%; International: 6%.

Financial aid office: (440) 775-8142. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,280; room/board: $9,870. Estimated books and supplies: $830; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $978. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15; deadline: January 15. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,326 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,525 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,657 (48%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,714. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,717 (17%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,485. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (440) 775-8411. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oberlin.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 10. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.oberlin.edu/coladm/onlineapplication. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 3. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), women’s dorms (1%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (2%), cooperative housing (7%), other housing options (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 86%. OBERLIN COLLEGE π OHIO 1281

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Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 52% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,750. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 141. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 168. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,877,444; number of current serial subscriptions: 20,663. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 297. Transfer applicants offered admission: 78. Transfer applicants enrolled: 42. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 166 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 166. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 641 (paper).

Ohio Dominican University I Address: 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH 43219 I Website: http://www.ohiodominican.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,754 full-time; 806 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $21,720 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,200 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

guage: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,442. Total accepted: 1,680. Freshmen enrolled: 399; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 43% business administration and management, 11% elementary education and teaching, 10% junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching, 7% psychology, 4% general studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3023). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 68 full-time, 149 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; fiveyear: 40%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (614) 251-4778. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $21,720; room/board: $7,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 6; deadline: June 6.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,754 full-time; 806 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 75%. Religious preference: Protestant: 37%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 24%; Roman Catholic: 35%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (614) 251-4500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ohiodominican.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign lan1282 OHIO π OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cheerleading, golf, soccer, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cheerleading, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 104,739; number of current serial subscriptions: 511. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 425. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 553. Transfer applicants offered admission: 266. Transfer applicants enrolled: 118. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Ohio Northern University I Address: 525 S. Main Street, Ada, OH 45810 I Website: http://www.onu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 2,511 full-time; 94 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 2, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,765 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,890 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $18,562 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 97%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,511 full-time; 94 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 27%; No preference: 30%; Methodist: 15%; Lutheran: 6%; Other: 22%.

dence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Miami University–Oxford; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; University of Dayton; Wittenberg University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,945. Total accepted: 2,903. Freshmen enrolled: 722; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 38% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-630, Math: 550-660, Combined: 1060-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 24-29, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% engineering, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% education, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3018); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3018). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 228 full-time, 79 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 11%; medicine, 25%; engineering, 10%; arts and sciences, 42%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 408-4668. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.onu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.onu.edu/apply/index.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical resiULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (419) 772-2272. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,765; room/board: $7,890. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $720; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,919 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,565 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,732 (74%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,499. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,266 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,562. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 150. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 550. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 171. Transfer applicants offered admission: 66. Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Ohio State University–Columbus I Address: 154 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210 I Website: http://www.osu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 35,716 full-time; 3,493 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 56, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 25-29  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,568 in state, $21,177 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,365 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $19,978 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 35,716 full-time; 3,493 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 82%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (614) 292-3980. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.osu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/osu/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or 1284 OHIO π OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY–COLUMBUS

ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bowling Green State University; Kent State University; Miami University–Oxford; Ohio University; University of Cincinnati. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 21,508. Total accepted: 12,697. Freshmen enrolled: 6,168; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 411 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 3. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 52% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 89% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-650, Math: 580-680, Combined: 1130-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-30, Math: 25-30, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 6% psychology, 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 4% English language and literature, 4% marketing/marketing management, 4% political science and government. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 3,118 full-time, 1,127 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 19%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 71%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (614) 292-0300. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,568 in state, $21,177 out of state; room/board: $7,365. Estimated books and supplies: $1,254; transportation: $144; personal expenses: $3,645. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,225 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,480 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,530 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,781. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,384 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $19,437 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,978. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (83%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (1%), cooperative housing (2%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 24%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 804. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 41; sororities: 19. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, baseball, basketball, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, basketball, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 400. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 6,244,095; number of current serial subscriptions: 67,059. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 694. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 60,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,178. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,543. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,198. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 904 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 76. Minimum TOEFL score required: 527 (paper); 197 (computer).

Ohio University I Address: Athens, OH 45701 I Website: http://www.ohio.edu I Public I Enrollment: 16,072 full-time; 1,312 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 116, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,727 in state, $17,691 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,427 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 16,072 full-time; 1,312 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 31%; Protestant: 39%; Jewish: 2%; No preference: 11%; Unknown: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (740) 593-4100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ohio.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?ohiou. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bowling Green State University; Kent State University; Miami University–Oxford; Ohio State University–Columbus; University of Cincinnati. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,020. Total accepted: 10,679. Freshmen enrolled: 4,005; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480600, Math: 490-600, Combined: 970-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1804. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 6% health and physical education, 5% journalism, 5% psychology, 4% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 4% secondary education and teaching. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public

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administration and social service professions; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (3%), distance learning (3%), double major (7%), dual enrollment (.3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.4%), external degree program (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (1%), internships (6%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (18%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, engineering, health professions, home economics. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 854 full-time, 319 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 68%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study within one year; 31% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 2%; medicine, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 9%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,055. Transfer applicants offered admission: 762. Transfer applicants enrolled: 444. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 288 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Ohio Wesleyan University I Address: 61 S. Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015 I Website: http://web.owu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 1,949 full-time; 18 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 111, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,700 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,270 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $25,627 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (740) 593-4141. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,727 in state, $17,691 out of state; room/board: $8,427. Estimated books and supplies: $870; transportation: $2,580; personal expenses: $1,029. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (89%), women’s dorms (2%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 43% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,553. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 362. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 14%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 635. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,913,522; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,061. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,900. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 26,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,949 full-time; 18 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 83%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (740) 368-3020. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://web.owu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://admission.owu.edu/apps.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of Wooster; Denison University; Miami University–Oxford; Ohio State University–Columbus; Wittenberg University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,814. Total accepted: 2,499. Freshmen enrolled: 576; 51% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 32%. Non-early acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 24 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 6. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1070-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-28, Math: 24-30, Composite: 24-29.

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ences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, other. Special academic programs: double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 136 full-time, 52 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 67%; six-year: 68%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 32% within one year; 52% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 13%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 4%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 25%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (740) 368-3050. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,700; room/board: $8,270. Estimated books and supplies: $2,050; transportation: $60; personal expenses: $0. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,579 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,892 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,438 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,290. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,794 (40%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,627. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (68%), women’s dorms (12%), fraternity housing (12%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 95. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 36%; of women in sororities: 26%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 153. Transfer applicants offered admission: 50. Transfer applicants enrolled: 21. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 169 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Otterbein College I Address: 1 Otterbein College, Westerville, OH 43081 I Website: http://www.otterbein.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 2,285 full-time; 430 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 15, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,319 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,461 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,285 full-time; 430 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 22%; Protestant: 4%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Unknown: 25%; United Methodist: 18%; Baptist: 8%; Other: 21%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (614) 823-1500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.otterbein.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.otterbein.edu/Admission/Applying/application.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 17 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Capital University; Miami University–Oxford; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,686. Total accepted: 2,904. Freshmen enrolled: 640; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): OTTERBEIN COLLEGE π OHIO 1287

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Critical Reading: 480-590, Math: 480-590, Combined: 960-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1926, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1847. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (5%), double major (10%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (3%), internships (2%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (20%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3023); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3023); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3023). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 162 full-time, 156 part-time (42% men; 58% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 44% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 6%; dentistry, 6%; education, 22%; arts and sciences, 48%; veterinary medicine, 6%.

learning-disabled program or receiving services: 85. Services include: remedial math, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 260,069; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,722. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 190. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 311. Transfer applicants offered admission: 173. Transfer applicants enrolled: 76. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12. Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 193 (computer).

Shawnee State University I Address: 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662 I Website: http://www.shawnee.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,992 full-time; 682 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,832 in state, $10,176 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,658 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (614) 823-1502. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,319; room/board: $7,461. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: June 1.

2007-2008 enrollment: 2,992 full-time; 682 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; White: 94%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (30%), women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (14%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (5%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $819. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 105. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 39%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, racquetball, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, racquetball, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in 1288 OHIO π SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY

Phone: (800) 959-2778. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.shawnee.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.shawnee.edu/offices/adms/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,939. Total accepted: 2,939. Freshmen enrolled: 417; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) First-year students submitting ACT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-22, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1986. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 9% social sciences, 8% business administration and management, 8% early childhood education and teaching, 7% psychology, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (2%), double major (10%), dual enrollment (3%), honors program, independent study (2%), internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 147 full-time, 142 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 56%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; fiveyear: 23%; six-year: 26%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 9% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 6%; medicine, 17%; engineering, 3%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 27%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (740) 351-4243. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,832 in state, $10,176 out of state; room/board: $7,658.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 16%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,165. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 44. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 134. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 142,886; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,965. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 620. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 531. Transfer applicants offered admission: 531. Transfer applicants enrolled: 163. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 19 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 207 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 420 (paper).

Tiffin University I Address: 155 Miami Street, Tiffin, OH 44883 I Website: http://www.tiffin.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,475 full-time; 163 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,220 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,460 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,475 full-time; 163 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 76%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (419) 448-3423. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tiffin.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.tiffin.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 13 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ashland University; Bowling Green State University; Ohio State University–Columbus; University of Findlay; University of Toledo. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,852. Total accepted: 1,324. Freshmen enrolled: 312; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 18%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1888. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 52% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program TIFFIN UNIVERSITY π OHIO 1289

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(40%), cross-registration, distance learning (0%), double major (1%), dual enrollment, honors program, independent study (4%), internships (21%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program. Cooperative education programs: education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3018). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 48 full-time, 92 part-time (54% men; 46% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 32%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (419) 448-3357. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,220; room/board: $7,460. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,931 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,122 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,710 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,909. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 19%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,140 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,159 (3%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (78%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students (3%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 18. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

Union Institute and University I Address: 440 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206 I Website: http://www.tui.edu I Private I Enrollment: 633 full-time; 310 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, National Universities  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $12,180 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 633 full-time; 310 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 26%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 62%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (513) 487-1239. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tui.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Average high school grade point average: 0.0.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 50,688; number of current serial subscriptions: 250. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 145. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Year founded: 1964. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 34% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 21% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 20% education, 9% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (0%), distance learning (11%), independent study (100%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 58 full-time, 174 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Graduation rates: Six-year: 27%.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 185. Transfer applicants offered admission: 86. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (4% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 620 (paper).

Financial aid office: (513) 487-1127. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $12,180. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: June 4.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

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classes, untimed tests, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 75. School does not have a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 216. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0.

University of Akron I Address: 302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH 44325 I Website: http://www.uakron.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,590 full-time; 4,384 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,382 in state, $17,631 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,640 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $17,450 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,590 full-time; 4,384 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 82%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (330) 972-7077. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uakron.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 11. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.uakron.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bowling Green State University; Kent State University; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; University of Toledo. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,410. Total accepted: 9,314. Freshmen enrolled: 3,897; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Non-early acceptance rate: 95%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 58% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-560, Math: 440-580, Combined: 880-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% engineering. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), distance learning (30%), double major (4%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program (8%), independent study (11%), internships (19%), student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program (18%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 737 full-time, 828 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 27%; sixyear: 34%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (330) 972-7032. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,382 in state, $17,631 out of state; room/board: $7,640. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $984; personal expenses: $1,646. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,319 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,424 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,894 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,894. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 51%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,592 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,154 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,450. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), women’s dorms (4%), men’s dorms (4%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students (22%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 16%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,704. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 219. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowlUNIVERSITY OF AKRON π OHIO 1291

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ing, cross country, golf, racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 406. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,259,804; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,765. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,900. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,080. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,145. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,424. Transfer applicants enrolled: 923. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 170 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 48. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Cincinnati I Address: PO Box 210063, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0063 I Website: http://www.uc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 16,949 full-time; 3,552 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,902 in state, $25,425 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,240 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $21,302 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 16,949 full-time; 3,552 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (513) 556-1100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: (1); Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not consid1292 OHIO π UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

ered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,876. Total accepted: 8,902. Freshmen enrolled: 3,560; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 500-630, Combined: 990-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2027, Math: 21-27, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1819. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% engineering, 11% visual and performing arts, 7% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,209 full-time, 39 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (513) 556-6982. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,902 in state, $25,425 out of state; room/board: $9,240. Estimated books and supplies: $1,255; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $4,900. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,304 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,432 (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,978 (19%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,742. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,670 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,888 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,302. Proportion who borrowed: 65%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 21%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, older student. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,382. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,542. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,288. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 246 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 515 (paper); 185 (computer).

University of Dayton I Address: 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469 I Website: http://www.udayton.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Marianist) I Enrollment: 6,845 full-time; 589 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 108, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,330 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,980 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $30,332 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,845 full-time; 589 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 70%; Protestant: 8%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 15%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (937) 229-4411. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.udayton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://admission.udayton.edu/apply/application_login.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Miami University–Oxford; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; University of Cincinnati; Xavier University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,742. Total accepted: 7,156. Freshmen enrolled: 1,773; 39% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-620, Math: 530-640, Combined: 1050-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-27, Math: 22-28, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1850. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 11% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% engineering, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major (9%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (2%), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (41%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 457 full-time, 341 part-time (; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 76%. Graduate study: 53% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 6%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 2%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 32%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (937) 229-4311. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,330; room/board: $7,980. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 20072008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 46% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,481 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,965 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $9,098 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $8,770. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $25,219 (40%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion

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receiving): $16,836 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $30,332. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (49%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (30%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 52% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,725. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 192. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 16%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 170. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,326,027; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,003. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 7,675. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 804. Transfer applicants offered admission: 295. Transfer applicants enrolled: 159. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 62 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 47. Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of Findlay I Address: 1000 N. Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840 I Website: http://www.findlay.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Churches of God General Conference I Enrollment: 2,875 full-time; 1,129 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 67, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,670 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,306 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $23,350 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,875 full-time; 1,129 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 88%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 31%; Protestant: 35%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 7%; Unknown: 19%; Churches of God General Conference: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 548-0932. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.findlay.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.findlay.edu/admissions/info/undergraduate/apply/default.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ashland University; Bluffton University; Bowling Green State University; Heidelberg College; Ohio Northern University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,948. Total accepted: 2,052. Freshmen enrolled: 718; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 480-590, Combined: 940-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1882. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 21% health professions and related clinical sciences, 12% education, 11% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 5% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (6%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning (12%), double major (19%), dual enrollment (14%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), honors program, independent study (1%), internships (1%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (2%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, health professions, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3018); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3018). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 190 fullU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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time, 173 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 55%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 37% of students pursue further study within one year.

University of Northwestern Ohio I Address: 1441 N. Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805 I Website: http://www.unoh.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (419) 434-4792. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,670; room/board: $8,306. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: August 1; deadline: September 1. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,700 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,415 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,100 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,200. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,300 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,173 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,350. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

University of Rio Grande I Address: PO Box 500, Rio Grande, OH 45674 I Website: http://www.rio.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,802 full-time; 377 part-time

KEY STATS CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (52%), women’s dorms (26%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (15%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, golf, ice hockey, football (lightweight), skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, golf, ice hockey, football (lightweight), skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 29. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 145,948; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,479. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 274. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,600 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $7,000 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,802 full-time; 377 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (740) 245-7208. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rio.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (3); Science: 0 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 0 (2); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 0 (9); Total units: 0 (21). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Marshall University; Ohio University; Shawnee State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,628. Total accepted: 1,963. Freshmen enrolled: 505; Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 659. Transfer applicants offered admission: 391. Transfer applicants enrolled: 87. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 227 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 422 (paper). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE π OHIO 1295

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language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), distance learning (2%), double major (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (5%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Sixyear: 24%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; medicine, 11%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 1%.

University of Toledo I Address: 2801 W. Bancroft, Toledo, OH 43606 I Website: http://www.utoledo.edu I Public I Enrollment: 13,394 full-time; 3,133 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,937 in state, $16,748 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,723 Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: $23,398 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,394 full-time; 3,133 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 79%; International: 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (740) 245-7218. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,600; room/board: $7,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: August 10.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 128. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 123,318; number of current serial subscriptions: 319. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 631. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 760. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 400 (paper); 97 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (419) 530-8888. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utoledo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://undergradadmission.utoledo.edu/pages/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,156. Total accepted: 10,348. Freshmen enrolled: 3,896; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-25, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1872. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 10% engineering, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, education, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,109 full-time, 419 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 45%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (419) 530-8700. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,937 in state, $16,748 out of state; room/board: $8,723. Estimated books and supplies: $825; transportation: $707; personal expenses: $2,646. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,406 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,748 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,322 (48%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,108. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,637 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,005 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,398. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (89%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (4%), special housing for international students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, fencing, football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, fencing, football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo.

pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,131. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,844. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,104. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 372 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 88. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Urbana University I Address: 579 College Way, Urbana, OH 43078 I Website: http://www.urbana.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Swedenborgian Church I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Ursuline College I Address: 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, OH 44124 I Website: http://www.ursuline.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 796 full-time; 373 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 67, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,060 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,352 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $20,736 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 25%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 796 full-time; 373 part-time. Men: 7%; women: 93%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 25%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 70%. Religious preference: Protestant: 10%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 7%; Unknown: 40%; Roman Catholic: 27%; various: 14%; Other: 1%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 101. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,990,097; number of current serial subscriptions: 76,981. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 5,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 35,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (440) 449-4203. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ursuline.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: February 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: URSULINE COLLEGE π OHIO 1297

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Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cleveland State University; John Carroll University; Kent State University; Notre Dame College of Ohio; University of Akron. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 436. Total accepted: 287. Freshmen enrolled: 113; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Non-early acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-560, Math: 450-550, Combined: 890-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 17-22, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 40% health professions and related clinical sciences, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% psychology, 8% visual and performing arts, 5% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (18%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, independent study, internships, student-designed major. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 77 full-time, 124 part-time (24% men; 76% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 81%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; fiveyear: 46%; six-year: 49%.

of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 46. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 129,829; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,723. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 72. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 290. Transfer applicants offered admission: 233. Transfer applicants enrolled: 155. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Walsh University I Address: 2020 E. Maple Street, North Canton, OH 44720 I Website: http://www.walsh.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,710 full-time; 436 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,050 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,760 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $18,882 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

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Financial aid office: (440) 646-8309. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,060; room/board: $7,352. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $464; personal expenses: $700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,641 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,215 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,358 (81%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,044. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,408 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,057 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,736. Proportion who borrowed: 25%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,710 full-time; 436 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 26%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 28%; Roman Catholic: 42%; Other: 1%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), women’s dorms (26%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 16%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 362-9846. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.walsh.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Kent State University; Mount Union College; Ohio Dominican University; University of Akron; University of Findlay. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,313. Total accepted: 1,035. Freshmen enrolled: 453; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 470-580, Combined: 920-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-25.

worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1958. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 37% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% education, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (19%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (0%), cross-registration (0%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (0%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), external degree program (19%), honors program (4%), independent study (3%), internships (11%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 96 full-time, 147 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 36%; law, 9%; medicine, 9%; dentistry, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 4%; veterinary medicine, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (330) 490-7150. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,050; room/board: $7,760. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $672; personal expenses: $1,102. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 50% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,027 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,966 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,750 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,992. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,030 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,876 (20%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,882. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (79%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 142,132; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,858. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 295. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 720. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 236. Transfer applicants offered admission: 198. Transfer applicants enrolled: 153. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Wilberforce University I Address: PO Box 1001, 1055 N. Beckett Road, Wilberforce, OH 45384 I Website: http://www.wilberforce.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: African Methodist Episcopal I Enrollment: 816 full-time; 10 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $11,560 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,320 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 816 full-time; 10 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 93%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 4%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 367-8568. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wilberforce.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY π OHIO 1299

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Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cedarville University; Central State University; University of Dayton; Wright State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,560. Total accepted: 1,327. Freshmen enrolled: 256; 75% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 52%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, honors program, independent study, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3026); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (9168). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 36 full-time, 49 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 86% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 53%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 367-8565. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $11,560; room/board: $5,320. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,600; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: April 30.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7 (1% of student body).

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Wilmington College I Address: 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, OH 45177 I Website: http://www.wilmington.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Quaker I Enrollment: 1,260 full-time; 266 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 23, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,372 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,010 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,260 full-time; 266 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (937) 382-6661. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wilmington.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: (0); Academic electives: (0); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; Otterbein College; University of Cincinnati; Wright State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,922. Total accepted: 1,603. Freshmen enrolled: 380; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 26% education, 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% psychology, 9% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 4% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cross-registration (1%), double major (23%), dual enrollment, honors program (6%), independent study (11%), internships (27%), U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (.4%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (26%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 72 full-time, 50 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 55%; sixyear: 59%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (937) 382-6661. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,372; room/board: $8,010. Estimated books and supplies: $520. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 88% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,728 (88%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,986 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,042 (77%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,250. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,161 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 86. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 130. Transfer applicants offered admission: 128. Transfer applicants enrolled: 63. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

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Wittenberg University I Address: PO Box 720, Springfield, OH 45501 I Website: http://www.wittenberg.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 1,943 full-time; 123 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,236 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,314 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $20,999 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,943 full-time; 123 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 2%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 32%; Unknown: 6%; Lutheran: 16%; Other: 22%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (937) 327-6314. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wittenberg.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www4.wittenberg.edu/administration/prospect/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (5); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 2 (3); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of Wooster; Denison University; Miami University–Oxford; Ohio Wesleyan University; University of Dayton. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,887. Total accepted: 2,096. Freshmen enrolled: 551; 30% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 66%. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 56%. Non-early acceptance rate: 55%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 500-620, Combined: 990-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 21-28, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1845. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% biology/biological sciences, 12% business/commerce, 12% social sciences, 11% elementary education and teaching, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; phiWITTENBERG UNIVERSITY π OHIO 1301

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losophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (8%), dual enrollment (2%), honors program (10%), independent study (27%), internships (22%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (17%), teacher certificate program (37%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 142 full-time, 53 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 6% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 57%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 8%; medicine, 12%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 8%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 45%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (937) 327-7321. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,236; room/board: $8,314. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,169 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $19,493 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,406 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,987. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,582 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,999. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (48%), women’s dorms (5%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (3%), apartment for single students (1%), other housing options (35%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 49% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 129. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 42%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 81%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 99. Services include: extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 423,930; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,551. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 900. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 81%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 1302 OHIO π WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 150. Transfer applicants offered admission: 79. Transfer applicants enrolled: 42. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 28 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Wright State University I Address: 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435 I Website: http://www.wright.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,497 full-time; 1,782 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 25/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,497 full-time; 1,782 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 81%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (937) 775-5700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wright.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/aw?wright. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,866. Total accepted: 4,898. Freshmen enrolled: 2,385; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 430-570, Combined: 870-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1964. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, postmaster’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% education, 18% business/commerce, 11% chiropractic (D.C.). Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 652 fulltime, 3 part-time (56% men; 44% women). Student/faculty ratio: 25/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 16%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 43%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (937) 873-5721. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Average per-year earnings: $6. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 145. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 500. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 703,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,200. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,000. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,925. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,415. Transfer applicants enrolled: 933. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 160 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 67. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Xavier University I Address: 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207 I Website: http://www.xavier.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 3,459 full-time; 502 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 2, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,860 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,270 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $23,988 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,459 full-time; 502 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 81%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 20%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 18%; Roman Catholic (Jesuit): 60%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 982-3648. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.xavier.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.xavier.edu/applyonline. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (0); Academic electives: (5); Total units: (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Miami University–Oxford; Ohio State University–Columbus; University of Cincinnati; University of Dayton; University of Notre Dame. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,649. Total accepted: 4,147. Freshmen enrolled: 858; 47% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 70%. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Non-early acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 383 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 19. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-640, Math: 530-640, Combined: 1050-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 22-28, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1831. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% education, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; XAVIER UNIVERSITY π OHIO 1303

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multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 309 full-time, 314 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 70%; five-year: 78%; six-year: 77%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 2%; medicine, 6%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 7%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (513) 745-3142. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,860; room/board: $9,270. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,759 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,683 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,508 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,849. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,535 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,087 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,988. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), apartment for single students (32%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 269. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 366,315; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,589. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all stu1304 OHIO π YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY

dents: 225. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 12,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 347. Transfer applicants offered admission: 168. Transfer applicants enrolled: 81. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 54 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 71 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 557 (paper).

Youngstown State University I Address: 1 University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555 I Website: http://www.ysu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,660 full-time; 2,641 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,721 in state, $12,394 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,090 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,660 full-time; 2,641 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 82%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 468-6978. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ysu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Very important. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,582. Total accepted: 3,731. Freshmen enrolled: 2,442; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 23% were in the top 25 percent; 52% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-550, Math: 410-550, Combined: 810-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-23, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 8% early childhood education and teaching, 6% criminal justice/safety studies, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 4% general studies, 4% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 429 full-time, 613 part-time (52% men; 48% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 13%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 37%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (330) 941-3399. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,721 in state, $12,394 out of state; room/board: $7,090. Estimated books and supplies: $1,140; transportation: $1,559; personal expenses: $520. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (64%), women’s dorms (5%), sorority housing (0%), fraternity housing (0%), apartment for single students (31%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated

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housing: 10%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7,280. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 162. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 204. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 886,471; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,821. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,750. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,016. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,070. Transfer applicants offered admission: 919. Transfer applicants enrolled: 652. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 58. Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 541 (paper).

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Oklahoma Bacone College I Address: 2299 Old Bacone Road, Muskogee, OK 74403-1568 I Website: http://www.bacone.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Cameron University I Address: 2800 W. Gore Boulevard, Lawton, OK 73505-6377 I Website: http://www.cameron.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,272 full-time; 1,799 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-21  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,072 in state, $9,544 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,172 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $6,500 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,272 full-time; 1,799 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 8%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 59%; International: 5%.

2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 57% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 15-20, Composite: 16-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% business administration and management, 12% criminology, 9% elementary education and teaching, 8% health and physical education, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education, health professions, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 161 full-time, 172 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 55%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 23%; six-year: 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (580) 581-2289. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cameron.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 0; History: 3; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Midwestern State University; Oklahoma State University; University of Central Oklahoma; University of Oklahoma; University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,134. Total accepted: 1,133. Freshmen enrolled: 799; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Credentials of fall 1306 OKLAHOMA π BACONE COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (580) 581-2293. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,072 in state, $9,544 out of state; room/board: $4,172. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,564; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 77% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,000 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,950 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,320 (32%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,049. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $750 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,200 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $6,500. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (25%), men’s dorms (25%), apartment for single students (50%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 7%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 230,946; number of current serial subscriptions: 406. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 526. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 486. Transfer applicants offered admission: 485. Transfer applicants enrolled: 291. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 233 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 552 (paper).

East Central University I Address: 14th Street and Francis Avenue, Ada, OK 74820 I Website: http://www.ecok.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,956 full-time; 709 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,796 in state, $6,607 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,838 Acceptance rate: 96% Average debt: $19,190 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 24%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,956 full-time; 709 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 21%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 69%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (580) 559-5239. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ecok.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not conULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sidered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 745. Total accepted: 717. Freshmen enrolled: 552; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 96%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 16-22, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 13% human services, 10% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 9% business administration and management, 8% elementary education and teaching, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 161 full-time, 92 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 30%; sixyear: 34%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 10%; medicine, 20%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 5%; veterinary medicine, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (580) 559-5242. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,796 in state, $6,607 out of state; room/board: $4,838. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $2,696; personal expenses: $1,828. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 54% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,189 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,294 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,850 (39%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,850. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 44%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,166 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,204 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,190. Proportion who borrowed: 24%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (57%), women’s dorms (11%), apartments for married students (10%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 21%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY π OKLAHOMA 1307

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$4,120. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 88. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 64. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 182,127; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,076. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 575. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 60%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 483. Transfer applicants offered admission: 481. Transfer applicants enrolled: 387. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 84 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Langston University I Address: PO Box 907, Langston, OK 73050 I Website: http://www.lunet.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,135 full-time; 396 part-time

nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,737. Total accepted: 1,221. Freshmen enrolled: 509; Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Non-early acceptance rate: 45%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 15% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.6. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 11-17, Math: 15-17, Composite: 14-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1897. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 25% health services/allied health/health sciences, 19% business/commerce, 16% education, 8% psychology, 7% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-veterinary science. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 152 full-time, 72 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 71% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 47%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 32%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (405) 466-3282. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,595 in state, $8,710 out of state; room/board: $6,760. Estimated books and supplies: $1,250 personal expenses: $2,156. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 47% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,262 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $865 (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,504 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,245. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,752 (33%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,789. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 14-18  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,595 in state, $8,710 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,760 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: $14,789 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,135 full-time; 396 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 91%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 4%; International: 3%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students (14%), apartment for single students (86%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Activities include: drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, martial arts. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, martial arts.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (405) 466-3231. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lunet.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 31; decision sent by August 15. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); History: 3 (3); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required 1308 OKLAHOMA π LANGSTON UNIVERSITY

For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 62. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, take home exams. Library: Number of titles: 85,323; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,444. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 75%.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 392. Transfer applicants offered admission: 159. Transfer applicants enrolled: 172. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 29 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 300 (computer).

Mid-America Christian University I Address: 3500 S.W. 119th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73170 I Website: http://www.macu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of God I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $11,950 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,900 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Northeastern State University I Address: 600 N. Grand, Tahlequah, OK 74464 I Website: http://www.nsuok.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,134 full-time; 2,057 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,489 in state, $8,589 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $3,600 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,134 full-time; 2,057 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 30%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 59%; International: 3%.

(Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 16-21, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 13% elementary education and teaching, 7% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 7% psychology, 6% business administration and management, 6% early childhood education and teaching. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (.05%), distance learning (17%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (10%), honors program (1%), independent study (1%), internships (15%), studentdesigned major (.05%), teacher certificate program (28%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 304 full-time, 166 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 27%; six-year: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (918) 456-5511. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,489 in state, $8,589 out of state; room/board: $3,600. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $1,424; personal expenses: $1,080. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (918) 444-2200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nsuok.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 2 (0); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (0); History: 1 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 15 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,273. Total accepted: 1,609. Freshmen enrolled: 1,017; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (86%), sorority housing (7%), apartments for married students (6%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,690. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY π OKLAHOMA 1309

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Library: Number of titles: 415,275; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,685. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 897. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,547. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,296. Transfer applicants enrolled: 951. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 260 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 53. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 540 (paper).

Northwestern Oklahoma State University I Address: 709 Oklahoma Boulevard, Alva, OK 73717 I Website: http://www.nwosu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,385 full-time; 402 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,036 in state, $10,073 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $3,520 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $13,808 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,385 full-time; 402 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 84%; International: 2%.

management, 10% psychology, 8% agribusiness/agricultural business operations, 7% elementary education and teaching, 7% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 87 full-time, 59 part-time (42% men; 58% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 52%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 24%; six-year: 29%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (580) 327-8542. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,036 in state, $10,073 out of state; room/board: $3,520. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 49% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,872 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,148 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,138 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,273. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,263 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,692 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,808. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (580) 327-8545. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nwosu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Application fee: $15. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); History: 2; Academic electives: (3); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Oklahoma State University; Southwestern Oklahoma State University; University of Central Oklahoma; University of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 706. Total accepted: 706. Freshmen enrolled: 348; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-510, Math: 440570, Combined: 860-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 216. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 342. Transfer applicants offered admission: 342. Transfer applicants enrolled: 261. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1897. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 18% business administration and 1310 OKLAHOMA π NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

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Oklahoma Baptist University I Address: 500 W. University, Shawnee, OK 74804 I Website: http://www.okbu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 1,342 full-time; 241 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 2, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,790 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,200 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $18,310 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,342 full-time; 241 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 81%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 5%; No preference: 15%; Unknown: 4%; Southern Baptist Convention: 72%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (405) 878-2023. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.okbu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.okbu.edu/admissions/onlineapp.html?section=welcome. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: East Central University; Oklahoma State University; Southwestern Oklahoma State University; University of Central Oklahoma; University of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,051. Total accepted: 792. Freshmen enrolled: 315; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-610, Math: 460-560, Combined: 900-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-28, Math: 19-25, Composite: 2127.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1910. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 7% elementary education and teaching, 5% Bible/biblical studies, 5% psychology, 4% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), distance learning (1%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (1%), internships (5%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (11%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 105 full-time, 45 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 5% within one year; 7% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 5%; medicine, 10%; theology (or the seminary), 25%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 30%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (405) 878-2016. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,790; room/board: $5,200. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,510; personal expenses: $1,575. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 44% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,647 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,031 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,004 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,762. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,716 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,992 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,310. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (42%), men’s dorms (28%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (28%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 73%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 78. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 26. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testOKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY π OKLAHOMA 1311

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ing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 161,886; number of current serial subscriptions: 332. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 235. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

610, Combined: 940-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 18-26, Composite: 19-26.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,944 full-time; 54 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 79%; International: 9%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; No preference: 2%; Church of Christ: 77%; Baptist: 6%; Other: 13%.

Year founded: 1950. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 11% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 10% visual and performing arts, 8% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (8%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (5%), independent study (5%), internships (4%), student-designed major (6%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (11%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 105 full-time, 107 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 10%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 15%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 20%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

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Phone: (405) 425-5050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by August 7. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Abilene Christian University; Harding University; Oklahoma State University; Texas A&M University–College Station; University of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,602. Total accepted: 1,192. Freshmen enrolled: 544; 60% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-610, Math: 470-

Financial aid office: (405) 425-5190. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,566; room/board: $6,390. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,486; personal expenses: $3,232. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 8; deadline: September 8. In 2007-2008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,749 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,615 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,727 (50%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,137. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 54%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,940 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,173 (16%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,820. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 289. Transfer applicants offered admission: 203. Transfer applicants enrolled: 126. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 59 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Oklahoma Christian University I Address: Box 11000, Oklahoma City, OK 73136-1100 I Website: http://www.oc.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 1,944 full-time; 54 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 53, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,566 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,390 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $22,820 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (32%), men’s dorms (28%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (35%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 51. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 38%; of women in sororities: 39%. Average proportion of students who stay on camU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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pus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 29. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 104,796; number of current serial subscriptions: 878. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 243. Transfer applicants enrolled: 106. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 188 (9% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 61 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 515 (paper).

Oklahoma City University I Address: 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1493 I Website: http://www.okcu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,800 full-time; 346 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 25, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,400 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,056 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $19,449 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 43%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,800 full-time; 346 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 5%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 61%; International: 17%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 11%; Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 24%; United Methodist: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (405) 208-5050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.okcu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.okcu.edu/admissions/online_menu.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very imporULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

tant. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: New York University; Oklahoma State University; Southern Methodist University; University of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 998. Total accepted: 808. Freshmen enrolled: 400; 50% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-640, Math: 520-640, Combined: 1090-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 19-26, Composite: 2227.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1904. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 40% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 20% visual and performing arts, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (34%), double major (5%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program (5%), independent study (36%), internships (66%), student-designed major, study abroad (21%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 189 fulltime, 151 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; fiveyear: 45%; six-year: 51%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (405) 208-5211. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,400; room/board: $7,056. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,700; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,930 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,582 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,180 (36%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,695. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,378 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,304 (13%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,449. Proportion who borrowed: 43%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 66. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 28%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 449,066; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,373. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 477. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 408. Transfer applicants offered admission: 287. Transfer applicants enrolled: 175. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 369 (17% of student body). Number of countries represented: 58. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 557 (paper).

Oklahoma Panhandle State University I Address: PO Box 430, Goodwell, OK 73939-0430 I Website: http://www.opsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 954 full-time; 199 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-21  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,820 in state, $6,220 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $3,300 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 954 full-time; 199 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 73%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 664-6778. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.opsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.opsu.edu/require.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither 1314 OKLAHOMA π OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY

SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Oklahoma City University; Oklahoma State University; Southwestern Oklahoma State University; West Texas A&M University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 586. Total accepted: 586. Freshmen enrolled: 278; 54% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-500, Math: 400-570, Combined: 780-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-21, Composite: 16-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 12% agribusiness/agricultural business operations, 10% elementary education and teaching, 9% animal sciences, 9% biology/biological sciences, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, internships, teacher certificate program. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 57 full-time, 25 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 37%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 52%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (580) 349-1580. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,820 in state, $6,220 out of state; room/board: $3,300. Estimated books and supplies: $240; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,436. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 112,815; number of current serial subscriptions: 275. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 160. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 151. Transfer applicants offered admission: 151. Transfer applicants enrolled: 128. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Oklahoma State University I Address: 101 Whitehurst Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078 I Website: http://www.okstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 15,979 full-time; 2,389 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,491 in state, $14,916 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,267 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $18,044 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

tions, and related sciences, 8% education, 8% engineering, 7% family and consumer sciences/human sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, premedicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 985 full-time, 231 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; fiveyear: 52%; six-year: 58%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 15,979 full-time; 2,389 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 10%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 79%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (405) 744-6858. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.okstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 15 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,415. Total accepted: 5,651. Freshmen enrolled: 3,209; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 59% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490610, Math: 510-630, Combined: 1000-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 20-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% agriculture, agriculture operaULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (405) 744-6604. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,491 in state, $14,916 out of state; room/board: $6,267. Estimated books and supplies: $940; transportation: $1,740; personal expenses: $2,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,379 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,682 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,213 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,182. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,548 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,208 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,044. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 34; sororities: 16. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 17%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, readers, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 2,697,410; number of current serial subscriptions: 53,184. Information techOKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY π OKLAHOMA 1315

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nology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,481. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,126. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,576. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 554 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 81. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Oklahoma Wesleyan University I Address: 2201 Silver Lake Road, Bartlesville, OK 74006 I Website: http://www.okwu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Wesleyan Church I Enrollment: 489 full-time; 499 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 11, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,585 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,050 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $21,473 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 98%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 489 full-time; 499 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 11%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 78%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 55%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 22%; Wesleyan Church: 18%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (866) 222-8226. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.okwu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 1 (1); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: MidAmerica Nazarene University; Oklahoma State University; Southern Nazarene University; University of Oklahoma; University of Phoenix. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 612. Total accepted: 305. Freshmen enrolled: 122; 46% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-520, Math: 420-550, Combined: 910-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 65%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-25.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1972. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 42% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 21% business administration and management, 10% business administration, management, and operations, 6% religion/religious studies, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (66%), double major (14%), independent study (4%), internships (19%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: technologies, vocational arts. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 33 full-time, 94 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 42%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 89%; of 20 to 49 students: 11%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (918) 335-6282. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,585; room/board: $6,050. Estimated books and supplies: $901; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $1,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,011 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (58%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,829 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,443 (11%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,473. Proportion who borrowed: 98%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (52%), men’s dorms (42%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,680. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 8. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 59,832; number of current serial subscriptions: 170. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 60. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 166. Transfer applicants offered admission: 57. Transfer applicants enrolled: 38. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 523 (paper).

Oral Roberts University I Address: 7777 S. Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74171 I Website: http://www.oru.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian interdenominational I Enrollment: 2,468 full-time; 246 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,196 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,610 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $35,200 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,468 full-time; 246 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 65%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Protestant: 98%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 678-8876. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oru.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: September 1; Decision sent by: September 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.oru.edu/university/departments/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 1 (1); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Northeastern State University; Oklahoma State University; University of Oklahoma; University of Tulsa. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,201. Total accepted: 904. Freshmen enrolled: 604; Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480600, Math: 440-580, Combined: 920-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% mass communication/media studies, 10% theological and ministerial studies, 6% psychology, 5% management science, 5% religious education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (1%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), external degree program (1%), honors program (9%), independent study (10%), internships (20%), liberal arts/career combination (5%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (10%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 191 full-time, 101 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 60% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 10% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (918) 495-7088. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,196; room/board: $7,610. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,732 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,802 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $11,194 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $10,999. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,885 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $18,939 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,200. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (51%), men’s dorms (48%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 29% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 99%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 55. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 425,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 536. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 382. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

tion/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Northeastern State University; Oklahoma State University; University of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,589. Total accepted: 1,017. Freshmen enrolled: 817; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 56% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-21, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS

I Address: 1701 W. Will Rogers Boulevard, Claremore, OK 74017 I Website: http://www.rsu.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 2,282 full-time; 1,621 part-time

Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 36% business administration and management, 17% social sciences, 16% engineering technologies/technicians, 14% biology/biological sciences, 8% radio, television, and digital communication. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering technologies/technicians; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, honors program, independent study, internships. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 97 fulltime, 115 part-time (41% men; 59% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 57%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 49%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 28%; six-year: 36%.

KEY STATS

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 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,893 in state, $8,858 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,615 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

Financial aid office: (918) 343-7553. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,893 in state, $8,858 out of state; room/board: $6,615. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $3,146; personal expenses: $4,090. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,854 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,801 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,063 (51%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,674. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 47%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,417 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,617 (3%). Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 478. Transfer applicants offered admission: 334. Transfer applicants enrolled: 227. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 232 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 58. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 559 (paper).

Rogers State University

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,282 full-time; 1,621 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 15%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 80%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (918) 343-7545. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rsu.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: https://rsuportal.rsu.edu/ics/Admissions/Apply_For_Admission.jnz. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (0); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affilia1318 OKLAHOMA π ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartments for married students (7%), apartment for single students (93%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 6%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,760. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 39. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 71,771; number of current serial subscriptions: 422. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 327. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,077. Transfer applicants offered admission: 861. Transfer applicants enrolled: 409. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16. Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Southeastern Oklahoma State University I Address: 1405 N. Fourth, PMB 4225, Durant, OK 74701-0609 I Website: http://www.sosu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,824 full-time; 791 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,926 in state, $9,721 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,871 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $6,852 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 37%

standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-22, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 25% education, 10% engineering technologies/technicians, 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (10%), double major (5%), honors program (4%), independent study, internships (14%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (2%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 142 full-time, 96 parttime (57% men; 43% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; fiveyear: 26%; six-year: 31%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 14% within one year; 25% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; education, 51%; arts and sciences, 35%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID

2007-2008 enrollment: 2,824 full-time; 791 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 30%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 60%; International: 1%.

Financial aid office: (580) 745-2186. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,926 in state, $9,721 out of state; room/board: $5,871. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,520; personal expenses: $1,148. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 64% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (43%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $633 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,463 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $6,852. Proportion who borrowed: 37%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (580) 745-2060. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sosu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (1); History: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: East Central University; Oklahoma State University; University of Central Oklahoma; University of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,130. Total accepted: 810. Freshmen enrolled: 665; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (51%), women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (23%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 9%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,060. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 87. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, rodeo, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, rodeo, soccer, softball, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 306,071; number of current serial subscriptions: 841. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,138. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 531. Transfer applicants offered admission: 478. Transfer applicants enrolled: 383. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 34 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Southern Nazarene University I Address: 6729 N.W. 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK 73008 I Website: http://www.snu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Nazarene I Enrollment: 1,610 full-time; 46 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 53, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,824 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,838 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $20,600 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,610 full-time; 46 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 78%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 45%; No preference: 12%; Unknown: 3%; Nazarene: 36%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (405) 491-6324. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.snu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 6. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 642. Total accepted: 642. Freshmen enrolled: 320; 47% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Credentials of fall 2007 fresh1320 OKLAHOMA π SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

men: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 26%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 42% organizational behavior studies, 10% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 9% human development and family studies, 7% education, 4% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 75 full-time, 127 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 79%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (405) 491-6310. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,824; room/board: $5,838. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $3,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 1% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (33%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,600.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (40%), men’s dorms (39%), apartments for married students (6%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 13. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 100,249; number of current serial subscriptions: 195. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 148. Transfer applicants offered admission: 148. Transfer applicants enrolled: 74. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 29. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Southwestern Oklahoma State University I Address: 100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, OK 73096-3098 I Website: http://www.swosu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,605 full-time; 632 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,750 in state, $8,550 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $3,800 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,605 full-time; 632 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 7%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 79%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (580) 774-3782. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.swosu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. To apply online, go to: http://www.swosu.edu/resources/forms/regstr/admissi.pdf. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (2); Total units: 15 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Oklahoma State University; University of Central Oklahoma; University of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,425. Total accepted: 1,284. Freshmen enrolled: 917; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 90%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% education, 19% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 7% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 215 full-time, 15 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 27%; six-year: 37%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (580) 774-3786. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,750 in state, $8,550 out of state; room/board: $3,800. Estimated books and supplies: $1,230. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,266 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,375 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,675 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,733. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $479 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $991 (7%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (44%), apartments for married students (6%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 69. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learnSOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY π OKLAHOMA 1321

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ing-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, untimed tests, learning center, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 299,954; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,136. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 551. Transfer applicants enrolled: 307. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 75 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

St. Gregory’s University I Address: 1900 W. MacArthur Street, Shawnee, OK 74804 I Website: http://www.stgregorys.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 398 full-time; 357 part-time

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1875. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 30% business administration and management, 22% business/commerce, 13% social sciences, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% management information systems. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (50%), double major (1%), honors program (1%), independent study, internships (50%), student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 34 full-time, 77 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 92%; of 20 to 49 students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 11%; five-year: 22%; six-year: 27%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,560 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,088 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 398 full-time; 357 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 8%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 72%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 42%; Protestant: 33%; No preference: 19%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (405) 878-5444. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stgregorys.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 271. Total accepted: 195. Freshmen enrolled: 80; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 450-500, Combined: 880-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-25, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-23.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (405) 878-5412. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,560; room/board: $6,088. Estimated books and supplies: $920; transportation: $2,148; personal expenses: $2,046. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 93% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (93%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,203 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,547 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,629. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 19. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 16. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 87,550; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,103. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 75. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security servU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 113. Transfer applicants offered admission: 87. Transfer applicants enrolled: 42. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 45 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

University of Central Oklahoma I Address: 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034 I Website: http://www.ucok.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,973 full-time; 4,366 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,856 in state, $9,729 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,380 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $15,785 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,973 full-time; 4,366 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; American-Indian: 5%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 71%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (405) 974-2338. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucok.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://bronze.ucok.edu/registrar/admit/Admissions.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3; Total units: 15 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Oklahoma State University; University of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,450. Total accepted: 3,219. Freshmen enrolled: 2,112; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 19-24, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English lanULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

guage and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning, double major (.23%), dual enrollment (0%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study (6.18%), internships (10.78%), teacher certificate program (12.04%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 434 full-time, 400 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 66%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (405) 974-3334. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,856 in state, $9,729 out of state; room/board: $6,380. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 31; deadline: May 31. In 2007-2008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,291 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (45%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,523 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,839 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,785. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (12%), women’s dorms (15%), men’s dorms (11%), sorority housing (19%), fraternity housing (12%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (27%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7,083. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 220. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 252. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 470,409; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,130. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 350. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency

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telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 919 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 76. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

University of Oklahoma I Address: 660 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK 73019-0390 I Website: http://www.ou.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,969 full-time; 2,946 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 108, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,534 in state, $11,825 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,058 Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: $19,454 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,969 full-time; 2,946 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 8%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 75%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (405) 325-2252. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ou.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.go2.ou.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Oklahoma State University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Tech University; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,768. Total accepted: 7,788. Freshmen enrolled: 3,883; Overall acceptance rate: 89%. Size of waiting list: 1331 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 1200. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 67% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-640, Math: 540660, Combined: 1050-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 21-27, Composite: 2328.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% health profes1324 OKLAHOMA π UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

sions and related clinical sciences, 11% social sciences, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% engineering. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,412 full-time, 405 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 15% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 62%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (405) 325-4521. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,534 in state, $11,825 out of state; room/board: $7,058. Estimated books and supplies: $953; transportation: $1,113; personal expenses: $2,340. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 51% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 60% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,465 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,100 (10%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,735 (36%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,534. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,086 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,763 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,454. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (68%), women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students (9%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (7%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 28%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 338. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 31; sororities: 23. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 24%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 212. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 5,047,646; number of current serial subscriptions: 55,815. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,200. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,177. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,556. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,951. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 366 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 110. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 573 (paper).

Univ. of Science and Arts of Oklahoma I Address: 1727 W. Alabama, Chickasha, OK 73018-5322 I Website: http://www.usao.edu I Public I Enrollment: 966 full-time; 288 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 15, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,050 in state, $9,630 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,540 Acceptance rate: 94% Average debt: $16,623 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 51%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 966 full-time; 288 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 13%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 74%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (405) 574-1357. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usao.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. To apply online, go to: http://www.usao.edu/usao_easy_intro.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 1; History: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 15 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not conULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sidered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cameron University; Southwestern Oklahoma State University; University of Central Oklahoma; University of Oklahoma. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 348. Total accepted: 326. Freshmen enrolled: 222; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 94%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 17-23, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 13% psychology, 11% visual and performing arts, 8% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (60%), double major (25%), dual enrollment (5%), independent study (60%), internships (5%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (10%), teacher certificate program (25%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 54 full-time, 37 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 20%; six-year: 31%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 15%; medicine, 20%; dentistry, 5%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 25%; veterinary medicine, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (405) 574-1240. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,050 in state, $9,630 out of state; room/board: $4,540. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,300; personal expenses: $1,460. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,543 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,649 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,636 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,069. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,296 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,357 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,623. Proportion who borrowed: 51%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (35%), apartment for single students (65%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,012. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS OF OKLAHOMA π OKLAHOMA 1325

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sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 0. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 79,249; number of current serial subscriptions: 120. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Rice University; Southern Methodist University; Texas Christian University; University of Oklahoma; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,804. Total accepted: 1,944. Freshmen enrolled: 656; 42% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Size of waiting list: 150 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 80. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 64% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560700, Math: 580-700, Combined: 1140-1400. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-32, Math: 23-30, Composite: 24-30.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,812 full-time; 175 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 72%; International: 11%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 31%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 2%; No preference: 47%; Presbyterian: 4%; Other: 2%.

Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% engineering, 10% visual and performing arts, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), double major (13%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), honors program (9%), independent study (36%), internships (13%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (14%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3170). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 309 full-time, 71 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; fiveyear: 62%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 39% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 41% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 17%; law, 4%; medicine, 12%; engineering, 23%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 42%.

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Phone: (918) 631-2307. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utulsa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence:

Financial aid office: (918) 631-2526. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,940; room/board: $7,776. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,363; personal expenses: $2,726. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,385 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,002 (20%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,299 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,201. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,727 (38%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $20,387 (12%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,563. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 148. Transfer applicants offered admission: 143. Transfer applicants enrolled: 106. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

University of Tulsa I Address: 800 S. Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104 I Website: http://www.utulsa.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 2,812 full-time; 175 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 83, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,940 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,776 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $20,563 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (15%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (6%), apartments for married students (10%), apartment for single students (42%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 245. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 21%; of women in sororities: 23%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not

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offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 103. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 1,214,126; number of current serial subscriptions: 27,905. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 792. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 454. Transfer applicants offered admission: 293. Transfer applicants enrolled: 163. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 318 (11% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 566 (paper).

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Oregon Concordia University I Address: 2811 N.E. Holman Street, Portland, OR 97211 I Website: http://www.cu-portland.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod I Enrollment: N/A

freshmen: 51% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 495-610, Math: 460-590, Combined: 955-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1825, Math: 19-26, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Corban College I Address: 5000 Deer Park Drive SE, Salem, OR 97301 I Website: http://www.corban.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Independent Baptist Church of America I Enrollment: 765 full-time; 136 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 955-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,320 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,068 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $27,254 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 765 full-time; 136 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%. Religious preference: Protestant: 100%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 845-3005. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.corban.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1; decision sent by August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 14 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: George Fox University; Master’s College and Seminary; Northwest Christian College; Northwest University; Seattle Pacific University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 498. Total accepted: 403. Freshmen enrolled: 207; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 1328 OREGON π CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

Year founded: 1935. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 36% psychology, 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 11% theology and religious vocations, 7% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (30%), cross-registration (4%), distance learning (9%), double major (5%), honors program (5%), independent study (10%), internships (66%), student-designed major, study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (18%), weekend college (70%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 41 full-time, 68 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 46%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 45%; sixyear: 53%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 32% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; theology (or the seminary), 13%; education, 48%; arts and sciences, 19%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 375-7006. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,320; room/board: $8,068. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,600; personal expenses: $1,602. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 85% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,326 (85%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,708 (85%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,305 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,144. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,353 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,626 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,254. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (59%), men’s dorms (34%), apartment for single students (7%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 14. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 117,359; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,750. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 30. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 126. Transfer applicants offered admission: 93. Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

Eastern Oregon University I Address: 1 University Boulevard, La Grande, OR 97850 I Website: http://www.eou.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,778 full-time; 1,254 part-time

that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 725. Total accepted: 378. Freshmen enrolled: 338; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Non-early acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 418-530, Math: 410-530, Combined: 828-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1929. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 26% business administration, management, and operations, 23% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 18% education, 3% biology/biological sciences, 3% psychology. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 104 full-time, 27 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 31%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 3%; medicine, 7%; education, 47%; arts and sciences, 18%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 828-1060  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,303 in state, $6,303 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,635 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $20,745 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,778 full-time; 1,254 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 88%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (541) 962-3393. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.eou.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.eou.edu/admissions/application.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (541) 962-3551. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,303 in state, $6,303 out of state; room/board: $8,635. Estimated books and supplies: $1,152; transportation: $864; personal expenses: $1,353. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,412 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,280 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,480 (67%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,274. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 52%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $966 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,417 (8%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,745. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (96%), women’s dorms (0%), men’s dorms (0%), apartments for married students (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 5%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,505. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 48. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY π OREGON 1329

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0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 210. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 206,149; number of current serial subscriptions: 821. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 75. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 90. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 665. Transfer applicants offered admission: 520. Transfer applicants enrolled: 460. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 51 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

George Fox University I Address: 414 N. Meridian Street, Newberg, OR 97132 I Website: http://www.georgefox.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Friends I Enrollment: 1,680 full-time; 266 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1190  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,190 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,000 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $22,350 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,680 full-time; 266 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 85%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 83%; Unknown: 9%; Evangelical Friends: 5%.

decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Corban College; Linfield College; Oregon State University; Seattle Pacific University; Whitworth University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,264. Total accepted: 1,049. Freshmen enrolled: 436; 32% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 25%. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Non-early acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 470-590, Combined: 950-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-27, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 35% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 6% visual and performing arts, 5% psychology, 4% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (0%), double major (10%), dual enrollment (0%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (7%), independent study (21%), internships (55%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (56%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high. Cooperative education programs: engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3224). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 167 full-time, 181 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; theology (or the seminary), 15%; education, 27%; arts and sciences, 42%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 765-4369. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.georgefox.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://apply.georgefox.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (3); Science: 0 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 0 (2); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: (0); Total units: 0 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions 1330 OREGON π GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 554-2290. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,190; room/board: $8,000. Estimated books and supplies: $2,150; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,552 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,246 (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,602 (71%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,458. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $600 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,350. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (39%), men’s dorms (24%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (16%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cheerleading, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 213,837; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,448. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 154. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,040. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 227. Transfer applicants offered admission: 145. Transfer applicants enrolled: 77. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Lewis and Clark College I Address: 0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR 97219-7899 I Website: http://www.lclark.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,952 full-time; 12 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 71, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1200-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,726 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,820 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $20,127 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,952 full-time; 12 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 83%; International: 5%. Religious prefULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

erence: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 5%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 48%; Unknown: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 444-4111. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lclark.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/lewisc/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Very important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Reed College; University of Oregon; University of Puget Sound; Whitman College; Willamette University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,351. Total accepted: 2,998. Freshmen enrolled: 507; 87% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Non-early acceptance rate: 56%. Size of waiting list: 759 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 32. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 46% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610-700, Math: 590-680, Combined: 1200-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 43%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-29, Math: 26-32, Composite: 2631.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 26% social sciences, 12% psychology, 10% visual and performing arts, 8% English language and literature/letters, 8% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (0%), double major (11%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (20%), independent study (15%), internships (32%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (66.7%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 220 fulltime, 139 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 26% within one year; 64% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 11%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 43%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 768-7090. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,726; room/board: $8,820. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050; transportation: $990; personal expenses: $990. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,801 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,767 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,170 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,111. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,822 (14%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,127. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

Linfield College I Address: 900 S.E. Baker Street, McMinnville, OR 97128-6894 I Website: http://www.linfield.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: American Baptist I Enrollment: 1,650 full-time; 43 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 118, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,414 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,770 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $25,940 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (83%), women’s dorms (3%), apartment for single students (14%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 67%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 29% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $619. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 97%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, martial arts, skiing (nordic), skiing (alpine), soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, martial arts, skiing (nordic), skiing (alpine), soccer, swimming, tennis, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 135. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 307,094; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,606. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 319. Transfer applicants offered admission: 139. Transfer applicants enrolled: 67. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 87 (5% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 576 (paper).

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,650 full-time; 43 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 83%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 40%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 40%; American Baptist: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 640-2287. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.linfield.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.linfield.edu/admission/application/index.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Oregon State University; University of Oregon; University of Portland; University of Puget Sound; Willamette University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,050. Total accepted: 1,637. Freshmen enrolled: 476; 44% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 27%. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 76%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 63% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 500-610, Combined: 990-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1858. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% social sciences, 9% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness 1332 OREGON π LINFIELD COLLEGE

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studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), distance learning (20%), double major (15%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), external degree program, independent study (20%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (58%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 110 full-time, 76 parttime (53% men; 47% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; fiveyear: 68%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 15%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 5%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 266. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 17,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 153. Transfer applicants offered admission: 86. Transfer applicants enrolled: 45. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 41 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Marylhurst University I Address: PO Box 261, Marylhurst, OR 97036-0261 I Website: http://www.marylhurst.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 194 full-time; 643 part-time

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Financial aid office: (503) 883-2225. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,414; room/board: $7,770. Estimated books and supplies: $650; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,059 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,225 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,295 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,915. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,951 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,940. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,200 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $17,997 Student/faculty ratio: 6/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 194 full-time; 643 part-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%; International: 2%.

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (57%), women’s dorms (7%), men’s dorms (3%), apartment for single students (32%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 17%; of women in sororities: 23%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

Phone: (503) 699-6268. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.marylhurst.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 250. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 182,631; number of current serial subscriptions: 951. Information technology resources: Students are not required to

Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% business administration and management, 14% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 12% interior design, 8% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% English language and literature. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy,

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mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 43 full-time, 197 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 6/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 95%; of 20 to 49 students: 5%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; fiveyear: 25%; six-year: 21%.

Northwest Christian College I Address: 828 E. 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401 I Website: http://www.nwcc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 304 full-time; 92 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,900 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,200 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 92%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 699-6253. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 1% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,122 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,233 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,671 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,080. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 45%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,019 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,997. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 8. Activities include: choral groups, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: career, academic, older student, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 96,639; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,018. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 52. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 304 full-time; 92 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 51%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 24%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 19%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (541) 684-7201. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.nwcc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.nwcc.edu/admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Concordia College; Corban College; George Fox University; Linfield College; Warner Pacific College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 614. Total accepted: 275. Freshmen enrolled: 52; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440580, Math: 430-550, Combined: 870-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 17-22, Composite: 18-23.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 503 (paper).

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1895. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 53% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 18% education, 6% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 5% accounting, 5% theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships (100%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3223). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 27 full-time, 63 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 90%; of 20 to 49 students: 10%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (541) 684-7203. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,900; room/board: $6,200. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,170; personal expenses: $1,170. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,233 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,667 (82%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,592 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,227. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,904 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,287 (9%). Proportion who borrowed: 92%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 11. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 62,681; number of current serial subscriptions: 266. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 46. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 164. Transfer applicants offered admission: 104. Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Oregon Institute of Technology I Address: 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 I Website: http://www.oit.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,844 full-time; 1,446 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 9, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,093 in state, $16,128 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,325 Acceptance rate: 94% Average debt: $24,498 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 61%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,844 full-time; 1,446 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 86%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (541) 885-1155. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oit.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: October 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.oit.edu/admissions/applications. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Oregon State University; Southern Oregon University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 630. Total accepted: 590. 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 94%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; psychology. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), distance learning (43%), double major (4%), dual enrollment (7%), external degree program, internships (23%), study abroad. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 38%. Graduate study: 7% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; engineering, 3%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (541) 885-1280. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,093 in state, $16,128 out of state; room/board: $7,325. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $2,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 87% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,984 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,150 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,334 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,987. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 22%. The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,856 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,498. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 52. Activities include: choral groups, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 260,884; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,451. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 694. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 668. Transfer applicants offered admission: 631. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 19 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

Oregon State University I Address: 104 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, OR 97331 I Website: http://oregonstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 13,982 full-time; 2,246 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1190  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,911 in state, $18,187 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,208 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $22,155 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,982 full-time; 2,246 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 83%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (541) 737-4411. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://oregonstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: February 1; Decision sent by: March 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 14 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. 1336 OREGON π OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Portland State University; University of California–Davis; University of Oregon; University of Washington; Washington State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,149. Total accepted: 6,971. Freshmen enrolled: 3,089; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-580, Math: 490-610, Combined: 950-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 20-27, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1858. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% business administration and management, 6% human development and family studies, 5% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 5% natural sciences, 4% health and physical education. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (94%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration (80%), distance learning (58%), double major (15%), dual enrollment (22%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (6%), external degree program, honors program (4%), independent study (37%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (5%), study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 843 full-time, 429 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 20%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (541) 737-2241. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,911 in state, $18,187 out of state; room/board: $8,208. Estimated books and supplies: $1,527 personal expenses: $2,403. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 28. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,241 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,629 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,796 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,483. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,426 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,855 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,155. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

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Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 300. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 21; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, crew (lightweight), football (lightweight), martial arts, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, crew (heavyweight), golf, crew (lightweight), football (lightweight), martial arts, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

Phone: (800) 818-7622. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pnca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 362. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 1,574,383; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,670. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

2007-2008 enrollment: 376 full-time; 42 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Graduation rates: Six-year: 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 821-8976. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $20,278; room/board: $6,680.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4 (1% of student body).

Pacific University I Address: 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 I Website: http://www.pacificu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,382 full-time; 70 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1210  Tuition: 2007-2008: $26,470 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,170 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,382 full-time; 70 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 24%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 69%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,813. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,061. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,015. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 243 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 57. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Pacific Northwest College of Art I Address: 1241 N.W. Johnson, Portland, OR 97209 I Website: http://www.pnca.edu I Private I Enrollment: 376 full-time; 42 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $20,278 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,680 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 677-6712. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pacificu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.pacificu.edu/admissions/onlineapps.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (1); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,258. Total accepted: 1,050. Freshmen enrolled: 372; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class PACIFIC UNIVERSITY π OREGON 1337

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standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-600, Math: 490-610, Combined: 1000-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-29, Math: 20-28, Composite: 21-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1849. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% kinesiology and exercise science, 11% business administration and management, 6% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (0%), double major (14%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), independent study (44%), internships (32%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), study abroad (16%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3216); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3224). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 92 full-time, 72 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within one year; 45% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 2%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 6%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 352-2222. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $26,470; room/board: $7,170. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $814; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 59. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, cheerleading, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, cheerleading, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 52. Services include: other special classes, untimed tests, 1338 OREGON π PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 211,912; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,209. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 315. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 11,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 240. Transfer applicants offered admission: 174. Transfer applicants enrolled: 88. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

Portland State University I Address: PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751 I Website: http://www.pdx.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,504 full-time; 7,412 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1180  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,765 in state, $17,831 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,207 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: $16,445 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,504 full-time; 7,412 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 76%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (503) 725-3511. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pdx.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/apply.html/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 14 (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Oregon State University; University of Oregon. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,726. Total accepted: 3,378. Freshmen enrolled: 1,671; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-600, Math: 460-580, Combined: 920-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-25.

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Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 26% business administration and management, 16% social sciences, 8% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 7% psychology, 5% engineering. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning (41%), double major (14%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program (.3%), independent study (23%), internships (13%), study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 767 full-time, 536 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 16%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 22%; six-year: 32%.

Basic services: women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,898,666; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,702. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 875. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,661. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,511. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,588. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 737 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 72. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

Reed College I Address: 3203 S.E. Woodstock Boulevard, Portland, OR 97202 I Website: http://www.reed.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 1,413 full-time; 51 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 54, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1310-1470  Tuition: 2007-2008: $34,530 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,000 Acceptance rate: 34% Average debt: $17,098 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 59%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 725-3461. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,765 in state, $17,831 out of state; room/board: $9,207. Estimated books and supplies: $1,854; transportation: $555; personal expenses: $1,932. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 28. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,149 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,025 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,781 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,565. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,813 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,579 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,445. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,413 full-time; 51 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 72%; International: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (503) 777-7511. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.reed.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://web.reed.edu/apply/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (1); History: (3); Total units: (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,365. Total accepted: 1,154. Freshmen enrolled: 347; 93% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 34%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 57%. Non-early acceptance rate: 33%. Size of waiting list: 43 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 27. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 61% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 92% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion subREED COLLEGE π OREGON 1339

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mitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 680-760, Math: 630-710, Combined: 1310-1470. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 26-32, Math: 28-34, Composite: 28-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% social sciences, 14% philosophy and religious studies, 13% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% physical sciences, 8% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 125 full-time, 10 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 75%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 777-7223. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $34,530; room/board: $9,000. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $1,600; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15; deadline: January 15. In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 89% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,154 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $28,108 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,262 (43%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,177. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,098. Proportion who borrowed: 59%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra.

Southern Oregon University I Address: 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR 97520 I Website: http://www.sou.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,205 full-time; 1,092 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score: 1036  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,205 full-time; 1,092 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 86%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (541) 552-6411. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sou.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.sou.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Oregon University; Oregon State University; Portland State University; University of Oregon; Western Oregon University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,887. Total accepted: 1,565. Freshmen enrolled: 747; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS SERVICES AND FACILITIES Library: Number of titles: 528,090; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,232.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 254. Transfer applicants offered admission: 73. Transfer applicants enrolled: 37. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 92 (9% of student body).

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Year founded: 1926. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 194 full-time, 79 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (541) 552-6754. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School offers a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 694. Transfer applicants offered admission: 556. Transfer applicants enrolled: 466. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 67 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper).

University of Oregon I Address: 1226 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1226 I Website: http://www.uoregon.edu I Public I Enrollment: 15,077 full-time; 1,597 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 108, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 982-1217  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,036 in state, $18,792 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,849 Acceptance rate: 87% Average debt: $18,728 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 15,077 full-time; 1,597 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 82%; International: 5%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 232-3825. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uoregon.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.uoregon.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 14 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Oregon State University; University of California–Davis; University of California–Santa Barbara; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Washington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,287. Total accepted: 9,813. Freshmen enrolled: 3,587; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 87%. Non-early acceptance rate: 87%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 486-606, Math: 496-611, Combined: 982-1217.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% business/commerce, 9% journalism, 8% political science and government, 8% psychology, 5% sociology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 815 full-time, 352 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 16%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (541) 346-3221. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,036 in state, $18,792 out of state; room/board: $7,849. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050 personal expenses: $2,376. Financial UNIVERSITY OF OREGON π OREGON 1341

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aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,682 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,756 (21%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,464 (33%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,188. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,112 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $19,276 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,728. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 21%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,388. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 250. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 292. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,009,927; number of current serial subscriptions: 62,348. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,444. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,838. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,294. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 790 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 57. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 554 (paper).

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University of Portland I Address: 5000 N. Willamette Boulevard, Portland, OR 97203 I Website: http://www.up.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,933 full-time; 94 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 9, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,170 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,756 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $22,625 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,933 full-time; 94 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 82%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 25%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 8%; Unknown: 16%; Roman Catholic: 45%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 627-5601. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.up.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.up.edu/admissions/default.aspx?cid=8211&pid=3180. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 7 (7). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gonzaga University; Santa Clara University; Seattle University; University of Oregon; University of Washington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,139. Total accepted: 4,195. Freshmen enrolled: 805; 66% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 721 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 51. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 41% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-640, Math: 540-640, Combined: 1070-1280.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% health professions and related clinical sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% engineering, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (includU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ing composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 199 full-time, 100 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 62%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 45% within five years.

Warner Pacific College I Address: 2219 S.E. 68th Avenue, Portland, OR 97215 I Website: http://www.warnerpacific.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of God I Enrollment: 728 full-time; 8 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 868-1083  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,630 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,328 Acceptance rate: 46% Average debt: $21,001 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 943-7311. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,170; room/board: $8,756. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,516 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,342 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,300 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,495. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $19,161 (36%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $41,489 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,625. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (53%), women’s dorms (23%), men’s dorms (17%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 248,800; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,314. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 305. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 793. Transfer applicants offered admission: 227. Transfer applicants enrolled: 104. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 54 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 728 full-time; 8 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 85%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 43%; Unknown: 43%; Church of God: 13%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (503) 517-1020. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.warnerpacific.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Concordia University; Corban College; George Fox University; Seattle Pacific University; Whitworth University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 731. Total accepted: 337. Freshmen enrolled: 98; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 46%. Average high school grade point average: 2.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 428-543, Combined: 868-1083. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 12-21, Math: 15-21, Composite: 1522.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1937. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 39% human development and family studies, 34% business administration and management, 5% organizational behavior studies, 5% religion/religious studies, 4% social work. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (50%), cross-registration (5.7%), double major (5.2%), independent study (13.1%), internships (36%), student-designed major (1.2%), study abroad (2.9%), teacher certificate program (12.1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secWARNER PACIFIC COLLEGE π OREGON 1343

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ondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 27 full-time, 3 part-time (73% men; 27% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 52%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 87%; of 20 to 49 students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; fiveyear: 37%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year; 5% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 4%; medicine, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 15%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 19%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 517-1017. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,630; room/board: $6,328. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,556. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 87% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,559 (87%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,044 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,635 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,932. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,137 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,779 (29%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,001. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (28%), men’s dorms (17%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (42%), other housing options (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,130. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 2. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 8. Services include: remedial English, other special classes, untimed tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 61,231; number of current serial subscriptions: 19,203. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 50. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 928. Transfer applicants offered admission: 93. Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (1% of student

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body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Western Oregon University I Address: 345 N. Monmouth Avenue, Monmouth, OR 97361-1394 I Website: http://www.wou.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,582 full-time; 563 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,979 in state, $16,584 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,710 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $20,498 Student/faculty ratio: 25/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,582 full-time; 563 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 84%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (503) 838-8211. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wou.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.wou.edu/studentaffairs/admissions/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: George Fox University; Oregon State University; Portland State University; Southern Oregon University; University of Oregon. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,670. Total accepted: 1,322. Freshmen enrolled: 1,275; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 430-530, Combined: 850-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-24, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% education, 9% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% social sciences, 6% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 5% security and protective services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (4%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (3%), independent study (1%), internships (3%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (25%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 176 full-time, 133 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 25/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; education, 15%.

number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,207. Transfer applicants offered admission: 964. Transfer applicants enrolled: 958. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 113 (3% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Willamette University I Address: 900 State Street, Salem, OR 97301 I Website: http://www.willamette.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,800 full-time; 119 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 838-8475. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,979 in state, $16,584 out of state; room/board: $7,710. Estimated books and supplies: $1,125; transportation: $945; personal expenses: $1,890. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,605 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,077 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,239 (66%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,943. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,014 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,296 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,498. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1120-1350  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,960 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,950 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $23,188 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,800 full-time; 119 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 84%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 11%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 9%; Unknown: 68%; United Methodist: 2%; Agnostic: 1%; Other: 1%.

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (79%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,656. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 52. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, swimming, track and field (indoor), volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, racquetball, soccer, swimming, track and field (indoor), volleyball, water polo, wrestling.

Phone: (503) 370-6303. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.willamette.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.willamette.edu/admission/application/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Lewis and Clark College; Linfield College; University of Oregon; University of Puget Sound; Whitman College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,983. Total accepted: 2,301. Freshmen enrolled: 444; 68% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 25%. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Non-early acceptance rate: 77%. Size of waiting list: 169 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 12. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 47% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 76% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-690, Math: 550-660, Combined: 1120-1350.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 109. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 227,707; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,789. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 411. School has a wireless network. Approximate ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-31, Math: 23-28, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1842. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, first professional certificate. Most popular majors: 20% social sciences, 12% English language and literature/letters, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), double major (17%), exchange student program (domestic) (3%), honors program (5%), independent study (17%), internships (26%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (36%), other (5%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 201 fulltime, 114 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 73%; five-year: 79%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 42% within one year; 68% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 10%; medicine, 10%; engineering, 5%; education, 19%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (503) 370-6273. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,960; room/board: $7,950. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $0. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,209 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $19,420 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,580 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,150. Among students who received need-based aid,

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the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,804 (31%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,188. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (51%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (8%), apartment for single students (8%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 32% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,021. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 105. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 27%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 382,223; number of current serial subscriptions: 20,960. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 162. Transfer applicants offered admission: 102. Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 610 (paper).

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Pennsylvania Albright College I Address: PO Box 15234, 13th and Bern Streets, Reading, PA 19612-5234 I Website: http://www.albright.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 2,142 full-time; 34 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1125  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,570 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,670 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $31,253 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,142 full-time; 34 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 81%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 23%; Protestant: 13%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 51%; United Methodist: 5%; Other: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 252-1856. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.albright.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.albright.edu/admission/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Elizabethtown College; Moravian College; Muhlenberg College; Susquehanna University; Ursinus College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,353. Total accepted: 2,595. Freshmen enrolled: 512; 37% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 450-565, Combined: 900-1125. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% psychology, 13% social sciences, 8% visual and performing arts, 5% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literaULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

tures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (1%), double major (46%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (17%), independent study (15%), internships (28%), liberal arts/career combination (15%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 108 full-time, 55 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 7%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 53%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 921-7515. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,570; room/board: $8,670. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,785 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,151 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,852 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,632. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,605 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,253. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (77%), apartment for single students (13%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (8%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 30%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, softball.

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not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 61. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 224,181; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,037. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 198. Transfer applicants offered admission: 74. Transfer applicants enrolled: 30. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 90 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 542 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 548 (paper).

Allegheny College I Address: 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 I Website: http://www.allegheny.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 2,151 full-time; 42 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 94, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1115-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,000 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,000 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,151 full-time; 42 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 37%; Protestant: 21%; Jewish: 3%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 12%; Unknown: 12%; United Methodist: 8%; Non Christian: 1%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 521-5293. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.allegheny.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.allegheny.edu/admissions/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of Wooster; Denison University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Pittsburgh; Washington and Jefferson College. Admissions sta1348 PENNSYLVANIA π ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

tistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,354. Total accepted: 2,487. Freshmen enrolled: 584; 43% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 11%. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 57%. Size of waiting list: 509 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 18. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 46% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 77% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-660, Math: 555-650, Combined: 1115-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 23-28, Composite: 24-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1815. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% psychology, 14% economics, 10% English language and literature, 10% biology/biological sciences, 10% political science and government. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (15%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), independent study (100%), internships (25%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (26%), other (3%). Cooperative education programs: business, education, engineering, health professions, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 145 full-time, 24 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 39% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 80% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 5%; medicine, 9%; engineering, 1%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 17%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 835-7780. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,000; room/board: $8,000. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 43% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,183 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,111 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,805 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,326. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 92%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,044 (29%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), women’s dorms (12%), men’s dorms (4%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (21%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,215. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 116. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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20%; of women in sororities: 28%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 303,480; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,945. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 311. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 101. Transfer applicants offered admission: 55. Transfer applicants enrolled: 20. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 25 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Alvernia College I Address: 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading, PA 19607-1799 I Website: http://www.alvernia.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,580 full-time; 458 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 840-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,200 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,770 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $29,671 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 98%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,580 full-time; 458 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 81%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 17%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 20%; Roman Catholic: 39%; Other: 14%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 796-8220. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.alvernia.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.alvernia.edu/admissions/forms/admiss3.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: 0 (4); Science: 0 (4); Foreign language: 0 (4); Social studies: 0 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (1); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cabrini College; Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; West Chester University of Pennsylvania; York College of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,290. Total accepted: 985. Freshmen enrolled: 303; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 18% were in the top 25 percent; 45% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-520, Math: 420-530, Combined: 840-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1958. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% health professions and related clinical sciences, 20% security and protective services, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 81 full-time, 211 parttime (51% men; 49% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 796-8356. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,200; room/board: $8,770. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $2,202; personal expenses: $0. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 87% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,690 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,969 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,765 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,380. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,311 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,671. Proportion who borrowed: 98%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), women’s dorms (25%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 86,823; number of current serial subscriptions: 362. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 273. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drexel University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Rider University; St. Joseph’s University; Temple University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,784. Total accepted: 2,847. Freshmen enrolled: 482; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Size of waiting list: 106 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 86. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-610, Math: 500-590, Combined: 1010-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 18-26, Composite: 21-26.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,867 full-time; 167 part-time. Men: 26%; women: 74%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 85%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 33%; Protestant: 15%; Jewish: 3%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 37%; Presbyterian: 2%; Other: 2%.

Year founded: 1853. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% elementary education and teaching, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% psychology, 5% business administration and management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (10%), double major (7%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), external degree program (1%), honors program (6%), independent study (11%), internships (38%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (30%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, natural science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 116 full-time, 305 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 11% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 54%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 39% within one year; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 5%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 34%; arts and sciences, 41%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

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Phone: (215) 572-2910. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.arcadia.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 4; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For

Financial aid office: (215) 572-2980. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,700; room/board: $10,280. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $250; personal expenses: $650. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 90% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,332 (89%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving):

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 446. Transfer applicants offered admission: 251. Transfer applicants enrolled: 134. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Arcadia University I Address: 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038-3295 I Website: http://www.arcadia.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,867 full-time; 167 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 25, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,700 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,280 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $33,597 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

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$14,886 (88%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,552 (71%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,648. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,273 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,597. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania I Address: 400 E. Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 I Website: http://www.bloomu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,359 full-time; 579 part-time

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (49%), women’s dorms (5%), apartment for single students (46%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

 U.S News College Ranking: 81, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1110  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,623 in state, $14,390 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,030 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $17,730 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,359 full-time; 579 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 73. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 157,438; number of current serial subscriptions: 982. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 511. Transfer applicants offered admission: 305. Transfer applicants enrolled: 125. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 578 (paper).

Baptist Bible College and Seminary I Address: 538 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 I Website: http://www.bbc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $15,060 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $5,600 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Phone: (570) 389-4316. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bloomu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.bloomu.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (0); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania; Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,868. Total accepted: 6,009. Freshmen enrolled: 1,685; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 100%. Non-early acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 250 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 10. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460540, Math: 470-570, Combined: 930-1110.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1839. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% business administration and management, 13% elementary education and teaching, 5% special education and teaching, 5% speech and rhetorical studies, 4% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA π PENNSYLVANIA 1351

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coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (5%), double major (6%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (1%), independent study (4%), internships (31%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (22%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 379 full-time, 46 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 24%; of 20 to 49 students: 69%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 59%; sixyear: 63%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study within one year.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,190. Transfer applicants offered admission: 685. Transfer applicants enrolled: 422. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 49 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 56. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church I Address: 2965 College Drive, PO Box 717, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 I Website: http://www.brynathyn.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: General Church of the New Jerusalem I Enrollment: 116 full-time; 4 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 389-4297. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,623 in state, $14,390 out of state; room/board: $6,030. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $944; personal expenses: $2,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 88% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,455 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,883 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,539 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,053. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,974 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,360 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,730. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (69%), apartment for single students (20%), other housing options (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,118. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 14%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 182. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 493,003; number of current serial subscriptions: 43,503. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,440. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,620 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $5,853 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: $9,642 Student/faculty ratio: 5/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 116 full-time; 4 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 3%; White: 81%; International: 15%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 2%; No preference: 2%; General Church of the New Jerusalem: 90%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (267) 502-2511. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.brynathyn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Pennsylvania State University–Abington; Pennsylvania State University–University Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 59. Total accepted: 57. Freshmen enrolled: 47; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-570, Math: 500-580, Combined: 930-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 16-23, Composite: 20-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1877. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 41% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 14% English language and literature, 14% biology/biological sciences, 14% history, 14% religion/religious studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; education; English language and literature/letters; history; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (27%), cross-registration (9%), distance U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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learning (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (9%), independent study (77%), internships (41%), student-designed major (41%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 19 full-time, 20 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 5/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 96%; of 20 to 49 students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 25%; six-year: 23%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (267) 502-2630. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,620; room/board: $5,853. Estimated books and supplies: $950 personal expenses: $700. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 54% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,859 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,068 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,682 (26%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,299. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,629 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $9,642. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (46%), men’s dorms (54%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 46% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 17. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 1. of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 0. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 119,009; number of current serial subscriptions: 527. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 55. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 96%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Bryn Mawr College I Address: 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 I Website: http://www.brynmawr.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,267 full-time; 20 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 23, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1200-1420  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,540 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,520 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: $19,049 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,267 full-time; 20 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 72%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 526-5152. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.brynmawr.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: 2; Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Haverford College; Mount Holyoke College; Smith College; Swarthmore College; Wellesley College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,106. Total accepted: 958. Freshmen enrolled: 352; 87% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 21%. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 77%. Non-early acceptance rate: 44%. Size of waiting list: 322 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 20. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 62% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 91% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 40%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 620-730, Math: 580-690, Combined: 1200-1420. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-33, Math: 25-30, Composite: 26-30.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (15% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% English language and literature, 11% mathematics, 9% psychology, 8% political science and government, 7% economics. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (98%), double major (15%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (34%), internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentBRYN MAWR COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1353

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designed major (4%), study abroad (42%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3367). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 153 full-time, 23 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 80%; five-year: 83%; six-year: 84%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 4%; medicine, 2%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 12%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 526-5245. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,540; room/board: $11,520. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $450; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 5; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,610 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $25,922 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,597 (51%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,643. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,565 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,049. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

Bucknell University I Address: Lewisburg, PA 17837 I Website: http://www.bucknell.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,492 full-time; 28 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 30, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1230-1400  Tuition: 2008-2009: $39,652 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $8,728 Acceptance rate: 30% Average debt: $17,700 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,492 full-time; 28 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 84%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 28%; Protestant: 24%; Jewish: 7%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 34%.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Library: Number of titles: 924,393; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,686. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Phone: (570) 577-1101. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bucknell.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.bucknell.edu/x14032.xml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Carnegie Mellon University; Colgate University; Cornell University; Lehigh University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,943. Total accepted: 2,673. Freshmen enrolled: 887; 77% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 39%. Overall acceptance rate: 30%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 56%. Non-early acceptance rate: 28%. Size of waiting list: 2186 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 14. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 72% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 93% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 36%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-690, Math: 630-710, Combined: 1230-1400. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 27-31.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 92. Transfer applicants offered admission: 20. Transfer applicants enrolled: 6. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 88 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 636 (paper).

Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 11% economics, 10% business administration and management, 8% English language and literature, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%), apartment for single students, cooperative housing (0%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 95%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 68% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 97%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (24%), dual enrollment (.7%), honors program (4%), independent study (10%), internships, liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major (.4%), study abroad (42%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 317 full-time, 23 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 86%; five-year: 89%; six-year: 89%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 15%; medicine, 13%; engineering, 14%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 20%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 577-1331. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $39,652; room/board: $8,728. Estimated books and supplies: $870; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 55% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,200 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,200 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,200 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,550. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 99%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,681 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,000 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,700. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (55%), men’s dorms (1%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (10%), apartment for single students (18%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 87%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 150. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 39%; of women in sororities: 40%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 72. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 818,389; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,562. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 608. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 40,960. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 219. Transfer applicants offered admission: 28. Transfer applicants enrolled: 21. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 96 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 621 (paper).

Cabrini College I Address: 610 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087-3698 I Website: http://www.cabrini.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,688 full-time; 190 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,010 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,890 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,688 full-time; 190 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 89%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 16%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 7%; Roman Catholic: 70%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 902-8552. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cabrini.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.cabrini.edu/application. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 18 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: La Salle University; Neumann College; St. Joseph’s University; Temple University; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,015. Total accepted: 3,021. Freshmen enrolled: 514; 41% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 49% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 430-520, Combined: 870-1050.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1957. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 30% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education, 14% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% social sciences, 5% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and CABRINI COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1355

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support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (10%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (20%), cross-registration (5%), distance learning (21%), double major (9.6%), honors program (17%), independent study (16%), internships (16%), student-designed major (2.7%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (19%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, humanities. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 64 full-time, 203 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 4%; medicine, 4%; education, 38%; arts and sciences, 40%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 902-8420. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,010; room/board: $10,890. Financial aid:

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), women’s dorms (20%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 43. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 130. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 95,383; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,553. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 474. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 455. Transfer applicants offered admission: 192. Transfer applicants enrolled: 110. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 300 (computer).

1356 PENNSYLVANIA π CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

California University of Pennsylvania I Address: 250 University Avenue, Box 94, California, PA 15419 I Website: http://www.cup.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,962 full-time; 728 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1090  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,851 in state, $9,957 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,466 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $23,459 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,962 full-time; 728 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (724) 938-4404. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cup.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 1 (1); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 19 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,028. Total accepted: 2,589. Freshmen enrolled: 1,260; Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 64% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-540, Math: 470-550, Combined: 930-1090.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1852. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 21% elementary education and teaching, 11% business administration and management, 10% criminal justice/safety studies, 6% education, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, preU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), cross-registration (2%), distance learning (6%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), external degree program (0%), honors program (2%), independent study (10%), internships (14%), studentdesigned major (2%), study abroad (.5%), teacher certificate program (15%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 289 full-time, 99 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 22%; of 20 to 49 students: 66%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 17% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 2%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 1%.

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Financial aid office: (724) 938-4415. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,851 in state, $9,957 out of state; room/board: $8,466. Estimated books and supplies: $875; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,560. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,406 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,504 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,408 (58%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,995. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,994 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,987 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,459. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,165 full-time; 400 part-time. Men: 6%; women: 94%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 81%. Religious preference: Protestant: 5%; No preference: 17%; Roman Catholic: 43%; Other: 35%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (98%), special housing for disabled students (2%), other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 149. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 75. Library: Number of titles: 456,718; number of current serial subscriptions: 373. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,875. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 63 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 510 (paper).

Carlow University I Address: 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3165 I Website: http://www.carlow.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,165 full-time; 400 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,684 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,146 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (412) 578-6059. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.carlow.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: September 30; Decision sent by: October 30. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.carlow.edu/apply-online/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 18 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duquesne University; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Robert Morris University; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,101. Total accepted: 661. Freshmen enrolled: 226; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Non-early acceptance rate: 60%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450560, Math: 430-530, Combined: 880-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1929. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literaCARLOW UNIVERSITY π PENNSYLVANIA 1357

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tures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (25%), cross-registration (15%), distance learning (5%), double major (9%), honors program (10%), independent study (5%), internships (25%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (20%), weekend college (2%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, engineering, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3379); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3242); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3379). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 84 full-time, 149 part-time (29% men; 71% women; 8% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 70%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (412) 578-6058. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,684; room/board: $8,146. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 33. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: crew (lightweight).

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 128,699; number of current serial subscriptions: 362. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 156. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 816. Transfer applicants offered admission: 307. Transfer applicants enrolled: 208. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 543 (paper). 1358 PENNSYLVANIA π CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

Carnegie Mellon University I Address: 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 I Website: http://www.cmu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 5,645 full-time; 204 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1290-1490  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,844 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,740 Acceptance rate: 28% Average debt: $29,346 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,645 full-time; 204 part-time. Men: 61%; women: 39%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 24%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 52%; International: 14%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 19%; Protestant: 27%; Jewish: 6%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 5%; Buddhist: 3%; No preference: 34%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (412) 268-2082. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cmu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 3 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Princeton University; Stanford University; University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 22,356. Total accepted: 6,259. Freshmen enrolled: 1,416; 81% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 16%. Overall acceptance rate: 28%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 23%. Non-early acceptance rate: 28%. Size of waiting list: 2898 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 82. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 73% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 93% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 36%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610-710, Math: 680-780, Combined: 1290-1490. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-33, Math: 28-34, Composite: 28-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1900. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% computer engineering, 9% computer science, 7% mechanical engineering, 4% chemical engineering, 4% finance. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 830 full-time, 182 part-time (71% men; 29% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 70%; five-year: 85%; six-year: 87%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 33% within one year; 60% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 4%; medicine, 9%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 20%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (412) 268-8186. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,844; room/board: $9,740. Estimated books and supplies: $990 personal expenses: $1,356. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,724 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,745 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,098 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,336. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,423 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,346. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 232. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,110,996; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,894. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 339. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 578. Transfer applicants offered admission: 77. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 821 (14% of student body). Number of countries represented: 51. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Cedar Crest College I Address: 100 College Drive, Allentown, PA 18104-6196 I Website: http://www.cedarcrest.edu I Private I Enrollment: 975 full-time; 824 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,668 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,009 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $25,735 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 975 full-time; 824 part-time. Men: 5%; women: 95%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 85%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 18%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 54%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 360-1222. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cedarcrest.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: (3); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: DeSales University; Moravian College; Muhlenberg College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Temple University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,543. Total accepted: 952. Freshmen enrolled: 221; 44% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-580, Math: 480-580, Combined: 970-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-27, Math: 20-25, Composite: 20-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 29% health professions and related clinical sciences, 13% psychology, 12% business, management, marCEDAR CREST COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1359

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keting, and related support services, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 93 full-time, 85 part-time (34% men; 66% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 42% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 19%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 740-3785. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,668; room/board: $9,009. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 88% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,747 (88%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,977 (88%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,625 (75%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,442. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,325 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,735. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 43% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 52. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: swimming. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 142,173; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,647. Information technology resources: 1360 PENNSYLVANIA π CHATHAM UNIVERSITY

Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 283. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 820. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 252. Transfer applicants offered admission: 115. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 222 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Chatham University I Address: Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 I Website: http://www.chatham.edu I Private I Enrollment: 595 full-time; 280 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 65, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1146  Tuition: 2007-2008: $26,116 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,892 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 595 full-time; 280 part-time. Men: 6%; women: 94%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 79%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 837-1290. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.chatham.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.chatham.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Total units: 11 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carlow University; Duquesne University; Hood College; Robert Morris University; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 600. Total accepted: 453. Freshmen enrolled: 175; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-583, Math: 440-563, Combined: 920-1146. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-26.

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Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% psychology, 12% visual and performing arts, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% English language and literature/letters, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (3%), cross-registration (11%), distance learning, double major (10%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (4%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study (37%), internships (36%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (43%), teacher certificate program (2%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, education, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3379); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3242); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3379). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 85 full-time, 174 part-time (32% men; 68% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; fiveyear: 47%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; medicine, 6%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 11%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 89,382; number of current serial subscriptions: 361. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (412) 365-1777. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $26,116; room/board: $7,892. Estimated books and supplies: $860 personal expenses: $3,126. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,201 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,678 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,769 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,930. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 48%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,155 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (74%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (24%), special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 27. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 137. Transfer applicants offered admission: 113. Transfer applicants enrolled: 69. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 41 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Chestnut Hill College I Address: 9601 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-2693 I Website: http://www.chc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 991 full-time; 309 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,000 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,550 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 991 full-time; 309 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 37%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 54%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 24%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Unknown: 30%; Roman Catholic: 40%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (215) 248-7001. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.chc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cabrini College; La Salle University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Temple University; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1361

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entering class: Total applicants: 1,387. Total accepted: 1,195. Freshmen enrolled: 232; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440550, Math: 420-530, Combined: 860-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1924. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 18% public administration and social service professions, 13% security and protective services, 12% psychology, 10% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 71 full-time, 200 part-time (41% men; 59% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 84%; of 20 to 49 students: 16%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 29%; medicine, 11%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 26%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 132,078; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,693. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 65. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 25%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 157. Transfer applicants offered admission: 146. Transfer applicants enrolled: 63. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania I Address: 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319 I Website: http://www.cheyney.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,258 full-time; 61 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,412 in state, $14,179 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,586 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: $27,000 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 96%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 248-7182. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,000; room/board: $8,550. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,139 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,872 (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,598 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,262. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,004 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,148 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,258 full-time; 61 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 94%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 399-2275. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cheyney.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; History: 2; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drexel University; Lincoln University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Temple University; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,283. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Total accepted: 1,552. Freshmen enrolled: 281; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 45% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 38% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 23% social sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% psychology, 5% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 89 full-time, 24 parttime (44% men; 56% women; 73% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 31%.

wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 215. Transfer applicants offered admission: 140. Transfer applicants enrolled: 68. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5. Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

Clarion University of Pennsylvania I Address: 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214 I Website: http://www.clarion.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,144 full-time; 729 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score: 964  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,866 in state, $12,043 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,808 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,144 full-time; 729 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

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Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

Phone: (814) 393-2306. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.clarion.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?clarion. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 13 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California University of Pennsylvania; Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,297. Total accepted: 2,951. Freshmen enrolled: 1,439; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic. Library: Number of titles: 291,700; number of current serial subscriptions: 485. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units

Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% education, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication,

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 399-2302. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,412 in state, $14,179 out of state; room/board: $6,586. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,300 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,900 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,900 (71%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,200. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,800 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,000. Proportion who borrowed: 96%.

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journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 236 full-time, 75 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 22%; of 20 to 49 students: 67%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 13% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 4%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 12%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (814) 393-2315. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,866 in state, $12,043 out of state; room/board: $5,808. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $2,235. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,146 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,076 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,697 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,426. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,848 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,540 (4%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), women’s dorms (20%), men’s dorms (3%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students (27%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 24%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 150. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 200. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing 1364 PENNSYLVANIA π CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC

accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 442,871; number of current serial subscriptions: 20,264. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,143. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,166. Transfer applicants offered admission: 657. Transfer applicants enrolled: 362. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 45 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Curtis Institute of Music I Address: 1726 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 I Website: http://www.curtis.edu I Private I Enrollment: 135 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $2,185 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 5% Average debt: $15,568 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 135 full-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 41%; International: 41%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (215) 893-5262. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.curtis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: December 11; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $150. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cleveland Institute of Music; Juilliard School; New England Conservatory of Music; Oberlin College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 227. Total accepted: 11. Freshmen enrolled: 11; 85% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 5%. Size of waiting list: 11 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1924. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 100% music performance. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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instructional faculty: N/A full-time, 87 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 13% minorities). Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 93%. Graduate study: 65% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 68% within one year; 70% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 717-3165. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $2,185. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 55% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,131 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,899 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,717 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,457. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,568. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Activities include: music ensembles, opera, student government, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 1. Services include: other special classes, diagnostic testing service, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, substitution of courses, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 6,800; number of current serial subscriptions: 75. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 16. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 354. Transfer applicants offered admission: 18. Transfer applicants enrolled: 16. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 48 (41% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 213 (computer).

Delaware Valley College I Address: 700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 I Website: http://www.delval.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,661 full-time; 285 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 24, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,028 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,502 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $21,461 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

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2%; White: 94%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 30%; Protestant: 41%; Jewish: 2%; No preference: 20%; Unknown: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (215) 489-2211. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.delval.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.pennsylvaniamentor.org/Applications/Delaware_Valley_College/ apply.html?. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: DeSales University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; Temple University; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,932. Total accepted: 1,273. Freshmen enrolled: 476; 45% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-560, Math: 460-560, Combined: 920-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-24, Math: 19-24, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1896. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 50% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% security and protective services, 5% natural resources and conservation. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (100%), crossregistration (17%), distance learning (11%), double major (18%), honors program (19%), independent study (36%), internships (100%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (9%), teacher certificate program (14%), weekend college (2%). Teacher certification offered in: vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 83 full-time, 94 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 2, 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 23% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 17%; education, 11%; arts and sciences, 28%; veterinary medicine, 33%.

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Financial aid office: (215) 489-2272. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,028; room/board: $9,502. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,151 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,519 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,632 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,441. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,409 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,461. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,663 full-time; 544 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 94%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 67%; Protestant: 23%; No preference: 8%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), women’s dorms (11%), men’s dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 49. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, note-taking services, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 50,630; number of current serial subscriptions: 790. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 270. Transfer applicants offered admission: 123. Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

DeSales University I Address: 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568 I Website: http://www.desales.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,663 full-time; 544 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 52, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1190  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,800 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,330 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $7,217 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 89%

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 282-4443. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.desales.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: King’s College; Moravian College; Moravian College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; St. Joseph’s University; St. Joseph’s University; University of Scranton. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,797. Total accepted: 1,387. Freshmen enrolled: 391; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-590, Math: 490-600, Combined: 9701190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1964. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 14% visual and performing arts, 8% education, 8% security and protective services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 103 full-time, 78 parttime (49% men; 51% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 57%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; arts and sciences, 24%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 282-1100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,800; room/board: $9,330. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 60% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,684 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,249 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,141 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,313. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,739 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $7,217. Proportion who borrowed: 89%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (23%), men’s dorms (17%), other housing options (60%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 45% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $725. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 85. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 629,430; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,538. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 193. Transfer applicants offered admission: 120. Transfer applicants enrolled: 68. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Dickinson College I Address: PO Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896 I Website: http://www.dickinson.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,355 full-time; 26 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1190-1370  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,234 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,600 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $22,853 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,355 full-time; 26 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 80%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 25%; Protestant: 31%; Jewish: 10%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 25%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 644-1773. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dickinson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.dickinson.edu/admit. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bucknell University; Franklin and Marshall College; Gettysburg College; Lafayette College; Lehigh University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,844. Total accepted: 2,442. Freshmen enrolled: 621; 78% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 63%. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 35%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 29. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 48% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 79% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 34%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-690, Math: 590-680, Combined: 11901370. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 27-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1783. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 9% English language and literature, 9% political science and government, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% history, 8% international business/trade/commerce. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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humanities, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, double major (18%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic) (6%), independent study, internships (59%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (55%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 188 fulltime, 39 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 83%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 29% within one year; 58% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 20%; medicine, 5%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 37%.

phones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 134. Transfer applicants offered admission: 27. Transfer applicants enrolled: 14. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 132 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 623 (paper).

Drexel University I Address: 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875 I Website: http://www.drexel.edu I Private I Enrollment: 8,569 full-time; 2,225 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (717) 245-1308. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,234; room/board: $9,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: November 15; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 75% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,455 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,286 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,566 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,087. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 96%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,902 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,853. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 92%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 29% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $928. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 140. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 28%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, field hockey, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 134. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 539,114; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,381. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 350. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency tele1368 PENNSYLVANIA π DREXEL UNIVERSITY

 U.S News College Ranking: 89, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,440 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $12,135 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $35,082 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,569 full-time; 2,225 part-time. Men: 57%; women: 43%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 67%; International: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 237-3935. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.drexel.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $75. To apply online, go to: http://www.drexel.edu/em/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Foreign language: (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: New York University; Northeastern University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 16,867. Total accepted: 12,097. Freshmen enrolled: 2,360; Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Size of waiting list: 331 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-630, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1090-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 22-28, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 21% engineering, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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15% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% computer and information sciences and support services, 11% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (95%), distance learning, double major (1%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (6%), honors program (12%), independent study, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program (2%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 826 full-time, 490 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study within one year; 45% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 2%; medicine, 5%; engineering, 35%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 20%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 895-2537. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,440; room/board: $12,135. Estimated books and supplies: $1,800; transportation: $825; personal expenses: $2,925. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,876 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,877 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,782 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,114. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,050 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $20,446 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,082. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 290. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 586,686; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,203. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 20,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,823. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,743. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,238. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 732 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 74. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Duquesne University I Address: 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 I Website: http://www.duq.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 5,250 full-time; 587 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 130, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,475 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,888 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $29,616 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,250 full-time; 587 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 1%; Unknown: 40%; Roman Catholic: 47%; Other: 12%.

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (1%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 135. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball.

Phone: (412) 396-6222. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.duq.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.duq.edu/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered.

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Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gannon University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; St. Vincent College; University of Pittsburgh; West Virginia University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,374. Total accepted: 3,993. Freshmen enrolled: 1,361; 21% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 26%. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 78%. Non-early acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-600, Math: 510-610, Combined: 1020-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 33%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 21-26, Composite: 2226.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1878. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% health professions and related clinical sciences, 12% education, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, crossregistration (5%), distance learning (17%), double major (24%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (.8%), external degree program, honors program (11%), independent study (5%), internships (14%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major (.5%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (12%), weekend college (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 447 full-time, 465 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 5% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 25%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 5%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 15%.

receiving): $13,129 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,616. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), sorority housing (6%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,617. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 150. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 38. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 710,571; number of current serial subscriptions: 626. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 371. Transfer applicants offered admission: 279. Transfer applicants enrolled: 182. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 115 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 55. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Eastern University I Address: 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087-3696 I Website: http://www.eastern.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: American Baptist I Enrollment: 2,278 full-time; 248 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (412) 396-6607. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,475; room/board: $8,888. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 52% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,351 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,046 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,586 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,589. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,319 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion 1370 PENNSYLVANIA π EASTERN UNIVERSITY

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,670 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,610 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,278 full-time; 248 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 84%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman

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Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 13%; No preference: 22%; Unknown: 6%; American Baptist: 3%; All Other Baptist: 12%; Other: 41%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 341-5967. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.eastern.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 22 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Liberty University; Messiah College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,549. Total accepted: 1,058. Freshmen enrolled: 421; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-590, Math: 450-570, Combined: 910-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 11-22, Math: 16-25, Composite: 15-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1952. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: transferassociate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% elementary education and teaching, 8% psychology, 7% business administration and management, 7% youth ministry, 6% music. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration (2%), double major (10%), honors program (9%), independent study (10%), internships, student-designed major (2%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3367). Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 58%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 46%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 341-5842. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,670; room/board: $8,610. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), apartment for single students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 63%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: Services include: learning center, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 178,365; number of current serial subscriptions: 525. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 87. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 218. Transfer applicants offered admission: 154. Transfer applicants enrolled: 90. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 579 (paper).

East Stroudsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania I Address: 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999 I Website: http://www.esu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,471 full-time; 488 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1060  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,809 in state, $14,575 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,686 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $23,951 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,471 full-time; 488 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 88%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (570) 422-3542. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.esu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/public/account?paeast. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA π PENNSYLVANIA 1371

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Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,799. Total accepted: 3,820. Freshmen enrolled: 1,190; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-520, Math: 450-540, Combined: 890-1060.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% education, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 10% social sciences, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), double major (3%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (2%), independent study (10%), internships (20%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (25%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 284 full-time, 59 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 28%; of 20 to 49 students: 69%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 47%; sixyear: 51%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year; 35% within five years.

international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 38%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 391. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 560,514; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,747. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 220. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 930. Transfer applicants offered admission: 763. Transfer applicants enrolled: 453. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 19. Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 220 (computer).

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania I Address: Edinboro, PA 16444 I Website: http://webs.edinboro.edu/welcome I Public I Enrollment: 5,595 full-time; 817 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 810-1030  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,686 in state, $9,275 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,718 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $7,211 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 422-2800. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,809 in state, $14,575 out of state; room/board: $5,686. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $330; personal expenses: $2,168. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 73% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,548 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,032 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,320 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,871. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,637 (20%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,951. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,595 full-time; 817 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 86%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 626-2203. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://webs.edinboro.edu/welcome. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://webs.edinboro.edu/pubrel/admissions/applyonline.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); History: (0); Total units: 17 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very imporU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tant. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–Erie, The Behrend College; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,612. Total accepted: 2,944. Freshmen enrolled: 1,296; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent; 51% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-520, Math: 400-510, Combined: 810-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 15-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 16% visual and performing arts, 10% education, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% security and protective services, 8% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning (5%), double major (4%), dual enrollment, honors program (.5%), independent study (6%), internships (29%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 323 full-time, 34 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 26%; of 20 to 49 students: 66%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 49%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (814) 732-5555. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,686 in state, $9,275 out of state; room/board: $5,718. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,669 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,315 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,394 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,160. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,964 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,821 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $7,211. Proportion who borrowed: 45%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), special housing for disabled students (7%), cooperative housing (30%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 28%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,152. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 156. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 8. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, swimming, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, swimming.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 186. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 500,248; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,455. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 961. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 937. Transfer applicants offered admission: 658. Transfer applicants enrolled: 434. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 58 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 39. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 532 (paper).

Elizabethtown College I Address: 1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2298 I Website: http://www.etown.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of the Brethren I Enrollment: 1,920 full-time; 402 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,650 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,950 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: $28,629 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,920 full-time; 402 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 25%; Protestant: 27%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 36%; Church of the Brethren: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (717) 361-1400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.etown.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.etown.edu/admissions_services.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recomELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1373

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mended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (2); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Albright College; Gettysburg College; Juniata College; Lebanon Valley College; Susquehanna University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,370. Total accepted: 1,968. Freshmen enrolled: 503; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Size of waiting list: 172 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 25. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500600, Math: 510-610, Combined: 1010-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 20-25.

package (proportion receiving): $19,988 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,370 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,504 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,440. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,908 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,629. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (52%), women’s dorms (23%), apartment for single students (21%), special housing for disabled students (1%), cooperative housing (3%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $850. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% education, 10% social sciences, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (14%), double major (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (3%), external degree program (1%), honors program (13%), independent study (20%), internships (46%), study abroad (10%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, natural science, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 130 full-time, 115 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 70%; sixyear: 69%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 5%; medicine, 10%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 52%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 161. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 200,213; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,451. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 122. Transfer applicants offered admission: 31. Transfer applicants enrolled: 19. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 28 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 565 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (717) 361-1404. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,650; room/board: $7,950. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $150; personal expenses: $700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid 1374 PENNSYLVANIA π ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE

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Franklin and Marshall College I Address: PO Box 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604 I Website: http://www.fandm.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,059 full-time; 45 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 42, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1210-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,630 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,870 Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: $24,752 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,059 full-time; 45 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 80%; International: 8%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 17%; Jewish: 8%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 7%; Unknown: 42%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (717) 291-3953. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fandm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://admission.fandm.edu/admission/process.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 1 (3); History: 2 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bucknell University; Dickinson College; Gettysburg College; Lafayette College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,018. Total accepted: 1,873. Freshmen enrolled: 570; 68% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Non-early acceptance rate: 37%. Size of waiting list: 1854 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 52. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 57% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 87% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 29%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-690, Math: 610-690, Combined: 1210-1380.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1787. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% business administration and management, 17% political science and government, 7% English language and literature, 6% economics, 6% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, double major (21%), dual enrollULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program (10%), independent study (40%), internships (21%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (3%), study abroad (23%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3325). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 184 full-time, 54 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; fiveyear: 84%; six-year: 84%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 35%; law, 18%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 2%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 28%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (717) 291-3991. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,630; room/board: $9,870. Estimated books and supplies: $650 personal expenses: $950. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 55% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,513 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $21,392 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,368 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,733. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 96%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,519 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,752. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), women’s dorms (2%), men’s dorms (1%), fraternity housing (3%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 125. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 26%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 436,822; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,980. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 272. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 109. Transfer applicants offered admission: 56. Transfer applicants enrolled: 27. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 159 (8% of student body). FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1375

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Number of countries represented: 42. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Gannon University I Address: 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541 I Website: http://www.gannon.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,290 full-time; 439 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 40, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,662 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,710 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $26,014 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,290 full-time; 439 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 21%; Unknown: 23%; Roman Catholic: 50%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (814) 871-7240. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gannon.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.gannon.edu/admiss/undergrad/apply/instruct.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (1); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duquesne University; John Carroll University; Pennsylvania State University–Erie, The Behrend College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,909. Total accepted: 2,423. Freshmen enrolled: 617; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 470-590, Combined: 930-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 18-26, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1925. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% health professions and related clinical sciences, 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% security and protective services, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; 1376 PENNSYLVANIA π GANNON UNIVERSITY

foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 190 full-time, 144 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 4%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 70%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (814) 871-7337. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,662; room/board: $8,710. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $844; personal expenses: $1,518. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 85% were determined to have financial need; 36% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,005 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,098 (83%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,637 (79%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,734. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,510 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,526 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,014. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (37%), apartment for single students (63%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,850. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 67. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, team handball, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, team handball, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 39. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 268,701; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,905. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 325. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 322. Transfer applicants offered admission: 170. Transfer applicants enrolled: 83. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 25 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Geneva College I Address: 3200 College Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 I Website: http://www.geneva.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,400 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $7,450 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Gettysburg College I Address: 300 N. Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 I Website: http://www.gettysburg.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 2,469 full-time; 28 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1220-1360  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,720 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,100 Acceptance rate: 36% Average debt: $24,404 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,469 full-time; 28 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 30%; Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 2%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 29%; Lutheran: 5%; Other: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 431-0803. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gettysburg.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 3 (4); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 4 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bucknell University; Dickinson College; Franklin and Marshall College; Lafayette College; University of Richmond. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,126. Total accepted: 2,180. Freshmen enrolled: 695; 77% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 44%. Overall acceptance rate: 36%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 65%. Non-early acceptance rate: 33%. Size of waiting list: 805 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 66% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 89% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610-690, Math: 610-670, Combined: 1220-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 27-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1832. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% business administration and management, 12% political science and government, 10% biology/biological sciences, 9% psychology, 8% history. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (15%), exchange student program (domestic) (4%), independent study (36%), internships (20%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (46%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 199 full-time, 86 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 77%; five-year: 81%; six-year: 81%. Graduate study: 34% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 36% within one year; 48% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 24%; law, 12%; medicine, 8%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (717) 337-6611. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,720; room/board: $9,100. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,209; personal expenses: $1,209. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 99% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $27,610 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,731 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,837 (47%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,973. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award GETTYSBURG COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1377

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(and the proportion receiving): $9,532 (13%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,404. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 94%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 110. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 38%; of women in sororities: 26%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer.

Grove City College I Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127 I Website: http://www.gcc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 2,480 full-time; 24 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1140-1393  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,074 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,440 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: $24,721 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 396,167; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,162. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 228. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 171. Transfer applicants offered admission: 38. Transfer applicants enrolled: 16. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Gratz College I Address: 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027 I Website: http://www.gratzcollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Jewish I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,480 full-time; 24 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 54%; No preference: 23%; Presbyterian: 18%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (724) 458-2100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gcc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hillsdale College; Messiah College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Pittsburgh; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,916. Total accepted: 1,057. Freshmen enrolled: 655; 50% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Non-early acceptance rate: 55%. Size of waiting list: 677 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 17. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 52% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 83% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 566702, Math: 574-691, Combined: 1140-1393. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-30, Math: 24-31, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 11% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% social sciences, 8% engineering. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, independent study, internships, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 140 full-time, 71 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 78%; fiveyear: 81%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; engineering, 1%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (724) 458-3300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,074; room/board: $6,440. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $350. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 46% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 36% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,097 (34%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,097 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $18 (19%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $18. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,520 (31%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,721. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (46%), men’s dorms (46%), apartment for single students (8%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 93%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 130. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 0. Services include: tape recorders, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 140,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,633. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,476. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 73. Transfer applicants offered admission: 19. Transfer applicants enrolled: 19. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (1% of student body). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 650 (paper).

Gwynedd-Mercy College I Address: 1325 Sumneytown Pike, PO Box 901, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901 I Website: http://www.gmc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,332 full-time; 685 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1078  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,790 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,600 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $18,972 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,332 full-time; 685 part-time. Men: 26%; women: 74%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 79%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 54%; Protestant: 18%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Unknown: 6%; Other: 20%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (215) 681-5510. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gmc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.gmc.edu/admissions/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,901. Total accepted: 1,080. Freshmen enrolled: 291; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-538, Math: 440-540, Combined: 880-1078.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1948. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 41% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 23% health professions and related clinical sciences, 20% education, 5% psychology, 2% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (12%), cross-registration, double major (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program (2%), independent study, internships, liberal GWYNEDD-MERCY COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1379

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arts/career combination (50%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (13%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 82 full-time, 223 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 68%; five-year: 73%; six-year: 76%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 641-5570. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,790; room/board: $8,600. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: July 15. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,794 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,858 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,455 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,455. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,090 (20%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,972. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

Haverford College I Address: 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041-1392 I Website: http://www.haverford.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,169 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 10, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1290-1490  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,525 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,450 Acceptance rate: 25% Average debt: $17,125 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 36%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,169 full-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 68%; International: 4%.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 102,770; number of current serial subscriptions: 667. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 265. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Phone: (610) 896-1350. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.haverford.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.haverford.edu/admission/applying/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 2; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Amherst College; Brown University; Swarthmore College; Tufts University; University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,492. Total accepted: 877. Freshmen enrolled: 315; 88% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 33%. Overall acceptance rate: 25%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 41%. Non-early acceptance rate: 24%. Size of waiting list: 732 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 10. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 89% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 99% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 45%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650-750, Math: 640-740, Combined: 1290-1490.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,410. Transfer applicants offered admission: 340. Transfer applicants enrolled: 162. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 51. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Year founded: 1833. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 15% biology/biological sciences, 9% political science and government, 8% chemistry, 8% economics. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (75%), double major (6%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (4%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (40%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 112 full-time, 16 part-

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 22. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 41%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor). Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor).

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time (52% men; 48% women; 26% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 86%; five-year: 91%; sixyear: 91%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 53% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 2%; medicine, 5%; arts and sciences, 7%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 896-1350. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,525; room/board: $11,450. Estimated books and supplies: $1,194; transportation: $174; personal expenses: $1,468. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 50% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,072 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $27,406 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,855 (36%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,291. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,125. Proportion who borrowed: 36%.

Holy Family University I Address: 9801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114-2009 I Website: http://www.holyfamily.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,447 full-time; 873 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1020  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,500 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,400 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $17,725 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,447 full-time; 873 part-time. Men: 25%; women: 75%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 83%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 12%; Jewish: 2%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 24%; Roman Catholic: 57%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 99%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 144. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 52. Services include: reading machines, notetaking services, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, other. Library: Number of titles: 588,144; number of current serial subscriptions: 7,717. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 91. Transfer applicants offered admission: 7. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 41 (4% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

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Phone: (215) 637-3050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.holyfamily.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://my.holyfamily.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (0); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 14 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Arcadia University; Gwynedd-Mercy College; La Salle University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Temple University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,097. Total accepted: 694. Freshmen enrolled: 298; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-510, Math: 420-510, Combined: 850-1020. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-20, Math: 17-19, Composite: 19-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1954. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 32% health professions and related clinical sciences, 29% education, 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 5% psychology, 4% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY π PENNSYLVANIA 1381

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or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (7%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), honors program (3%), independent study (2%), internships (8%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 99 full-time, 274 part-time (35% men; 65% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 79%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 3% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 1%; medicine, 1%; education, 50%; arts and sciences, 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 637-5538. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,500; room/board: $9,400. Estimated books and supplies: $972; transportation: $816; personal expenses: $0. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 90% were determined to have financial need; 90% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,627 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (69%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,375 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,062 (16%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,725. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (64%), other housing options (36%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, racquetball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 75. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 126,898; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,011. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 803. Transfer applicants offered admission: 334. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1382 PENNSYLVANIA π IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY

145. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Immaculata University I Address: 1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA 19345-0702 I Website: http://www.immaculata.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,048 full-time; 1,870 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-1030  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,575 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,400 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,048 full-time; 1,870 part-time. Men: 23%; women: 77%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 60%; Other: 40%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 428-6329. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.immaculata.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://charity.immaculata.edu/pls/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNew. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cabrini College; Marywood University; Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,335. Total accepted: 1,071. Freshmen enrolled: 286; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 400-500, Combined: 820-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1920. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 43% health professions and related clinical sciences, 38% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 4% psychology, 2% communication, journalism, and related programs, 2% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and reliU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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gious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (75%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning, double major (20%), dual enrollment, honors program (11%), independent study (10%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination (85%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (35%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 100 full-time, 321 part-time (40% men; 60% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 63%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 647-4400. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,575; room/board: $10,400. Estimated books and supplies: $1,306; transportation: $858. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: April 15. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,657 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,516 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,500 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,132. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 24%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,508 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (34%), women’s dorms (55%), men’s dorms, apartment for single students (10%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 46. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 158,030; number of current serial subscriptions: 570. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 254. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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cants offered admission: 75. Transfer applicants enrolled: 32. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 590 (paper).

Indiana University of Pennsylvania I Address: 1011 South Drive, Indiana, PA 15705 I Website: http://www.iup.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,741 full-time; 983 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1070  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,582 in state, $14,348 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,436 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,741 full-time; 983 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 87%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 442-6830. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.iup.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.iup.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (0); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,116. Total accepted: 6,014. Freshmen enrolled: 2,550; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 430-540, Combined: 860-1070.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1875. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% criminology, 9% visual and performing arts, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% education. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA π PENNSYLVANIA 1383

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multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 645 full-time, 75 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 12% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 51%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (724) 357-2218. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,582 in state, $14,348 out of state; room/board: $5,436. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $2,633. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (46%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (5%), other housing options (47%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,209. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 210. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 18; sororities: 13. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 32%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 160. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 863,626; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,298. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,031. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 16,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,468. Transfer applicants offered admission: 897. Transfer applicants enrolled: 605. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 103 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 57. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Juniata College I Address: 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652 I Website: http://www.juniata.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,431 full-time; 75 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 98, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1065-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,280 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,420 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $21,015 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,431 full-time; 75 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 28%; Protestant: 63%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 1%; Wicca, Pagan, Bahai, Latter Day Saints, Other : 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 586-4282. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.juniata.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 15. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 30. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 30. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.juniata.edu/admission/commonapp.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Allegheny College; Dickinson College; Elizabethtown College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Susquehanna University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,958. Total accepted: 1,318. Freshmen enrolled: 377; 39% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 45%. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 94%. Non-early acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 85 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 2. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 77% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 525-630, Math: 540-630, Combined: 1065-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% biological and biomedical sciences, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% social sciences, 9% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 9% physical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major, dual enrollment (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.3%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (100%), independent study (41%), internships (78%), student-designed major (42%), study abroad (43%), teacher certificate program (8%), other (0%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 97 full-time, 36 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 71%; five-year: 76%; six-year: 76%. Graduate study: 98% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 31% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 2%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 19%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (814) 641-3142. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,280; room/board: $8,420. Estimated books and supplies: $600; transportation: $250; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,439 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,035 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,225 (62%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,174. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,475 (29%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,015. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (62%), women’s dorms (13%), apartment for single students (24%), special housing for international students, other housing options (1%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 53% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $610. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 94. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 350,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 360. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 450. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 79. Transfer applicants offered admission: 51. Transfer applicants enrolled: 30. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 29 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 557 (paper).

Keystone College I Address: 1 College Green, La Plume, PA 18440 I Website: http://www.keystone.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,334 full-time; 462 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 770-980  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,480 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $8,580 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: $21,125 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,334 full-time; 462 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (570) 945-8000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.keystone.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 932. Total accepted: 884. Freshmen enrolled: 376; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 12% were in the top 25 percent; 43% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-490, Math: 390-490, Combined: 770-980. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1868. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 19% education, 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% security and protective services, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs, 5% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; health professions and KEYSTONE COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1385

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related clinical sciences; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 59 full-time, 189 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 37%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 79%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (877) 426-5534. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,480; room/board: $8,580. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,125. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: Services include: extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 193. Transfer applicants offered admission: 185. Transfer applicants enrolled: 106. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

King’s College I Address: 133 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 I Website: http://www.kings.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Catholic I Enrollment: 1,942 full-time; 331 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,680 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,370 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $28,139 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,942 full-time; 331 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 94%. Religious preference: Protestant: 13%; Unknown: 23%; Catholic: 58%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 546-4772. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kings.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.kings.edu/Admissions/applyonline.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 16 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Misericordia University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Scranton; Wilkes University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,107. Total accepted: 1,651. Freshmen enrolled: 557; 29% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460560, Math: 470-570, Combined: 930-1130.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 11% business administration and management, 9% criminal justice/safety studies, 9% elementary education and teaching, 8% communication and media studies, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, 1386 PENNSYLVANIA π KING’S COLLEGE

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pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 125 full-time, 83 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 65%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 11%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 75%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 208-5868. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,680; room/board: $9,370. Estimated books and supplies: $1,160; transportation: $636; personal expenses: $1,206. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 77% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,356 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,325 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,108 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,733. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,247 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,139. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (30%), men’s dorms (40%), apartment for single students (29%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 87. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 176,458; number of current serial subscriptions: 490. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 470. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 229. Transfer applicants offered admission: 149. Transfer applicants enrolled: 95. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania I Address: 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530-0730 I Website: http://www.kutztown.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,387 full-time; 924 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1070  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,873 in state, $14,640 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,960 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $16,954 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,387 full-time; 924 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 86%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 683-4060. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.kutztown.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.kutztown.edu/admissions/apply_online.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania; Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,064. Total accepted: 5,901. Freshmen enrolled: 1,902; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 440-540, Combined: 880-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 17-21, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 9% psychology, 8% elementary education and teaching, 6% commercial and advertising art, 6% criminal justice/safety studies, 6% human resources management/personnel administration. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; busiKUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA π PENNSYLVANIA 1387

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ness, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 457 full-time, 55 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 3%; medicine, 12%; engineering, 3%; education, 47%; arts and sciences, 17%.

ers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 555,934; number of current serial subscriptions: 43,603. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 978. School has a wireless network. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,528. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,015. Transfer applicants enrolled: 751. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 65 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Lafayette College I Address: 118 Markle Hall, Easton, PA 18042 I Website: http://www.lafayette.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 2,349 full-time; 54 part-time

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Financial aid office: (610) 683-4077. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,873 in state, $14,640 out of state; room/board: $6,960. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100 personal expenses: $2,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,586 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,558 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,597 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,572. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,151 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,691 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,954. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 35, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1180-1390  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,090 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,248 Acceptance rate: 35% Average debt: $18,452 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartment for single students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 188. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, skiing (nordic), racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, skiing (nordic), racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 500. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, read1388 PENNSYLVANIA π LAFAYETTE COLLEGE

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,349 full-time; 54 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 81%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 330-5100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lafayette.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: February 15; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Academic electives: (5); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bucknell University; Colgate University; Lehigh University; University of Pennsylvania; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,364. Total accepted: 2,224. Freshmen enrolled: 594; Overall acceptance rate: 35%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 61%. Non-early acceptance rate: 33%. Size of waiting list: 1694 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 69. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 66% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 92% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-680, Math: 610-710, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Combined: 1180-1390. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1826. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 33% social sciences, 17% engineering, 7% English language and literature/letters, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 199 full-time, 51 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 85%; five-year: 89%; six-year: 89%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 6%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 330-5055. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,090; room/board: $11,248. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $100; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 56% were determined to have financial need; 96% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,163 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $22,106 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,897 (40%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,801. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,723 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $42,412 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,452. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 96%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 260. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 26%; of women in sororities: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 110. Transfer applicants offered admission: 26. Transfer applicants enrolled: 21. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 147 (6% of student body). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

La Roche College I Address: 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 I Website: http://www.laroche.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,139 full-time; 220 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-1020  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,312 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,338 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $23,104 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,139 full-time; 220 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 81%; International: 12%. Religious preference: Protestant: 16%; Muslim: 1%; Unknown: 50%; Roman Catholic: 33%; Greek and Russian Orthodox: 0%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 838-4572. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.laroche.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://apply.laroche.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duquesne University; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Robert Morris College; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 944. Total accepted: 685. Freshmen enrolled: 295; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 24% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410510, Math: 410-510, Combined: 820-1020. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 12-19, Math: 15-18, Composite: 15-19.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 9% architecture and related services, 9% psychology, 8% design and visual communications, 8% elementary education and teaching, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. LA ROCHE COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1389

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Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (2%), distance learning (22%), double major (10%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (6%), honors program (0%), independent study (31%), internships (21%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3379); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3258). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 63 full-time, 129 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; fiveyear: 57%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 6% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (412) 536-1120. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,312; room/board: $8,338. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 98% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,969 (94%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,235 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,191 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,400. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,131 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,104. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, martial arts, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, martial arts, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 49. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 115,215; number of current serial subscriptions: 582. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 180. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 315. Transfer applicants offered admission: 275. Transfer applicants enrolled: 139. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 151 (12% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45. Average TOEFL score: 620 (paper).

La Salle University I Address: 1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199 I Website: http://www.lasalle.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 3,194 full-time; 995 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,200 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,690 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $32,992 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,194 full-time; 995 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 71%. Religious preference: Protestant: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; Unknown: 23%; Roman Catholic: 62%; Christian: 5%; Other: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (215) 951-1500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lasalle.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 0; History: 1 (3); Academic electives: 5; Total units: 16 (5). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drexel University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; St. Joseph’s University; Temple University; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,306. Total accepted: 3,281. Freshmen enrolled: 825; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Non-early acceptance rate: 62%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 480-580, Combined: 960-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1863. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% nursing, 10% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% accounting, 7% education, 6% marketing. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (4%), double major (14%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.5%), honors program (6%), independent study (9%), internships (31%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3256); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3367). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 228 fulltime, 145 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; fiveyear: 73%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 15%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 951-1070. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,200; room/board: $10,690. Estimated books and supplies: $619 personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,722 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,488 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,102 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,937. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 89%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,409 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,739 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,992. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (96%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,781. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 121. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 405,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,450. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 750. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,051. Transfer applicants offered admission: 346. Transfer applicants enrolled: 131. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 19. Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 175 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 540 (paper).

Lebanon Valley College I Address: 101 N. College Avenue, Annville, PA 17003 I Website: http://www.lvc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 1,636 full-time; 157 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,350 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,760 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $27,566 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,636 full-time; 157 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 93%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (717) 867-6181. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lvc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.lvc.edu/admission/full-time.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1; History: (2); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Elizabethtown College; Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Susquehanna University; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,131. Total accepted: 1,514. Freshmen enrolled: 451; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 71% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 490-620,

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Combined: 970-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 20-28, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% education, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% psychology, 10% social sciences, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (0%), double major (11%), dual enrollment (0%), independent study (14%), internships (30%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (2%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (21%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 100 full-time, 91 parttime (65% men; 35% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; arts and sciences, 7%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 120. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 193,608; number of current serial subscriptions: 700. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 177. Transfer applicants offered admission: 92. Transfer applicants enrolled: 49. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Lehigh University I Address: 27 Memorial Drive W, Bethlehem, PA 18015 I Website: http://www.lehigh.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,662 full-time; 94 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (717) 867-6126. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,350; room/board: $7,760. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,458 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,928 (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,828 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,630. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,588 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,566. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), women’s dorms (7%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (21%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 47% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $960. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 73. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 13%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, softball. 1392 PENNSYLVANIA π LEHIGH UNIVERSITY

 U.S News College Ranking: 35, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1240-1390  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,550 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,770 Acceptance rate: 32% Average debt: $26,768 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,662 full-time; 94 part-time. Men: 59%; women: 41%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 84%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 758-3100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lehigh.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www3.lehigh.edu/admissions/uadappl.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority staU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tus: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Carnegie Mellon University; Cornell University; Johns Hopkins University; University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,155. Total accepted: 3,882. Freshmen enrolled: 1,166; 75% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 40%. Overall acceptance rate: 32%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 58%. Non-early acceptance rate: 30%. Size of waiting list: 2716 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 72. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 93% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 99% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 38%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-680, Math: 640-710, Combined: 12401390.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% finance, 8% accounting, 8% mechanical engineering, 7% marketing/marketing management, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (18%), cross-registration (3%), double major (7%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), honors program (14%), independent study (29%), internships (11%), study abroad (14%). Cooperative education programs: education, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 440 full-time, 189 parttime (67% men; 33% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 72%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 83%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 10%; medicine, 16%; engineering, 24%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 758-3181. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,550; room/board: $9,770. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $1,220. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 73% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,498 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $23,960 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,565 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,628. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 97%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,456 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $33,267 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,768. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (45%), sorority housing (10%), fraternity housing (19%), apartment for single students (18%), special housing for disabled students (1%), cooperative housing (1%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $787. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

155. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 20; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 35%; of women in sororities: 38%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 160. Services include: reading machines, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,169,951; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,550. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 634. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 325. Transfer applicants offered admission: 130. Transfer applicants enrolled: 70. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 117 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 570 (paper); 230 (computer).

Lincoln University I Address: PO Box 179, Lincoln University, PA 19352 I Website: http://www.lincoln.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,863 full-time; 41 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 730-900  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,762 in state, $11,602 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $7,278 Acceptance rate: 38% Average debt: $28,582 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,863 full-time; 41 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 96%; Hispanic: 1%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 790-0191. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lincoln.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.lincoln.edu/admissions/application.html#app. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: LINCOLN UNIVERSITY π PENNSYLVANIA 1393

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Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,488. Total accepted: 2,068. Freshmen enrolled: 633; 61% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 38%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 17% were in the top 25 percent; 45% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 370450, Math: 360-450, Combined: 730-900. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 14-20, Math: 15-19, Composite: 14-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1854. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% education, 15% social sciences, 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 10% security and protective services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 99 full-time, 95 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 70% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 40%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 561-2606. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,762 in state, $11,602 out of state; room/board: $7,278. Estimated books and supplies: $1,330; transportation: $790; personal expenses: $1,150. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 88% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,369 (87%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,434 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,523 (82%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,376. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 48%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,689 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,582. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

earnings: $700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 155,100; number of current serial subscriptions: 540. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 537. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 30%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 261. Transfer applicants offered admission: 62. Transfer applicants enrolled: 33. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 63 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania I Address: 401 N. Fairview Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745 I Website: http://www.lhup.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,649 in state, $12,304 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,188 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Lycoming College I Address: 700 College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701 I Website: http://www.lycoming.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 1,399 full-time; 32 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,764 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,672 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $26,538 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (24%), women’s dorms (49%), men’s dorms (27%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 98%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 36% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year 1394 PENNSYLVANIA π LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,399 full-time; 32 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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25%; Protestant: 2%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 32%; Unknown: 12%; Methodist: 9%; Lutheran: 5%; Other: 14%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 345-3920. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lycoming.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bucknell University; Juniata College; Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Susquehanna University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,585. Total accepted: 1,236. Freshmen enrolled: 399; 39% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 470-580, Combined: 930-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1812. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% business administration and management, 16% social sciences, 14% psychology, 12% biology/biological sciences, 11% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (19%), honors program (19%), independent study (14%), internships (20%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 89 full-time, 34 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 61%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 18%; medicine, 7%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 37%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 321-4040. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,764; room/board: $7,672. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,288 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,556 (82%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,287 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,929. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,438 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,538. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), women’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (6%), fraternity housing (4%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,281. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football (lightweight), soccer. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football (lightweight), soccer.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 29. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 205,826; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,597. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 125. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,825. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 99. Transfer applicants offered admission: 49. Transfer applicants enrolled: 35. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 500 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania I Address: Alumni Hall, Mansfield, PA 16933 I Website: http://www.mansfield.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,672 full-time; 249 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1070  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,979 in state, $14,746 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,236 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $20,579 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85% MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA π PENNSYLVANIA 1395

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,672 full-time; 249 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; engineering, 1%; education, 95%; arts and sciences, 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 577-6826. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mansfield.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 6. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 4 (4); Academic electives: 6 (3); Total units: 21 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania; Lycoming College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,367. Total accepted: 2,349. Freshmen enrolled: 670; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 430-540, Combined: 860-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 662-4878. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,979 in state, $14,746 out of state; room/board: $6,236. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: April 30. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,441 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $808 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (65%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $679 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $725 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,579. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (94%), women’s dorms (0%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 97. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: soccer, volleyball, water polo.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 12% elementary education and teaching, 10% business administration and management, 9% public administration and social service professions, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 151 full-time, 59 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning 1396 PENNSYLVANIA π MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,786,670; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,386. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 661. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 468. Transfer applicants offered admission: 373. Transfer applicants enrolled: 243. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Marywood University I Address: 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509-1598 I Website: http://www.marywood.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,838 full-time; 164 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 940-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,390 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,108 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $31,346 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 94%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,838 full-time; 164 part-time. Men: 29%; women: 71%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 61%; Protestant: 23%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (570) 348-6234. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.marywood.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://mymarywood.com/apply_now.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 1; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: King’s College; Misericordia University; University of Scranton; Wilkes University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,756. Total accepted: 1,289. Freshmen enrolled: 478; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-560, Math: 470-560, Combined: 9401120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1915. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% health professions and related clinical sciences, 16% education, 16% visual and performing arts, 7% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 133 full-time, 190 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 1%; medicine, 11%; education, 29%; arts and sciences, 54%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 348-6225. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,390; room/board: $11,108. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,840 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,383 (82%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,823 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,763. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,771 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,346. Proportion who borrowed: 94%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (5%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 1. of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, football, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, field hockey, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 219,947; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,918. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 390. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 356. Transfer applicants offered admission: 241. Transfer applicants enrolled: 169. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

Mercyhurst College I Address: 501 E. 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546 I Website: http://www.mercyhurst.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 3,518 full-time; 452 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,286 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,196 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $53,114 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,518 full-time; 452 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 46%; Protestant: 18%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 18%; Other: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (814) 824-2202. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mercyhurst.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://apply.mercyhurst.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 4 (2); History: 1 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Allegheny College; Canisius College; Duquesne University; Gannon University; University of Dayton. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,580. Total accepted: 2,360. Freshmen enrolled: 671; 55% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 470-580, Combined: 950-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 47%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1926. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 8% security and protective services, 7% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 5% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, 1398 PENNSYLVANIA π MERCYHURST COLLEGE

journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (3%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning, double major (2%), honors program (8%), independent study (1%), internships (12%), liberal arts/career combination (2%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (8%), weekend college (.5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, home economics, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3266). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 169 fulltime, 133 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 50%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; fiveyear: 66%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within one year; 60% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 40%; veterinary medicine, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (814) 824-2288. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,286; room/board: $8,196. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,222 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,058 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,538 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,349. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,201 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $17,021 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $53,114. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (16%), men’s dorms (8%), apartment for single students (59%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (16%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 54. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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program or receiving services: 104. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 199,129; number of current serial subscriptions: 728. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 375. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 307. Transfer applicants offered admission: 178. Transfer applicants enrolled: 96. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 187 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Messiah College I Address: 1 College Avenue, Grantham, PA 17027-0800 I Website: http://www.messiah.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian interdenominational I Enrollment: 2,778 full-time; 59 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,670 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,610 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $33,283 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,778 full-time; 59 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 57%; Unknown: 21%; Christian interdenominational: 11%; Brethren in Christ: 4%.

half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-640, Math: 520-640, Combined: 1040-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-27, Math: 21-28, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 8% early childhood education and teaching, 7% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% English language and literature, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), double major (4%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (32%), honors program (19%), independent study (15%), internships (32%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (56%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 172 full-time, 116 parttime (56% men; 44% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 67%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 4%; medicine, 9%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 70%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (717) 691-6000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.messiah.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cedarville University; Eastern University; Elizabethtown College; Gordon College; Grove City College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,496. Total accepted: 1,961. Freshmen enrolled: 725; 43% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 67% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (717) 691-6007. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,670; room/board: $7,610. Estimated books and supplies: $960; transportation: $630; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,442 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,855 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,552 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,747. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,077 (27%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,283. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (46%), women’s dorms (15%), men’s dorms (5%), apartment for single students (29%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (0%), cooperative housing (2%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 86%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,528. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 63. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student governMESSIAH COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1399

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ment, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 26. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 297,257; number of current serial subscriptions: 27,958. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 562. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 211. Transfer applicants offered admission: 154. Transfer applicants enrolled: 94. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 53 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 29. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Millersville University of Pennsylvania I Address: PO Box 1002, Millersville, PA 17551-0302 I Website: http://www.millersville.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,592 full-time; 667 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,803 in state, $14,762 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,308 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $19,698 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,592 full-time; 667 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 87%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (717) 872-3371. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.millersville.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.millersville.edu/~admit/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 3 (0); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (0); History: 2 (0); Academic electives: 0 (4); Total units: 15 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very 1400 PENNSYLVANIA π MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Temple University; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,723. Total accepted: 3,820. Freshmen enrolled: 1,345; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Size of waiting list: 1119 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 61. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470570, Math: 480-580, Combined: 950-1150.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 17% education, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% social sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 314 full-time, 131 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 24%; of 20 to 49 students: 72%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 4%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (717) 872-3026. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,803 in state, $14,762 out of state; room/board: $7,308. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,620 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,739 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,108 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,062. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,545 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,529 (1%). Average amount of

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debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,698. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 32%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,302. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 132. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 6%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 204. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 562,365; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,870. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 580. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,193. Transfer applicants offered admission: 861. Transfer applicants enrolled: 536. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18. Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 183 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 579 (paper).

Misericordia University I Address: 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612-1098 I Website: http://www.misericordia.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,476 full-time; 599 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 915-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,150 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,650 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $20,006 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,476 full-time; 599 part-time. Men: 27%; women: 73%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%. Religious preference: Protestant: 26%; No preference: 6%; Roman Catholic: 59%; Other: 9%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (570) 674-6264. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.misericordia.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www.misericordia.edu/apply/app. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 4; Social studies: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; King’s College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Scranton; Wilkes University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,289. Total accepted: 949. Freshmen enrolled: 372; 25% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Size of waiting list: 30 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 6. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 455-550, Math: 460-560, Combined: 915-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 19-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1924. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% nursing, 16% health professions and related clinical sciences, 14% business administration and management, 10% elementary education and teaching, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 94 full-time, 159 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 27%; law, 6%; medicine, 3%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 9%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 674-6280. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,150; room/board: $9,650. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,030 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,317 (82%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,400 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,485. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,661 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,006. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

Moore College of Art and Design I Address: 20th and the Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103 I Website: http://www.moore.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 15-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $26,154 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $9,906 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (97%), other housing options (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 38%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, football (lightweight), racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, football (lightweight), racquetball, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

Moravian College I Address: 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 I Website: http://www.moravian.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Moravian Church in America I Enrollment: 1,588 full-time; 196 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,062 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,312 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 69. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 75,777; number of current serial subscriptions: 965. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 287. Transfer applicants offered admission: 181. Transfer applicants enrolled: 126. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 100 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,588 full-time; 196 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 861-1320. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.moravian.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: February 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.moravian.edu/admission/applying.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 4; Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gettysburg College; Lehigh University; Muhlenberg College; Susquehanna University; University of Scranton. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,189. Total accepted: 1,401. Freshmen enrolled: 401; 38% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 38%. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 78%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 63%. Size of waiting list: 221 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 30. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-600, Math: 500-610, Combined: 1000-1210. First-year stu-

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dents submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1742. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% social sciences, 13% psychology, 11% visual and performing arts, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (11%), double major (6%), honors program (12%), independent study (15%), internships (20%), student-designed major (4%), study abroad (13%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 118 full-time, 83 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 70%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 75%.

number of current serial subscriptions: 3,274. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 263. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 278. Transfer applicants offered admission: 88. Transfer applicants enrolled: 74. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 553 (paper).

Mount Aloysius College I Address: 7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630 I Website: http://www.mtaloy.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy) I Enrollment: 1,150 full-time; 394 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-1010  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,580 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,950 Acceptance rate: 87% Average debt: $23,672 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 861-1330. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,062; room/board: $8,312. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $454; personal expenses: $1,370. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 14; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,741 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,104 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,300 (68%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,720. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,249 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (39%), women’s dorms (13%), men’s dorms (2%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (3%), apartment for single students (41%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 92. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 260,363; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,150 full-time; 394 part-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 40%; Protestant: 14%; No preference: 2%; Other: 44%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (814) 886-6383. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mtaloy.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 3; decision sent by August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; History: (3); Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16 (5). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 951. Total accepted: 830. Freshmen enrolled: 307; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 87%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-500, Math: 410-510, Combined: 820-1010. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-19, Math: 15-20, Composite: 16-19.

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ences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 58 full-time, 112 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 38%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 54%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (814) 886-6357. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,580; room/board: $6,950. Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 95% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,855 (95%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,350 (95%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,145 (95%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,050. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 30%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,000 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,672. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 24%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, student government, student newspaper. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 81,059; number of current serial subscriptions: 275. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 125. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 144. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Muhlenberg College I Address: 2400 W. Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104 I Website: http://www.muhlenberg.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 2,275 full-time; 182 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 71, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1110-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $35,375 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,060 Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: $16,229 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,275 full-time; 182 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 91%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 30%; Protestant: 14%; Jewish: 27%; No preference: 18%; Unknown: 2%; Lutheran: 6%; Eastern Orthodox: 1%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (484) 664-3200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.muhlenberg.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15. Early decision: Send application by: February 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (0); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 3 (2); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Franklin and Marshall College; Gettysburg College; Lafayette College; Lehigh University; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,703. Total accepted: 1,750. Freshmen enrolled: 551; 91% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 51%. Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 34%. Size of waiting list: 1669 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 41. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 47% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 80% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 38%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550650, Math: 560-660, Combined: 1110-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1848. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% psychology, 9% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% English language and literature, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cross-registration (2%), double major (29%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (19%), internships (18%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 161 full-time, 114 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 78%; five-year: 82%; six-year: 83%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 29% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 13%; medicine, 20%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 41%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 101. Transfer applicants offered admission: 18. Transfer applicants enrolled: 12. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5. Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 585 (paper).

Neumann College I Address: 1 Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014-1298 I Website: http://www.neumann.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,968 full-time; 531 part-time

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Financial aid office: (484) 664-3174. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $35,375; room/board: $8,060. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $440; personal expenses: $1,125. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 90% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,063 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,105 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,037 (32%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,313. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,737 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,229. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 800-980  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,402 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,258 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: $21,000 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (64%), women’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (4%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (18%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 92%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 128. Activities include: concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 176. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 302,584; number of current serial subscriptions: 13,515. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 259. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,400. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,968 full-time; 531 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 81%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 23%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 3%; Roman Catholic: 65%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 963-8626. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.neumann.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.neumann.edu/i2e/app/app_int.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cabrini College; Rowan University; Temple University; Villanova University; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,490. Total accepted: 2,359. Freshmen enrolled: 540; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-490, Math: 400-490, Combined: 800-980. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 13% elementary education and teaching, 8% criminal justice/safety studies, 7% psychology, 6% business administration and management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (20%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (50%), distance learning (10%), double major (5%), honors program (5%), independent study (30%), internships (50%), liberal arts/career combination (20%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (20%), weekend college (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 89 full-time, 200 part-time (42% men; 58% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 53%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 20% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 30%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 50%; arts and sciences, 17%.

dial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 75,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 400. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 189. Transfer applicants offered admission: 177. Transfer applicants enrolled: 72. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Peirce College I Address: 1420 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 I Website: http://www.peirce.edu I Private I Enrollment: 887 full-time; 1,294 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $13,750 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 558-5521. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,402; room/board: $9,258. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: May 15. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 90% were determined to have financial need; 68% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,000 (90%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,000 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,000 (15%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,000. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,000. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 50. Services include: reme1406 PENNSYLVANIA π PEIRCE COLLEGE

2007-2008 enrollment: 887 full-time; 1,294 part-time. Men: 27%; women: 73%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 55%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 36%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 467-3472. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.peirce.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://forms.peirce.edu/peirce.web.forms/enus/Application.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 55% business administration and management, 25% information science/studies, 20% legal assistant/paralegal. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; legal professions and studies. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (100%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (12%), distance learning (99%), independent study (20%). Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 30 full-time, 137 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 26% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 91%; of 20 to 49 students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 75%; sixyear: 59%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 670-9370. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $13,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $13,500. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 6. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 25,948; number of current serial subscriptions: 64. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 228. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 28.

be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www2.pct.edu/admissio/application_types.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,064. Total accepted: 2,912. Freshmen enrolled: 1,631; Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Size of waiting list: 445 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 366. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 63%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1941. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 4% automotive engineering technology/technician, 3% allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions, 3% construction engineering technology/technician, 2% computer systems networking and telecommunications. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering technologies/technicians; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; natural resources and conservation; personal and culinary services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, internships, study abroad, weekend college. Cooperative education programs: health professions, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 293 full-time, 200 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 3% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; fiveyear: 51%; six-year: 43%.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology I Address: 1 College Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701 I Website: http://www.pct.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,689 full-time; 993 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score: 934  Tuition: 2007-2008: $11,250 in state, $14,130 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $7,570 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: $22,500 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Financial aid office: (570) 327-4766. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $11,250 in state, $14,130 out of state; room/board: $7,570. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $360; personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,500.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): other housing options (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 46. Activities include: dance, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 5,689 full-time; 993 part-time. Men: 66%; women: 34%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, other. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 117,000; number of current serial subscrip-

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (570) 327-4761. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pct.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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tions: 874. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,041. Transfer applicants offered admission: 807. Transfer applicants enrolled: 576. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20. Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Pennsylvania State Univ.–Univ. Park I Address: 201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802 I Website: http://www.psu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 35,447 full-time; 1,368 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 47, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1300  Tuition: 2007-2008: $12,844 in state, $23,712 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,180 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $26,300 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 35,447 full-time; 1,368 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 84%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (814) 865-5471. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.psu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.psu.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 3 (0); Foreign language: 2 (0); Social studies: 3 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 15 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; Temple University; University of Delaware; University of Maryland–College Park; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 39,551. Total accepted: 20,156. Freshmen enrolled: 6,495; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Size of waiting list: 1828 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 1356. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 45% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-630, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1090-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A. 1408 PENNSYLVANIA π PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY–UNIVERSITY PARK

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1855. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% engineering, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% education, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,344 full-time, 307 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; fiveyear: 81%; six-year: 84%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (814) 865-6301. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $12,844 in state, $23,712 out of state; room/board: $7,180. Estimated books and supplies: $1,168; transportation: $540; personal expenses: $2,916. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,806 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,936 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,781 (43%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,583. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,252 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $17,607 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,300. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 706. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 55; sororities: 31. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 5,220,080; number of current serial subscriptions: 68,876. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 6,150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,431. Transfer applicants offered admission: 705. Transfer applicants enrolled: 366. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 878 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 88. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Philadelphia Biblical University I Address: 200 Manor Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-2990 I Website: http://www.pbu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical I Enrollment: 993 full-time; 76 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 918-1140  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,785 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,150 Acceptance rate: 98% Average debt: $13,000 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 993 full-time; 76 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 82%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 100%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (215) 702-4235. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pbu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.pbu.edu/admissions/undergrad/onlineapp.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (1); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern University; Lancaster Bible College; Liberty University; Messiah College; Moody Bible Institute. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 366. Total accepted: 357. Freshmen enrolled: 213; 56% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 98%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 468-580, Math: 450-560, Combined: 918-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1913. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 75% philosophy and religious studies, 12% education, 5% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 4% public administration and social service professions, 4% visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-theology. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3367). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 53 full-time, 78 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 56%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 702-4246. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,785; room/board: $7,150. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,051 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,878 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,507 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,363. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,240 (22%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,000. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (55%), men’s dorms (43%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,750. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 17. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, tennis, volleyball. PHILADELPHIA BIBLICAL UNIVERSITY π PENNSYLVANIA 1409

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 17. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 79. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 62%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-570, Math: 490-590, Combined: 970-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS

I Address: School House Lane and Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 I Website: http://www.philau.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,570 full-time; 240 part-time

Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning (1%), double major (1%), honors program (6%), independent study (15%), internships (25%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), study abroad (31%). Cooperative education programs: business, health professions, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 111 full-time, 335 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 50%; medicine, 10%; arts and sciences, 40%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: 69, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,700 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,692 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $28,345 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

Financial aid office: (215) 951-2940. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,700; room/board: $8,692. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $1,789. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,314 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,718 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,763 (64%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,263. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,666 (27%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,839 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,345. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 232. Transfer applicants offered admission: 227. Transfer applicants enrolled: 163. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Philadelphia University

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,570 full-time; 240 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 81%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (215) 951-2800. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.philau.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drexel University; Fashion Institute of Technology; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Syracuse University; Temple University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,015. Total accepted: 2,574. Freshmen enrolled: 743; 55% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Size of waiting list: 160 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 69. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. 1410 PENNSYLVANIA π PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (57%), women’s dorms (15%), apartment for single students (28%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 47%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 42. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 112,955; number of current serial subscriptions: 923. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 480. Transfer applicants offered admission: 185. Transfer applicants enrolled: 72. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 58 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 170 (computer).

Point Park University I Address: 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 I Website: http://www.pointpark.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,446 full-time; 663 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,570 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,940 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $29,989 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 430-540, Combined: 890-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 19-25, Composite: 1924.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1960. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% business administration and management, 12% drama and dramatics/theater arts, 11% criminal justice/safety studies, 7% dance, 6% cinematography and film/video production. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; personal and culinary services; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3258); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3379). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 109 full-time, 212 part-time (57% men; 43% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; fiveyear: 45%; six-year: 44%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 2,446 full-time; 663 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 77%; International: 1%.

Financial aid office: (412) 392-3930. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,570; room/board: $8,940. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,691 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,417 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,000 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,748. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,176 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,149 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,989. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 321-0129. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pointpark.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); History: (4); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duquesne University; New York University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,681. Total accepted: 2,021. Freshmen enrolled: 460; 31% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (44%), women’s dorms (31%), men’s dorms (5%), apartment for single students (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 24%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 18. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission POINT PARK UNIVERSITY π PENNSYLVANIA 1411

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and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 16. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 93,050; number of current serial subscriptions: 219. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 320. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,450. Transfer applicants offered admission: 887. Transfer applicants enrolled: 521. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 37 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Robert Morris University I Address: 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108-1189 I Website: http://www.rmu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,207 full-time; 777 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,740 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,880 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $25,960 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

cent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440530, Math: 470-570, Combined: 910-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-23, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1921. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% marketing/marketing management, 11% business administration and management, 10% accounting, 7% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% organizational behavior studies. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3379). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 174 full-time, 180 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 47%; sixyear: 54%. Graduate study: 3% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 8% within one year; 15% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,207 full-time; 777 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 88%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 48%; Protestant: 47%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (412) 397-5200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rmu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 4; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Duquesne University; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,938. Total accepted: 2,223. Freshmen enrolled: 666; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 per1412 PENNSYLVANIA π ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY

Financial aid office: (412) 262-8545. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,740; room/board: $9,880. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,027 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,312 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $9,187 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,225. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,907 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,106 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,960. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), women’s dorms (6%), men’s dorms (5%), apartment for single students (23%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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disabled program or receiving services: 38. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 119,203; number of current serial subscriptions: 582. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 360. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 787. Transfer applicants offered admission: 679. Transfer applicants enrolled: 427. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 77 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Rosemont College I Address: 1400 Montgomery Avenue, Rosemont, PA 19010-1699 I Website: http://www.rosemont.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 395 full-time; 156 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 825-1000  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,530 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $9,980 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $21,515 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410500, Math: 415-500, Combined: 825-1000.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1921. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% fine/studio arts, 14% English language and literature, 14% business/commerce, 13% psychology, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (45%), distance learning (3%), double major (15%), dual enrollment (2%), honors program (12%), independent study (20%), internships (95%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (55%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, engineering, health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 27 full-time, 138 part-time (39% men; 61% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 89%; of 20 to 49 students: 11%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 59%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 3%; medicine, 5%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 35%.

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Financial aid office: (610) 527-0200. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,530; room/board: $9,980. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,327 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,103 (78%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,244 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,778. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,600 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,515. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 331-0708. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rosemont.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drexel University; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; St. Joseph’s University; Temple University; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 367. Total accepted: 221. Freshmen enrolled: 68; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 47% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 27. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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ing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 9. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 161,480; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,155. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 84. Transfer applicants offered admission: 47. Transfer applicants enrolled: 29. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Seton Hill University I Address: Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601 I Website: http://www.setonhill.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,288 full-time; 327 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,002 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,420 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $26,872 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,288 full-time; 327 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (724) 838-4255. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.setonhill.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.setonhill.edu/admissions2/newapp0.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 1; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; St. Vincent College; Washington and Jefferson College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,701. Total accepted: 1,079. Freshmen enrolled: 322; 22% 1414 PENNSYLVANIA π SETON HILL UNIVERSITY

were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 46% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% visual and performing arts, 7% psychology, 7% public administration and social service professions, 6% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3379); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3277). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 69 full-time, 136 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 24%; law, 7%; engineering, 3%; education, 31%; arts and sciences, 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (724) 838-4293. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,002; room/board: $8,420. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,622 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,597 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,002 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,245. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,640 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,560 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,872. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 35% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,288. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 67. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 123,520; number of current serial subscriptions: 423. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 362. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 235. Transfer applicants offered admission: 109. Transfer applicants enrolled: 62. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania I Address: 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299 I Website: http://www.ship.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,307 full-time; 314 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1090  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,849 in state, $14,615 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,272 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $20,256 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,307 full-time; 314 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (717) 477-1231. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ship.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.ship.edu/admiss/app.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,164. Total accepted: 4,648. Freshmen enrolled: 1,726; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 64% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 440-550, Combined: 890-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% elementary education and teaching, 9% criminal justice/safety studies, 7% marketing/marketing management, 7% psychology, 6% journalism. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 328 full-time, 54 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 27%; of 20 to 49 students: 72%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 63%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (717) 477-1131. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,849 in state, $14,615 out of state; room/board: $6,272. Estimated books and supplies: $1,080; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,370. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 30. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 46% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,211 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,765 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,964 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,796. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,356 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,128 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,256. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (68%), women’s dorms (9%), apartment for single students (23%). Students who live in collegeSHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA π PENNSYLVANIA 1415

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owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 249. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 480. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 457,371; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,225. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 996. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

(3); History: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California University of Pennsylvania; Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,736. Total accepted: 3,324. Freshmen enrolled: 1,508; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Size of waiting list: 1744 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 462. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-530, Math: 460-550, Combined: 910-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 19-23.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 7,033 full-time; 552 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% education, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 333 full-time, 38 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 17%; of 20 to 49 students: 75%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 33% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 5%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 40%; arts and sciences, 25%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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Phone: (800) 929-4778. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sru.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.sru.edu/pages/5259.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3

Financial aid office: (724) 738-2044. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,959 in state, $14,920 out of state; room/board: $8,066. Estimated books and supplies: $1,322; transportation: $685; personal expenses: $1,057. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving):

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 944. Transfer applicants offered admission: 638. Transfer applicants enrolled: 380. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16. Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania I Address: 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1383 I Website: http://www.sru.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,033 full-time; 552 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,959 in state, $14,920 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,066 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $21,680 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

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$8,094 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,346 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,847 (57%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,813. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,993 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,948 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,680. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), women’s dorms (11%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 129. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 186. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 587,763; number of current serial subscriptions: 886. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,330. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 968. Transfer applicants offered admission: 809. Transfer applicants enrolled: 574. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 83 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

St. Francis University I Address: PO Box 600, Loretto, PA 15940 I Website: http://www.francis.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,425 full-time; 172 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 65, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,840 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,422 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: $18,500 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85% ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,425 full-time; 172 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 55%; Protestant: 45%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (814) 472-3100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.francis.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/stfrancis/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Academic electives: 7 (6); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duquesne University; Gannon University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; St. Vincent College; University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,342. Total accepted: 1,146. Freshmen enrolled: 412; 25% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490550, Math: 460-580, Combined: 950-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1847. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college (10%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 99 full-time, 79 parttime (58% men; 42% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 6%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 72%; veterinary medicine, 4%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (814) 472-3010. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,840; room/board: $8,422. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,550 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,789 (83%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,250 (74%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,550. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,936 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,188 (11%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,500. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

St. Joseph’s University I Address: 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 I Website: http://www.sju.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 4,161 full-time; 837 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,860 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,230 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $35,597 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

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Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (60%), men’s dorms (37%), apartment for single students (3%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

2007-2008 enrollment: 4,161 full-time; 837 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 85%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Jewish: 1%; Unknown: 19%; Roman Catholic (Jesuit): 68%; Christian/Non-catholic: 10%; Other: 2%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 51. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 120,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,500. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,332. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 83. Transfer applicants offered admission: 53. Transfer applicants enrolled: 29. International students: Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 660-1300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sju.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 12 (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Loyola College in Maryland; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Delaware; University of Scranton; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,779. Total accepted: 5,407. Freshmen enrolled: 1,090; 57% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 66%. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Non-early acceptance rate: 45%. Size of waiting list: 2446 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 251. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-620, Math: 540-630, Combined: 1070-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% marketing/marketing management, 8% special products marketing operations, 7% finance, 7% psychology, 6% special education and teaching. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and 1418 PENNSYLVANIA π ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY

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social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (3%), distance learning (13%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (8%), independent study (32%), internships (17%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (17%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 234 full-time, 337 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 68%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 76%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 60% within one year; 92% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 13%; medicine, 17%; education, 33%; arts and sciences, 21%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 660-1556. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,860; room/board: $11,230. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 personal expenses: $2,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,132 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,899 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,250 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,080. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,538 (43%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,831 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,597. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (38%), women’s dorms (7%), men’s dorms (5%), apartment for single students (45%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 102. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 13%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, squash, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, martial arts, soccer, squash, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, other. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 206. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 350,500; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,943. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 675. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 274. Transfer applicants offered admission: 200. Transfer applicants enrolled: 85. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 77 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 34. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 610 (paper).

St. Vincent College I Address: 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650-2690 I Website: http://www.stvincent.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,601 full-time; 104 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1190  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,290 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,950 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,601 full-time; 104 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 1%. Religious preference: No preference: 19%; Unknown: 19%; Roman Catholic: 61%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 782-5549. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stvincent.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 1 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 5 (5); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,855. Total accepted: 1,146. Freshmen enrolled: 424; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Size of waiting list: 213 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 54. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-590, Math: 490-600, Combined: 970-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2026, Math: 20-26, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 24% business administration and management, 15% psychology, 10% hisST. VINCENT COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1419

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tory, 9% social sciences, 7% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 91 full-time, 112 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study within one year.

computers available to all students: 286. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 164. Transfer applicants offered admission: 96. Transfer applicants enrolled: 64. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Susquehanna University I Address: 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 I Website: http://www.susqu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 1,985 full-time; 54 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 115, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,080 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,400 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (724) 537-4540. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,290; room/board: $7,950. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,414 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,579 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,836 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,016. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,518 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,995 (10%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 47% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 63. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 17. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 375,250; number of current serial subscriptions: 617. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus 1420 PENNSYLVANIA π SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,985 full-time; 54 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 35%; Protestant: 30%; Jewish: 2%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 4%; Lutheran: 13%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 326-9672. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.susqu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.susqu.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (3); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 18 (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bucknell University; Dickinson College; Gettysburg College; Muhlenberg College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,373. Total accepted: 2,042. Freshmen enrolled: 593; 45% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 22%. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 81%. Non-early acceptance rate: 87%. Size of waiting list: 307 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 14. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-610, Math: 530-610, Combined: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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1050-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1858. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% business administration and management, 14% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 12% elementary education and teaching, 7% English language and literature, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (0%), distance learning (3%), double major (12%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (4%), honors program (8%), independent study (52%), internships (35%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (29%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 123 full-time, 81 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; five-year: 81%; six-year: 82%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 10%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 74%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 372-4450. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,080; room/board: $8,400. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $320; personal expenses: $750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 44% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,943 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,916 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,334 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,628. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,731 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (3%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (10%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 49% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 129. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 252,442; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,480. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 440. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 120. Transfer applicants offered admission: 69. Transfer applicants enrolled: 30. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Swarthmore College I Address: 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081 I Website: http://www.swarthmore.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,485 full-time; 6 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 3, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1360-1540  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,490 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $11,314 Acceptance rate: 18% Average debt: $13,196 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 30%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,485 full-time; 6 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 17%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 56%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 17%; Jewish: 10%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 44%; Quaker (not counted elsewhere): 3%; Other: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 328-8300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.swarthmore.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.commonapp.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brown University; SWARTHMORE COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1421

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Columbia University; Harvard University; Princeton University; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,242. Total accepted: 930. Freshmen enrolled: 365; 85% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 41%. Overall acceptance rate: 18%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 36%. Non-early acceptance rate: 16%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 42. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 91% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 96% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 680-780, Math: 680-760, Combined: 1360-1540. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-34, Math: 29-34, Composite: 27-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1864. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 28% social sciences, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, 9% psychology, 6% mathematics and statistics. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.3%), cross-registration (26%), double major (26%), exchange student program (domestic) (.5%), honors program (33%), independent study (68%), internships (1%), studentdesigned major (13%), study abroad (41%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 168 full-time, 35 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 14% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 91%; five-year: 93%; six-year: 94%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 28% within one year; 71% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 12%; medicine, 12%; engineering, 5%; arts and sciences, 62%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 328-8358. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,490; room/board: $11,314. Estimated books and supplies: $1,110; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,081. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 53% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,553 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $27,503 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,125 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,055. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $34,564 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,196. Proportion who borrowed: 30%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), women’s dorms (8%), men’s dorms (4%), fraternity housing (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 95%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 80% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, radio 1422 PENNSYLVANIA π TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 9. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 870,170; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,724. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 189. Transfer applicants offered admission: 26. Transfer applicants enrolled: 13. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 98 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Average TOEFL score: 624 (paper).

Temple University I Address: 1801 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096 I Website: http://www.temple.edu I Public I Enrollment: 22,306 full-time; 3,199 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1180  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,802 in state, $19,320 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,518 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $27,372 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 22,306 full-time; 3,199 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 67%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (215) 204-7200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.temple.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.temple.edu/undergrad/applying/index.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 1 (3); Total units: 16 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drexel University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick; University of Delaware; University of Delaware; University of Pittsburgh; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 16,659. Total accepted: 10,559. Freshmen enrolled: 4,089; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Size of waiting list: 400 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 10. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-590, Math: 490-590, Combined: 980-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,424 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,182 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,189. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,274 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,774 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,372. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

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Year founded: 1888. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% teacher education and professional development, 5% marketing, 5% psychology, 4% criminal justice and corrections, 4% radio, television, and digital communication. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 1,306 full-time, 1,447 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 59%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 657. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, extended time for tests, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,136,655; number of current serial subscriptions: 51,198. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,565. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 204-8760. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $10,802 in state, $19,320 out of state; room/board: $8,518. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $3,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,097 (64%). Average ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 173. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,746. Transfer applicants offered admission: 4,078. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,601. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 680 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 133. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 532 (paper).

Thiel College I Address: 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125 I Website: http://www.thiel.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 1,144 full-time; 75 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,406 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,192 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $20,280 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,144 full-time; 75 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 88%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman THIEL COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1423

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Catholic: 19%; Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 49%; Lutheran: 7%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 248-4435. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.thiel.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; Gannon University; Geneva College; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,328. Total accepted: 999. Freshmen enrolled: 371; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 56% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-530, Math: 420-530, Combined: 830-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 1723.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 34% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% psychology, 10% education, 6% English language and literature/letters, 5% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (1%), double major (34%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (8%), internships (24%), liberal arts/career combination (92%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 68 full-time, 49 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 38%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 6%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 70%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (724) 589-2178. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,406; room/board: $8,192. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 85% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,420 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,364 (84%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,550 (75%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,419. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,232 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,280. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (3%), apartment for single students (10%), other housing options (30%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 81%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,225. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 41. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 190,120; number of current serial subscriptions: 460. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 220. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 112. Transfer applicants offered admission: 68. Transfer applicants enrolled: 43. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 44 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 485 (paper).

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University of Pennsylvania I Address: 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 I Website: http://www.upenn.edu I Private I Enrollment: 9,403 full-time; 284 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1330-1530  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,526 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,622 Acceptance rate: 16% Average debt: $18,800 Student/faculty ratio: 6/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,403 full-time; 284 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 17%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 59%; International: 10%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 21%; Jewish: 20%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 4%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 26%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (215) 898-7507. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.upenn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $75. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissionsug.upenn.edu/applying/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Columbia University; Cornell University; Harvard University; Stanford University; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 22,645. Total accepted: 3,628. Freshmen enrolled: 2,397; 81% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 49%. Overall acceptance rate: 16%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 29%. Non-early acceptance rate: 13%. Size of waiting list: 1911 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 37. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 96% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 99% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650-750, Math: 680-780, Combined: 1330-1530. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-34, Math: 2934, Composite: 31-34.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1740. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, postmaster’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% finance, 6% economics, 5% history, 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% political science and government. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal profesULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cross-registration, double major (30%), dual enrollment (0%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (22%), independent study (31%), internships (73%), liberal arts/career combination (4%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (26%), teacher certificate program (.2%), other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,395 full-time, 693 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 100%. Student/faculty ratio: 6/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 87%; fiveyear: 93%; six-year: 95%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 65% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 21%; law, 24%; medicine, 16%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 14%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 898-1988. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,526; room/board: $10,622. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050; transportation: $550; personal expenses: $2,102. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 48% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 42% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $31,820 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $27,222 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,631 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,039. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,800. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (7%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (22%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 39% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,744. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 363. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 34; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 30%; of women in sororities: 26%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 257. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 5,970,759; UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA π PENNSYLVANIA 1425

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number of current serial subscriptions: 51,242. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 950. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 30,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,102. Transfer applicants offered admission: 296. Transfer applicants enrolled: 197. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 988 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 96. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

University of Pittsburgh I Address: 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 I Website: http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 15,662 full-time; 1,546 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 58, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1150-1340  Tuition: 2007-2008: $12,876 in state, $22,386 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,300 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 15,662 full-time; 1,546 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 85%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (412) 624-7488. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: https://www.admissions.pitt.edu/freshapp/freshman.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 15 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Duquesne University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Delaware; University of Maryland–College Park. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 19,056. Total accepted: 10,591. Freshmen enrolled: 3,419; 25% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Size of waiting list: 762 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 38. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 48% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-670, Math: 580-670, Combined: 1150-1340. 1426 PENNSYLVANIA π UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1787. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% social sciences, 11% English language and literature/letters, 11% engineering, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), cross-registration (2%), distance learning, double major (16%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships (65%), liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3242); Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,656 full-time, 431 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 17% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 15%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 73%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study within one year; 34% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 13%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 3%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 17%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (412) 624-7488. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $12,876 in state, $22,386 out of state; room/board: $8,300. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,260; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,197 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,265 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,556 (44%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,302. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,349 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $18,382 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (74%), women’s dorms (9%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (2%), other housing options (13%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 345. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 22; sororities: 16. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 8%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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minton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, squash, swimming, team handball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, squash, swimming, team handball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 208. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, learning center, extended time for tests, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 5,116,305; number of current serial subscriptions: 48,637. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 65,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,170. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,040. Transfer applicants enrolled: 782. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 128 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Pittsburgh–Bradford I Address: 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 I Website: http://www.upb.pitt.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,192 full-time; 215 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1090  Tuition: 2007-2008: $11,300 in state, $20,880 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,850 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: $24,910 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,192 full-time; 215 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 25%; Protestant: 45%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 20%; Other: 6%.

Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; Mansfield University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–Erie, The Behrend College; University of Pittsburgh–Greensburg. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 737. Total accepted: 620. Freshmen enrolled: 323; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Size of waiting list: 18 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 13. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 440-560, Combined: 860-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 16-23, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1963. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 18% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 15% business/commerce, 11% social sciences, 8% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (workstudy plan) program (1%), cross-registration (16%), distance learning (65%), double major (28%), dual enrollment (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), external degree program (0%), honors program (6%), independent study (35%), internships (34%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (19%), weekend college (1%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 69 full-time, 66 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 5%; medicine, 8%; dentistry, 2%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (814) 362-7555. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.upb.pitt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.upb.pitt.edu/admissions/applying/applying.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 5 (5); Total units: 15 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (814) 362-7550. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $11,300 in state, $20,880 out of state; room/board: $6,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,260; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 87% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,214 (87%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,947 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,954 (80%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,925. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,209 (11%). The average athletic scholar-

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ship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,910. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (98%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 52%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,725. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 47. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 48%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 8. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 95,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 343. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 118. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 179. Transfer applicants offered admission: 131. Transfer applicants enrolled: 97. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown I Address: 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904 I Website: http://www.upj.pitt.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,937 full-time; 184 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1100  Tuition: 2007-2008: $11,332 in state, $20,912 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,680 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $23,412 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 4; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Duquesne University; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,749. Total accepted: 1,542. Freshmen enrolled: 852; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 470-560, Combined: 920-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 11% engineering technologies/technicians, 11% social sciences, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 143 full-time, 51 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 31%; of 20 to 49 students: 66%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 11%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 29%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,937 full-time; 184 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 765-4875. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.upj.pitt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions 1428 PENNSYLVANIA π UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH–JOHNSTOWN

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (814) 269-7045. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $11,332 in state, $20,912 out of state; room/board: $6,680. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,260; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 2% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,464 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(proportion receiving): $5,005 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,534 (63%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,438. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 54%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,730 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,783 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,412. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (58%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (4%), apartment for single students (25%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,663. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 67. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 160. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 5,116,305; number of current serial subscriptions: 48,637. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 200. Transfer applicants offered admission: 164. Transfer applicants enrolled: 121. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Scranton I Address: 800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18510-4694 I Website: http://www.scranton.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 3,848 full-time; 233 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 9, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,195 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,990 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $26,169 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,848 full-time; 233 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Hispanic: 5%; White: 91%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 62%; Protestant: 1%; Unknown: 36%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (570) 941-7540. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.scranton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.scranton.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Loyola College in Maryland; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; St. Joseph’s University; University of Delaware; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,609. Total accepted: 5,033. Freshmen enrolled: 1,030; 59% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 51%. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Non-early acceptance rate: 57%. Size of waiting list: 1207 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 21. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 63% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 51%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-600, Math: 520-620, Combined: 1030-1220.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1888. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration (1%), distance learning (28%), double major (11%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (10%), independent study (15%), internships (28%), study abroad (14%), teacher certificate program (13%), other (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 258 full-time, 254 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 36% of students pursue further study within one year. UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON π PENNSYLVANIA 1429

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Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 5%; medicine, 20%; dentistry, 1%; education, 16%; arts and sciences, 53%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 941-7700. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,195; room/board: $10,990. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $650; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,122 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,173 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,143 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,596. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,791 (15%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,169. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), women’s dorms (11%), men’s dorms (16%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, field hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: writing, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 180. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 377,810; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,049. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 910. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,690. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 286. Transfer applicants offered admission: 126. Transfer applicants enrolled: 64. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 170 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 602 (paper).

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University of the Arts I Address: 320 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 I Website: http://www.uarts.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,155 full-time; 49 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,600 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,155 full-time; 49 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 77%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (215) 717-6049. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uarts.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.uarts.edu/admission/ugrad/apply.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: 4 (13). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Maryland Institute College of Art; New School; Pratt Institute; Savannah College of Art and Design; Temple University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,470. Total accepted: 1,184. Freshmen enrolled: 567; 72% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Size of waiting list: 80 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-600, Math: 450-570, Combined: 920-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 10% illustration, 10% graphic design, 8% crafts/craft design, folk art, and artisanry, 8% photography, 7% acting. Major fields of study: communication, journalism, and related programs; education; multi/interdisciplinary studies; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (10%), internships (5%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (10%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 115 full-time, 359 part-time. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 53%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 60%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (215) 717-6170. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,600. Estimated books and supplies: $2,100; transportation: $909. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 15. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 129,889; number of current serial subscriptions: 496. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 79 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Ursinus College I Address: Box 1000, Collegeville, PA 19426 I Website: http://www.ursinus.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,560 full-time; 23 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 81, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1110-1320  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,910 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,800 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: $18,509 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,560 full-time; 23 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 85%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 409-3200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ursinus.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: January 15; Decision sent by: February 1. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.ursinus.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 1 (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 1 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 5; Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Dickinson College; Franklin and Marshall College; Gettysburg College; Haverford College; Lafayette College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,141. Total accepted: 2,711. Freshmen enrolled: 468; 45% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 77%. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 59%. Non-early acceptance rate: 32%. Size of waiting list: 400 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 60. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-660, Math: 560-660, Combined: 1110-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 16% biological and biomedical sciences, 13% economics, 9% psychology, 8% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 7% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (19%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (14%), independent study (68%), internships (44%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (33%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 119 full-time, 40 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 73%; five-year: 75%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 34% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 10%; medicine, 14%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 46%; veterinary medicine, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 409-3600. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,910; room/board: $8,800. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $250; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,300 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,173 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,127 (70%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,936. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,909 (23%). The average athletic scholar-

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ship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,509. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (10%), special housing for international students (5%), other housing options (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 95%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 43% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 18%; of women in sororities: 28%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: fencing, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: fencing, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 72. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 420,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,883. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,875. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 345. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 67. Transfer applicants offered admission: 30. Transfer applicants enrolled: 13. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

Valley Forge Christian College I Address: 1401 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 I Website: http://www.vfcc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God I Enrollment: 795 full-time; 130 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,940 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,990 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $33,120 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 97%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 795 full-time; 130 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 81%. Religious preference: Unknown: 3%; Assemblies of God: 72%; Protestant/non-AOG: 23%; Other: 2%.

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can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.vfcc.edu/admissions/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 368. Total accepted: 265. Freshmen enrolled: 166; 55% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-580, Math: 430-600, Combined: 860-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 6%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-24, Math: 16-24, Composite: 17-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1939. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% theology and religious vocations, 12% elementary education and teaching, 12% psychology, 12% youth ministry, 9% business administration and management. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; psychology; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-theology. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 32 full-time, 39 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 47%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 42%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 917-1498. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,940; room/board: $6,990. Estimated books and supplies: $828; transportation: $1,432; personal expenses: $1,838. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,956 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,474 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,257 (71%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,071. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 54%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,708 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,120. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (38%), men’s dorms (37%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,218. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, take home exams. Library: Number of titles: 66,896; number of current serial subscriptions: 175. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 20,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 123. Transfer applicants offered admission: 76. Transfer applicants enrolled: 50. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Villanova University I Address: 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085 I Website: http://www.villanova.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 6,673 full-time; 677 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 1, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1190-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $36,033 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,070 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: $28,107 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,673 full-time; 677 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 81%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 14%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 5%; Roman Catholic: 76%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 519-4000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.villanova.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 7; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 20. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $75. To apply online, go to: http://www.villanova.edu/enroll/admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 4 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 22 (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Lehigh University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; St. Joseph’s University; University of Delaware. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,760. Total accepted: 5,718. Freshmen enrolled: 1,604; 77% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 24%. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Non-early acceptance rate: 42%. Size of waiting list: 4817 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 210. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 57% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 86% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 36%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 580680, Math: 610-700, Combined: 1190-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 27-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1842. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 35% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% engineering, 11% social sciences, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cross-registration (2%), distance learning (21%), double major (19%), dual enrollment (.3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (14%), independent study (13%), internships (22%), study abroad (35%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 614 full-time, 362 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 82%; five-year: 87%; sixyear: 87%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 23% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 27%; medicine, 12%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 12%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 519-4010. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $36,033; room/board: $10,070. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,433 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,881 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,493 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,270. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,698 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $34,564 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,107. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (96%), women’s dorms (2%), men’s dorms (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,267. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 155. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, soccer, softball, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, soccer, softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 215. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 768,500; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,000. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 15,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 565. Transfer applicants offered admission: 227. Transfer applicants enrolled: 133. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 161 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 630 (paper).

Washington and Jefferson College I Address: 60 S. Lincoln Street, Washington, PA 15301 I Website: http://www.washjeff.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,517 full-time; 14 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 104, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,496 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,488 Acceptance rate: 34% Average debt: $20,000 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,517 full-time; 14 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (724) 223-6025. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.washjeff.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: January 15; 1434 PENNSYLVANIA π WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE

Decision sent by: February 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3; Mathematics: 3; Foreign language: 2; History: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Allegheny College; College of Wooster; Duquesne University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Pittsburgh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,377. Total accepted: 2,529. Freshmen enrolled: 407; 23% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 98%. Overall acceptance rate: 34%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 50%. Non-early acceptance rate: 25%. Size of waiting list: 287 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 27. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 37% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 76% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-620, Math: 530-640, Combined: 1050-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 33%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 22-26, Composite: 23-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1781. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 14% business/commerce, 12% psychology, 11% English language and literature, 10% accounting, 7% political science and government. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (6%), double major (21%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (6%), independent study (19%), internships (13%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (33%), teacher certificate program (6%), other (4%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 109 full-time, 45 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 70%; sixyear: 71%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 30%; medicine, 17%; dentistry, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 36%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (724) 223-6019. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,496; room/board: $8,488. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,882 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,020 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,539 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,503. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,971 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,000. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

Waynesburg University I Address: 51 W. College Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 I Website: http://www.waynesburg.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,567 full-time; 233 part-time

KEY STATS CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (52%), women’s dorms (13%), men’s dorms (16%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (10%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 94%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $475. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 82. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 30%; of women in sororities: 33%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 198,552; number of current serial subscriptions: 412. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 43. Transfer applicants offered admission: 40. Transfer applicants enrolled: 11. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 267 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 592 (paper).

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,080 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,050 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $19,000 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,567 full-time; 233 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 23%; Protestant: 36%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 28%; Presbyterian: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 225-7393. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.waynesburg.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.waynesburg.edu/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California University of Pennsylvania; Geneva College; Washington and Jefferson College; West Virginia University; Westminster College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,983. Total accepted: 1,302. Freshmen enrolled: 403; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 450-550, Combined: 900-1090.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1849. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 33% nursing, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% public administration and social service professions, 6% communication and media studies, 6% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (32%), distance learning (2%), double major (3%), dual

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enrollment (7%), honors program (5%), independent study (65%), internships (19%), liberal arts/career combination (14%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 65 full-time, 106 parttime (50% men; 50% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 45%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 53%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 55%; law, 5%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 10%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (724) 852-3208. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,080; room/board: $7,050. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $270. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,809 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,887 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,288 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,009. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,908 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,000. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (2%), women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (30%), other housing options (18%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 71%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 49. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 45. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 98,188; number of current serial subscriptions: 409. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 272. Transfer applicants offered admission: 121. Transfer applicants enrolled: 62. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3. Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

West Chester University of Pennsylvania I Address: West Chester, PA 19383 I Website: http://www.wcupa.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 9,975 full-time; 1,134 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 69, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1150  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,975 full-time; 1,134 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 436-3414. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wcupa.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.wcupa.edu/_ADMISSIONS/SCH_DGR/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (2); Total units: 16 (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Temple University; University of Delaware. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,237. Total accepted: 5,834. Freshmen enrolled: 1,964; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-570, Math: 490-580, Combined: 970-1150.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 17% education, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% English language and literature/letters, 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 545 full-time, 256 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 25%; of 20 to 49 students: 72%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 60%.

to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,839. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,589. Transfer applicants enrolled: 974. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 26. Number of countries represented: 57. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Westminster College I Address: 319 S. Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16172 I Website: http://www.westminster.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 1,335 full-time; 29 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 122, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,000 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,110 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $23,769 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,335 full-time; 29 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 99%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 29%; Protestant: 40%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 20%.

Financial aid office: (610) 436-2627. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (69%), women’s dorms (6%), apartment for single students (23%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,592. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 217. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 326. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 770,808; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,803. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,400. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Phone: (800) 942-8033. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.westminster.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 5. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.commonapp.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Allegheny College; Geneva College; Grove City College; Thiel College; Washington and Jefferson College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,368. Total accepted: 968. Freshmen enrolled: 315; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-580, Math: 480-580, Combined: 950-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1852. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% education, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% social sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural WESTMINSTER COLLEGE π PENNSYLVANIA 1437

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resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2%), cross-registration (1%), double major (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (2%), internships (70%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 103 full-time, 51 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 76%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 6%; medicine, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 10%; veterinary medicine, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (724) 946-7102. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,000; room/board: $8,110. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,194 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,276 (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,442 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,754. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,407 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,769. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (40%), men’s dorms (31%), fraternity housing (18%), other housing options (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 69. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 35%; of women in sororities: 36%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 53. Services include: reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other. Library: Number of titles: 283,070; number of current serial subscriptions: 848. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 1438 PENNSYLVANIA π WIDENER UNIVERSITY

24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 56. Transfer applicants offered admission: 27. Transfer applicants enrolled: 18. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Widener University I Address: 1 University Place, Chester, PA 19013 I Website: http://www.widener.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,651 full-time; 773 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,450 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $10,840 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $34,215 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 89%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,651 full-time; 773 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 80%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (610) 499-4126. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.widener.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/wideneru/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 18 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Drexel University; La Salle University; St. Joseph’s University; Temple University; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,394. Total accepted: 2,913. Freshmen enrolled: 800; 44% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 172 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 28. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 460-560, Combined: 900-1090.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1821. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 26% business administration, management, and operations, 21% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% engineering, 6% social sciences, 5% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3388); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3367). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 309 full-time, 348 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (610) 499-4174. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,450; room/board: $10,840. Estimated books and supplies: $1,080; transportation: $495; personal expenses: $1,170. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,555 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,662 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,332 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,127. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,391 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $34,215. Proportion who borrowed: 89%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, cooperative housing, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 45% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 99. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 11%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

tape. Library: Number of titles: 223,827; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,276. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 720. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 876. Transfer applicants offered admission: 331. Transfer applicants enrolled: 112. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Wilkes University I Address: 84 W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 I Website: http://www.wilkes.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,110 full-time; 226 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 73, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,170 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,780 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $29,478 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,110 full-time; 226 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (570) 408-4400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wilkes.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: King’s College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Temple University; University of Scranton; University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,668. Total accepted: 2,102. Freshmen enrolled: 623; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-560, Math: 470-600, Combined: 9301160.

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professions and related clinical sciences, 10% education, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 137 full-time, 276 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 58%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (570) 408-4346. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,170; room/board: $10,780. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,718 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,330 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,477 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,480. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,725 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,478. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 41. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1440 PENNSYLVANIA π WILSON COLLEGE

187,872; number of current serial subscriptions: 446. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 530. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 398. Transfer applicants offered admission: 244. Transfer applicants enrolled: 113. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 42 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Wilson College I Address: 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 I Website: http://www.wilson.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 365 full-time; 349 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 15, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1070  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,900 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,630 Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: $24,443 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 365 full-time; 349 part-time. Men: 11%; women: 89%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 6%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 87%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 421-8402. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wilson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.wilson.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (0); History: (4); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Delaware Valley College; Lebanon Valley College; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 479. Total accepted: 229. Freshmen enrolled: 83; 41% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430540, Math: 440-530, Combined: 870-1070. First-year students submitting U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 26% veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant, 15% elementary education and teaching, 14% business administration and management, 6% art/art studies, 6% behavioral sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (4%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (3%), independent study (16%), internships (31%), liberal arts/career combination (59%), studentdesigned major (5%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 39 full-time, 47 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 86%; of 20 to 49 students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: theology (or the seminary), 17%; education, 50%; arts and sciences, 17%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (717) 262-2016. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,900; room/board: $8,630. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 30. In 20072008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 13% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,438 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,152 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,603 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,245. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,916 (27%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,443. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (88%), other housing options (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

receiving services: 25. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 177,491; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,052. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 112. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 32. Transfer applicants offered admission: 25. Transfer applicants enrolled: 17. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

York College of Pennsylvania I Address: Country Club Road, York, PA 17405-7199 I Website: http://www.ycp.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,639 full-time; 580 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,680 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,800 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $20,625 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,639 full-time; 580 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 94%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 24%; Protestant: 28%; Jewish: 2%; Unknown: 33%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (717) 849-1600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ycp.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.ycp.edu/admissions/html/application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; Towson University; University of Delaware; West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,009. Total accepted: 4,462. Freshmen enrolled: 1,186; 49% were from out of state. Overall acceptance YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA π PENNSYLVANIA 1441

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rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-580, Math: 500-600, Combined: 990-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-23, Math: 18-25, Composite: 1924.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1787. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% social sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 155 full-time, 264 parttime (55% men; 45% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 42%; five-year: 61%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 30% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (717) 849-1682. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,680; room/board: $7,800. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average

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financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,775 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,543 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,260 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,998. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,023 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,625. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), women’s dorms (2%), sorority housing (2%), apartment for single students (54%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,145. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 89. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 284,675; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,095. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 804. Transfer applicants offered admission: 437. Transfer applicants enrolled: 298. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10. Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

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Rhode Island Brown University I Address: Box 1920, Providence, RI 02912 I Website: http://www.brown.edu I Private I Enrollment: 5,790 full-time; 218 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 16, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1330-1530  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,718 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,022 Acceptance rate: 14% Average debt: $18,610 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,790 full-time; 218 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 15%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 62%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 21%; Jewish: 14%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 17%; Unknown: 26%; Orthodox: 1%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (401) 863-2378. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.brown.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://www.brown.edu/Admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cornell University; Harvard University; Princeton University; Stanford University; Yale University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 19,097. Total accepted: 2,669. Freshmen enrolled: 1,484; 96% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 35%. Overall acceptance rate: 14%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 23%. Non-early acceptance rate: 13%. Size of waiting list: 1400 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 73. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 92% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 99% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 660-760, Math: 670-770, Combined: 1330-1530. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-34, Math: 27-34, Composite: 28-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1764. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% biology, 7% history, 7% international relations and affairs, 5% English language and literature, 5% economics. Major fields of study: architecture and related ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: English (including composition). Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (9%), double major (21%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (29%), independent study, internships (.1%), student-designed major (.2%), study abroad (29%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3406). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 778 fulltime, 162 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 20%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 98%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 84%; five-year: 93%; six-year: 95%. Graduate study: 34% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 18%; medicine, 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (401) 863-2721. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,718; room/board: $10,022. Estimated books and supplies: $1,230; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $1,590. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $30,588 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,730 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,184 (39%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,254. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,610. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (84%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (5%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for disabled students (1%), cooperative housing. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $924. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 350. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 142. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,720,244; number of current serial subscriptions: 54,050. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 341. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,004. Transfer applicants offered admission: 90. Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 409 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 72. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Bryant University I Address: 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 I Website: http://www.bryant.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,193 full-time; 171 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 16, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,321 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,251 Acceptance rate: 44% Average debt: $33,461 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,193 full-time; 171 part-time. Men: 57%; women: 43%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 87%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 40%; Protestant: 36%; Jewish: 4%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 16%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 622-7001. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bryant.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 21. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://admission.bryant.edu/application. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); History: 2 (3); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bentley College; Providence College; Quinnipiac 1444 RHODE ISLAND π BRYANT UNIVERSITY

University; University of Connecticut; University of Massachusetts–Amherst. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,649. Total accepted: 2,476. Freshmen enrolled: 857; 90% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 12%. Overall acceptance rate: 44%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 55%. Non-early acceptance rate: 43%. Size of waiting list: 1167 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 66. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-600, Math: 550-630, Combined: 1070-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1863. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 24% marketing/marketing management, 21% finance, 19% business administration and management, 17% accounting, 5% computer and information sciences. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 155 full-time, 96 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 12% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 22%; of 20 to 49 students: 78%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 61%; five-year: 73%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (401) 232-6020. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,321; room/board: $11,251. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: February 15. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,226 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,077 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,030 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,956. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,535 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,174 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $33,461. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (78%), women’s dorms (3%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,385. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 74. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, football, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 144,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 300. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 478. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 12,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 350. Transfer applicants offered admission: 204. Transfer applicants enrolled: 106. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 105 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 45. Average TOEFL score: 573 (paper).

Johnson and Wales University I Address: 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903-3703 I Website: http://www.jwu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 8,179 full-time; 874 part-time

mitted SAT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-520, Math: 400-500, Combined: 810-1020.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1914. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% food-service systems administration/management, 9% business administration and management, 9% hospitality administration/management, 8% parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, 6% culinary arts/chef training. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, study abroad, weekend college. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 287 full-time, 130 part-time (54% men; 46% women). Student/faculty ratio: 27/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 63%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 55%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 810-1020  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,320 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,892 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $26,193 Student/faculty ratio: 27/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,179 full-time; 874 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 77%; International: 5%.

Financial aid office: (401) 598-1468. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,320; room/board: $8,892. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $1,623. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,581 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,288 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,864 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,975. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,660 (15%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,193. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (401) 598-2310. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jwu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); Total units: 12 (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Important. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,617. Total accepted: 9,853. Freshmen enrolled: 2,261; 88% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 18% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who sub-

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, skiing (nordic), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, skiing (nordic), soccer, softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 104,327; number of current serial subscriptions: 415. Information JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY π RHODE ISLAND 1445

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technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,295. Transfer applicants offered admission: 960. Transfer applicants enrolled: 396. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 432 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 98. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 210 (computer).

Providence College I Address: 549 River Avenue, Providence, RI 02918 I Website: http://www.providence.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 3,998 full-time; 506 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 3, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1270  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,379 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,810 Acceptance rate: 41% Average debt: $35,216 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,998 full-time; 506 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 6%; Jewish: 1%; Unknown: 8%; Roman Catholic: 76%; Greek Orthodox: 1%; Other: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (401) 865-2535. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.providence.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $55. To apply online, go to: http://www.commonapp.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; College of the Holy Cross; Fairfield University; Loyola College in Maryland; Villanova University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,802. Total accepted: 4,064. Freshmen enrolled: 989; 86% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 33%. Overall acceptance rate: 41%. Non-early acceptance rate: 40%. Size of waiting list: 2661 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 118. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 45% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 83% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-630, Math: 540-640, 1446 RHODE ISLAND π PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

Combined: 1070-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1917. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 10% business administration and management, 9% marketing/marketing management, 7% political science and government, 7% special education and teaching, 6% history. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (.3%), double major (11%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (16%), independent study (13%), internships (26%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (13%), teacher certificate program, other (1%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 291 fulltime, 96 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 85%; five-year: 87%; six-year: 86%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 14%; medicine, 14%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (401) 865-2286. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,379; room/board: $10,810. Estimated books and supplies: $800 personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,185 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,380 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,936 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,285. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,583 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $22,120 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,216. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (11%), women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (21%), apartment for single students (30%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 129. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 372,959; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,600. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 278. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 304. Transfer applicants offered admission: 124. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 36 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Rhode Island College I Address: 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 I Website: http://www.ric.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,431 full-time; 2,219 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,552 in state, $14,452 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,250 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $15,519 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,431 full-time; 2,219 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 86%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 669-5760. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ric.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Connecticut State University; Providence College; Roger Williams University; University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth; University of Rhode Island. Admissions statisULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

tics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,636. Total accepted: 2,624. Freshmen enrolled: 1,127; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 420-530, Combined: 850-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 16-20, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1854. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 26% education, 12% psychology, 11% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (7%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (6%), independent study (11%), internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program (26%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 315 full-time, 368 part-time (45% men; 55% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 44%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (401) 456-8033. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,552 in state, $14,452 out of state; room/board: $8,250. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $440; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,478 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,930 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,864 (38%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,447. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 37%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,092 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,519. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (87%), women’s dorms (13%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 62. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, gymnastics, football (lightweight), softball, tennis, volley-

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 102. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 645,279; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,027. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 675. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,308. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,055. Transfer applicants enrolled: 717. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Rhode Island School of Design I Address: 2 College Street, Providence, RI 02903 I Website: http://www.risd.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,927 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1100-1320  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,925 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $10,260 Acceptance rate: 31% Average debt: $25,000 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 51%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,927 full-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 64%; International: 16%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (401) 454-6300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.risd.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Maryland Institute 1448 RHODE ISLAND π RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN

College of Art; Parsons the New School for Design; Pratt Institute; Savannah College of Art and Design; School of Visual Arts. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,771. Total accepted: 863. Freshmen enrolled: 432; 95% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 31%. Non-early acceptance rate: 31%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 18%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-650, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1100-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1877. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 53% fine and studio art, 14% industrial design, 12% commercial and advertising art, 9% architecture (B.Arch., B.A./B.S., M.Arch., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.). Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), philosophy, history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (10%), double major (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (10%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (2%), independent study (20%), internships (20%), study abroad (20%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 135 full-time, 377 part-time (; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 62%; fiveyear: 87%; six-year: 90%. Graduate study: 2% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 6% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (401) 454-6636. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,925; room/board: $10,260. Estimated books and supplies: $2,600; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $2,415. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,500 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,600 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,600 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,000 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,000. Proportion who borrowed: 51%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), apartment for single students (39%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 45% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,287. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 31. Activities include: concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: reading machines, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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137,833; number of current serial subscriptions: 380. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for highspeed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 516. Transfer applicants offered admission: 151. Transfer applicants enrolled: 95. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 226 (16% of student body). Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 580 (paper); 237 (computer).

Roger Williams University I Address: 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 I Website: http://www.rwu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,827 full-time; 526 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 8, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,718 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,880 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $31,400 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,827 full-time; 526 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 2%.

580, Math: 510-600, Combined: 1000-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1956. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% security and protective services, 9% psychology, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% architecture and related services. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, humanities, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 197 fulltime, 319 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (401) 254-3500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rwu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 22 (26). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bryant University; Quinnipiac University; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of New Hampshire; University of Rhode Island. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,335. Total accepted: 4,984. Freshmen enrolled: 1,045; 92% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 23%. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Non-early acceptance rate: 65%. Size of waiting list: 436 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (401) 254-3100. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,718; room/board: $11,880. Estimated books and supplies: $900 personal expenses: $1,587. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 1; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,604 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,929 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,675 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,698. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,352 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,400. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (66%), apartment for single students (34%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 92. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 217,965; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,583. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 319. Transfer applicants offered admission: 199. Transfer applicants enrolled: 85. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 78 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 42.

Salve Regina University I Address: 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840-4192 I Website: http://www.salve.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,043 full-time; 83 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1190  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,150 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,700 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $30,752 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,043 full-time; 83 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 93%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 467-2583. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.salve.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.salve.edu/office_admissions/index.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of the Holy Cross; Fairfield University; Providence College; Stonehill College; University of Rhode Island. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,801. Total accepted: 3,107. Freshmen enrolled: 556; 90% were from out of state. Accepted through 1450 RHODE ISLAND π SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY

early-decision or early-action plans: 26%. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Non-early acceptance rate: 52%. Size of waiting list: 759 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 34. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 53%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510600, Math: 510-590, Combined: 1020-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1934. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% elementary education and teaching, 10% special education and teaching, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 7% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 5% business administration and management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), distance learning (1%), double major (16%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program (4%), independent study (11%), internships (34%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3414). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 122 full-time, 141 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 5% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 32% within one year; 39% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 12%; education, 28%; arts and sciences, 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (401) 341-2901. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,150; room/board: $10,700. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,422 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,210 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,538 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,518. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): N/A (15%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $30,752. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (58%), women’s dorms (38%), men’s dorms (3%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizaU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tions: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 139,441; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,221. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 215. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,675. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 227. Transfer applicants offered admission: 123. Transfer applicants enrolled: 46. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

University of Rhode Island I Address: Kingston, RI 02881-0806 I Website: http://www.uri.edu I Public I Enrollment: 10,861 full-time; 1,655 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1190  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,184 in state, $23,038 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,732 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $21,125 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,272. Total accepted: 11,300. Freshmen enrolled: 3,189; 51% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-590, Math: 500-600, Combined: 990-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% psychology, 5% human development and family studies, 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 4% political science and government. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 704 full-time, 28 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 58%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 10,861 full-time; 1,655 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 87%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (401) 874-7100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uri.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 31. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.uri.edu/admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (401) 874-9500. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,184 in state, $23,038 out of state; room/board: $8,732. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $198; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 52% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,343 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,826 (53%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,243 (52%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,369. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,701 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,165 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,125. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND π RHODE ISLAND 1451

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college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 62%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 410. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, special bookstore section, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registra-

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tion, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,385,958; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,280. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 820. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,642. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,068. Transfer applicants enrolled: 605. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 42. Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 79 (computer).

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South Carolina Allen University I Address: 1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204 I Website: http://www.allenuniversity.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: African Methodist Episcopal I Enrollment: 640 full-time; 11 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score: 14  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,124 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $5,240 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 640 full-time; 11 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 98%; Hispanic: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (803) 376-5735. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.allenuniversity.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 5. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Very important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Freshmen enrolled: 247; Average high school grade point average: 2.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 33%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 33% social sciences, 25% crafts/craft design, folk art, and artisanry, 22% religion/religious studies, 8% mathematics, 6% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: honors program, weekend college, other. Cooperative education programs: business, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 45%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 22%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (803) 376-5736. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,124; room/board: $5,240. Estimated books and supplies: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

$800; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 90% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (90%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (90%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 12. Activities include: choral groups, dance, student government. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. Library: Number of titles: 51,700; number of current serial subscriptions: 45. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 450. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 10%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 48. Transfer applicants offered admission: 42. Transfer applicants enrolled: 29. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0.

Anderson University I Address: 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 I Website: http://www.andersonuniversity.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: South Carolina Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 1,417 full-time; 457 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 33, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,700 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,050 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: $15,150 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,417 full-time; 457 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 30%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 6%; South Carolina Baptist Convention: 59%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 231-5607. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.andersonuniversity.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://applyweb.com/apply/anderson/menu.html. Admissions requireANDERSON UNIVERSITY π SOUTH CAROLINA 1453

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ments/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 20 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; College of Charleston; Lander University; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Winthrop University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,191. Total accepted: 1,017. Freshmen enrolled: 436; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 450-560, Combined: 890-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 68 full-time, 82 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 7%; medicine, 21%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 29%; arts and sciences, 14%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (864) 231-2070. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,700; room/board: $7,050. Estimated books and supplies: $1,650; transportation: $2,900; personal expenses: $2,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 90% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,200 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,700 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,745 (64%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,650. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award 1454 SOUTH CAROLINA π BENEDICT COLLEGE

(and the proportion receiving): $7,810 (95%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,000 (14%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,150. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (62%), men’s dorms (36%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,780. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 29. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, equestrian, football, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, equestrian, football, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 9. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 72,981; number of current serial subscriptions: 280. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 235. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 900. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 189. Transfer applicants offered admission: 146. Transfer applicants enrolled: 69. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 575 (paper).

Benedict College I Address: 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204 I Website: http://www.benedict.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 2,587 full-time; 54 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 630-860  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,570 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,702 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,587 full-time; 54 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 99%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (803) 253-5143. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.benedict.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recomU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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mended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 7 (7); Total units: 24 (26). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Important. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 15% were in the top 25 percent; 39% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 310-430, Math: 320-430, Combined: 630-860. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 13-17.

services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 120,938; number of current serial subscriptions: 185. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 340. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 177. Transfer applicants offered admission: 177. Transfer applicants enrolled: 96.

Charleston Southern University I Address: PO Box 118087, 9200 University Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29423 I Website: http://www.csuniv.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 2,444 full-time; 391 part-time

KEY STATS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 23% business administration and management, 11% human development and family studies, 9% therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy, 8% biology/biological sciences, 6% mass communication/media studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): dual enrollment (1%), honors program (5%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 117 full-time, 44 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 93% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 21%; six-year: 27%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (803) 253-5105. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,570; room/board: $6,702.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (49%), men’s dorms (51%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 38. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, untimed tests, note-taking ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,713 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,178 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $27,910 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,444 full-time; 391 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 29%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 65%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 17%; No preference: 31%; Baptist: 37%; Assy. of God: 1%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (843) 863-7050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csuniv.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2; History: (2); Total units: 12 (8). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Anderson University; College of Charleston; Furman University; North Greenville University; University of South Carolina–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,941. Total accepted: 1,677. Freshmen enrolled: 687; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Size of waiting list: 304 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 25. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 430-550, Combined: 860-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-22.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1964. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% education, 10% psychology, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning, double major (4%), dual enrollment, honors program (9%), internships (35%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 115 full-time, 95 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 2% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 36%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 2%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (843) 863-7050. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,713; room/board: $7,178. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 83% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,503 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,596 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,100 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,675. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,697 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,191 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,910. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (60%), men’s dorms (39%), apartments for married students (1%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 152. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 169,975; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,037. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers 1456 SOUTH CAROLINA π THE CITADEL

available to all students: 255. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 807. Transfer applicants offered admission: 535. Transfer applicants enrolled: 304. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

The Citadel I Address: 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409 I Website: http://www.citadel.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,125 full-time; 123 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 5, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1180  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,735 in state, $19,291 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,390 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $20,089 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 36%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,125 full-time; 123 part-time. Men: 92%; women: 8%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 84%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (843) 953-5230. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.citadel.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: October 26; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/citadel/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; Norwich University; United States Military Academy; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Virginia Military Institute. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,081. Total accepted: 1,629. Freshmen enrolled: 621; 57% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 49%. Non-early acceptance rate: 79%. Size of waiting list: 256 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 14. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490580, Math: 500-600, Combined: 990-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1842. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 32% business administration and management, 14% engineering, 12% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 10% political science and government, 7% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 167 full-time, 80 part-time (70% men; 30% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 59%; fiveyear: 64%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 17% within one year; 23% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 35%; law, 15%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 10%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (843) 953-5187. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,735 in state, $19,291 out of state; room/board: $6,390. Estimated books and supplies: $1,727; transportation: $1,727; personal expenses: $1,618. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 28. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,210 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,309 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,173 (28%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,173. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,319 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $18,923 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,089. Proportion who borrowed: 36%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 100%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, swimming, team handball, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, swimming, team handball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 233,536; number of current serial subscriptions: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

497. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 498. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 166. Transfer applicants offered admission: 90. Transfer applicants enrolled: 43. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 38 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Claflin University I Address: 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 I Website: http://www.claflin.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,581 full-time; 98 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 13, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-1050  Tuition: 2007-2008: $12,358 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,640 Acceptance rate: 45% Average debt: $29,464 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,581 full-time; 98 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 94%; White: 2%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 47%; No preference: 9%; Unknown: 29%; United Methodist: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (803) 535-5747. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.claflin.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 7 (7); Total units: 20 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Benedict College; Columbia College; South Carolina State University; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Voorhees College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,857. Total accepted: 1,294. Freshmen enrolled: 390; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 45%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420550, Math: 400-500, Combined: 820-1050.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% criminal justice/safety studies, 14% sociology, 13% organizational behavior studies, 10% mass communication/media studies, 7% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, honors program (24%), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program (4%), weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 96 full-time, 37 parttime (62% men; 38% women; 55% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 61%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (803) 535-5334. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $12,358; room/board: $6,640. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,800; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 93% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,487 (93%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,047 (88%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,680 (79%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,520. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,464. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (67%), men’s dorms (33%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 8. Services include: tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 160,284; number of current serial 1458 SOUTH CAROLINA π CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

subscriptions: 445. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 166. Transfer applicants offered admission: 71. Transfer applicants enrolled: 41. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 57 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 213 (computer).

Clemson University I Address: 105 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634 I Website: http://www.clemson.edu I Public I Enrollment: 13,303 full-time; 967 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 61, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1320  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,602 in state, $21,532 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,170 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $17,556 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,303 full-time; 967 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 656-2287. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.clemson.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.clemson.edu/attend/undrgrd/undergrad.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 19 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of Charleston; North Carolina State University–Raleigh; University of Georgia; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of South Carolina–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,255. Total accepted: 7,154. Freshmen enrolled: 2,762; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Size of waiting list: 396 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 33. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 52% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 79% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-640, Math: 580-680, Combined: 1130-1320. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% education, 14% engineering, 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (10%), distance learning (44%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (13%), independent study (30%), internships (13%), study abroad (14%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,086 full-time, 162 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 78%.

Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,259,281; number of current serial subscriptions: 26,204. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 7,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 24,840. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,741. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,156. Transfer applicants enrolled: 816. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 61 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 84. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Coastal Carolina University I Address: PO Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528-6054 I Website: http://www.coastal.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,452 full-time; 618 part-time

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Financial aid office: (864) 656-2280. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $9,602 in state, $21,532 out of state; room/board: $6,170. Estimated books and supplies: $924; transportation: $2,334; personal expenses: $1,866. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 55% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,057 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,903 (17%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,617 (29%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,364. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,363 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,000 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,556. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1120  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,680 in state, $16,670 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,680 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $24,017 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (27%), women’s dorms (19%), men’s dorms (20%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (28%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 301. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 30%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,452 full-time; 618 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 84%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (843) 349-2026. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.coastal.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.coastal.edu/admissions/applications.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical resiCOASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY π SOUTH CAROLINA 1459

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dence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; College of Charleston; Francis Marion University; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Winthrop University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,618. Total accepted: 4,524. Freshmen enrolled: 1,652; 53% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-550, Math: 480-570, Combined: 950-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1954. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 12% business administration and management, 11% marketing/marketing management, 8% psychology, 6% marine biology and biological oceanography, 5% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (19%), distance learning (5%), double major (9%), dual enrollment (2%), honors program (3%), independent study (25%), internships (43%), student-designed major (6%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 262 full-time, 246 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 8% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 4%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 56%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (843) 349-2313. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,680 in state, $16,670 out of state; room/board: $6,680. Estimated books and supplies: $1,014; transportation: $2,442; personal expenses: $1,776. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,104 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,764 (25%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,348 (48%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,253. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 52%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,386 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,877 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,017. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (44%), apartment for single students (53%), special housing for disabled students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 32%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 200. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 150,914; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,356. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,490. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,056. Transfer applicants enrolled: 658. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 77 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 569 (paper).

Coker College I Address: 300 E. College Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550 I Website: http://www.coker.edu I Private I Enrollment: 624 full-time; 10 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 16, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1070  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,212 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,094 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: $23,750 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 624 full-time; 10 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 73%; International: 2%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (843) 383-8050. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.coker.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. To apply online, go to: http://www.coker.edu/admissions/online_application.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,304. Total accepted: 713. Freshmen enrolled: 200; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 440-540, Combined: 880-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 20% business administration and management, 9% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 8% history, 7% corrections and criminal justice, 4% English language and literature. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs: double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 57 full-time, 7 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 38%; sixyear: 46%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (843) 383-8055. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,212; room/board: $6,094. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 personal expenses: $1,234. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 43% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,771 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,336 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,421 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,302. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,775 ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

(18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,302 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,750. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 14. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other. Library: Number of titles: 77,391; number of current serial subscriptions: 159. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 116. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 255. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 203. Transfer applicants offered admission: 79. Transfer applicants enrolled: 46. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

College of Charleston I Address: 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424-0001 I Website: http://www.cofc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,034 full-time; 889 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 9, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1140-1300  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,778 in state, $18,732 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,495 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $17,118 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 46%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,034 full-time; 889 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (843) 953-5670. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cofc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON π SOUTH CAROLINA 1461

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school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 3; History: (2); Academic electives: 4; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; Elon University; University of Georgia; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of South Carolina–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,941. Total accepted: 5,775. Freshmen enrolled: 2,064; 39% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 47%. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Non-early acceptance rate: 68%. Size of waiting list: 290 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 79. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-650, Math: 570-650, Combined: 1140-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-27, Math: 22-26, Composite: 23-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1770. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 18% business/commerce, 13% social sciences, 12% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 10% visual and performing arts, 9% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 521 full-time, 378 parttime (51% men; 49% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 62%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 38% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 15%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 9%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (843) 953-5540. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,778 in state, $18,732 out of state; room/board: $8,495. Estimated books and supplies: $999; transportation: $926; personal expenses: $2,013. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 29% 1462 SOUTH CAROLINA π COLUMBIA COLLEGE

had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,492 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,873 (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,305 (30%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,424. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,515 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,378 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,118. Proportion who borrowed: 46%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), women’s dorms (19%), men’s dorms (4%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (25%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 150. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 636. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 620,519; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,313. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 900. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,950. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,115. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,254. Transfer applicants enrolled: 685. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 93 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 75. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Columbia College I Address: 1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 I Website: http://www.columbiacollegesc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 984 full-time; 254 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 47, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1070  Tuition: 2007-2008: $21,650 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,232 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 984 full-time; 254 part-time. Men: 2%; women: 98%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 44%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 51%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 59%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 16%; United Methodist: 11%; Pentecostal Holiness: 4%; Other: 1%.

Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 50% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 1% within one year; 48% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 1%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 23%.

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Phone: (800) 277-1301. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.columbiacollegesc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.columbiacollegesc.edu/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; College of Charleston; Furman University; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Winthrop University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,075. Total accepted: 833. Freshmen enrolled: 273; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 430-530, Combined: 880-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 52%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-24, Math: 19-25, Composite: 1823.

Financial aid office: (803) 786-3612. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $21,650; room/board: $6,232. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1854. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 8% business administration and management, 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% human development, family studies, and related services , 5% psychology, 4% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (25%), distance learning (8%), double major (7%), dual enrollment (9%), honors program (16%), independent study (15%), internships (50%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (16%), teacher certificate program (23%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 81 full-time, 85 part-time (36% men; 64% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 47%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 2. Library: Number of titles: 146,690; number of current serial subscriptions: 319. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 201. Transfer applicants offered admission: 169. Transfer applicants enrolled: 122. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Converse College I Address: 580 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 I Website: http://www.converse.edu I Private I Enrollment: 637 full-time; 96 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 14, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,500 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,550 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $20,078 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 637 full-time; 96 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 81%; International: 3%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 596-9040. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.converse.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.converse.edu/Admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 6 (2); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; College of Charleston; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Winthrop University; Wofford College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,299. Total accepted: 743. Freshmen enrolled: 151; 44% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-610, Math: 480-590, Combined: 990-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 43%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 19-24, Composite: 2026.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 33% education, 17% visual and performing arts, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% psychology, 7% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (5%), double major (15%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (15%), independent study (10%), internships (20%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (20%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 87 full-time, 5 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 85%; of 20 to 49 students: 15%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 63%; five-year: 65%; six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; education, 50%; arts and sciences, 40%.

plies: $900; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,513 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,214 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,469 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,077. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $19,645 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,827 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,078. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 85%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English. Library: Number of titles: 152,287; number of current serial subscriptions: 581. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 134. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 253. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 78. Transfer applicants offered admission: 51. Transfer applicants enrolled: 23. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Erskine College I Address: PO Box 338, Due West, SC 29639 I Website: http://www.erskine.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Associate Reformed Presbyterian I Enrollment: 557 full-time; 14 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 2, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 983-1205  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,165 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,961 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (864) 596-9019. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,500; room/board: $7,550. Estimated books and sup1464 SOUTH CAROLINA π ERSKINE COLLEGE

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 379-8838. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.erskine.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.erskine.edu/v2/admissions/application.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Very important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; College of Charleston; Furman University; Presbyterian College; Winthrop University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 874. Total accepted: 573. Freshmen enrolled: 164; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490600, Math: 493-605, Combined: 983-1205. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1839. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% biological and biomedical sciences, 13% education, 12% philosophy and religious studies, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 40 full-time, 27 parttime (67% men; 33% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 67%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 12%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (864) 379-8832. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,165; room/board: $7,961. Estimated books and supplies: $1,250; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (57%), men’s dorms (43%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 49. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 264,187; number of current serial subscriptions: 971. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 47. Transfer applicants enrolled: 10. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

Francis Marion University I Address: PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29501 I Website: http://www.fmarion.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,084 full-time; 352 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,632 in state, $14,979 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,024 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $22,027 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,084 full-time; 352 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 44%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 53%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (843) 661-1231. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fmarion.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 17. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.fmarion.edu/jump/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY π SOUTH CAROLINA 1465

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considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; Coastal Carolina University; College of Charleston; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Winthrop University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,725. Total accepted: 1,760. Freshmen enrolled: 779; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-520, Math: 440-530, Combined: 870-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 17-22, Composite: 18-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1970. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% biological and biomedical sciences, 11% social sciences, 8% education, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (2%), dual enrollment (6%), honors program (5%), independent study (1%), internships (1%), study abroad (.1%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 202 full-time, 82 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 40%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (843) 661-1190. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,632 in state, $14,979 out of state; room/board: $6,024. Estimated books and supplies: $1,133; transportation: $2,369; personal expenses: $2,519. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 30. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (59%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,027. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7,280. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 342,220; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,498. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 551. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 508. Transfer applicants offered admission: 308. Transfer applicants enrolled: 199. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 530 (paper).

Furman University I Address: 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613 I Website: http://www.furman.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 2,633 full-time; 141 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 37, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1180-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,588 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,966 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $24,512 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 42%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,633 full-time; 141 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 88%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 75%; No preference: 7%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 294-2034. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.furman.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.engagefurman.com/application/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 14 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Davidson College; Duke University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; Vanderbilt University; Wake Forest University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,879. Total accepted: 2,159. Freshmen enrolled: 700; 72% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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or early-action plans: 44%. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 53%. Size of waiting list: 408 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 21. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 63% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 85% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590-690, Math: 590-690, Combined: 1180-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 58%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-32, Math: 24-30, Composite: 25-30.

ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 33%; of women in sororities: 44%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

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Year founded: 1826. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 10% business administration, management, and operations, 10% political science and government, 8% history, 7% health and physical education/fitness, 6% communication and media studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (15%), independent study (33%), internships (50%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (40%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 236 full-time, 45 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 79%; five-year: 83%; six-year: 83%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 45% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 16%; medicine, 16%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 43%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 134. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 448,149; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,762. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 425. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,900. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 263. Transfer applicants offered admission: 71. Transfer applicants enrolled: 43. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 53 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 46. Minimum TOEFL score required: 570 (paper); 230 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 630 (paper).

Lander University I Address: 320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649-2099 I Website: http://www.lander.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,093 full-time; 267 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (864) 294-2204. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,588; room/board: $8,966. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $1,291; personal expenses: $805. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 50% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 39% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,109 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,245 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,342 (25%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,469. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,806 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $24,847 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,512. Proportion who borrowed: 42%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), women’s dorms (7%), apartment for single students (42%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (0%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 90%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 130. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: 35, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1100  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,710 in state, $14,610 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,000 Acceptance rate: 42% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,093 full-time; 267 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 24%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 71%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 388-8307. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lander.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.lander.edu/admissions/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 20 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interLANDER UNIVERSITY π SOUTH CAROLINA 1467

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view: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Francis Marion University; University of South Carolina–Upstate; Winthrop University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,230. Total accepted: 946. Freshmen enrolled: 433; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 42%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 66%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 450-560, Combined: 880-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1872. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% business administration and management, 16% physical education teaching and coaching, 13% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 13% political science and government, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 133 full-time, 67 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 10%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 5%.

ties: 6; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, softball, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, softball, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 189; number of current serial subscriptions: 656. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 230. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 86%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 578. Transfer applicants offered admission: 293. Transfer applicants enrolled: 180. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 59 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Limestone College I Address: 1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340-3799 I Website: http://www.limestone.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian nondenominational I Enrollment: 2,221 full-time; 1,175 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,300 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,400 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $19,553 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,221 full-time; 1,175 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 48%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 49%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 48%; No preference: 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (864) 388-8340. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,710 in state, $14,610 out of state; room/board: $6,000. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (86%), women’s dorms (10%), special housing for disabled students (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 61. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraterni1468 SOUTH CAROLINA π LIMESTONE COLLEGE

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 488-4554. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.limestone.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 26. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Anderson University; Gardner-Webb University; Lees-McRae College; Newberry College; University of South Carolina–Upstate. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,021. Total accepted: 604. Freshmen enrolled: 322; 47% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 23% were in the top 25 percent; 55% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 60%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450540, Math: 460-560, Combined: 910-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-22, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1845. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 32% education, 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 7% visual and performing arts, 5% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (85%), distance learning (75%), double major (4%), honors program (6%), independent study (23%), internships (26%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 10 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 40%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (864) 488-8231. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,300; room/board: $6,400. Estimated books and supplies: $1,870; transportation: $1,470; personal expenses: $1,640. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,478 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,215 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,806 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,177. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 53%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,566 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,239 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,553. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (40%), men’s dorms (56%), apartment for single students (4%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of stuULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

dent organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 54. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 66,406; number of current serial subscriptions: 291. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 86. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 251. Transfer applicants offered admission: 139. Transfer applicants enrolled: 79. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9. Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 588 (paper).

Morris College I Address: 100 W. College Street, Sumter, SC 29150 I Website: http://www.morris.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,250 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $4,134 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Newberry College I Address: 2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108 I Website: http://www.newberry.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church of America I Enrollment: 900 full-time; 18 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 31, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1090  Tuition: 2007-2008: $20,891 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,890 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A NEWBERRY COLLEGE π SOUTH CAROLINA 1469

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 900 full-time; 18 part-time. Men: 59%; women: 41%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 25%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 68%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 46%; No preference: 21%; Evangelical Lutheran Church of America: 14%.

diately upon graduation; 11% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 7%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (803) 321-5120. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $20,891; room/board: $6,890.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 845-4955. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.newberry.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.newberry.edu/forms/application_adm.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; Furman University; Lander University; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Winthrop University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,308. Total accepted: 955. Freshmen enrolled: 317; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 58% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 440-560, Combined: 870-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-20.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (19%), women’s dorms (32%), men’s dorms (49%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 26%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 79,899; number of current serial subscriptions: 258. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 50. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1856. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 17% business administration and management, 16% elementary education and teaching, 12% physical education teaching and coaching, 11% political science and government, 10% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (0%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (6%), independent study (3%), internships (2%), liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major (0%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 33 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study imme1470 SOUTH CAROLINA π NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 29. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 35 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

North Greenville University I Address: PO Box 1892, Tigerville, SC 29688 I Website: http://www.ngu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 1,762 full-time; 231 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $11,680 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,720 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $23,404 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 37%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,762 full-time; 231 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 21%; Unknown: 10%; Southern Baptist Convention: 54%; Other Baptist: 14%.

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Phone: (864) 977-7001. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ngu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 26. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 2 (4); Total units: 14 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; Lander University; Liberty University; University of South Carolina–Upstate; Winthrop University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,373. Total accepted: 1,031. Freshmen enrolled: 512; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440590, Math: 440-570, Combined: 880-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-24.

Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (53%), men’s dorms (47%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 70%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,150. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 14. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% philosophy and religious studies, 8% education, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major, dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (3%), independent study (10%), internships (26%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (22%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3434). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 100 full-time, 45 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 45%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (864) 977-7058. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $11,680; room/board: $6,720. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $2,575; personal expenses: $3,425. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,404. Proportion who borrowed: 37%.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration. Library: Number of titles: 50,830; number of current serial subscriptions: 324. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 78. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 150. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 167. Transfer applicants offered admission: 152. Transfer applicants enrolled: 108. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 174 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Presbyterian College I Address: 503 S. Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325 I Website: http://www.presby.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 1,128 full-time; 52 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 104, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,902 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,064 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $22,812 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 52%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,128 full-time; 52 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 56%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 5%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 26%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 833-8230. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.presby.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://applyweb.com/apply/pc/indexa.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE π SOUTH CAROLINA 1471

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For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; Davidson College; Davidson College; Furman University; Furman University; University of South Carolina–Columbia; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Wofford College; Wofford College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,138. Total accepted: 807. Freshmen enrolled: 290; 31% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 10%. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 84%. Non-early acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 66% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-610, Math: 530-640, Combined: 1030-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 57%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1880. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 9% English language and literature/letters, 9% psychology, 9% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (8%), honors program (19%), independent study (10%), internships (29%), study abroad (47%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 85 full-time, 36 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 12%; medicine, 14%; theology (or the seminary), 6%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 46%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (864) 833-8289. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,902; room/board: $8,064. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $1,153; personal expenses: $2,850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 42% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,712 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,843 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,517 (33%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,135. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students 1472 SOUTH CAROLINA π SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,655 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $21,994 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,812. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (28%), women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (34%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for international students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 91%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 43%; of women in sororities: 41%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 110. Services include: tape recorders, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 137,410; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,966. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 43. Transfer applicants offered admission: 26. Transfer applicants enrolled: 22. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

South Carolina State University I Address: 300 College Street NE, Orangeburg, SC 29117 I Website: http://www.scsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,033 full-time; 290 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 730-890  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,659 in state, $7,181 out of state Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $5,374 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,033 full-time; 290 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 97%; White: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (803) 536-7185. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.scsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 31; decision sent by September 30. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,866. Total accepted: 3,403. Freshmen enrolled: 1,318; 20% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 53% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 82%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360-440, Math: 370-450, Combined: 730-890. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 15-18.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1896. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 10% biology/biological sciences, 7% business administration and management, 7% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (20%), cross-registration (2%), distance learning (8%), double major (1%), dual enrollment, honors program (2%), independent study (8%), internships (2%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 229 full-time, 64 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 78% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 45%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 50% within one year; 25% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 5%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 10%; education, 40%; arts and sciences, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (803) 536-7067. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,659 in state, $7,181 out of state; room/board: $5,374. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (48%), women’s dorms (25%), men’s dorms (22%), apartments for married students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 77. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, personal, veteran student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 5. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 212,741; number of current serial subscriptions: 978. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 456. Transfer applicants offered admission: 410. Transfer applicants enrolled: 201. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Southern Wesleyan University I Address: PO Box 1020, Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC 29630 I Website: http://www.swu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Wesleyan Church I Enrollment: 1,714 full-time; 31 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,000 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,450 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: $22,467 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,714 full-time; 31 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 30%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 66%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 53%; Wesleyan Church: 28%; None Indicated: 3%; Other: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 644-5550. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.swu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Social studies: 2; Total units: 10. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY π SOUTH CAROLINA 1473

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Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Anderson University; Charleston Southern University; Clemson University; North Greenville University; University of South Carolina–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 317. Total accepted: 301. Freshmen enrolled: 158; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430540, Math: 430-560, Combined: 860-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 16-24, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 70% business administration and management, 11% elementary education and teaching, 6% theology/theological studies, 3% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 3% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 47 full-time, 197 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 79%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 14% within one year; 33% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 47%; law, 5%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 17%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (864) 644-5500. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,000; room/board: $7,450. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31; deadline: June 30. 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,830 (N/A). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,137 (N/A). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,744 (N/A). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,467. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

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owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 12. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 109,050; number of current serial subscriptions: 530. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 256. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 525. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 144. Transfer applicants offered admission: 138. Transfer applicants enrolled: 93. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of South Carolina–Aiken I Address: 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 I Website: http://www.usca.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,333 full-time; 820 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 23, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1090  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,036 in state, $13,952 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,870 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $23,642 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,333 full-time; 820 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 27%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 68%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 85%; No preference: 4%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (803) 641-3366. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://web.csd.sc.edu/app/ugrad_aiken/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; College of Charleston; Lander University; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Winthrop University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,849. Total accepted: 944. Freshmen enrolled: 626; 10% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 450-550, Combined: 890-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 17-22, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1961. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% health professions and related clinical sciences, 14% education, 8% social sciences, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 148 full-time, 111 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 12% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 42%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (803) 641-3476. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,036 in state, $13,952 out of state; room/board: $5,870. Estimated books and supplies: $1,080; transportation: $1,365; personal expenses: $3,035. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,468 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,375 (13%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,150 (14%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,510. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,720 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,385 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,642. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), apartment for single students (50%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 21%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 37. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 156,750; number of current serial subscriptions: 700. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 784. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 489. Transfer applicants offered admission: 367. Transfer applicants enrolled: 242. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 46 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of South Carolina–Columbia I Address: Columbia, SC 29208 I Website: http://www.sc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,247 full-time; 1,580 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 108, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1080-1280  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,346 in state, $21,632 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,946 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $21,129 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,247 full-time; 1,580 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 81%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (803) 777-7700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: December 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/uscc/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA–COLUMBIA π SOUTH CAROLINA 1475

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required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; College of Charleston; Furman University; University of Georgia; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,994. Total accepted: 8,908. Freshmen enrolled: 3,719; 38% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 270 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 34. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530630, Math: 550-650, Combined: 1080-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1801. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 6% biology, 6% experimental psychology, 6% health and physical education/fitness, 5% business administration, management, and operations, 5% public relations, advertising, and applied communication . Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,250 full-time, 515 parttime (61% men; 39% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 63%.

(proportion receiving): $3,923 (23%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,744 (39%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,551. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,997 (35%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,428 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,129. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (40%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms, sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (32%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (11%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,858. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 300. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 18; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, martial arts, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 327. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 3,579,504; number of current serial subscriptions: 58,855. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 49,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,577. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,055. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,225. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 174 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 71. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 210 (computer).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (803) 777-8134. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,346 in state, $21,632 out of state; room/board: $6,946. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,455; personal expenses: $2,420. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 63% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 46% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,558 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants 1476 SOUTH CAROLINA π UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA–COLUMBIA

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University of South Carolina–Upstate I Address: 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303 I Website: http://www.uscupstate.edu/ I Public I Enrollment: 4,010 full-time; 860 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1070  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,730 in state, $15,722 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,300 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $19,299 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,010 full-time; 860 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 25%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 68%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 80%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 7%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 503-5246. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uscupstate.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.uscs.edu/admn/admis/appl.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 20 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Coastal Carolina University; College of Charleston; University of South Carolina–Columbia; Winthrop University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,761. Total accepted: 1,492. Freshmen enrolled: 822; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 450-540, Combined: 890-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-22, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1967. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 24% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 18% business administration and management, 17% education, 9% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 206 full-time, 157 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 39%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 15% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (864) 503-5340. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,730 in state, $15,722 out of state; room/board: $6,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,188 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,839 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,071 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,987. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 49%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,067 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,668 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,299. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), apartment for single students (50%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 76. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 25. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 170,186; number of current serial subscriptions: 27,130. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 750. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,268. Transfer applicants offered admission: 877. Transfer applicants enrolled: 644. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 68 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Voorhees College I Address: 1411 Voorhees Road, PO Box 678, Denmark, SC 29042 I Website: http://www.voorhees.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Episcopal I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Winthrop University I Address: 701 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29733 I Website: http://www.winthrop.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,470 full-time; 542 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 27, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1140  Tuition: 2007-2008: $10,210 in state, $19,034 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,800 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $22,578 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,470 full-time; 542 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 28%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 67%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (803) 323-2191. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.winthrop.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 20 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; Coastal Carolina University; Francis Marion University; University of South Carolina–Columbia; 1478 SOUTH CAROLINA π VOORHEES COLLEGE

University of South Carolina–Upstate. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,996. Total accepted: 2,781. Freshmen enrolled: 1,186; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 72%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-570, Math: 480-570, Combined: 950-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% business administration and management, 19% education, 14% visual and performing arts, 8% psychology, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (12%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (1%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (28%), internships (44%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 282 full-time, 277 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 2%; education, 26%; arts and sciences, 13%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (803) 323-2189. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $10,210 in state, $19,034 out of state; room/board: $5,800. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $1,382; personal expenses: $1,382. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,232 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,063 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,257 (49%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,982. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,460 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,355 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,578. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (17%), women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (19%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 42%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 184. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, stuU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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dent government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 36. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 425,648; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,459. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 932. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 724. Transfer applicants offered admission: 546. Transfer applicants enrolled: 292. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 88 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 51. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

Wofford College I Address: 429 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663 I Website: http://www.wofford.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,305 full-time; 22 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1360  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,465 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,190 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: $17,635 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 51%

ship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clemson University; Davidson College; Furman University; Sewanee–University of the South; University of South Carolina–Columbia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,354. Total accepted: 1,256. Freshmen enrolled: 385; 42% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Non-early acceptance rate: 53%. Size of waiting list: 127 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 3. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 58% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 87% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-680, Math: 570-680, Combined: 1130-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1854. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% biology/biological sciences, 9% business/managerial economics, 9% finance, 9% political science and government, 7% English language and literature. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (13%), dual enrollment, independent study (1%), internships (7%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (47%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 106 full-time, 26 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 72%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 77%. Graduate study: 49% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 9%; medicine, 16%; dentistry, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 8%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,305 full-time; 22 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 11%; Protestant: 58%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 3%; United Methodist: 19%; Other: 2%.

Financial aid office: (864) 597-4160. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,465; room/board: $8,190. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050; transportation: $1,168; personal expenses: $1,232. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $26,004 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $21,699 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,065 (25%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,761. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,408 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,429 (14%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,635. Proportion who borrowed: 51%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (864) 597-4130. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wofford.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (85%), fraternity housing (0%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 92%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,230. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 84. Activities WOFFORD COLLEGE π SOUTH CAROLINA 1479

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include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 43%; of women in sororities: 60%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

12,762. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,375. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 71. Services include: tape recorders, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 209,289; number of current serial subscriptions:

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 62. Transfer applicants offered admission: 29. Transfer applicants enrolled: 16. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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South Dakota Augustana College I Address: 2001 S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57197 I Website: http://www.augie.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 1,614 full-time; 104 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 3, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,450 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,130 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $28,000 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,614 full-time; 104 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; White: 95%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 26%; Lutheran: 46%; Other: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (605) 274-5516. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.augie.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.augie.edu/admission/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Concordia College–Moorhead; Gustavus Adolphus College; South Dakota State University; University of Sioux Falls; University of South Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,353. Total accepted: 1,106. Freshmen enrolled: 432; 58% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 515645, Math: 530-630, Combined: 1045-1275. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 21-28, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1860. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% education, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% social sciences, 8% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning (9%), double major (32%), honors program, independent study (17%), internships (41%), student-designed major, study abroad (44%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 118 full-time, 73 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 51%; five-year: 63%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 9%; medicine, 36%; theology (or the seminary), 8%; arts and sciences, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (605) 274-5216. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,450; room/board: $6,130. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,439 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,624 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,891 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,447. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,282 (31%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,155 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,000. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (84%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (8%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,472. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, golf, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, football, golf, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total AUGUSTANA COLLEGE π SOUTH DAKOTA 1481

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undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 236,533; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,484. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 375. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 224. Transfer applicants offered admission: 121. Transfer applicants enrolled: 73. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Black Hills State University; Northern State University; South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; South Dakota State University; University of South Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 472. Total accepted: 457. Freshmen enrolled: 236; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 98%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 1724, Composite: 19-24.

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Black Hills State University I Address: 1200 University Street, Unit 9500, Spearfish, SD 57799-9500 I Website: http://www.bhsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,270 in state, $7,677 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,995 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Dakota State University I Address: 820 N. Washington Avenue, Madison, SD 57042 I Website: http://www.dsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,120 full-time; 1,086 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 43, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,498 in state, $7,818 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,612 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: $20,890 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,120 full-time; 1,086 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 378-9988. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.dsu.edu/applications.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. 1482 SOUTH DAKOTA π BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY

Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 37% computer and information sciences and support services, 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 24% education, 5% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 4% mathematics and statistics. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; science technologies/technicians. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3471). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 89 full-time, 25 parttime (59% men; 41% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; fiveyear: 42%; six-year: 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (605) 256-5152. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,498 in state, $7,818 out of state; room/board: $4,612. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $845; personal expenses: $2,291. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,319 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,468 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,571 (62%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,202. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,435 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,506 (13%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,890. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (41%), women’s dorms (23%), men’s dorms (26%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Student employment: During the 2007U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 26. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 93,316; number of current serial subscriptions: 350. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 154. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 297. Transfer applicants offered admission: 249. Transfer applicants enrolled: 168. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Dakota Wesleyan University I Address: 1200 W. University Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301 I Website: http://www.dwu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 728 full-time; 28 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,500 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,150 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $35,200 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 728 full-time; 28 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 86%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 35%; Protestant: 45%; No preference: 12%; Unknown: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 333-8506. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dwu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 25. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 4 (4); History: 3 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augustana College; Northern State University; South Dakota State University; University of Sioux Falls; University of South Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 564. Total accepted: 385. Freshmen enrolled: 156; Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-540, Math: 420-520, Combined: 870-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business/commerce, 17% elementary education and teaching, 10% criminal justice/safety studies, 9% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (1%), double major (16%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (10%), independent study (15%), internships (70%), liberal arts/career combination (90%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 46 full-time, 29 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 39%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 40%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 2% within one year; 1% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 1%; medicine, 9%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 2%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (605) 995-2656. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,500; room/board: $6,150. Estimated books and supplies: $920; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,000 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,400 (84%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,000 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,726. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY π SOUTH DAKOTA 1483

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received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,900 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,700 (13%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,200. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 6. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 77,838; number of current serial subscriptions: 893. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Northern State University I Address: 1200 S. Jay Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198 I Website: http://www.northern.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,500 full-time; 719 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 46, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,712 in state, $7,032 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,665 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,500 full-time; 719 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 88%; International: 5%.

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I Address: 1105 W. Eighth Street, Yankton, SD 57078 I Website: http://www.mtmc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

Phone: (800) 678-5330. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.northern.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.northern.edu/prospective/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: South Dakota State University; University of South Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 914. Total accepted: 818. Freshmen enrolled: 347; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 90%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-600, Math: 450-620, Combined: 890-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-25.

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 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $17,468 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,058 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 31% education, 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% social sciences, 5% biological and biomedical sciences, 4% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL),

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 103. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 92 full-time, 3 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Sixyear: 45%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (605) 626-2640. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,712 in state, $7,032 out of state; room/board: $4,665. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 99% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,110 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,579 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,086 (52%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,839. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,274 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,226 (15%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, special housing for international students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 26. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 205,227; number of current serial subscriptions: 172. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 900. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 333. Transfer applicants offered admission: 296. Transfer applicants enrolled: 60. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 83 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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South Dakota School of Mines and Tech. I Address: 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 I Website: http://www.sdsmt.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,429 full-time; 405 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Engineering  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,430 in state, $7,750 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $4,740 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,429 full-time; 405 part-time. Men: 71%; women: 29%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (605) 394-2414. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sdsmt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Total units: 18 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Black Hills State University; Colorado School of Mines; South Dakota State University; University of South Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 814. Total accepted: 720. Freshmen enrolled: 353; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 540-630, Combined: 1020-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 24-29, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% mechanical engineering, 15% civil engineering, 12% electrical, electronics, and communications engineering, 7% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, study abroad, other. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering, natural science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 111 full-time, 18 part-time (78% men; 22% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY π SOUTH DAKOTA 1485

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41%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; fiveyear: 35%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; engineering, 12%; arts and sciences, 5%.

South Dakota State University I Address: Box 2201, Brookings, SD 57007 I Website: http://www3.sdstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,175 full-time; 2,082 part-time

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Financial aid office: (605) 394-2274. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,430 in state, $7,750 out of state; room/board: $4,740. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,650. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,610 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,381 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,005 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,642. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,697 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,718 (5%).

 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,808 in state, $7,128 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,423 Acceptance rate: 94% Average debt: $21,061 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 82%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, skiing (alpine), softball, swimming, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, skiing (alpine), softball, swimming, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 45. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 221,380; number of current serial subscriptions: 264. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 184. Transfer applicants offered admission: 127. Transfer applicants enrolled: 100. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,175 full-time; 2,082 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (605) 688-4121. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www3.sdstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?sdksd/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Iowa State University; North Dakota State University; University of Nebraska–Lincoln; University of South Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,738. Total accepted: 3,519. Freshmen enrolled: 2,022; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 94%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-26, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, postmaster’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% biology/biological sciences, 6% economics, 4% pharmaceutics and drug design (M.S., Ph.D.), 3% animal sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physiU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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cal), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 493 full-time, 178 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; fiveyear: 48%; six-year: 54%.

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,300. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,097. Transfer applicants enrolled: 772. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 53 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Sioux Falls I Address: 1101 W. 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 I Website: http://www.usiouxfalls.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: American Baptist I Enrollment: 1,042 full-time; 229 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (605) 688-4695. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,808 in state, $7,128 out of state; room/board: $5,423. Estimated books and supplies: $1,014; transportation: $1,470; personal expenses: $2,024. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 11. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 86% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,051 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,844 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,224 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,768. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,496 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,827 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,061. Proportion who borrowed: 82%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 28% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,562. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 205. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 68%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, softball, swimming, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 42. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,026,508; number of current serial subscriptions: 29,357. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 728. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security servULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $17,940 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,450 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,042 full-time; 229 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 16%; American Baptist: 19%; Lutheran: 21%; Other: 26%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (605) 331-6600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usiouxfalls.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.usiouxfalls.edu/admissions/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Dakota Wesleyan University; Dordt College; Northwestern College; South Dakota State University; University of South Dakota. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 642. Total accepted: 624. Freshmen enrolled: 263; 39% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-510, Math: 450550, Combined: 910-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 18-26, Composite: 19-25.

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education and teaching, 7% biology/biological sciences, 7% kinesiology and exercise science. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (5%), double major (15%), honors program (5%), independent study (15%), internships (10%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 65 full-time, 107 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 4%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 155. Transfer applicants offered admission: 136. Transfer applicants enrolled: 93. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of South Dakota I Address: 414 E. Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069 I Website: http://www.usd.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,453 full-time; 2,391 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,828 in state, $11,587 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,443 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $22,781 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,453 full-time; 2,391 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (605) 331-6623. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $17,940; room/board: $5,450. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (55%), women’s dorms (18%), men’s dorms (14%), apartments for married students (10%), apartment for single students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 31. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 44. Services include: remedial math, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 84,001; number of current serial subscriptions: 220. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 155. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 160. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Phone: (605) 677-5434. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usd.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://usd.edu/admissions/forms/ugAdmissionApplication.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 14 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augustana College; Dakota State University; Mount Marty College; South Dakota State University; University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,499. Total accepted: 2,805. Freshmen enrolled: 1,178; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-600, Math: 460620, Combined: 900-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1862. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% education, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% psychology, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (22%), cross-registration (32%), distance learning (67%), double major (14%), dual enrollment (8%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.4%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), external degree program (0%), honors program (11%), independent study (1%), internships (43%), liberal arts/career combination (16%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 366 fulltime, 22 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; fiveyear: 44%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 17%; law, 18%; medicine, 10%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 49%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (605) 677-5446. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,828 in state, $11,587 out of state; room/board: $5,443. Estimated books and supplies: $750; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 69% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,660 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,381 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,162 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,864. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,248 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,099 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,781. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), sorority housing (13%), fraternity housing (14%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 31%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,295. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 130. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 17%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, swimming, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor). Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 712,132; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,229. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 917. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,950. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,682. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,252. Transfer applicants enrolled: 934. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 30 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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Tennessee Aquinas College I Address: 4210 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205 I Website: http://www.aquinas-tn.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Austin Peay State University I Address: PO Box 4675, Clarksville, TN 37044 I Website: http://www.apsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,046 full-time; 2,295 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,238 in state, $15,514 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,510 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,046 full-time; 2,295 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 75%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (931) 221-7661. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.apsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 25. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. To apply online, go to: http://www.apsu.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Total units: 14 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,575. Total accepted: 2,340. Freshmen enrolled: 1,356; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) 1490 TENNESSEE π AQUINAS COLLEGE

Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 448-515, Combined: 888-1065. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 7% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 286 full-time, 222 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 13% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 9%; five-year: 22%; six-year: 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (931) 221-7907. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,238 in state, $15,514 out of state; room/board: $5,510. Estimated books and supplies: $1,404; transportation: $1,836; personal expenses: $1,575. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,679 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,790 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (2%). Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,879 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,526 (3%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (64%), women’s dorms (20%), men’s dorms (8%), sorority housing (0%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 14%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 3%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 34. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 345,502; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,967. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 760. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,254. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,217. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,010. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 145 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Belmont University I Address: 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212 I Website: http://www.belmont.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,677 full-time; 351 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 11, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,110 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,000 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $18,851 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,677 full-time; 351 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 46%; No preference: 19%; Unknown: 21%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (615) 460-6785. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.belmont.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.xap.com/applications/Belmont_University/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Academic electives: 5 (3); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Lipscomb University; Middle Tennessee State University; Samford University; University of Tennessee; Vanderbilt University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,766. Total accepted: 1,712. Freshmen enrolled: 804; 63% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 59% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-630, Math: 530-630, Combined: 1070-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-27, Math: 24-30, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 31% music management and merchandising, 17% business administration, management, and operations, 10% music, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 3% English language and literature. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (11%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (19%), distance learning (38%), double major (5%), honors program (13%), independent study (8%), internships (44%), liberal arts/career combination (82%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (40%), teacher certificate program (9%), weekend college (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 239 full-time, 298 parttime (49% men; 51% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 57%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 63%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 42%; law, 3%; medicine, 6%; dentistry, 4%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 23%; arts and sciences, 19%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (615) 460-6403. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,110; room/board: $10,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,300; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,264 (50%). Average BELMONT UNIVERSITY π TENNESSEE 1491

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amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,948 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,536 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,484. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,279 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,201 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,851. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (14%), women’s dorms (28%), men’s dorms (21%), apartment for single students (35%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 76. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 48%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 292,944; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,221. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 550. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,174. Transfer applicants offered admission: 411. Transfer applicants enrolled: 385. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 34. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Bethel College I Address: 325 Cherry Street, McKenzie, TN 38201 I Website: http://www.bethel-college.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Cumberland Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,585 full-time; 411 part-time

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,585 full-time; 411 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 29%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 67%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (731) 352-4030. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bethel-college.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 4. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Freed-Hardeman University; Lambuth University; Union University; University of Tennessee–Martin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 771. Total accepted: 438. Freshmen enrolled: 254; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-470, Math: 390-500, Combined: 810-970. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-20, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1842. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 78% business administration and management, 5% elementary education and teaching, 3% educational/instructional media design, 3% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 2% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 84 full-time, 144 part-time. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 31%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (731) 352-4233. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,242; room/board: $6,926. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $4,150. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 1.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,242 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,926 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,064. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 18. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, student U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball.

high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 8%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 45%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 525-660, Math: 490-600, Combined: 1015-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-29, Math: 19-25, Composite: 21-27.

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Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Year founded: 1930. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 57% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% communication, journalism, and related programs, 5% education, 4% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 40 full-time, 38 part-time (81% men; 19% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 62%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 58. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 48 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 513 (paper); 183 (computer).

Bryan College I Address: PO Box 7000, Dayton, TN 37321-7000 I Website: http://www.bryan.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian nondenominational I Enrollment: 959 full-time; 61 part-time

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2007-2008 enrollment: 959 full-time; 61 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

Financial aid office: (423) 775-7339. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,020; room/board: $5,095. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 29% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,862 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,530 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (62%). Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,870 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,961 (18%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,533. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

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Phone: (800) 277-9522. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bryan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 502. Total accepted: 376. Freshmen enrolled: 229; 54% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 37% ranked in the top 10 percent of their

Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (53%), men’s dorms (43%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 82%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 11, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,020 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,095 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $12,533 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 22. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 154,375; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,000. BRYAN COLLEGE π TENNESSEE 1493

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Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 203. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 858. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 114. Transfer applicants offered admission: 71. Transfer applicants enrolled: 40. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 533 (paper); 200 (computer).

Carson-Newman College I Address: 1646 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City, TN 37760 I Website: http://www.cn.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,732 full-time; 67 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,800 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,450 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $15,838 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,732 full-time; 67 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 86%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 29%; No preference: 10%; Baptist: 57%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 678-9061. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 8. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; History: 2; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,361. Total accepted: 1,494. Freshmen enrolled: 436; 36% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 40%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 60%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

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rhetoric, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical). Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 126 full-time, 86 part-time. Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 41% within one year; 64% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (865) 471-3247. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,800; room/board: $5,450. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,900; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,894 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,493 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,889 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,178. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,344 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,735 (23%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,838. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 218,371; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,966. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 338. Transfer applicants offered admission: 252. Transfer applicants enrolled: 154. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 47 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Christian Brothers University I Address: 650 East Parkway S, Memphis, TN 38104 I Website: http://www.cbu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,215 full-time; 247 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,600 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,050 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $28,340 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3509); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3509); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3509). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 94 full-time, 64 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 60%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 46% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 43% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 28%; law, 5%; medicine, 25%; engineering, 8%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 13%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,215 full-time; 247 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 33%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 58%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 48%; Unknown: 28%; Roman Catholic: 23%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (901) 321-3205. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cbu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.cbu.edu/Admissions/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Rhodes College; University of Memphis; University of Mississippi; University of Tennessee. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,360. Total accepted: 942. Freshmen enrolled: 321; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 62% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-610, Math: 480-620, Combined: 950-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 22-27, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 39% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% psychology, 10% engineering, 8% physical sciences, 7% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (35%), cross-registration (2%), double major (2%), honors program (8%), independent study (35%), internships (25%), study abroad (10%), ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (901) 321-3305. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,600; room/board: $6,050. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,365 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,307 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,475 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,345. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,595 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,820 (12%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,340. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (15%), women’s dorms (28%), men’s dorms (32%), apartment for single students (25%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 24%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football (lightweight), softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 31. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 182,060; number of current serial subscriptions: 384. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 310. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 213. Transfer applicants offered admission: 91. Transfer applicants enrolled: 38. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 28 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Crichton College I Address: 255 N. Highland, Memphis, TN 38111-1375 I Website: http://www.crichton.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian nondenominational I Enrollment: 586 full-time; 412 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-20  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,114 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,732 Acceptance rate: 24% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 586 full-time; 412 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 69%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 27%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (901) 320-9797. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.crichton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 21. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.crichton.edu/online_app_day_admission.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethel College; Christian Brothers University; LeMoyne-Owen College; Union University; University of Memphis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 773. Total accepted: 186. Freshmen enrolled: 138; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 24%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1941. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 46% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 23% education, 16% theology and religious vocations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; physical sciences; psychology; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (72%), distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 39 full-time, 36 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 32% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 54%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests 1496 TENNESSEE π CRICHTON COLLEGE

may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 14%; six-year: 19%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (901) 320-9787. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,114; room/board: $8,732. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,370 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,827 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,094 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,094. The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,255 (14%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 12. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 49,689; number of current serial subscriptions: 220. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 33. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 436. Transfer applicants offered admission: 245. Transfer applicants enrolled: 178. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 22 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 175 (computer).

Cumberland University I Address: 1 Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN 37087-3408 I Website: http://www.cumberland.edu I Private I Enrollment: 906 full-time; 162 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,720 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,070 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $18,456 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 906 full-time; 162 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 82%; International: 4%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (615) 444-2562. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cumberland.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by June 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 12 (12); Total units: 27 (28). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Belmont University; Freed-Hardeman University; Middle Tennessee State University; Trevecca Nazarene University; Union University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 602. Total accepted: 367. Freshmen enrolled: 212; 18% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-510, Math: 410520, Combined: 830-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-23, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1842. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), double major (4%), dual enrollment (3%), honors program (9%), independent study (3%), internships (2%), teacher certificate program (21%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 48 full-time, 42 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 31%; sixyear: 36%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 10% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; education, 60%; arts and sciences, 3%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (615) 444-2562. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,720; room/board: $6,070. Estimated books and supplies: $1,260; transportation: $765; personal expenses: $2,545. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,176 ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

(79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,669 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,902 (50%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,073. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 54%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,658 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,069 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,456. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (45%), men’s dorms (55%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 38. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 6. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 75,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 335. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 142. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,752. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 371. Transfer applicants offered admission: 272. Transfer applicants enrolled: 158. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 39 (4% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

East Tennessee State University I Address: 807 University Parkway, Johnson City, TN 37614-0000 I Website: http://www.etsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,908 full-time; 1,757 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,354 in state, $11,680 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,322 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: $20,437 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 52%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,908 full-time; 1,757 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 1%. EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY π TENNESSEE 1497

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Phone: (423) 439-4213. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.etsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $15. To apply online, go to: http://www.etsu.edu/admissions/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 14 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; University of Tennessee; University of Tennessee–Chattanooga; University of Virginia–Wise; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,428. Total accepted: 2,366. Freshmen enrolled: 1,939; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-560, Math: 450-560, Combined: 890-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-25.

Financial aid office: (423) 439-4300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,354 in state, $11,680 out of state; room/board: $5,322. Estimated books and supplies: $1,030; transportation: $3,450; personal expenses: $2,980. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 48% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,648 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,189 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,856 (37%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,232. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,299 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,126 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,437. Proportion who borrowed: 52%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% health professions and related clinical sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 7% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 6% family and consumer sciences/human sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 33%; sixyear: 38%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,030,516; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,287. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,705. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,674. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,029. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 144 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 60. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 545 (paper).

Fisk University I Address: 1000 17th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37208-3051 I Website: http://www.fisk.edu I Private I Enrollment: 738 full-time; 23 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $15,620 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,430 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 738 full-time; 23 part-time. Men: 30%; women: 70%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 85%; White: 3%; International: 11%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 702-0022. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fisk.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (1); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (3); History: (1); Academic electives: (6); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clark Atlanta University; Florida A&M University; Morehouse College; Spelman College; Tennessee State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,786. Total accepted: 912. Freshmen enrolled: 172; Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-580, Math: 430-570, Combined: 880-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 17-23, Composite: 20-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (2%), double major (10%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (6%), independent study (.5%), internships (7%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (4%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 58 full-time, 44 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 77% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within one year; 45% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (615) 329-8585. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $15,620; room/board: $7,430. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $1,600; personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (24%), women’s dorms (60%), men’s dorms (16%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

earnings: $2,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 9. Services include: untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 207,352; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,722. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 165. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 97. Transfer applicants offered admission: 66. Transfer applicants enrolled: 19. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 85 (11% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 225 (paper); 250 (computer).

Freed-Hardeman University I Address: 158 E. Main Street, Henderson, TN 38340-2399 I Website: http://www.fhu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 1,366 full-time; 113 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,860 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,970 Acceptance rate: 99% Average debt: $34,216 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,366 full-time; 113 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 9%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 2%; Church of Christ: 87%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 630-3480. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fhu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://web.fhu.edu/admissions/undergraduate+admissions/apply+online. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Social studies: (2); Academic electives: (10); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY π TENNESSEE 1499

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qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Harding University; Lipscomb University; Middle Tennessee State University; University of Tennessee–Martin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,326. Total accepted: 1,316. Freshmen enrolled: 386; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 99%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 54%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480640, Math: 480-600, Combined: 960-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 21-28, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, postmaster’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% communication, journalism, and related programs, 13% theology and religious vocations, 12% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment (3%), honors program (8%), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 108 full-time, 40 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; five-year: 57%; six-year: 53%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 3%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 30%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 15%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (731) 989-6662. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,860; room/board: $6,970. Estimated books and supplies: $1,800; transportation: $1,570; personal expenses: $2,080. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,577 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,772 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,547 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,838. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,894 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,138 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $34,216. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (44%), men’s dorms (39%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affili1500 TENNESSEE π FREE WILL BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE

ated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 53. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 6. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 66%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football (lightweight), racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football (lightweight), racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 129,595; number of current serial subscriptions: 690. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 240. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 42 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Free Will Baptist Bible College I Address: 3606 W. End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37205-2498 I Website: http://www.fwbbc.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Free Will Baptist I Enrollment: 239 full-time; 85 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,086 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,352 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $17,386 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 239 full-time; 85 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; White: 95%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 6%; Free Will Baptist: 94%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 763-9222. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fwbbc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://fwbbc.edu/application/index.cgi. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Freshmen enrolled: 61; 57% were from out of state. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 58% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 32%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-25, Math: 18-22, Composite: 17-23.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

King College I Address: 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620 I Website: http://www.king.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,179 full-time; 87 part-time

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1942. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 22% business administration and management, 13% pastoral studies/counseling, 12% psychology, 10% Bible/biblical studies, 8% youth ministry. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (38%), double major (64%), independent study (18%), internships (55%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 21 full-time, 25 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 38%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 84%; of 20 to 49 students: 16%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (615) 844-5250. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,086; room/board: $5,352. Estimated books and supplies: $750; transportation: $2,750; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,208 (57%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,386. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (47%), men’s dorms (48%), apartments for married students (5%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math. Library: Number of titles: 65,241; number of current serial subscriptions: 397. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 38. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 11, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,582 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,900 Acceptance rate: 95% Average debt: $13,996 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,179 full-time; 87 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 48%; No preference: 2%; Presbyterian: 6%; Not specified: 38%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (423) 652-4861. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.king.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.king.edu/admissions/apply/index.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 1; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carson-Newman College; East Tennessee State University; Milligan College; Tusculum College; University of Tennessee. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 614. Total accepted: 586. Freshmen enrolled: 184; 50% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 95%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 24% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 46%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-530, Math: 450-550, Combined: 880-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 18-25, Composite: 2126.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 51% health professions and related clinical sciences, 18% business administration and management, 6% psychology, 5% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 4% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; English language KING COLLEGE π TENNESSEE 1501

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and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (20%), cross-registration (10%), double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program (5%), independent study (20%), internships (25%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (25%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 58 full-time, 85 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 3% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 42%; law, 3%; medicine, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 39%.

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Financial aid office: (423) 652-4725. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,582; room/board: $6,900. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,892 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,474 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,052 (51%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,052. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,862 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,244 (11%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,996. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 708 full-time; 43 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 73%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 19%; Unknown: 28%; United Methodist: 22%; Baptist: 24%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (53%), men’s dorms (47%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,236. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 134,253; number of current serial subscriptions: 468. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 90. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). 1502 TENNESSEE π LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 373. Transfer applicants offered admission: 215. Transfer applicants enrolled: 97. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 37 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 563 (paper); 223 (computer).

Lambuth University I Address: 705 Lambuth Boulevard, Jackson, TN 38301 I Website: http://www.lambuth.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 708 full-time; 43 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,400 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,570 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $19,947 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (731) 425-3223. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lambuth.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.golambuth.com/admission/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (2); History: (1); Total units: (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethel College; Middle Tennessee State University; Union University; University of Memphis; University of Tennessee–Martin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 826. Total accepted: 407. Freshmen enrolled: 172; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-570, Math: 460-570, Combined: 910-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 18-27, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1843. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 12% social sciences, 10% psychology, 7% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (8%), cross-registration (4%), double major (4%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), honors program (2%), independent study (10%), internships (75%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (6%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 51 full-time, 29 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 37%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year; 19% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 6%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (731) 425-3332. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,400; room/board: $7,570. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,000 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,909 (80%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,546 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,596. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,304 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,584 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,947. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (14%), women’s dorms (30%), men’s dorms (36%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 43. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 27%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

learning-disabled program or receiving services: 3. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 292,361; number of current serial subscriptions: 152,599. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 72. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 50%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 282. Transfer applicants offered admission: 133. Transfer applicants enrolled: 98. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 26 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Lane College I Address: 545 Lane Avenue, Jackson, TN 38301-4598 I Website: http://www.lanecollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-18  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,620 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,000 Acceptance rate: 30% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Lee University I Address: PO Box 3450, Cleveland, TN 37320 I Website: http://www.leeuniversity.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Pentecostal I Enrollment: 3,316 full-time; 454 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 56, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $11,094 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,470 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $25,990 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,316 full-time; 454 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 85%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (423) 614-8500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.leeuniversity.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 1 (1); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 13 (14). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither LEE UNIVERSITY π TENNESSEE 1503

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required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bryan College; Covenant College; University of Tennessee; University of Tennessee–Chattanooga. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,601. Total accepted: 823. Freshmen enrolled: 792; 62% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-630, Math: 450-620, Combined: 920-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 20-29, Composite: 2027.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1918. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 22% education, 18% theology and religious vocations, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% history, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (5%), double major (6%), dual enrollment (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), external degree program (3%), honors program (4%), independent study (22%), internships (74%), study abroad (100%), teacher certificate program (.1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 162 full-time, 167 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; fiveyear: 47%; six-year: 48%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (423) 614-8300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $11,094; room/board: $5,470. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,456; personal expenses: $1,450. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,973 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,770 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,456 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,256. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,172 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,209 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,990. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (42%), men’s dorms (20%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (36%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 72. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 118. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 147,863; number of current serial subscriptions: 28,255. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,950. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 50%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 477. Transfer applicants offered admission: 393. Transfer applicants enrolled: 269. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 205 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 51. Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 45 (computer).

LeMoyne-Owen College I Address: 807 Walker Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126 I Website: http://www.loc.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 501 full-time; 91 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 15-18  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,318 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $4,850 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $7,119 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 501 full-time; 91 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 98%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (901) 435-1500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.loc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 3 (3); Total units: 19. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Jackson State University; Tennessee State University; University of Memphis; University of Tennessee; University of Tennessee–Chattanooga. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 698. Total accepted: 477. Freshmen enrolled: 82; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 2.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 15-18.

Basic services: placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 12. Library: Number of titles: 79,888; number of current serial subscriptions: 63,838. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 125. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

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Year founded: 1862. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (15%), double major (0%), honors program (5%), internships (20%), student-designed major, study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 50 full-time, 43 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 89% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 95%; of 20 to 49 students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 48%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 6%; five-year: 19%; six-year: 16%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year; 20% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 2%; medicine, 1%; education, 25%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 169. Transfer applicants offered admission: 99. Transfer applicants enrolled: 59. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (901) 942-7313. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,318; room/board: $4,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $1,955. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 98% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 95% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,679 (93%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,323 (89%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,159 (83%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,733. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,136 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,535 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $7,119. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

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Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 28. Activities include: choral groups, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

Lincoln Memorial University I Address: Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752-1901 I Website: http://www.lmunet.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Lipscomb University I Address: 1 University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204-3951 I Website: http://www.lipscomb.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 2,131 full-time; 232 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 19, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,580 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,400 Acceptance rate: 57% Average debt: $15,939 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,131 full-time; 232 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY π TENNESSEE 1505

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Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 15%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 30%; Church of Christ: 49%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (615) 966-1776. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lipscomb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.lipscomb.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Belmont University; Harding University; Middle Tennessee State University; University of Tennessee; Vanderbilt University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,240. Total accepted: 1,274. Freshmen enrolled: 576; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 57%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-610, Math: 490-620, Combined: 990-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 19-26, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 7% business administration and management, 7% accounting, 6% biology/biological sciences, 5% curriculum and instruction, 5% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning, double major (10%), dual enrollment, honors program (10%), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program (17%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 110 full-time, 174 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 55%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (615) 269-1791. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,580; room/board: $7,400. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,250; personal expenses: $1,250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,765 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,173 (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,308 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,176. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,183 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,006 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,939. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (58%), men’s dorms (42%), apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,127. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 53. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 95. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 260,986; number of current serial subscriptions: 919. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 218. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 349. Transfer applicants offered admission: 201. Transfer applicants enrolled: 120. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 31 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 635 (paper).

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Martin Methodist College I Address: 433 W. Madison Street, Pulaski, TN 38478 I Website: http://www.martinmethodist.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 677 full-time; 247 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $16,554 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,800 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 677 full-time; 247 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 80%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; No preference: 42%; Methodist: 16%; Baptist: 26%; Other: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (931) 363-9804. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.martinmethodist.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 1 (1); Foreign language: 0 (1); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 20 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cumberland University; Middle Tennessee State University; Trevecca Nazarene University; University of North Alabama. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Freshmen enrolled: 244; First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-533, Math: 430-568, Combined: 830-1101. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-21, Composite: 17-22.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (36%), apartment for single students (30%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 46,543; number of current serial subscriptions: 804. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 85. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for highspeed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 63 (7% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 474 (paper).

Maryville College I Address: 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804-5907 I Website: http://www.maryvillecollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,162 full-time; 14 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2007-2008: $25,350 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,800 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Year founded: 1870. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (13%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study (72%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Sixyear: 25%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,162 full-time; 14 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 50%; Unknown: 5%; Presbyterian: 11%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (931) 363-9821. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $16,554; room/board: $5,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: August 1. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (865) 981-8092. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.maryvillecollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Send application by: October 1; Decision sent by: October 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/admissions/application.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: (1); Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: MARYVILLE COLLEGE π TENNESSEE 1507

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Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carson-Newman College; Centre College; Rhodes College; University of Tennessee. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,584. Total accepted: 1,203. Freshmen enrolled: 317; Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 15%. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 25%. Non-early acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 32%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-600, Math: 480-590, Combined: 940-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1819. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% education, 10% social sciences, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% psychology. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (8%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program (15%), independent study (100%), internships (16%), liberal arts/career combination (40%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (10%), teacher certificate program (18%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 52%; sixyear: 55%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 6%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 66%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (865) 981-8100. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $25,350; room/board: $7,800. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $800; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (59%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (13%), apartment for single students (13%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 46. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for 1508 TENNESSEE π MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART

tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 131,838; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,531. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 254. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 208. Transfer applicants offered admission: 114. Transfer applicants enrolled: 65. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Memphis College of Art I Address: Overton Park, 1930 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 I Website: http://www.mca.edu I Private I Enrollment: 256 full-time; 30 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,560 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $7,600 Acceptance rate: 46% Average debt: $25,183 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 256 full-time; 30 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 78%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 727-1088. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 3. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas City Art Institute; Maryland Institute College of Art; Ringling College of Art and Design; Savannah College of Art and Design; University of Memphis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 474. Total accepted: 219. Freshmen enrolled: 74; 55% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 46%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 15%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-26, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

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and applied arts. Major fields of study: computer and information sciences and support services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (3%), double major (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (5%), independent study (6%), internships (9%), study abroad (1%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 26 full-time, 19 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 13% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 6% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: education, 40%; arts and sciences, 60%.

Middle Tennessee State University I Address: 1301 E. Main Street, CAB Room 205, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 I Website: http://www.mtsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,760 full-time; 3,123 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 53, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,803 in state, $16,900 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,687 Acceptance rate: 39% Average debt: $22,000 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 8%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (901) 272-5136. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,560; room/board: $7,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $1,350; personal expenses: $2,840. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,092 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,567 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,875 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,000. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,150 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,183. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 17,760 full-time; 3,123 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 81%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 42%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 45%; Non-Denominational: 3%; Other: 3%.

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Basic services: placement service. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial English, note-taking services, learning center, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 14,500; number of current serial subscriptions: 108. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 75. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Phone: (615) 898-2111. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mtsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.mtsu.edu/~admissn/index.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Alabama–Huntsville; University of Memphis; University of Tennessee; University of Tennessee–Chattanooga; Western Kentucky University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 14,182. Total accepted: 5,559. Freshmen enrolled: 3,576; Overall acceptance rate: 39%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-580, Math: 450-560, Combined: 900-1140. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 17-23, Composite: 1924.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 122. Transfer applicants offered admission: 73. Transfer applicants enrolled: 33. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 197 (computer).

Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% communication, journalism, and related programs, 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 4% physical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions;

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (60%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 5. Activities include: student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 33%.

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security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 931 full-time, 336 parttime (53% men; 47% women; 14% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (615) 898-2830. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,803 in state, $16,900 out of state; room/board: $5,687. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $2,300; personal expenses: $1,606. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 54% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,200 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,000 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,650 (32%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,300. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,200 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,400 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,000. Proportion who borrowed: 8%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (46%), women’s dorms (15%), men’s dorms (16%), fraternity housing (4%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (18%), special housing for disabled students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 385. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 12. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 15%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 110. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 936,172; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,794. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that 1510 TENNESSEE π MILLIGAN COLLEGE

can be accommodated: 6,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Milligan College I Address: PO Box 500, Milligan College, TN 37682 I Website: http://www.milligan.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Churches/Churches of Christ I Enrollment: 735 full-time; 40 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,560 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,650 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $17,224 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 735 full-time; 40 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 43%; Unknown: 5%; Christian Churches/Churches of Christ: 46%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (423) 461-8730. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.milligan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?millgn. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (3); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 552. Total accepted: 428. Freshmen enrolled: 197; Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470610, Math: 480-610, Combined: 950-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 29% education, 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% mathematics and statistics, 8% theology and religious vocations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (25%), independent study (15%), internships (50%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (20%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3487). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 71 full-time, 39 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 49%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 55%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 146. Transfer applicants offered admission: 98. Transfer applicants enrolled: 66. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 578 (paper).

Rhodes College I Address: 2000 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112 I Website: http://www.rhodes.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,662 full-time; 23 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1180-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $30,652 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,468 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $21,035 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (423) 461-8949. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,560; room/board: $5,650. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $954; personal expenses: $1,166. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,390 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,170 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,809 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,381. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,496 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,630 (32%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,224. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (36%), apartments for married students (6%), apartment for single students (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 16. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 81,651; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,171. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 123. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,170. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,662 full-time; 23 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 45%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 18%; Presbyterian: 14%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 844-5969. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rhodes.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Davidson College; Emory University; Sewanee–University of the South; Vanderbilt University; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,709. Total accepted: 1,887. Freshmen enrolled: 454; 72% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 48%. Non-early acceptance rate: 51%. Size of waiting list: 383 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 45. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 51% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 83% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590-690, Math: 590-690, Combined: 1180-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-29, Math: 27-32, Composite: 26-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1848. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences RHODES COLLEGE π TENNESSEE 1511

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and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (workstudy plan) program, cross-registration (3%), double major (7%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (3%), independent study (10%), internships (60%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (62%), other. Cooperative education programs: art, engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3509); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3509). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 137 full-time, 30 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 72%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 77%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 43%; medicine, 13%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 20%.

late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 150. Transfer applicants offered admission: 28. Transfer applicants enrolled: 15. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Sewanee–University of the South I Address: 735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383 I Website: http://www.sewanee.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Episcopal I Enrollment: 1,461 full-time; 14 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 41, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $32,760 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,360 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $17,958 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

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Financial aid office: (901) 843-3810. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $30,652; room/board: $7,468. Estimated books and supplies: $904; transportation: $691; personal expenses: $1,295. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 54% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 44% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,891 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (25%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,145 (43%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,035. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,461 full-time; 14 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 14%; Jewish: 1%; Unknown: 28%; Episcopal: 36%; Other: 14%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (12%), women’s dorms (30%), men’s dorms (40%), apartment for single students (18%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 45%; of women in sororities: 51%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 283,170; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,525. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 220. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 1512 TENNESSEE π SEWANEE–UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 522-2234. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sewanee.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://admission.sewanee.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 1 (2); Total units: 13 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Furman University; Rhodes College; University of Georgia; Vanderbilt University; Washington and Lee University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,424. Total accepted: 1,542. Freshmen enrolled: 402; 73% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 25%. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 50%. Nonearly acceptance rate: 65%. Size of waiting list: 265 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 29. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 47% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 78% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570-680, Math: 560-650, Combined: 1130-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 57%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-33, Math: 24-29, Composite: 2530.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% social sciences, 16% English language and literature/letters, 13% visual and performing arts, 10% history, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: double major, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 139 full-time, 40 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 73%; five-year: 76%; sixyear: 76%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 24% within one year; 45% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 13%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 21%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (931) 598-1312. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $32,760; room/board: $9,360. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 82% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,471 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,565 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,475 (34%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,929. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 95%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,124 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,958. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (44%), women’s dorms (27%), men’s dorms (21%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (2%), apartments for married students (1%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 93%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 110. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 82%; of women in sororities: 88%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, squash, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

note-taking services, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 727,348; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,160. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 170. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 650. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 10. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 220 (computer).

Southern Adventist University I Address: PO Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315 I Website: http://www.southern.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist I Enrollment: 2,126 full-time; 351 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 31, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,560 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,900 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $18,018 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,126 full-time; 351 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 65%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Protestant: 2%; No preference: 1%; Seventh-day Adventist: 95%; Unknown: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (423) 236-2844. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.southern.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 7. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.collegenet.com. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 9 (7); Total units: 18 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Andrews University; Columbia Union College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,540. Total accepted: 1,054. Freshmen enrolled: 535; 76% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 49%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 17-24, Composite: 19-25.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% health professions and related clinical sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% visual and performing arts, 8% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 134 full-time, 82 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: medicine, 33%; dentistry, 8%; theology (or the seminary), 21%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 34%.

tions: 23,500. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 342. Transfer applicants offered admission: 274. Transfer applicants enrolled: 165. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 138 (6% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 450 (paper); 133 (computer).

Tennessee State University I Address: 3500 John Merritt Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37209-1561 I Website: http://www.tnstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,270 full-time; 862 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-20  Tuition: 2007-2008: $2,443 in state, $7,581 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $2,601 Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: $21,910 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

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Financial aid office: (423) 236-2835. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,560; room/board: $4,900. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 39% were determined to have financial need; 88% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,162 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,703 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,168 (32%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,509. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,697 (21%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,018. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 6,270 full-time; 862 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 82%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 15%; International: 1%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (48%), men’s dorms (44%), apartments for married students (8%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 38. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 154,991; number of current serial subscrip1514 TENNESSEE π TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (615) 963-5101. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tnstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Alabama State University; Austin Peay State University; Dillard University; Lipscomb University; Middle Tennessee State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,667. Total accepted: 4,652. Freshmen enrolled: 1,228; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400485, Math: 390-480, Combined: 790-965. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-20, Math: 15-19, Composite: 16-20.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1912. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 10% business administration and management, 8% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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M.S.N.), 6% psychology, 5% drama and dramatics/theater arts. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (12%), cross-registration (2%), distance learning (5%), double major (3%), exchange student program (domestic) (3%), honors program (18%), independent study (1%), internships (14%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 422 full-time, 185 parttime (53% men; 47% women; 57% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 3% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 4% within one year; 2% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 2%; medicine, 4%; engineering, 5%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 6%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (615) 963-5701. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $2,443 in state, $7,581 out of state; room/board: $2,601. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $900; personal expenses: $2,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 54% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,504 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,731 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,552 (60%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,190. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,479 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,806 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,910. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (23%), women’s dorms (37%), men’s dorms (28%), apartment for single students (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 67%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 124. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 34%; of women in sororities: 62%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 71%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, cheerleading, football, racquetball, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, cheerleading, racquetball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, learning center, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 489,710; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,428. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,930. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,289. Transfer applicants enrolled: 687. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 43 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Tennessee Technological University I Address: Campus Box 5006 USPS 077-460, Cookeville, TN 38505 I Website: http://www.tntech.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,171 full-time; 889 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 27, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,165 in state, $16,035 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,290 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $14,400 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 38%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,171 full-time; 889 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 255-8881. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tntech.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $15. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Austin Peay State University; East Tennessee State University; Middle Tennessee State University; University of Tennessee; University of Tennessee–Chattanooga. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,790. Total accepted: 3,329. Freshmen enrolled: 1,661; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460620, Math: 500-630, Combined: 960-1250. First-year students submitting

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ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1915. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 10% business administration and management, 6% mechanical engineering, 5% biology/biological sciences, 4% accounting. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (15%), distance learning (15%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (4%), independent study (5%), internships (19%), liberal arts/career combination (.8%), study abroad (.9%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, home economics. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3522). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 388 full-time, 232 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (931) 372-3073. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,165 in state, $16,035 out of state; room/board: $7,290. Estimated books and supplies: $1,550; transportation: $1,575; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,401 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,981 (25%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,735 (27%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,998. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,398 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,367 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $14,400. Proportion who borrowed: 38%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), women’s dorms (8%), men’s dorms (10%), apartments for married students (6%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (3%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,160. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 190. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, 1516 TENNESSEE π TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE

student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 660,946; number of current serial subscriptions: 5,120. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,114. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,289. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,197. Transfer applicants enrolled: 755. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 127 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 68. Minimum TOEFL score required: 495 (paper); 170 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Tennessee Wesleyan College I Address: PO Box 40, Athens, TN 37371-0040 I Website: http://www.twcnet.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 737 full-time; 124 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,050 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,830 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 737 full-time; 124 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 93%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 39%; Unknown: 47%; United Methodist: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (423) 746-5286. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.twcnet.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.collegefortn.org/applications/TN_Common_App/apply.html?ap plication_id=2771. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (1); Total units: (10). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carson-Newman College; Lee University; Maryville College; University of Tennessee; University of Tennessee–Chattanooga. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 463. Total accepted: 366. Freshmen enrolled: 153; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-570, Math: 480-560, Combined: 910-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1857. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 13% teacher education, 9% business administration and management, 8% accounting, 8% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 48 full-time, 35 part-time (; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 40%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 42% within one year; 50% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 2%; medicine, 5%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 11%; education, 38%; arts and sciences, 29%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (423) 746-5209. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,050; room/board: $5,830. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $2,000.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (21%), men’s dorms (32%), apartment for single students (47%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $706. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 156,126; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,491. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 283. Transfer applicants offered admission: 270. Transfer applicants enrolled: 146. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Trevecca Nazarene University I Address: 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210 I Website: http://www.trevecca.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Nazarene I Enrollment: 1,103 full-time; 167 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,288 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,134 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,103 full-time; 167 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 42%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 10%; Nazarene: 45%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (615) 248-1320. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.trevecca.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (1); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (1); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 821. Total accepted: 560. Freshmen enrolled: 248; 49% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY π TENNESSEE 1517

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17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-600, Math: 460-580, Combined: 940-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 19-26, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 59% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% education, 5% biological and biomedical sciences, 5% visual and performing arts, 4% philosophy and religious studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: double major, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3535). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 76 full-time, 134 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 49%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (615) 248-1242. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,288; room/board: $7,134. Estimated books and supplies: $917; transportation: $963; personal expenses: $1,423.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 31. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 110,682; number of current serial subscriptions: 485. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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its to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 277. Transfer applicants offered admission: 151. Transfer applicants enrolled: 85. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 22 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Tusculum College I Address: PO Box 5035, Greeneville, TN 37743 I Website: http://www.tusculum.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 2,368 full-time; 77 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,870 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,120 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,368 full-time; 77 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 729-0256. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tusculum.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.tusculum.edu/admission/admission_apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 12. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carson-Newman College; Catawba College; Mars Hill College; Southern Wesleyan University; Wingate University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,672. Total accepted: 1,139. Freshmen enrolled: 254; Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-513, Math: 440-532, Combined: 8501045. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1794. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: double major, honors program, internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 64 full-time, 135 part-time (53% men; 47% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Sixyear: 43%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (423) 636-7377. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,870; room/board: $7,120. Estimated books and supplies: $960; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,110 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,410 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,200 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,710. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,142 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $####### (13%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (13%), women’s dorms (13%), men’s dorms (42%), apartment for single students (32%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 42. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus. Library: Number of titles: 53,094; number of current serial subscriptions: 254. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 164. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Union University I Address: 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 I Website: http://www.uu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,837 full-time; 473 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 20, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,610 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,470 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $21,088 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,837 full-time; 473 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 85%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 16%; Baptist: 61%; Other: 22%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 338-6466. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.uu.edu/union/admiss/apps.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 1 (4); Total units: 15 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Belmont University; CarsonNewman College; Samford University; University of Tennessee; Wheaton College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,140. Total accepted: 918. Freshmen enrolled: 450; Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 35% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-680, Math: 510640, Combined: 1020-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-27, Math: 22-30, Composite: 2228.

ACADEMICS TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 189. Transfer applicants offered admission: 97. Transfer applicants enrolled: 44. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 57 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

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Year founded: 1823. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, UNION UNIVERSITY π TENNESSEE 1519

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pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major (7%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (1%), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program (11%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 174 full-time, 87 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 60%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 19% within one year; 24% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 7%; medicine, 8%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 16%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 47%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (731) 661-5015. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,610; room/board: $6,470. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $3,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,421 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,179 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,723 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,738. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,866 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,142 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,088. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (98%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 47. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 24. Services include: tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 149,255; number of current serial subscriptions: 713. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 344. Transfer applicants offered admission: 204. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1520 TENNESSEE π UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

133. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 45 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 545 (paper).

University of Memphis I Address: Memphis, TN 38152 I Website: http://www.memphis.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,675 full-time; 4,127 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,220 in state, $12,952 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,014 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $21,952 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 29%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,675 full-time; 4,127 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 39%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 55%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (901) 678-2111. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.memphis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.enrollment.memphis.edu/Admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Christian Brothers University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee State University; University of Mississippi; University of Tennessee. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,560. Total accepted: 3,554. Freshmen enrolled: 2,017; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-620, Math: 460-580, Combined: 920-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 17-25, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1912. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 9% education, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning (11%), double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), external degree program, honors program (10%), independent study, internships (55%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (4%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 833 full-time, 534 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 20% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 29%; sixyear: 35%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 3%; medicine, 3%; engineering, 6%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (901) 678-4825. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,220 in state, $12,952 out of state; room/board: $7,014. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,820; personal expenses: $2,393. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,730 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,837 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,519 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,372. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,528 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,842 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,952. Proportion who borrowed: 29%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 390. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,028,354; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,393. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 22,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,970. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,626. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,237. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 320 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 77. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Tennessee I Address: 800 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996 I Website: http://admissions.utk.edu I Public I Enrollment: 19,893 full-time; 1,476 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 108, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-28  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,188 in state, $18,728 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,676 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $19,341 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 19,893 full-time; 1,476 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%; International: 1%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (42%), men’s dorms (28%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (6%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,440. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 185. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (865) 974-2184. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://admissions.utk.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: December 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?utk. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE π TENNESSEE 1521

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Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; Tennessee Technological University; University of Georgia; University of Georgia; University of Memphis; University of Memphis; University of Tennessee–Chattanooga; University of Tennessee–Chattanooga. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,824. Total accepted: 9,136. Freshmen enrolled: 4,351; 14% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Size of waiting list: 276 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 84. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 39% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 49%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520630, Math: 530-640, Combined: 1050-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 22-27, Composite: 23-28.

(and the proportion receiving): $14,453 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,341. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (48%), women’s dorms (25%), men’s dorms (25%), apartments for married students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 32%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,161. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 260. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 24; sororities: 18. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 19%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1794. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% psychology, 5% biology/biological sciences, 5% finance, 5% political science and government, 4% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,550 full-time, 116 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (865) 974-3131. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,188 in state, $18,728 out of state; room/board: $6,676. Estimated books and supplies: $1,326; transportation: $2,050; personal expenses: $3,104. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 32% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,357 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,818 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,058 (28%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,145. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,060 (14%). The average athletic scholarship 1522 TENNESSEE π UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE–CHATTANOOGA

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 3,251,893; number of current serial subscriptions: 27,923. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 15,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,857. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,909. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,281. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 210 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 75. Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 193 (computer).

University of Tennessee–Chattanooga I Address: 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403 I Website: http://www.utc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,105 full-time; 1,089 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,062 in state, $11,052 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,555 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $18,512 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,105 full-time; 1,089 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 76%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (423) 425-4662. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://secure.utc.edu/admissions/secure/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: East Tennessee State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; University of Tennessee. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,210. Total accepted: 4,328. Freshmen enrolled: 1,947; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 41% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 1723, Composite: 19-24.

cial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 69% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,022 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,158 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,033 (51%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,363. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,526 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,256 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,512. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (15%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (82%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 14%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 130. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 7. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business/commerce, 10% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 8% education, 7% psychology, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, health professions, home economics, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 400 full-time, 296 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 11%; medicine, 25%; engineering, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (423) 425-4677. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,062 in state, $11,052 out of state; room/board: $7,555. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $1,630; personal expenses: $1,402. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for finanULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 281. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, untimed tests, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 586,633; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,493. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,310. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,150. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,356. Transfer applicants offered admission: 873. Transfer applicants enrolled: 650. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 52 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 47. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 512 (paper).

University of Tennessee–Martin I Address: University Street, Martin, TN 38238 I Website: http://www.utm.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,264 full-time; 1,453 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 47, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,182 in state, $15,824 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,939 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $22,528 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 45% UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE–MARTIN π TENNESSEE 1523

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,264 full-time; 1,453 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 80%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 829-8861. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 0; History: 2; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 14. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Murray State University; University of Tennessee; University of Tennessee–Chattanooga. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,010. Total accepted: 2,318. Freshmen enrolled: 1,311; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1900. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 13% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 10% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 7% agriculture, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% business administration and management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (27%), distance learning (30%), double major (2%), dual enrollment (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (7%), independent study (9%), internships (33%), student-designed major (13%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 258 full-time, 242 parttime (53% men; 47% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 37%; six-

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year: 42%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (731) 587-7040. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,182 in state, $15,824 out of state; room/board: $5,939. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,140; personal expenses: $2,240. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 38% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,685 (62%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,055 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,209 (38%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,109. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,138 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,156 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,528. Proportion who borrowed: 45%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (39%), men’s dorms (29%), apartments for married students (12%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 127. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 51%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 11. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 507,973; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,173. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 234. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 906. Transfer applicants offered admission: 645. Transfer applicants enrolled: 422. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 121 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

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Vanderbilt University I Address: Nashville, TN 37240 I Website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu I Private I Enrollment: 6,463 full-time; 69 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1300-1480  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,005 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $12,028 Acceptance rate: 33% Average debt: $20,755 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 39%

social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3522). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 797 full-time, 139 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 96%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 85%; five-year: 90%; six-year: 91%. Graduate study: 54% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,463 full-time; 69 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 76%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 288-0432. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 3; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 20 (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; Emory University; Northwestern University; Rice University; Wake Forest University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,911. Total accepted: 4,238. Freshmen enrolled: 1,673; 84% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 33%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 36%. Non-early acceptance rate: 32%. Size of waiting list: 1510 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 3. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 80% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 95% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 640-740, Math: 660-740, Combined: 1300-1480. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 47%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 28-33, Math: 29-34, Composite: 29-33.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 29% social sciences, 15% engineering, 7% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions;

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (615) 322-3591. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,005; room/board: $12,028. Estimated books and supplies: $1,208 personal expenses: $2,062. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 44% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 94% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $36,257 (41%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $28,293 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,044 (26%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,883. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 99%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,171 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $37,093 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,755. Proportion who borrowed: 39%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 300. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 35%; of women in sororities: 50%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 280. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 3,264,231; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,184. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Texas Abilene Christian University I Address: ACU Box 29100, Abilene, TX 79699-9000 I Website: http://www.acu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 3,704 full-time; 292 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 21, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 970-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,930 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,236 Acceptance rate: 47% Average debt: $31,402 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,704 full-time; 292 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 80%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 11%; Unknown: 4%; Church of Christ: 61%; Baptist: 13%; Other: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 460-6228. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.acu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.acu.edu/admissions/ugrad/applyonline.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Total units: (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Harding University; Oklahoma Christian University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Tech University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,900. Total accepted: 1,840. Freshmen enrolled: 890; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 47%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: N/A. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-610, Math: 490-620, Combined: 970-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-26, Math: 20-27, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1906. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% business administration and management, 6% accounting, 6% psychology, 5% marketing/marketing management, 4% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning, double major (4%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (13%), independent study, internships (53%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (24%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, natural science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 229 full-time, 139 parttime (64% men; 36% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 55%; sixyear: 56%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 3% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; education, 9%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (325) 674-2643. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,930; room/board: $7,236. Estimated books and supplies: $1,150; transportation: $1,390; personal expenses: $1,794. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,981 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,105 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,169 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,660. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,121 (10%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,261 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,402. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (47%), men’s dorms (38%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (14%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 129. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 21%; of women in sororities: 22%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), rodeo, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1527

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varsity sports: basketball, football (lightweight), rodeo, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 215. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 513,156; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,851. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 97%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 643. Transfer applicants offered admission: 261. Transfer applicants enrolled: 191. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 174 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 59. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

Angelo State University I Address: 2601 W. Avenue N, San Angelo, TX 76909 I Website: http://www.angelo.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,901 full-time; 908 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,578 in state, $12,570 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,600 Acceptance rate: 99% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas State University–San Marcos; Texas Tech University; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,268. Total accepted: 3,236. Freshmen enrolled: 1,475; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 99%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-525, Math: 430-540, Combined: 850-1065. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 66%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1928. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% business administration and management, 14% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 12% health and physical education, 12% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 239 fulltime, 108 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 25%; of 20 to 49 students: 64%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 28%; six-year: 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (325) 942-2246. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,578 in state, $12,570 out of state; room/board: $5,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 4,901 full-time; 908 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 24%; White: 66%; International: 1%.

Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 91. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (325) 942-2041. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.angelo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www.applytexas.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 23 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. 1528 TEXAS π ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY

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services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 521,253; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,628. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 847. Transfer applicants offered admission: 669. Transfer applicants enrolled: 425. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Austin College I Address: 900 N. Grand Avenue, Sherman, TX 75090-4400 I Website: http://www.austincollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,307 full-time; 13 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 71, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1120-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,352 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,657 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,307 full-time; 13 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 14%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 72%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 42%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 3%; Hindu: 3%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 14%; Presbyterian: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 442-5363. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.austincollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: January 15; Decision sent by: March 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.austincollege.edu/info.asp?713. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); Academic electives: 1. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Southern Methodist University; Southwestern University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Trinity University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,678. Total accepted: 1,190. Freshmen enrolled: 334; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Non-early acceptance rate: 71%. Size of waiting ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

list: 44 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 19. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 38% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 73% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-670, Math: 560-660, Combined: 1120-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 50%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1849. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% social sciences, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% psychology, 10% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, 8% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (22%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (5%), independent study (56%), internships (14%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (70%), teacher certificate program (8%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 95 full-time, 42 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 75%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 78%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 4% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 2%; medicine, 8%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 14%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (903) 813-2900. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,352; room/board: $8,657. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $250; personal expenses: $750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,662 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,590 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,755 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,432. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 99%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,431 (38%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (25%), women’s dorms (31%), men’s dorms (16%), apartment for single students (23%), special housing for international students, other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 4. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 28%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 38. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 221,626; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,459. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 104. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,590. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 123. Transfer applicants offered admission: 76. Transfer applicants enrolled: 41. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 19 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Baylor University I Address: 1 Bear Place, Waco, TX 76798 I Website: http://www.baylor.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 11,641 full-time; 261 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 76, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1110-1310  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,234 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,230 Acceptance rate: 44% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,641 full-time; 261 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 73%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 39%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 3%; Baptist: 39%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 229-5678. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.baylor.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/undergrad_apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Rice University; Texas 1530 TEXAS π BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

A&M University–College Station; Texas Christian University; Texas Tech University; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 26,514. Total accepted: 11,668. Freshmen enrolled: 2,732; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 44%. Non-early acceptance rate: 44%. Size of waiting list: 970 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: N/A. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 45% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 76% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 66%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-650, Math: 560-660, Combined: 1110-1310. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-29, Math: 23-27, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1845. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% biology/biological sciences, 5% psychology, 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 4% marketing/marketing management, 4% accounting. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 813 full-time, 254 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 72%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (254) 710-2611. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,234; room/board: $8,230. Estimated books and supplies: $1,634; transportation: $1,720; personal expenses: $2,120. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 49% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,250 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,376 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,840 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,493. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 65%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,821 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $21,227 (3%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (56%), men’s dorms (35%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,119. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 287. Activities include: choral groups, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 21; sororities: 20. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 17%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 445. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,377,787; number of current serial subscriptions: 31,355. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,602. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,412. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,007. Transfer applicants enrolled: 434. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 191 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 71. Minimum TOEFL score required: 540 (paper); 207 (computer).

College of St. Thomas More I Address: 3020 Lubbock Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76109-2323 I Website: http://www.cstm.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,075 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $3,690 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Concordia University–Austin I Address: 3400 I-35 N, Austin, TX 78705 I Website: http://www.concordia.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod I Enrollment: 825 full-time; 337 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,295 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,600 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 825 full-time; 337 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 10%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 20%; White: 68%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 865-4282. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.concordia.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Total units: 10 (10). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: St. Edward’s University; Texas State University–San Marcos; University of Houston; University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 691. Total accepted: 428. Freshmen enrolled: 165; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 65%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420550, Math: 430-560, Combined: 850-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-24, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1926. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 55% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 7% theology and religious vocations, 6% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY–AUSTIN π TEXAS 1531

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middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 44 full-time, 205 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 81%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (512) 486-1283. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,295; room/board: $7,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

view: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; East Texas Baptist University; Hardin-Simmons University; Texas Christian University; University of North Texas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,202. Total accepted: 629. Freshmen enrolled: 329; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 64% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 465-590, Math: 464-575, Combined: 929-1165. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, extended time for tests, tutors. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper).

Dallas Baptist University I Address: 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211-9299 I Website: http://www.dbu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 2,202 full-time; 1,379 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,440 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,386 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: $18,570 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 42%

Year founded: 1898. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business administration and management, 14% general studies, 10% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 10% psychology, 4% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 112 full-time, 392 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 51%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,202 full-time; 1,379 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 62%; International: 8%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 22%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 7%; Baptist : 47%; Non-Denominational: 16%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (214) 333-5360. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dbu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.dbu.edu/applications.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus inter1532 TEXAS π DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (214) 333-5460. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,440; room/board: $5,386. Estimated books and supplies: $1,800; transportation: $720; personal expenses: $1,602. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 43% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,285 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,002 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,675 (43%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,836. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,187 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,716 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,570. Proportion who borrowed: 42%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (35%), men’s dorms (25%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (39%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 36. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 48. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 315,927; number of current serial subscriptions: 402. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 201. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,300. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 542. Transfer applicants offered admission: 337. Transfer applicants enrolled: 301. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 284 (8% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

East Texas Baptist University I Address: 1209 N. Grove, Marshall, TX 75670 I Website: http://www.etbu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,152 full-time; 156 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,140 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,913 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $16,415 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,152 full-time; 156 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 16%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 76%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 5%; No preference: 12%; Baptist: 72%; Church of Christ: 2%; Other: 6%.

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August 14. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Dallas Baptist University; Stephen F. Austin State University; University of Texas–Tyler. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 679. Total accepted: 507. Freshmen enrolled: 313; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 57%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 440-560, Combined: 870-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-24, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1912. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 32% education, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% psychology, 7% theology and religious vocations. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 63 full-time, 42 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 40%. Graduate study: 48% of students pursue further study within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (903) 923-2137. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,140; room/board: $4,913. Estimated books and supplies: $866; transportation: $807; personal expenses: $1,405. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,088 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,479 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,147 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,030. Among students who received need-based EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1533

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aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,622 (17%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,415. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (24%), men’s dorms (24%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (48%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 81%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,426. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 17. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 125,100; number of current serial subscriptions: 300. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 206. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 212. Transfer applicants offered admission: 154. Transfer applicants enrolled: 110. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 528 (paper).

Hardin-Simmons University I Address: 2200 Hickory, Abilene, TX 79698-1000 I Website: http://www.hsutx.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 36, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $16,946 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,038 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Houston Baptist University I Address: 7502 Fondren Road, Houston, TX 77074-3298 I Website: http://www.hbu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,794 full-time; 198 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1180  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,390 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,770 Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: $28,772 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,794 full-time; 198 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 42%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 14%; Muslim: 3%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 3%; Unknown: 9%; Baptist: 35%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (281) 649-3211. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hbu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,005. Total accepted: 1,911. Freshmen enrolled: 450; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 77%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-590, Math: 480-590, Combined: 950-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1960. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 26% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% biological and biomedical sciences, 11% education, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, internships, study abroad, teacher certifiU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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cate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3604); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3604). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 118 full-time, 84 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (281) 649-3389. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,390; room/board: $5,770. Estimated books and supplies: $1,230; transportation: $909; personal expenses: $1,825. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,666 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,782 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,653 (47%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,182. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,560 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,412 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,772. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (32%), men’s dorms (18%), apartment for single students (50%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 32%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $867. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 235,026; number of current serial subscriptions: 29,992. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 864. Transfer applicants offered admission: 583. Transfer applicants enrolled: 273. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 120 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 37. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Howard Payne University I Address: 1000 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, TX 76801 I Website: http://www.hputx.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,039 full-time; 332 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 9, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,530 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,050 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $23,100 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 76%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,039 full-time; 332 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 15%; White: 75%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 21%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 15%; Baptist: 55%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (325) 649-8027. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hputx.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (1); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; HardinSimmons University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Tech University; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 960. Total accepted: 598. Freshmen enrolled: 260; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 72% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 440-550, Combined: 880-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-23, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 12% psychology, 7% criminal justice/safety studies, 7% elementary education and teaching, 5% marketing/marketing management, 4% Bible/biblical studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. HOWARD PAYNE UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1535

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Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 78 full-time, 78 parttime (33% men; 67% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 59%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 33%; sixyear: 38%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 17%; medicine, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 11%; education, 16%; arts and sciences, 9%.

Huston-Tillotson University I Address: 900 Chicon Street, Austin, TX 78702 I Website: http://www.htu.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 14-18  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (325) 649-8014. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,530; room/board: $5,050. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $850; personal expenses: $1,550. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,575 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,572 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,963 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,878. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,677 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,100. Proportion who borrowed: 76%.

Jarvis Christian College I Address: PO Box 1470, Hawkins, TX 75765-1470 I Website: http://www.jarvis.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 658 full-time; 54 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score: 630  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,208 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $4,954 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $20,000 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 95%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (38%), men’s dorms (44%), apartment for single students (18%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 63%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 16%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 118,825; number of current serial subscriptions: 598. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 244. Transfer applicants offered admission: 160. Transfer applicants enrolled: 94. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 6. Number of countries represented: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 658 full-time; 54 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 93%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 68%; No preference: 27%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (903) 769-5730. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jarvis.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (3); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 1 (1); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 7 (7); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: HustonTillotson University; Paul Quinn College; Texas College; Wiley College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: 86% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 14% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 48%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1912. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 37% social sciences, 27% business administraU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tion and management, 14% health and physical education, 11% computer and information sciences, 11% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (85%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (15%), double major (1%), dual enrollment, honors program, internships (11%), student-designed major (14%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, health professions, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 42 full-time, 13 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 49% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 43%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 49%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 15%; six-year: 15%. Graduate study: 1% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 2% within one year; 4% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 7%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 249. Transfer applicants offered admission: 164. Transfer applicants enrolled: 103. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 535 (paper).

Lamar University I Address: Lamar Station, Box 10001, Beaumont, TX 77710 I Website: http://www.lamar.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,371 full-time; 2,430 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 800-1050  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,714 in state, $14,444 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,290 Acceptance rate: 68% Average debt: $10,313 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (903) 769-5740. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,208; room/board: $4,954. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 15. In 20072008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 96% were determined to have financial need; 98% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,712 (96%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (93%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (91%). Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,281 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): N/A (33%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,000. Proportion who borrowed: 95%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (45%), men’s dorms (50%), apartments for married students (5%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 80%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,320. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 22. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, student government. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 0. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 55,020; number of current serial subscriptions: 136. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 318. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

2007-2008 enrollment: 6,371 full-time; 2,430 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 28%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 60%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (409) 880-8888. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lamar.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,850. Total accepted: 2,634. Freshmen enrolled: 1,443; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 68%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-520, Math: 400-530, Combined: 800-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-20, Math: 14-20, Composite: 16-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1923. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 11% general studies, 7% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 5% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural LAMAR UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1537

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resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education, natural science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 359 full-time, 148 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 20% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 33%.

LeTourneau University I Address: PO Box 7001, Longview, TX 75607-7001 I Website: http://www.letu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian nondenominational I Enrollment: 3,139 full-time; 458 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 31, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,140 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,500 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Financial aid office: (409) 880-8450. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,714 in state, $14,444 out of state; room/board: $6,290. Estimated books and supplies: $2,820; transportation: $4,416; personal expenses: $4,152. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $1,395 (52%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (52%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 48%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $916 (14%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $10,313. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 3,139 full-time; 458 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 67%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 93%; Unknown: 3%; Other: 2%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 119. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, notetaking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 697,385; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,749. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,193. Transfer applicants offered admission: 796. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 87 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 586 (paper).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (903) 233-4300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.letu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Admissions/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 3 (0); Foreign language: 0 (1); Social studies: 2 (0); History: 1 (0); Academic electives: 0 (2); Total units: 16 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Texas A&M University–College Station; University of Texas–Tyler. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 938. Total accepted: 658. Freshmen enrolled: 302; 53% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-640, Math: 520-650, Combined: 1030-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1946. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, prepharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, technologies, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 74 full-time, 287 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 12% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 84%; of 20 to 49 students: 16%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 53%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (903) 233-3430. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,140; room/board: $7,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $1,150; personal expenses: $1,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,566 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,288 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,606 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,406. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,874 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

Lubbock Christian University I Address: 5601 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407 I Website: http://www.lcu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 1,397 full-time; 321 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $14,700 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,850 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $25,352 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,397 full-time; 321 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 78%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 41%; Unknown: 1%; Church of Christ: 46%.

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Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: career, academic, religious. Library: Number of titles: 116,019; number of current serial subscriptions: 332. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 210. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Phone: (806) 720-7151. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lcu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Abilene Christian University; Harding University; Oklahoma Christian University; Texas Tech University; West Texas A&M University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 948. Total accepted: 692. Freshmen enrolled: 305; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 450-530, Combined: 890-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 17-N/A, Composite: 17-24.

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Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 239. Transfer applicants offered admission: 143. Transfer applicants enrolled: 89. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 598 (paper).

Year founded: 1957. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% public administration and social service professions, 6% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), history, social science, other. Pre-professional pro-

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (22%), men’s dorms (59%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,375. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 22. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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grams: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (1%), honors program (2%), internships (14%), liberal arts/career combination (12%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (19%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, engineering, health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 85 full-time, 85 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 38%; sixyear: 41%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 1%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 6%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 933-7601. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $14,700; room/board: $4,850. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,836; personal expenses: $2,054. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 10% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,637 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,600 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,891 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,033. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,959 (15%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,033 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,352. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (38%), men’s dorms (29%), apartments for married students (16%), apartment for single students (17%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 28%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 17. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 18%; of women in sororities: 21%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 28%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 34. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 121,311; number of current serial subscriptions: 580. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 169. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 477. Transfer applicants offered admission: 345. Transfer applicants enrolled: 251. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 196 (computer).

McMurry University I Address: S. 14th and Sayles Boulevard, Abilene, TX 79697 I Website: http://www.mcm.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 1,183 full-time; 279 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,135 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,657 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: $23,050 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,183 full-time; 279 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 14%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 67%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 32%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 26%; Methodist: 18%; Other: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (325) 793-4700. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mcm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 14 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,537. Total accepted: 811. Freshmen enrolled: 311; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420530, Math: 440-550, Combined: 860-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 60%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1923. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 24% education, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% social sciences, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosoU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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phy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 75 full-time, 54 part-time (57% men; 43% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 3%; medicine, 16%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 13%; arts and sciences, 53%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (325) 793-4709. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,135; room/board: $6,657. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,971 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,795 (76%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,018 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,393. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,285 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,050. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (21%), women’s dorms (40%), men’s dorms (24%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 157,093; number of current serial subscriptions: 382. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 252. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 385. Transfer applicants offered admission: 248. Transfer applicants enrolled: 169. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Midwestern State University I Address: 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099 I Website: http://www.mwsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,884 full-time; 1,466 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,919 in state, $6,819 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,600 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $16,627 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,884 full-time; 1,466 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 68%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 842-1922. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mwsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 7. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/commonapp.wb. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Tarleton State University; Texas State University–San Marcos; Texas Tech University; University of North Texas; University of Texas–Arlington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,538. Total accepted: 1,054. Freshmen enrolled: 762; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 460-560, Combined: 910-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-23, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1922. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% health professions and related clinical sciences, 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 8% education, 4% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1541

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education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3594). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 209 full-time, 100 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 22%; six-year: 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (940) 397-4214. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,919 in state, $6,819 out of state; room/board: $5,600. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,285; personal expenses: $1,379. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,650 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,372 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,444 (42%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,384. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,638 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,771 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,627. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (14%), women’s dorms (27%), men’s dorms (20%), apartment for single students (37%), special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing, other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,771. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 136. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 8. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 463,314; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,246. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 443. 1542 TEXAS π OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY

School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,507. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,212. Transfer applicants enrolled: 678. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 274 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 213 (computer).

Our Lady of the Lake University I Address: 411 S.W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207-4689 I Website: http://www.ollusa.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,107 full-time; 421 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 831-1000  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,232 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,238 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,107 full-time; 421 part-time. Men: 24%; women: 76%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 74%; White: 17%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 436-6558. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ollusa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2; Foreign language: 3; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: St. Mary’s University of San Antonio; University of the Incarnate Word. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,572. Total accepted: 1,264. Freshmen enrolled: 285; Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 421-500, Math: 410-500, Combined: 831-1000. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 43%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-21.

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administration and social service professions, 10% education, 8% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 98 full-time, 153 part-time (42% men; 58% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 87%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 55%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 37%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 29%; law, 6%; medicine, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 4%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 61%.

gency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 588. Transfer applicants offered admission: 268. Transfer applicants enrolled: 125. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

Paul Quinn College I Address: 3837 Simpson Stuart Road, Dallas, TX 75241 I Website: http://www.pqc.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: African Methodist Episcopal I Enrollment: 482 full-time; 85 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 670-855  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 5/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 482 full-time; 85 part-time. Men: 53%; women: 47%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 88%; Hispanic: 4%; International: 7%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (210) 434-6711. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,232; room/board: $6,238. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,450; personal expenses: $1,850. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 92% were determined to have financial need; 75% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,110 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,709 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,497 (81%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,437. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,897 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,200 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 38. Services include: tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 179,448; number of current serial subscriptions: 500. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 263. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,080. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emerULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (214) 302-3649. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pqc.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Huston-Tillotson University; Jarvis Christian College; Texas College; Wiley College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,184. Freshmen enrolled: 105; Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 63%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 340425, Math: 330-430, Combined: 670-855. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 8-16, Math: 8-16, Composite: 13-16.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1872. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 42% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% education, 12% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% engineering technologies/technicians, 5% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): honors program (7%), independent study (13%), internships (17%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: PAUL QUINN COLLEGE π TEXAS 1543

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engineering, health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 26 full-time, 43 part-time (64% men; 36% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 5/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 36%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 4%; five-year: 13%; six-year: 16%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 25%; medicine, 8%; theology (or the seminary), 8%; education, 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (214) 302-3560. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, dance, jazz band, marching band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/commonapp.wb. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,899. Total accepted: 2,385. Freshmen enrolled: 1,445; Overall acceptance rate: 40%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 19% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9.

ACADEMICS SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, academic, older student, religious. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 79,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,640. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 165. Transfer applicants offered admission: 85. Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 41 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 400 (paper).

Prairie View A&M University I Address: PO Box 188, Prairie View, TX 77446 I Website: http://www.pvamu.edu I Public; Religious affiliation: I Enrollment: 5,466 full-time; 652 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,046 in state, $14,386 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,477 Acceptance rate: 40% Average debt: $25,000 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,466 full-time; 652 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 90%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 3%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (936) 857-2626. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.pvamu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: June 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: 1544 TEXAS π PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% nursing, 8% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 5% biology, 5% criminal justice and corrections, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 359 full-time, 128 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 77% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 27%; of 20 to 49 students: 66%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (936) 857-2424. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,046 in state, $14,386 out of state; room/board: $6,477. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $2,523; personal expenses: $2,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 58% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,246 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,000 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,150 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,055 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,500 (2%).

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Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,000. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (39%), apartment for single students (61%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 46% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,120. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 82. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 10. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 82. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 347,477; number of current serial subscriptions: 830. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 974. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 19. Transfer applicants offered admission: 334. Transfer applicants enrolled: 296. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 93 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Rice University I Address: PO Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892 I Website: http://www.rice.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,988 full-time; 63 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1310-1530  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,996 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $10,750 Acceptance rate: 25% Average debt: $12,249 Student/faculty ratio: 5/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,988 full-time; 63 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 19%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 56%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 38%; Protestant: 17%; Jewish: 4%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 3%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 28%; Unknown: 3%; Other: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (713) 348-7423. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rice.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.commonapp.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (2); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; Harvard University; Stanford University; University of Texas–Austin; Washington University in St. Louis. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,968. Total accepted: 2,251. Freshmen enrolled: 742; 47% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 20%. Overall acceptance rate: 25%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 30%. Non-early acceptance rate: 25%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 8. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 83% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 95% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 67%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 640-750, Math: 670-780, Combined: 1310-1530. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 29-34.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1912. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% biochemistry, 7% economics, 7% psychology, 6% political science and government, 5% English language and literature. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, double major (37%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 583 full-time, 134 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 5/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 78%; five-year: 89%; six-year: 91%. Graduate study: 41% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 80% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 18%; medicine, 32%; engineering, 14%; arts and sciences, 28%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (713) 348-4958. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,996; room/board: $10,750. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $250; personal expenses: $1,550. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 34% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,529 (34%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $20,721 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or RICE UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1545

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loans (proportion receiving): $2,808 (28%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,708. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,178 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $28,402 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,249. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 54% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 215. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 23. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,476,377; number of current serial subscriptions: 41,418. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 523. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 376. Transfer applicants offered admission: 98. Transfer applicants enrolled: 56. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 154 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 29. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Sam Houston State University I Address: 1803 Avenue I, Huntsville, TX 77341 I Website: http://www.shsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,881 full-time; 2,269 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 850-1070  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,910 in state, $14,250 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,046 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $19,112 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,881 full-time; 2,269 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 70%; International: 1%. 1546 TEXAS π SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (936) 294-1828. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.shsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.Applytexas.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 3 (4); Academic electives: 1 (0); Total units: 22 (26). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,810. Total accepted: 7,822. Freshmen enrolled: 2,260; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 44% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 430-540, Combined: 850-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 46%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-22, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1879. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% legal professions and studies, 8% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; military technologies; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; precision production; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, computer science, home economics. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 645 full-time, 297 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 31%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning

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for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (936) 294-1774. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,910 in state, $14,250 out of state; room/board: $6,046. Estimated books and supplies: $1,038; transportation: $1,652; personal expenses: $1,816. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,691 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,697 (42%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (41%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 43%. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,112. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

Schreiner University I Address: 2100 Memorial Boulevard, Kerrville, TX 78028 I Website: http://www.schreiner.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 880 full-time; 62 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $17,992 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,952 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: $19,528 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

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Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 9%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 8% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 188. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

2007-2008 enrollment: 880 full-time; 62 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 20%; White: 74%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 22%; Protestant: 1%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 16%; Presbyterian: 6%; Non Denominational: 9%; Other: 45%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 1,254,768; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,272. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 552. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,165. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,467. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,675. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 111 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 599 (paper).

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 343-4919. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.schreiner.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.schreiner.edu/ADMISSION/APPLYING.HTML. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (2); Total units: (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Austin College; Baylor University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Lutheran University; Texas State University–San Marcos. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 973. Total accepted: 563. Freshmen enrolled: 278; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 69% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 450-560, Combined: 880-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 16-22, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1923. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% education, 12% biological and biomedical sciences, 11% English language and literature/letters, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic proSCHREINER UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1547

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grams: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 46 parttime (59% men; 41% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 39% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 36% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (830) 792-7217. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $17,992; room/board: $7,952. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,372 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,696 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,480 (61%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,711. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,517 (23%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,528. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (42%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (56%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 65%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 38. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 15%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 66. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 71,050; number of current serial subscriptions: 225. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 120. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 260. Transfer applicants offered admission: 153. Transfer applicants enrolled: 80. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 584 (paper).

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Southern Methodist University I Address: PO Box 750181, Dallas, TX 75275-0181 I Website: http://www.smu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 5,851 full-time; 325 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 66, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,170 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $11,875 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $16,756 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 33%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,851 full-time; 325 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 76%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 1%; Unknown: 35%; United Methodist: 12%; NonDenominational, Christian: 9%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 323-0672. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.smu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 31. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.smu.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2 (3); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Christian University; University of Southern California; University of Texas–Austin; Vanderbilt University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,253. Total accepted: 4,133. Freshmen enrolled: 1,309; 56% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Non-early acceptance rate: 50%. Size of waiting list: 941 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 124. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 71% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 47%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-660, Math: 570-670, Combined: 1130-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 47%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-29, Math: 24-30, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 26% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 18% social sciences, 14% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% psychology, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 633 full-time, 350 parttime (65% men; 35% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; fiveyear: 69%; six-year: 71%.

housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 762. Transfer applicants offered admission: 497. Transfer applicants enrolled: 282. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 296 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 80. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Southwestern Adventist University I Address: PO Box 567, Keene, TX 76059 I Website: http://www.swau.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist I Enrollment: 693 full-time; 127 part-time

KEY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (214) 768-3016. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,170; room/board: $11,875. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 41% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 34% were determined to have financial need; 36% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $26,276 (34%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,769 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,573 (30%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,439. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,725 (35%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $33,629 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,756. Proportion who borrowed: 33%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (68%), sorority housing (11%), fraternity housing (11%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (8%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 180. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 23%; of women in sororities: 31%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 165. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,933,887; number of current serial subscriptions: 15,560. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 409. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-1030  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,236 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,742 Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 693 full-time; 127 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 29%; White: 39%; International: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (817) 645-3921. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.swau.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. To apply online, go to: http://www.swau.edu/admissions/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. SAT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Pacific Union College; Southern Adventist University; Union College; University of Texas–Arlington; Walla Walla University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 632. Total accepted: 306. Freshmen enrolled: 210; Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: N/A. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-530, Math: 410500, Combined: 820-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 16-22, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (10%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (1%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (16%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Advanced Placement and SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1549

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Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Freshmen enrolled: 258; Overall acceptance rate: 90%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (817) 645-3921. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,236; room/board: $6,742. Estimated books and supplies: $936; transportation: $1,032; personal expenses: $1,244.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, radio station, student government, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: diagnostic testing service, extended time for tests. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 78 (10% of student body).

Southwestern Assemblies of God Univ. I Address: 1200 Sycamore Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 I Website: http://www.sagu.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God I Enrollment: 1,285 full-time; 260 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score: 21  Tuition: 2007-2008: $11,530 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,296 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,285 full-time; 260 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 73%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 27%; Assemblies of God: 73%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 937-7248. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sagu.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/sagu/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. 1550 TEXAS π SOUTHWESTERN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UNIVERSITY

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 41% theology and religious vocations, 24% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 18% education, 9% psychology, 5% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: double major, dual enrollment, internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 60 full-time, 79 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 50%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 26%; sixyear: 35%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 71% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; theology (or the seminary), 41%; education, 21%; arts and sciences, 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $11,530; room/board: $5,296. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15; deadline: May 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (84%), women’s dorms (10%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $730. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 18. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 9. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 74. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 10 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 23. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

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Southwestern Christian College I Address: PO Box 10, Terrell, TX 75160 I Website: http://www.swcc.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,182 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $4,132 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Southwestern University I Address: PO Box 770, Georgetown, TX 78627-0770 I Website: http://www.southwestern.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,267 full-time; 27 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 68, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1130-1340  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,940 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,870 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $24,057 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,267 full-time; 27 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 14%; White: 78%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 30%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 2%; United Methodist: 17%; Not reported: 29%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 252-3166. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.southwestern.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.southwestern.edu/admission-finaid/adm-apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 1; Total units: 17 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Austin College; Baylor University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Trinity University; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,916. Total accepted: 1,291. Freshmen enrolled: 371; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 88%. Non-early acceptance rate: 67%. Size of waiting list: 62 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 7. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 50% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 81% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-680, Math: 570-660, Combined: 1130-1340. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1840. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 14% communication, journalism, and related programs, 14% social sciences, 12% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (14%), honors program (3%), independent study (31%), internships (36%), liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (51%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 122 full-time, 54 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 72%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 16%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 68%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (512) 863-1259. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,940; room/board: $8,870. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $320; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 56% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,310 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,421 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,234 (42%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,454. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,248 (32%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,057. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (34%), women’s dorms (16%), men’s dorms (6%), sorority housing, fraternity housing (7%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (37%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 77%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 36% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 101. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 29%; of women in sororities: 30%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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logical, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 28. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 360,713; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,879. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 410. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 95. Transfer applicants offered admission: 48. Transfer applicants enrolled: 27. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 570 (paper); 230 (computer).

St. Edward’s University I Address: 3001 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 I Website: http://www.gotostedwards.com I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 3,341 full-time; 999 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 22, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1220  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,550 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,158 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $24,600 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,341 full-time; 999 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 32%; White: 59%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 18%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 5%; Roman Catholic: 51%; Christian: 14%; Other: 9%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (512) 448-8500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gotostedwards.com. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.gotostedwards.com/applynow.xml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 0 (1); Total units: 14 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Christian University; Texas State University–San Marcos; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statis1552 TEXAS π ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY

tics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,372. Total accepted: 1,544. Freshmen enrolled: 727; 8% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Size of waiting list: 315 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 14. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-620, Math: 510-600, Combined: 1030-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 2026, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1885. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% business administration and management, 7% communication and media studies, 7% psychology, 6% finance, 6% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: double major, honors program, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 180 full-time, 306 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 48%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 53%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (512) 448-8520. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,550; room/board: $8,158. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $870; personal expenses: $2,522. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,157 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,036 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,704 (43%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,982 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,911 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,600. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (60%), women’s dorms (11%), apartment for single students (29%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 65. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 157,650; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,094. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 678. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 509. Transfer applicants offered admission: 332. Transfer applicants enrolled: 246. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 88 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 39. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 559 (paper).

Stephen F. Austin State University I Address: SFA Station 13051, Nacogdoches, TX 75962 I Website: http://www.sfasu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,835 full-time; 1,271 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,430 in state, $14,860 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,022 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $19,772 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,835 full-time; 1,271 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 70%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (936) 468-2504. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sfasu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.sfasu.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: (3); Total units: 12 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Sam Houston State University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas State University–San Marcos; University of Houston; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,409. Total accepted: 5,481. Freshmen enrolled: 2,245; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 450-550, Combined: 880-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 18-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1923. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 18% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 453 full-time, 171 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 27%; of 20 to 49 students: 64%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 34%; sixyear: 37%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (936) 468-2403. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,430 in state, $14,860 out of state; room/board: $7,022. Estimated books and supplies: $1,020; transportation: $2,581; personal expenses: $1,593. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 56% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,727 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,120 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,740 (46%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,652. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 97%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,039 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,392 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,772. Proportion who borrowed: 67%. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1553

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 41%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 217. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 25; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 15%; of women in sororities: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 61. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 972,105; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,534. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,696. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,377. Transfer applicants enrolled: 852. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 89 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 602 (paper).

St. Mary’s University of San Antonio I Address: 1 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228 I Website: http://www.stmarytx.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,232 full-time; 194 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 16, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,876 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,282 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $22,000 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,232 full-time; 194 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 70%; White: 20%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Protestant: 14%; No preference: 8%; Roman Catholic: 67%; Other: 11%.

https://www.stmarytx.edu/admission/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Our Lady of the Lake University; Texas A&M University–College Station; University of Texas–Austin; University of Texas–San Antonio; University of the Incarnate Word. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,400. Total accepted: 1,488. Freshmen enrolled: 566; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 490-590, Combined: 950-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 20-24, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1852. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% biology, 8% psychology, 7% political science and government, 6% communication and media studies, 5% accounting and related services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (31%), cross-registration (.1%), double major (12%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (5%), independent study (12%), internships (5%), study abroad (12%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 187 full-time, 135 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 26% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 52% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 21%; law, 14%; medicine, 9%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (210) 436-3126. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stmarytx.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: 1554 TEXAS π ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF SAN ANTONIO

Financial aid office: (210) 436-3141. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,876; room/board: $7,282. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 20072008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,071 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,618 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,217 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,986. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,757 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,969 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,000. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (91%), women’s dorms (8%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 68. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 14%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

Tarleton State University I Address: Box T 0001, Tarleton Station, Stephenville, TX 76402 I Website: http://www.tarleton.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Texas A&M International University I Address: 5201 University Boulevard, Laredo, TX 78041-1900 I Website: http://www.tamiu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,711 full-time; 1,408 part-time

KEY STATS SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: diagnostic testing service, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 536,813; number of current serial subscriptions: 542. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,080. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 654. Transfer applicants offered admission: 329. Transfer applicants enrolled: 137. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 75 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 575 (paper).

Sul Ross State University I Address: PO Box C-114, Alpine, TX 79832 I Website: http://www.sulross.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-990  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,417 in state, $13,757 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,750 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: $13,965 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,711 full-time; 1,408 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 92%; White: 2%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (956) 326-2200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tamiu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Total units: 13 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas A&M University–Kingsville; Texas State University–San Marcos; University of Texas–Austin; University of Texas–San Antonio. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,067. Total accepted: 1,089. Freshmen enrolled: 847; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-490, Math: 410-500, Combined: 790-990.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1970. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (2%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (4%), honors program (3%), independent study (3%), internships (3%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (23%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 154 full-time, 129 parttime (59% men; 41% women; 53% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 71%. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; medicine, 1%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (956) 326-2225. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,417 in state, $13,757 out of state; room/board: $6,750. Estimated books and supplies: $1,300; transportation: $1,026; personal expenses: $2,205. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,218 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,460 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,780 (10%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,890. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,468 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,212 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,965. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (64%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (35%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 9%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,446. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 55. Activities include: dance, marching band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 16. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 302,155; number of current serial subscriptions: 1556 TEXAS π TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY–COLLEGE STATION

7,937. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 442. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 661. Transfer applicants offered admission: 543. Transfer applicants enrolled: 370. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 152 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

Texas A&M University–College Station I Address: College Station, TX 77843 I Website: http://www.tamu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 34,033 full-time; 3,324 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 64, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1080-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,844 in state, $16,274 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,000 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $19,940 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 34,033 full-time; 3,324 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 78%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (979) 845-3741. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tamu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.tamu.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Total units: 18 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Rice University; Texas State University–San Marcos; Texas Tech University; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 18,817. Total accepted: 14,380. Freshmen enrolled: 8,094; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Non-early acceptance rate: 76%. Size of waiting list: 1808 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 689. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 45% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 76% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-630, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1080-1300. First-year stu-

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dents submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2228, Math: 23-28, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1876. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 5% biological and biomedical sciences, 4% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 4% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (2.57%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (3.24%), cross-registration, distance learning, double major (1.9%), dual enrollment (.49%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.31%), exchange student program (domestic) (.49%), honors program (17.68%), independent study (32.64%), internships (17.39%), liberal arts/career combination (.16%), study abroad (8.16%), teacher certificate program (9.62%), other (2.89%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,188 full-time, 420 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 20% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 22%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 23%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 38%; five-year: 72%; six-year: 78%.

marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 30; sororities: 22. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 12%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, bowling, fencing, lacrosse, racquetball, rifle, rodeo, rugby, soccer, softball, team handball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, water skiing, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, bowling, fencing, racquetball, rifle, rodeo, rugby, soccer, softball, team handball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, water skiing, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 740. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,739,081; number of current serial subscriptions: 51,797. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,384. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,500. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,095. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,635. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 493 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 90. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 633 (paper).

Texas A&M University–Commerce I Address: PO Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429 I Website: http://www.tamu-commerce.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,840 full-time; 1,328 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (979) 845-3236. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,844 in state, $16,274 out of state; room/board: $8,000. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $664; personal expenses: $2,187. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 36% were determined to have financial need; 46% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,215 (35%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,933 (30%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,796 (24%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,571. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,027 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,827 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,940. Proportion who borrowed: 54%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (46%), women’s dorms (18%), men’s dorms (34%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,128. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 700. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score: 976  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,190 in state, $13,440 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,340 Acceptance rate: 55% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,840 full-time; 1,328 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 18%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 10%; White: 68%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (903) 886-5106. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tamu-commerce.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/future_students.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Total units: 12. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY–COMMERCE π TEXAS 1557

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that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,734. Total accepted: 954. Freshmen enrolled: 644; Overall acceptance rate: 55%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 43% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 47 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 175 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi I Address: 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503 I Website: http://www.tamucc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,458 full-time; 1,431 part-time

KEY STATS ACADEMICS Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 299 full-time, 275 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 64%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (903) 886-5096. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,190 in state, $13,440 out of state; room/board: $6,340. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,350; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,737 in state, $14,167 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,700 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $19,014 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,458 full-time; 1,431 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 39%; White: 52%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (361) 825-2624. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tamucc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.applytexas.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Texas A&M University–Kingsville. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,807. Total accepted: 5,546. Freshmen enrolled: 1,039; Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, special housing for international students. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, tutors, typist/scribe. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). 1558 TEXAS π TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY–CORPUS CHRISTI

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: education, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 29%; six-year: 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (361) 825-2338. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,737 in state, $14,167 out of state; room/board: $5,700. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $862; personal expenses: $1,335. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,131 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,703 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,488 (59%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,290. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 47%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,870 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,238 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,014. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (45%), apartment for single students (55%), special housing for disabled students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,500. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

Texas A&M University–Kingsville I Address: MSC 105, Kingsville, TX 78363 I Website: http://www.tamuk.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,878 in state, $13,218 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,654 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Texas Christian University I Address: 2800 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76129 I Website: http://www.tcu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 7,049 full-time; 333 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 113, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1060-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,948 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,600 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $23,651 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 39. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 474,085; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,809. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,085. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 100 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 584 (paper).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,049 full-time; 333 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 80%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 1%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 21%; Unknown: 1%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 4%; Other: 54%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (817) 257-7490. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tcu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 2 (4); Total units: 17 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Southern Methodist University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Tech University; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 11,888. Total accepted: 5,812. Freshmen enrolled: 1,644; 23% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Non-early acceptance rate: 49%. Size of waiting list: 1090 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 210. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 64% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1559

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530-620, Math: 530-640, Combined: 1060-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 43%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% education, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 479 full-time, 317 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 26% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 8%; medicine, 7%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 32%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (817) 257-7858. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,948; room/board: $9,600. Estimated books and supplies: $880; transportation: $420; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 53% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 64% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,570 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,862 (33%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $11,331 (35%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $10,223. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,735 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $19,567 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,651. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 46%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 17. Proportion of men in fraternities: 37%; of women in sororities: 39%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. 1560 TEXAS π TEXAS COLLEGE

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 1,414,962; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,150. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,170. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,622. Transfer applicants offered admission: 890. Transfer applicants enrolled: 414. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 332 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 66. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Texas College I Address: 2404 N. Grand Avenue, Tyler, TX 75702 I Website: http://www.texascollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Methodist Episcopal Church I Enrollment: 720 full-time; 21 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,228 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,600 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: $12,939 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 100%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 720 full-time; 21 part-time. Men: 58%; women: 42%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 87%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 51%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 7%; Unknown: 30%; Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (903) 593-8311. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.texascollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Jarvis Christian College; Prairie View A&M University; Texas Southern University; University of Texas–Tyler. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Freshmen enrolled: 218;

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate. Most popular majors: 58% business administration and management, 19% biology, 7% sociology, 5% education, 5% health and physical education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (39%), distance learning (1%), double major (0%), dual enrollment (0%), independent study, internships (32%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 36 full-time, 15 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 69% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 53%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 46%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 27%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (903) 593-8311. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,228; room/board: $6,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 1. In 2007-2008, 99% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 96% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,876 (95%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,343 (92%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,024 (85%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,713. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,508 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,819 (18%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,939. Proportion who borrowed: 100%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (25%), men’s dorms (58%), apartment for single students (17%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,733. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 37. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, marching band, music ensembles, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 73,329; number of current serial subscriptions: 122. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants offered admission: 179. Transfer applicants enrolled: 82. International students: Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Texas Lutheran University I Address: 1000 W. Court, Seguin, TX 78155-5999 I Website: http://www.tlu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America I Enrollment: 1,307 full-time; 68 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,970 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,040 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $26,462 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,307 full-time; 68 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 19%; White: 69%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 22%; Protestant: 26%; Unknown: 21%; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: 25%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 771-8521. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.tlu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (3); Science: 0 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 0 (3); History: 0 (3); Academic electives: 0 (4); Total units: 0 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas State University–San Marcos; University of Texas–Austin; University of Texas–San Antonio. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,166. Total accepted: 735. Freshmen enrolled: 365; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 460-580, Combined: 910-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 11% education, 10% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciTEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1561

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ences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (15%), honors program (7%), independent study (25%), internships (67%), study abroad (7%), teacher certificate program (11%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3615); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3615). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 73 full-time, 66 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 55%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (830) 372-8075. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,970; room/board: $7,040. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $1,300; personal expenses: $960. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 44% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,759 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,366 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,316 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,729. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 44%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,875 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,462. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (30%), women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (21%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (22%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 66%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,250. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 53. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 55. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 172,265; number of current serial subscriptions: 696. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 110. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 168. Transfer applicants offered admission: 90. Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. 1562 TEXAS π TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 585 (paper).

Texas Southern University I Address: 3100 Cleburne, Houston, TX 77004 I Website: http://www.tsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Texas State University–San Marcos I Address: 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666 I Website: http://www.txstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 19,713 full-time; 4,325 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 41, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,994 in state, $15,424 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,012 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $17,141 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 19,713 full-time; 4,325 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 22%; White: 69%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 34%; Protestant: 64%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (512) 245-2364. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.txstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.admission.txstate.edu/index.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 4 (4); History: (2); Academic electives: 4 (3); Total units: 24 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Required. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Tech University; University of North Texas; University of Texas–Austin; University of Texas–San Antonio. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,869. Total accepted: 7,710. Freshmen enrolled: 3,065; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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(Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480580, Math: 500-590, Combined: 980-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 20-24, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1899. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 7% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 6% business administration and management, 4% psychology, 4% health and physical education, 4% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration, distance learning (36.4%), double major (2.5%), dual enrollment (.0011%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (1%), independent study, internships, study abroad (3.2%), teacher certificate program (16%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, home economics, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 897 full-time, 418 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 16%; of 20 to 49 students: 64%; of 50 or more students: 20%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 6%; medicine, 4%; engineering, 1%; education, 16%; arts and sciences, 33%.

earnings: $5,272. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 253. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 647. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 1,441,027; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,255. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,098. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,984. Transfer applicants offered admission: 4,374. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3,015. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 218 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Texas Tech University I Address: Box 45005, Lubbock, TX 79409 I Website: http://www.ttu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 21,061 full-time; 1,960 part-time

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Financial aid office: (512) 245-2315. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,994 in state, $15,424 out of state; room/board: $6,012. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $910; personal expenses: $2,550. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 53% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,217 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,551 (37%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,648 (43%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,860. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,027 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,526 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,141. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1190  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,783 in state, $15,123 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,846 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $20,503 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 59%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (75%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (1%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 21,061 full-time; 1,960 part-time. Men: 56%; women: 44%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 13%; White: 79%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (806) 742-1480. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ttu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.gototexastech.com. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 0; History: 0; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 11. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1563

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Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Christian University; Texas State University–San Marcos; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,976. Total accepted: 10,759. Freshmen enrolled: 4,496; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 48% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 66%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-580, Math: 500-610, Combined: 980-1190. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 21-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1923. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 8% engineering, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 5% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major (5%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program (3%), independent study (27%), internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,078 full-time, 96 parttime (64% men; 36% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 24%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 21%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 50%; sixyear: 56%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 28% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 28%; law, 10%; medicine, 4%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 29%.

Estimated books and supplies: $845; transportation: $1,436; personal expenses: $1,890. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 40% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,368 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,524 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,119 (33%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,077. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,895 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,871 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,503. Proportion who borrowed: 59%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), women’s dorms (25%), men’s dorms (26%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 26%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,017. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 399. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 25; sororities: 18. Proportion of men in fraternities: 12%; of women in sororities: 17%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 840. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 2,578,185; number of current serial subscriptions: 70,114. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 19,600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,546. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,818. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,972. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 202 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 120. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 610 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (806) 742-3681. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,783 in state, $15,123 out of state; room/board: $7,846. 1564 TEXAS π TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

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Texas Wesleyan University I Address: 1201 Wesleyan, Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536 I Website: http://www.txwesleyan.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Methodist I Enrollment: 1,094 full-time; 549 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,730 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,100 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $19,000 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 63%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,094 full-time; 549 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 20%; White: 59%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 19%; Methodist: 5%; Other: 70%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (817) 531-4458. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.txwesleyan.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (7); Total units: (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Dallas Baptist University; University of Dallas; University of St. Mary; University of Texas–Arlington; University of Texas–Dallas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 745. Total accepted: 456. Freshmen enrolled: 211; Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 430-550, Combined: 880-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 29% education, 16% business administration and management, 12% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 9% psychology, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combiULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

nation, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3636). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 154 (51% men; 49% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 24%; six-year: 23%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (817) 531-4420. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,730; room/board: $6,100. Estimated books and supplies: $1,020; transportation: $999; personal expenses: $1,863. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 86% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,911 (86%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,011 (86%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,900 (73%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,200. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $####### (N/A). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,000. Proportion who borrowed: 63%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 27. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English. Library: Number of titles: 219,282; number of current serial subscriptions: 555. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 658. Transfer applicants offered admission: 473. Transfer applicants enrolled: 282. International students: Number of countries represented: 22. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

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Texas Woman’s University I Address: Box 425619, Denton, TX 76204-5587 I Website: http://www.twu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,008 full-time; 2,007 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1100  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,008 full-time; 2,007 part-time. Men: 7%; women: 93%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 52%; International: 2%.

social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (6%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (87%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (0%), honors program (2%), independent study (19%), internships (33%), liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, health professions, humanities, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3656); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3594). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 372 full-time, 299 part-time (28% men; 72% women; 15% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (940) 898-3188. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.twu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: February 1; Decision sent by: March 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/general/c_start.wb. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 22. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of North Texas; University of Texas–Arlington; University of Texas–Dallas. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,190. Total accepted: 1,924. Freshmen enrolled: 786; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Non-early acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 450-550, Combined: 900-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 11% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 7% general studies, 7% psychology, 4% health and physical education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, 1566 TEXAS π TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY

Financial aid office: (940) 898-3050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (29%), women’s dorms (31%), sorority housing (2%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,430. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 135. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 9. of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 48. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 530,011; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,625. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,619. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,541. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,095. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 136 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 575 (paper).

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Trinity University I Address: 1 Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200 I Website: http://www.trinity.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 2,447 full-time; 30 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 1, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1210-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,699 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,822 Acceptance rate: 52% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (10115). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 221 full-time, 66 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 99%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 57%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 67%; five-year: 78%; six-year: 77%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,447 full-time; 30 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 73%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 874-6489. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.trinity.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.trinity.edu/departments/admissions/apply3.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 0 (3); Total units: 15 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,511. Total accepted: 2,324. Freshmen enrolled: 632; 33% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 5%. Overall acceptance rate: 52%. Non-early acceptance rate: 51%. Size of waiting list: 476 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 69. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 53% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 85% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 67%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 600-690, Math: 610-690, Combined: 1210-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-32, Math: 26-31, Composite: 27-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1869. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 18% social sciences, 10% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, 8% English language and literature/letters, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (210) 999-8315. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,699; room/board: $8,822. Estimated books and supplies: $950 personal expenses: $1,050. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 50% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,149 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,206 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,183 (30%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,283. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,896 (47%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 73%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,650. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 130. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 19%; of women in sororities: 28%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, fencing, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, fencing, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, health service. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 933,024; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,627. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 160. Transfer applicants offered admission: 60. Transfer applicants enrolled: 29. International TRINITY UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1567

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students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 120 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 605 (paper).

University of Dallas I Address: 1845 E. Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062-4736 I Website: http://www.udallas.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,199 full-time; 34 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 13, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,770 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,885 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $23,184 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,199 full-time; 34 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 16%; White: 75%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 7%; Unknown: 16%; Roman Catholic: 73%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (972) 721-5266. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.udallas.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.udallas.edu/admiss/index.cfm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 3 (4); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 24 (28). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Austin College; Rice University; Southern Methodist University; Trinity University; University of Notre Dame. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,161. Total accepted: 868. Freshmen enrolled: 363; 53% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 75%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 33% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 88% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 51%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550680, Math: 520-650, Combined: 1070-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-31, Math: 22-28, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1956. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% business administration and management, 13% English language and literature, 11% biology/biological sciences, 10% political science and government, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; 1568 TEXAS π UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS

history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (5%), dual enrollment, independent study (5%), internships (15%), liberal arts/career combination (20%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (80%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3656); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3594). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 125 full-time, 113 part-time (73% men; 27% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 68%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 6%; medicine, 18%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 18%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (972) 721-5266. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,770; room/board: $7,885. Estimated books and supplies: $1,700; transportation: $1,600; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 36% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,273 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,621 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,131 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $7,754. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,175 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,184. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (8%), women’s dorms (42%), men’s dorms (30%), apartment for single students (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 34. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, fencing, football, sailing, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: fencing, sailing, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines. Library: Number of titles: 223,350; number of current serial subscriptions: 583. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 125. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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2007-2008 enrollment: 19,656 full-time; 7,916 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; Asian American: 22%; Hispanic: 22%; White: 36%; International: 4%.

support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), cross-registration, distance learning (67%), double major (8%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (6%), independent study (13%), internships (5%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (5%), weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, natural science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,209 full-time, 500 part-time (65% men; 35% women; 21% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 29%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 24%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 43%.

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Phone: (713) 743-1010. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uh.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.uh.edu/enroll/admis. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Rice University; Sam Houston State University; Texas A&M University–College Station; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,978. Total accepted: 8,462. Freshmen enrolled: 3,503; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 84%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 490-600, Combined: 940-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 17-24, Composite: 1924.

Financial aid office: (713) 743-1010. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,450 in state, $7,450 out of state; room/board: $6,651. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,250; personal expenses: $3,024. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,494 (52%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,701 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,522 (44%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,974. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,006 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,429 (1%).

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 111. Transfer applicants offered admission: 99. Transfer applicants enrolled: 56. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 592 (paper).

University of Houston I Address: 212 E. Cullen Building, Houston, TX 77204 I Website: http://www.uh.edu I Public I Enrollment: 19,656 full-time; 7,916 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 940-1160  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,450 in state, $7,450 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,651 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 32% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% psychology, 8% social sciences, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (52%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (39%), special housing for disabled students (2%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 8%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 350. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 21; sororities: 18. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON π TEXAS 1569

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a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 253. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,558,069; number of current serial subscriptions: 42,812. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 8,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 35,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,591. Transfer applicants offered admission: 4,119. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,683. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1133 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 119. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of Houston–Downtown I Address: 1 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 I Website: http://www.uhd.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,041 full-time; 5,629 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,000 in state, $13,430 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 99% Average debt: $18,140 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,041 full-time; 5,629 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 27%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 36%; White: 24%; International: 3%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1974. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 41% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 9% security and protective services, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3652); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3652). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 286 full-time, 273 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 35% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 24%; of 20 to 49 students: 73%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 2%; five-year: 10%; six-year: 14%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (713) 221-8041. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,000 in state, $13,430 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $1,076; transportation: $3,200; personal expenses: $3,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,114 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,439 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,361 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,066. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,917 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,140. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (713) 221-8522. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uhd.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.uhd.edu/admissions/application.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (4); History: (0); Academic electives: (1); Total units: (25). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,968. Total accepted: 1,957. Freshmen enrolled: 1,014; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 99%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 3% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $8,384. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 52. Activities include: drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 53. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 270,907; number U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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of current serial subscriptions: 1,150. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,251. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,251. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,030. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 319 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 81. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor I Address: 900 College Street, UMHB Box 8425, Belton, TX 76513 I Website: http://www.umhb.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 2,225 full-time; 269 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,650 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,810 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $17,125 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,225 full-time; 269 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 72%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 28%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 2%; Baptist: 48%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (254) 295-4520. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umhb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Social studies: 2; Total units: 22. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,258. Total accepted: 962. Freshmen enrolled: 482; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 76% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 460-570, Combined: 910-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 57%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1845. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% education, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 9% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 141 full-time, 91 part-time (49% men; 51% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (254) 295-4517. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,650; room/board: $5,810. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,638; personal expenses: $1,702. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,283 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,986 (82%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,027 (75%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,671. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,616 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,125. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (34%), men’s dorms (22%), apartment for single students (44%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 52. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, lacrosse, football (lightweight), softball, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, lacrosse, football (lightweight), softball, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 51. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR π TEXAS 1571

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tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 176,129; number of current serial subscriptions: 990. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS

2007-2008 enrollment: 21,433 full-time; 5,809 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 13%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 66%; International: 2%.

Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 11% social sciences, 9% visual and performing arts, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; science technologies/technicians; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, crossregistration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3656); Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 965 full-time, 727 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 23% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 19%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; fiveyear: 36%; six-year: 44%.

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Phone: (940) 565-2681. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.unt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 19. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.unt.edu/admissions.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 24. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas State University–San Marcos; Texas Tech University; Texas Woman’s University; University of Texas–Arlington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,387. Total accepted: 8,099. Freshmen enrolled: 3,721; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 96%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-600, Math: 500-600, Combined: 990-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-25.

Financial aid office: (940) 565-2302. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,759 in state, $15,189 out of state; room/board: $6,026. Estimated books and supplies: $1,210; transportation: $1,470; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 62% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,582 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,422 (35%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,752 (39%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,268. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,745 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,921 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $0.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 642. Transfer applicants offered admission: 534. Transfer applicants enrolled: 297. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 29 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11.

University of North Texas I Address: PO Box 311277, Denton, TX 76203 I Website: http://www.unt.edu I Public I Enrollment: 21,433 full-time; 5,809 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,759 in state, $15,189 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,026 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $0 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 0%

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), women’s dorms (4%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (3%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (3%), cooperative housing. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $8,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 300. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 19; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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quetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 265. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,174,944; number of current serial subscriptions: 33,934. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 725. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 7,041. Transfer applicants offered admission: 5,318. Transfer applicants enrolled: 3,697. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 666 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 128. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of St. Thomas I Address: 3800 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006-4696 I Website: http://www.stthom.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,303 full-time; 405 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 24, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1260  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,450 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,300 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: $21,780 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,303 full-time; 405 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 30%; White: 49%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 2%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 17%; Roman Catholic: 52%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (713) 525-3500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stthom.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.texasmentor.org/applications/St._Thomas/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 861. Total accepted: 720. Freshmen enrolled: 294; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-630, Math: 530-630, Combined: 1040-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 21-26, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1947. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 18% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 15% social sciences, 6% psychology, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 131 full-time, 144 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (713) 942-3465. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,450; room/board: $7,300. Estimated books and supplies: $1,030; transportation: $1,672; personal expenses: $1,834. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,934 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,541 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,781 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,625. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,746 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,843 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,780. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), apartment for single students (8%), other housing options (2%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 259,073; number of current serial subscriptions: 19,351. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 347. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 960. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 80%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 294. Transfer applicants offered admission: 273. Transfer applicants enrolled: 180. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 69 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 57. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 577 (paper).

University of Texas–Arlington I Address: 701 S. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019-0111 I Website: http://www.uta.edu I Public I Enrollment: 13,013 full-time; 5,797 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1150  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,194 in state, $15,534 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,180 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,013 full-time; 5,797 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 12%; Hispanic: 17%; White: 52%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (817) 272-6287. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uta.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.applytexas.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 5 (0); Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,811. Total accepted: 4,447. Freshmen enrolled: 2,162; 2% were 1574 TEXAS π UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS–ARLINGTON

from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 63% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 480-590, Combined: 930-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 36%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1895. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% engineering, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 819 full-time, 329 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 25% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 28%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 23%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 15%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 37%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (817) 272-3568. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,194 in state, $15,534 out of state; room/board: $6,180. Estimated books and supplies: $840; transportation: $2,258; personal expenses: $1,418. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 15. In 2007-2008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,569 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,568 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,885 (52%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,466. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 69%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,520 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,897 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 18%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 221. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football, golf, racquetball, socU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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cer, softball, squash, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 96. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,181,950; number of current serial subscriptions: 73,004. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,961. Transfer applicants offered admission: 4,678. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,991. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 763 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 81. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Texas–Austin I Address: Main Building, Room 7, Austin, TX 78712-1111 I Website: http://www.utexas.edu I Public I Enrollment: 34,611 full-time; 2,848 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 47, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1110-1370  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,130 in state, $25,722 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,576 Acceptance rate: 51% Average debt: $17,000 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 40%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 34,611 full-time; 2,848 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 17%; Hispanic: 18%; White: 55%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (512) 475-7440. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utexas.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/admission/requirements/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical resiULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

dence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Baylor University; Rice University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas State University–San Marcos; Texas Tech University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 27,237. Total accepted: 13,800. Freshmen enrolled: 7,478; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 51%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 69% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 94% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 99%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-670, Math: 570-700, Combined: 1110-1370. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-30, Math: 22-30, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% social sciences, 13% communication, journalism, and related programs, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% engineering, 8% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,599 full-time, 273 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 18% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 23%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 73%; sixyear: 78%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (512) 475-6203. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,130 in state, $25,722 out of state; room/board: $8,576. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $940; personal expenses: $2,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 70% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 86% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,900 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,300 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,750 (51%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,700. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): N/A (29%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,000. Proportion who borrowed: 40%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (84%), women’s dorms (13%), men’s dorms (3%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (0%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Clubs and organizations: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS–AUSTIN π TEXAS 1575

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Number of student organizations: 900. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 31; sororities: 28. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 14%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 186. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 9,323,252; number of current serial subscriptions: 56,097. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 25,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 6,346. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,859. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,128. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1483 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 127. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Texas–Brownsville I Address: 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX 78520 I Website: http://www.utb.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,816 full-time; 10,562 part-time

(25). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,680. Total accepted: 3,680. Freshmen enrolled: 1,662; Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1926. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 24% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 11% business administration and management, 6% biology/biological sciences, 5% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 354 full-time, 321 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 55% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 4%; five-year: 10%; sixyear: 17%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,664 in state, $11,970 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $5,504 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,816 full-time; 10,562 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: Hispanic: 89%; White: 5%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (956) 882-8295. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1; decision sent by July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.utb.edu/em/Pages/future_p_apply.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 4 (4); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (4); Total units: 19 1576 TEXAS π UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS–BROWNSVILLE

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (956) 882-8277. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,664 in state, $11,970 out of state; room/board: $5,504. Estimated books and supplies: $615; transportation: $1,577; personal expenses: $2,523. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,936 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $2,926 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,318 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,239. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 31%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,520 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,513 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 2%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 56. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 650. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 857. Transfer applicants offered admission: 857. Transfer applicants enrolled: 426. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 496 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21.

University of Texas–Dallas I Address: 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080-3021 I Website: http://www.utdallas.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,730 full-time; 2,536 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1120-1360  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,554 in state, $17,854 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,671 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $17,466 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,730 full-time; 2,536 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 20%; Hispanic: 11%; White: 57%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (972) 883-2270. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utdallas.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/apply/index.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 18 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Texas A&M University–College Station; University of North Texas; University of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Oklahoma; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,198. Total accepted: 2,336. Freshmen enrolled: 1,057; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 43% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-670, Math: 580-690, Combined: 1120-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-30, Math: 25-30, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 33% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 8% psychology, 8% social sciences, 7% engineering. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3656); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3594). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 495 full-time, 201 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 25% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 31%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 28%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 48%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 14%; medicine, 19%; dentistry, 4%; engineering, 6%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 29%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (972) 883-2941. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,554 in state, $17,854 out of state; room/board: $6,671. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $2,189; personal expenses: $1,885. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31; deadline: March 31. In 2007-2008, 54% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,324 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,529 (27%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,972 (40%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,248. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,840 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,466. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): other housing options (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,899. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 131. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraterniUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS–DALLAS π TEXAS 1577

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ties: 5%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 79. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,588,251; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,496. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,462. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,278. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,470. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 364 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 104. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 605 (paper).

University of Texas–El Paso I Address: 500 W. University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968 I Website: http://www.utep.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,112 full-time; 5,913 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score: 919  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,925 in state, $14,355 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 99% Average debt: $15,228 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 59%

considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,147. Total accepted: 5,098. Freshmen enrolled: 2,309; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 99%. Non-early acceptance rate: 99%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 80%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-20, Math: 16-22, Composite: 1621.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1913. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% engineering, 6% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: health professions, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 662 full-time, 435 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 21% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 31%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 4%; five-year: 18%; six-year: 29%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,112 full-time; 5,913 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 77%; White: 9%; International: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (915) 747-5890. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utep.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/commonapp.WBX. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Total units: (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not 1578 TEXAS π UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS–EL PASO

Financial aid office: (915) 747-5204. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,925 in state, $14,355 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $816; transportation: $1,822; personal expenses: $1,494. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,090 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,857 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,881 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,627. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,444 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,855 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,228. Proportion who borrowed: 59%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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earnings: $6,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 155. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 8. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 32. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,309,247; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,075. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 10,100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,598. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,457. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,471. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1630 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 74.

University of Texas of the Permian Basin I Address: 4901 E. University Boulevard, Odessa, TX 79762-0001 I Website: http://www.utpb.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,976 full-time; 778 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 855-1075  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,800 in state, $12,870 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,192 Acceptance rate: 98% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Angelo State University; Sul Ross State University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Tech University; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 716. Total accepted: 701. Freshmen enrolled: 379; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 98%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 52% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 97%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 62%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-525, Math: 435550, Combined: 855-1075. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 50%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 8% history, 8% psychology, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning (34.7%), double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 117 full-time, 81 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; fiveyear: 28%; six-year: 32%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,976 full-time; 778 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 40%; White: 52%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (432) 552-2605. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utpb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (0); Social studies: 4 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 4 (0); Total units: 24 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (432) 552-2620. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,800 in state, $12,870 out of state; room/board: $4,192. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $771; personal expenses: $1,799. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,051 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,256 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,166 (27%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,166. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 46%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $931 (12%).

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (96%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 19%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 287,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 512. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 687. Transfer applicants offered admission: 662. Transfer applicants enrolled: 362. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 580 (paper).

University of Texas–Pan American I Address: 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78541-2999 I Website: http://www.utpa.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,238 full-time; 3,949 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,899 in state, $10,571 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $4,900 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,238 full-time; 3,949 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 88%; White: 5%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (956) 381-2206. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utpa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 11. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.panam.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 1580 TEXAS π UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS–PAN AMERICAN

2; Social studies: 4; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 24. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,884. Total accepted: 4,266. Freshmen enrolled: 2,626; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-510, Math: 420-540, Combined: 820-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 15-20, Composite: 1721.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1927. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% English language and literature/letters, 6% security and protective services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 633 full-time, 127 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 44% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 16%; of 20 to 49 students: 67%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 23%; six-year: 31%. Graduate study: 3% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year; 5% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 15%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 5%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (956) 381-2501. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,899 in state, $10,571 out of state; room/board: $4,900. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,620; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 4%. Average peryear earnings: $5,602. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 102. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 598,008; number of current serial subscriptions: 35,004. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 900. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,777. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,259. Transfer applicants enrolled: 838. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 808 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 542 (paper).

University of Texas–San Antonio I Address: 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249 I Website: http://www.utsa.edu I Public I Enrollment: 18,779 full-time; 5,926 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,100 in state, $15,530 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,821 Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: $19,237 Student/faculty ratio: 25/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 18,779 full-time; 5,926 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 44%; White: 40%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 669-0919. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utsa.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/commonapp.wb. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi; Texas State University–San Marcos; University of Texas–Austin; University of Texas–Pan American. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,929. Total accepted: 10,163. Freshmen enrolled: 4,928; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-550, Math: 460-570, Combined: 900-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 18-24, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1969. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% psychology, 6% social sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 917 fulltime, 255 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 34% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 25/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 24%; of 20 to 49 students: 52%; of 50 or more students: 23%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 7%; five-year: 22%; six-year: 29%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (210) 458-8000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,100 in state, $15,530 out of state; room/board: $7,821. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $880; personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,425 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,530 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,104 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,003. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS–SAN ANTONIO π TEXAS 1581

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need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,004 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,438 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,237. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,876 full-time; 1,082 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 80%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (15%), apartment for single students (80%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (3%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 242. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 200. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 741,962; number of current serial subscriptions: 32,551. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 800. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,526. Transfer applicants offered admission: 4,223. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,584. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 518 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 63. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

University of Texas–Tyler I Address: 3900 University Boulevard, Tyler, TX 75799 I Website: http://www.uttyler.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,876 full-time; 1,082 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 950-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,742 in state, $14,172 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,510 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $13,204 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

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Phone: (903) 566-7202. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uttyler.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.go2uttyler.com/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Stephen F. Austin State University; Texas A&M University–College Station; Texas Tech University; University of North Texas; University of Texas–Austin. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,475. Total accepted: 1,180. Freshmen enrolled: 621; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 79%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-580, Math: 490-590, Combined: 950-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 60%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1971. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% health professions and related clinical sciences, 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 6% science technologies/technicians, 5% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 250 full-time, 131 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 72%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 61%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 44%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (903) 566-7180. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,742 in state, $14,172 out of state; room/board: $7,510. Estimated books and supplies: $920; transportation: $746; personal expenses: $1,174. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,204. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

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Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 15%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,803. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 78. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor). Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

Phone: (210) 829-6005. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uiw.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.uiw.edu/admissions/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: St. Mary’s University of San Antonio; Texas Lutheran University; Texas State University–San Marcos; University of Texas–San Antonio. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,962. Total accepted: 1,941. Freshmen enrolled: 718; 2% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Non-early acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 44%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 410-530, Combined: 830-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 1622, Math: 15-21, Composite: 16-22.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 52. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 184,771; number of current serial subscriptions: 525. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 192. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,481. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,430. Transfer applicants enrolled: 848. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of the Incarnate Word I Address: 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209-6397 I Website: http://www.uiw.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,899 full-time; 1,799 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,260 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,380 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,899 full-time; 1,799 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 58%; White: 30%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 17%; No preference: 17%; Unknown: 6%; Roman Catholic: 50%; Christian: 9%; Other: 1%.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 47% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% visual and performing arts, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3623). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 183 full-time, 321 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 28% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 67%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 33%; sixyear: 40%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (210) 829-6008. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,260; room/board: $7,380. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $910; personal expenses: $1,560. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,116 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,204 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,909 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,671. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,317 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,313 (3%). Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

Wayland Baptist University I Address: 1900 W. Seventh Street, Plainview, TX 79072 I Website: http://www.wbu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention I Enrollment: 832 full-time; 215 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,000 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $3,516 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $18,288 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 95%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (48%), women’s dorms (23%), men’s dorms (11%), apartment for single students (18%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 18%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,739. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 119. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 239,275; number of current serial subscriptions: 40,647. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 464. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 88 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 21. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 220 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 832 full-time; 215 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 25%; White: 67%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 13%; Protestant: 13%; Unknown: 13%; Southern Baptist Convention: 29%; Other Baptist: 18%; Other: 14%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (806) 291-3500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wbu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); History: 2; Total units: 9 (6). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: HardinSimmons University; Lubbock Christian University; Texas Tech University; West Texas A&M University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 416. Total accepted: 331. Freshmen enrolled: 252; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 390-550, Math: 410-570, Combined: 800-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 15-22, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, transfer-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 39% business administration and management, 34% education, 16% human services, 3% elementary education and teaching, 2% criminal justice/safety studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, external degree program, honors program, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, midU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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dle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 72 full-time, 39 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 4% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (806) 291-3520. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,000; room/board: $3,516. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,329; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,423 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,653 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,959 (52%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,580. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,206 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,394 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,288. Proportion who borrowed: 95%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (45%), apartments for married students (5%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 29. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 1%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 127,363; number of current serial subscriptions: 532. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 241. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

West Texas A&M University I Address: 2501 Fourth Avenue, Canyon, TX 79016-0001 I Website: http://www.wtamu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,453 full-time; 1,396 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,484 in state, $13,914 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,627 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,453 full-time; 1,396 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 18%; White: 72%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (806) 651-2020. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wtamu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.applytexas.org. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 4 (4); Total units: 24. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Angelo State University; Midwestern State University; Tarleton State University; Texas Tech University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,340. Total accepted: 1,660. Freshmen enrolled: 960; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 100%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-600, Math: 420-520, Combined: 880-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 76%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-23, Math: 19-26, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 82. Transfer applicants offered admission: 71. Transfer applicants enrolled: 61. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 22 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

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Year founded: 1910. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 15% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 14% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 4% biological and biomedical sciences, 4% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY π TEXAS 1585

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composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning (81.78%), double major, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1.37%), honors program (1.8%), independent study (10.99%), internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program (14.47%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 238 full-time, 72 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 31%; six-year: 36%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (806) 651-2055. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,484 in state, $13,914 out of state; room/board: $5,627. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,440; personal expenses: $1,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 55% were determined to have financial need; 96% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,172 (55%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,997 (40%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,017. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 61%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,389 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,992 (6%).

phones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,306. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,076. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 105 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Wiley College I Address: 711 Wiley Avenue, Marshall, TX 75670 I Website: http://www.wileyc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 804 full-time; 121 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score: 787  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,680 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $5,620 Acceptance rate: 46% Average debt: $20,006 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 804 full-time; 121 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 89%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 4%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 6%; Protestant: 64%; No preference: 21%; United Methodist: 9%.

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (22%), women’s dorms (42%), men’s dorms (30%), sorority housing (3%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (3%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,890. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 110. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 12%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

Phone: (800) 658-6889. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wileyc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: September 3. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2; Social studies: 2 (2); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,125. Total accepted: 978. Freshmen enrolled: 220; Overall acceptance rate: 46%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 8% were in the top 25 percent; 46% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 42%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 10-18, Math: 15-19, Composite: 13-18.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,105,750; number of current serial subscriptions: 19,638. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 560. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency tele-

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1873. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 59% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% sociology, 8% criminal justice and corrections, 7% business administration and management, 6% early childhood education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literaU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ture/letters; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (10%), internships (2%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 51 full-time, 29 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 83% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 55%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 6%; five-year: 16%; six-year: 26%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 12% within one year; 17% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 5%; medicine, 20%; dentistry, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 10%; education, 50%; arts and sciences, 7%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (903) 927-3210. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,680; room/board: $5,620. Estimated books and supplies: $400; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $2,970. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15; deadline: April 15. In 2007-2008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 89% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,790 (100%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,300 (100%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,000 (95%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,875. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,215 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,281 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,006. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (50%), men’s dorms (50%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 34% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 4. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 79,900; number of current serial subscriptions: 300. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 182. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 85. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 93. Transfer applicants offered admission: 93. Transfer applicants enrolled: 92. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 26 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

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Utah Brigham Young University–Provo I Address: A-209 ASB, Provo, UT 84602 I Website: http://www.byu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I Enrollment: 27,844 full-time; 3,029 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 113, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 25-30  Tuition: 2008-2009: $3,840 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,460 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 27,844 full-time; 3,029 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 88%; International: 4%. Religious preference: No preference: 1%; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 98%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (801) 422-2507. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.byu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://saas.byu.edu/depts/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); History: 2. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Offcampus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brigham Young University–Hawaii; University of Utah; Utah State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 9,979. Total accepted: 7,384. Freshmen enrolled: 5,716; 65% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 49% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 83% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550670, Math: 570-680, Combined: 1120-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-31, Math: 24-30, Composite: 25-30.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1875. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 10% public administration and social service professions, 9% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/techni1588 UTAH π BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY–PROVO

cians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, votech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,305 full-time, 466 part-time (69% men; 31% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 47%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 73%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (801) 422-4104. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $3,840; room/board: $6,460. Estimated books and supplies: $1,170; transportation: $1,824; personal expenses: $2,064. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 11%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 39% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 390. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 187. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,511,155; number of current serial subscriptions: 26,722. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,000. School has a wireless U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,182. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,325. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,045. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1273 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 103. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Dixie State College of Utah I Address: 225 S. 700 E, Saint George, UT 84770-2876 I Website: http://www.dixie.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,149 full-time; 2,449 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $2,893 in state, $10,063 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $3,998 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $12,285 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 44%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,149 full-time; 2,449 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 93%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (435) 652-7702. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.dixie.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://new.dixie.edu/Admissions/?page=Admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); History: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,777. Total accepted: 1,995. Freshmen enrolled: 1,270; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 423-548, Math: 423-480, Combined: 846-1028. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1911. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 41% business administration and management, 36% elementary education and teaching, 14% computer and information sciences, 8% nursULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 1% digital communication and media/multimedia. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; multi/interdisciplinary studies; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, education, health professions, natural science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 113 full-time, 206 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 49%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (435) 652-7575. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $2,893 in state, $10,063 out of state; room/board: $3,998. Estimated books and supplies: $1,150; transportation: $2,124; personal expenses: $2,854. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 1. In 2007-2008, 58% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 5% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,198 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,700 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,177 (48%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,508. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 48%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,229 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,018 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,285. Proportion who borrowed: 44%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), men’s dorms (17%), apartments for married students (11%), apartment for single students (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 8%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, academic, older student. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 148. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 136,328; number of current serial subscriptions: 283. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

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its to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 667. Transfer applicants offered admission: 418. Transfer applicants enrolled: 272. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13. Number of countries represented: 5. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Southern Utah University I Address: 351 W. Center Street, Cedar City, UT 84720 I Website: http://www.suu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,002 full-time; 1,487 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,554 in state, $12,608 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,730 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,002 full-time; 1,487 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (435) 586-7740. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.suu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Social studies: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 53% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-540, Math: 440-560, Combined: 870-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1897. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% education, 16% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; 1590 UTAH π SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY

physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 222 full-time, 94 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 66%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 45%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 37%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (435) 586-7735. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,554 in state, $12,608 out of state; room/board: $4,730.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 13%. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 771. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 961. Transfer applicants offered admission: 732. Transfer applicants enrolled: 475. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 66 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 510 (paper).

University of Utah I Address: 201 S. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 I Website: http://www.utah.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,515 full-time; 6,906 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 127, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,337 in state, $16,796 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,972 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $13,994 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 14,515 full-time; 6,906 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 85%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (801) 581-7281. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.utah.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/appdownload/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brigham Young University–Provo; Utah State University; Utah Valley State College; Weber State University; Westminster College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,123. Total accepted: 5,833. Freshmen enrolled: 2,743; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 25% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-630, Math: 490-630, Combined: 980-1260. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 20-27, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1850. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% social sciences, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% engineering. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (7%), cooperative (workstudy plan) program (4%), distance learning (50%), double major (6%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.6%), exchange student program (domestic) (.2%), honors program (9%), independent study (16%), internships (34%), student-designed major (.2%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,248 fullULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

time, 637 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 2%; engineering, 18%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 28%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (801) 581-8788. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,337 in state, $16,796 out of state; room/board: $5,972. Estimated books and supplies: $1,080; transportation: $1,260; personal expenses: $4,320. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 56% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,974 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,488 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,777 (29%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,878. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 58%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,644 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,779 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $13,994. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (62%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students (12%), special housing for international students (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 8%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,541. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 312. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 176. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 3,710,204; number of current serial subscriptions: 39,592. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 8,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,923. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,311. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,746. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 522 (3% of stuUNIVERSITY OF UTAH π UTAH 1591

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dent body). Number of countries represented: 115. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Utah State University I Address: Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 I Website: http://www.usu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,108 full-time; 2,071 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,445 in state, $12,951 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,650 Acceptance rate: 98% Average debt: $0 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 0%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,108 full-time; 2,071 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (435) 797-1079. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.usu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.usu.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); History: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 15 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brigham Young University–Provo; University of Utah. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,045. Total accepted: 5,907. Freshmen enrolled: 2,842; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 98%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 49% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 80%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470600, Math: 490-620, Combined: 960-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 19-26, Composite: 20-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1888. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 6% elementary education and teaching, 4% human development and family studies, 4% journalism, 4% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sci1592 UTAH π UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

ences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; precision production; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, education, engineering, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 714 full-time, 204 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 39%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 15%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 35%; sixyear: 45%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 8%; medicine, 8%; dentistry, 4%; engineering, 10%; education, 7%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (435) 797-0173. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,445 in state, $12,951 out of state; room/board: $4,650. Estimated books and supplies: $1,150; transportation: $1,440; personal expenses: $2,100. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 54% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,608 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,876 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,492 (30%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,307. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,381 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,152 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $0.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 29% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 200. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,574,440; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,369. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 925. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 15,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,885. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,813. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,025. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 467 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 69. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brigham Young University–Provo; University of Utah; Utah State University; Utah Valley State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,221. Total accepted: 4,221. Freshmen enrolled: 2,186; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 52% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class. Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-24.

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Utah Valley State College I Address: 800 W. University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058-5999 I Website: http://www.uvsc.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,056 in state, $11,556 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $6,212 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Weber State University I Address: 1103 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-1103 I Website: http://weber.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,439 full-time; 8,178 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 53, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,673 in state, $11,134 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,237 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,439 full-time; 8,178 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 6%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 24%; LDS(The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints): 59%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (801) 626-6744. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://weber.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 22. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://weber.edu/admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (2); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); History: (1); Academic electives: (4); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Year founded: 1889. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 8% selling skills and sales operations, 5% elementary education and teaching, 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 4% accounting, 4% medical radiologic technology/science-radiation therapist. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 461 full-time, 446 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 51% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 8%; medicine, 11%; dentistry, 7%; education, 8%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (801) 626-7569. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,673 in state, $11,134 out of state; room/board: $6,237. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,520; personal expenses: $1,486. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 54% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,523 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,274 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,061 (28%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,998. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 50%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award

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(and the proportion receiving): $2,202 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,021 (2%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (4%), men’s dorms (7%), apartments for married students (11%), apartment for single students (77%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 4%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 5% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 121. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, curling, martial arts, racquetball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, curling, martial arts, racquetball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 520,538; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,711. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 60,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 75%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,064. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,064. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,419. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 138 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 35.

Western Governors University I Address: 4001 S. 700 E Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107-2533 I Website: http://www.wgu.edu/ I Private I Enrollment: 6,469 full-time

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,469 full-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 84%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (866) 225-5948. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wgu.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: https://www.wgu.edu/wgu/app/app_step0.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1996. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional certificate. Most popular majors: 33% elementary education and teaching, 10% business administration, management, and operations, 4% computer and information sciences, 4% human resources management/personnel administration, 3% business administration, management, and operations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (801) 327-8104. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,760. Estimated books and supplies: $1,640; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 86% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $1,738 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (20%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, other. Counseling services: academic, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School does not have a wireless network.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,760 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Westminster College I Address: 1840 S. 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105-3697 I Website: http://www.westminstercollege.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,819 full-time; 229 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 19, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,790 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,672 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $16,800 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 59%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,819 full-time; 229 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 87%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 62%; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 18%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (801) 832-2200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.westminstercollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.westminstercollege.edu/prospective_undergraduate/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 2 (3); Total units: 16 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Brigham Young University–Provo; Colorado College; University of Colorado–Boulder; University of Utah; Utah State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,146. Total accepted: 987. Freshmen enrolled: 452; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-633, Math: 480-610, Combined: 970-1243. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-27, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1875. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 34% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 18% health professions and related clinical sciences, 7% psychology, 5% English language and literature/letters, 5% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious stud-

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ies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (3%), double major (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (4%), independent study (18%), internships (45%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (6%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3675); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3675); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3675). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 130 full-time, 156 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 37%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 21% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 20%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (801) 832-2500. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,790; room/board: $6,672. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,225. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,212 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,885 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,327 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,245. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,040 (40%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,813 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,800. Proportion who borrowed: 59%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (28%), apartment for single students (60%), special housing for disabled students (5%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 14% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 44. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 55%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 37. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration,

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priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 162,831; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,082. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 585. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 579. Transfer applicants offered admission: 465. Transfer applicants enrolled: 221. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 32 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Vermont Bennington College I Address: 1 College Drive, Bennington, VT 05201 I Website: http://www.bennington.edu I Private I Enrollment: 581 full-time; 2 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 104, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1120-1330  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,270 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $10,680 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $20,936 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 581 full-time; 2 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 833-6845. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bennington.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 3; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.bennington.edu/admis_applying.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); History: (4); Total units: (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bard College; New School; New York University; Sarah Lawrence College; Vassar College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,009. Total accepted: 630. Freshmen enrolled: 202; 96% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 21%. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 73%. Non-early acceptance rate: 62%. Size of waiting list: 10 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 28% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 36%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 57%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 580-700, Math: 540-630, Combined: 1120-1330. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 23-30, Math: 22-28, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1925. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 22% visual and performing arts, 14% English language and literature, 14% drama and dramatics/theater arts, 9% music. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), cross-registration (6%), double major (26%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), independent study (75%), internships (100%), student-designed major (100%), study abroad (14%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 60 full-time, 32 parttime (59% men; 41% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 86%; of 20 to 49 students: 13%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; fiveyear: 56%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year; 35% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 17%; education, 33%; arts and sciences, 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (802) 440-4325. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,270; room/board: $10,680. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $450; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $29,528 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $24,973 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,157 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,030. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,786 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,936. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (0%), cooperative housing (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 99%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,931. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 21. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 24. Library: Number of titles: 113,465; number of current serial subscriptions: 25,534. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 90. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can BENNINGTON COLLEGE π VERMONT 1597

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be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 81. Transfer applicants offered admission: 49. Transfer applicants enrolled: 23. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 577 (paper); 233 (computer).

Burlington College I Address: 95 North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 I Website: http://www.burlington.edu I Private I Enrollment: 120 full-time; 59 part-time

legal professions and studies; multi/interdisciplinary studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, other. Special academic programs (% participation): crossregistration (14%), distance learning (36%), double major (7%), dual enrollment (0%), external degree program (36%), honors program (0%), independent study (98%), internships (76%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (29%), study abroad (0%), other (50%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 6 full-time, 70 part-time (55% men; 45% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 50%. Student/faculty ratio: 5/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 100%; of 20 to 49 students: 0%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 5%; fiveyear: 21%; six-year: 23%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 95%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,640 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: $0 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $32,302 Student/faculty ratio: 5/1 Proportion who borrowed: 100%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 120 full-time; 59 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (802) 862-9616. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.burlington.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.burlington.edu/downloads/application_campus.pdf. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (3); Science: 0 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 0 (4); History: 0 (3); Academic electives: 0 (4); Total units: 0 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Champlain College; Fitchburg State College; Marlboro College; New York University; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 69. Total accepted: 43. Freshmen enrolled: 25; 68% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Non-early acceptance rate: 62%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: (Proportion submitting class standing: 48%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 40%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 12%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1972. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 29% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 21% English language and literature/letters, 19% film/cinema studies, 14% psychology, 7% human services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; English language and literature/letters; 1598 VERMONT π BURLINGTON COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (802) 862-9616. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,640; room/board: $0. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,800; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 7% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,383 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,616 (51%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,335 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,807. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 54%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,278 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,302. Proportion who borrowed: 100%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (65%), cooperative housing (35%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 10%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 1. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 10%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 4. Services include: tape recorders, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 11,583; number of current serial subscriptions: 53. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 21. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 20. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 30. Transfer applicants offered admission: 30. Transfer applicants enrolled: 26. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 580 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Castleton State College I Address: Castleton, VT 05735 I Website: http://www.castleton.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,690 full-time; 245 part-time

ior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3696). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 88 full-time, 120 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 41%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 890-1060  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,284 in state, $16,948 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,509 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $25,474 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 84%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (802) 468-1292. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,284 in state, $16,948 out of state; room/board: $7,509. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $676; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,474. Proportion who borrowed: 84%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,690 full-time; 245 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 96%.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 67%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 639-8521. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.castleton.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/aw?castle. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 14 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Keene State College; Plymouth State University; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,828. Total accepted: 1,303. Freshmen enrolled: 418; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 18% were in the top 25 percent; 56% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-530, Math: 450-530, Combined: 890-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1787. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 30% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% psychology, 6% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, academic, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 120. Services include: remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, typist/scribe. Library: Number of titles: 185,507; number of current serial subscriptions: 722. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 225. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 390. Transfer applicants offered admission: 266. Transfer applicants enrolled: 173. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Champlain College I Address: 163 S. Willard Street, Burlington, VT 05401 I Website: http://www.champlain.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,997 full-time; 681 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1010-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,355 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $11,210 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,997 full-time; 681 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%. CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE π VERMONT 1599

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 570-5858. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.champlain.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 31; decision sent by March 25. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/champln/indexa.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: 4; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Quinnipiac University; Rochester Institute of Technology; St. Michael’s College; University of Maine; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,723. Total accepted: 1,602. Freshmen enrolled: 496; 73% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 15% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500600, Math: 510-600, Combined: 1010-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1878. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 25% business administration and management, 8% intermedia/multimedia, 6% elementary education and teaching, 6% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 5% computer and information sciences. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5.4%), cross-registration (.3%), distance learning (70%), double major (1.5%), independent study (.3%), internships (47.8%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (10%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 80 full-time, 218 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 50%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 58%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 16%; education, 22%; arts and sciences, 33%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 570-5858. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,355; room/board: $11,210. Estimated books and supplies: $500 personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 72% of 1600 VERMONT π COLLEGE OF ST. JOSEPH

undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 4% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,874 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,861 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,264 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,597. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,692 (31%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (95%), women’s dorms (1%), special housing for international students (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 35. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 82%. Sports program (2007-2008): Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, equestrian, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cross country, equestrian, field hockey, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 40,213; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,150. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 380. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,380. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 255. Transfer applicants offered admission: 217. Transfer applicants enrolled: 134. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

College of St. Joseph I Address: 71 Clement Road, Rutland, VT 05701 I Website: http://www.csj.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 161 full-time; 100 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 800-1020  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,740 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $8,150 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $24,402 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 100%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 161 full-time; 100 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 89%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (802) 773-5286. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.csj.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Castleton State College; Johnson State College; Lyndon State College; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 101. Total accepted: 89. Freshmen enrolled: 33; 59% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 3% ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410530, Math: 390-490, Combined: 800-1020. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-23.

PLUS or other private loans): $5,295. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,925 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,402. Proportion who borrowed: 100%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (56%), men’s dorms (44%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 22. Activities include: choral groups, literary magazine, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 75. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 79,210; number of current serial subscriptions: 84. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 30. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1956. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 44% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 21% education, 15% psychology. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (11%), double major (2%), internships (40%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 14 full-time, 50 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 50%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 92%; of 20 to 49 students: 8%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 40%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 34%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 28%; education, 62%; arts and sciences, 5%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 22. Transfer applicants offered admission: 15. Transfer applicants enrolled: 11. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 1. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Goddard College I Address: 123 Pitkin Road, Plainfield, VT 05667 I Website: http://www.goddard.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (802) 773-5900. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,740; room/board: $8,150. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $650; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 88% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,613 (88%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,957 (86%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,198 (83%). Average need-based loan (excluding ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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Green Mountain College I Address: 1 College Circle, Poultney, VT 05764-1199 I Website: http://www.greenmtn.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 753 full-time; 17 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,838 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,522 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $34,260 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (802) 287-8210. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,838; room/board: $9,522. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,825 (82%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,291 (79%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,844 (72%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,056. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,683 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $34,260. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 753 full-time; 17 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 15%; Protestant: 1%; Jewish: 2%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 64%; United Methodist: 3%; Christian: 2%; Other: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (802) 287-8208. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.greenmtn.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3; History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 5; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colby-Sawyer College; Franklin Pierce University; St. Michael’s College; Unity College; University of Vermont. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,287. Total accepted: 991. Freshmen enrolled: 255; 85% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1834. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (1%), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study (10%), internships (10%), student-designed major (.5%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 25%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 40%.

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (88%), cooperative housing (3%), other housing options (9%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 81%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 93. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 65,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 314. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 115. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 120. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 526 (paper).

Johnson State College I Address: 337 College Hill, Johnson, VT 05656-9405 I Website: http://www.johnsonstatecollege.com I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,244 in state, $15,428 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,220 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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Lyndon State College I Address: PO Box 919, Lyndonville, VT 05851 I Website: http://www.lyndonstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  ACT Score: 19  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,056 in state, $15,240 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,220 Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,180. Total accepted: 1,479. Freshmen enrolled: 644; 94% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 39%. Overall acceptance rate: 21%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 25%. Non-early acceptance rate: 20%. Size of waiting list: 1231 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 82% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 97% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 650-750, Math: 650-740, Combined: 1300-1490. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 29-33.

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Marlboro College I Address: PO Box A, 2582 South Road, Marlboro, VT 05344-0300 I Website: http://www.marlboro.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $30,680 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,860 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Middlebury College I Address: Middlebury, VT 05753 I Website: http://www.middlebury.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,475 full-time; 25 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 5, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1300-1490  Tuition: 2008-2009: tuition/fees/room/board $49,210 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 21% Average debt: $19,874 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 37%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,475 full-time; 25 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 73%; International: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (802) 443-3000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.middlebury.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $65. To apply online, go to: http://www.middlebury.edu/admissions/applying/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Year founded: 1800. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% economics, 7% English language and literature/letters, 6% political science and government, 5% environmental studies, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, double major (23%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program, independent study, internships (50%), student-designed major, study abroad (60%), teacher certificate program (1%), other. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 249 full-time, 56 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 71%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 86%; five-year: 91%; six-year: 91%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (802) 443-5158. Expenses (N/A): Tuition and fees 20082009: tuition/fees/room/board $49,210. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: November 15; deadline: January 1. In 2007-2008, 52% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 45% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $32,940 (45%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $29,344 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,913 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,881. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,874. Proportion who borrowed: 37%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 97%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 120. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE π VERMONT 1603

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sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 98%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, skiing (nordic), skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, skiing (nordic), skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 664,550; number of current serial subscriptions: 9,856. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 494. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,072. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 246. Transfer applicants offered admission: 30. Transfer applicants enrolled: 14. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 243 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 233. Average TOEFL score: 627 (paper).

Norwich University I Address: 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663 I Website: http://www.norwich.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,962 full-time; 64 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 69, Universities–Master’s (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,064 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,032 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $27,966 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 91%

ment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarkson University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; The Citadel; United States Military Academy; Virginia Military Institute. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,941. Total accepted: 1,855. Freshmen enrolled: 585; 82% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-570, Math: 470-580, Combined: 930-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 19-23, Composite: 19-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1819. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 21% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 9% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 8% history, 7% architecture (B.Arch., B.A./B.S., M.Arch., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.), 6% political science and government. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (10%), double major (4%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.2%), independent study (4%), internships (2%), study abroad (9%), teacher certificate program (.5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 122 full-time, 188 part-time (66% men; 34% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; fiveyear: 44%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 7%; medicine, 7%; engineering, 3%; education, 7%; arts and sciences, 77%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,962 full-time; 64 part-time. Men: 71%; women: 29%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 90%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 468-6679. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.norwich.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.norwich.edu/admiss/undergraduate. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (0); History: 0 (3); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commit1604 VERMONT π NORWICH UNIVERSITY

Financial aid office: (802) 485-2015. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,064; room/board: $9,032. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,654 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,488 (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,747 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,090. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $19,506 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,966. Proportion who borrowed: 91%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 79%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 44% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio staU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tion, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 70. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, diagnostic testing service, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 178,291; number of current serial subscriptions: 33,545. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 305. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 202. Transfer applicants offered admission: 150. Transfer applicants enrolled: 80. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Southern Vermont College I Address: 982 Mansion Drive, Bennington, VT 05201 I Website: http://www.svc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 339 full-time; 71 part-time

Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 344. Total accepted: 316. Freshmen enrolled: 99; Overall acceptance rate: 92%. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-500, Math: 400-480, Combined: 820-980. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 13-20, Math: 14-18, Composite: 14-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1926. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (877) 563-6076. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,810; room/board: $8,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Activities include: radio station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 48. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 3 (1% of student body).

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 820-980  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,810 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $8,500 Acceptance rate: 92% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

St. Michael’s College I Address: 1 Winooski Park, Colchester, VT 05439 I Website: http://www.smcvt.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,968 full-time; 40 part-time

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 339 full-time; 71 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 88%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (802) 447-6304. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.svc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://collegeapply.com. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (4); History: (2); Total units: (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 104, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1040-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,940 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,960 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $24,451 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,968 full-time; 40 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 762-8000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.smcvt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.smcvt.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendaST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE π VERMONT 1605

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tions: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; Fairfield University; Providence College; St. Anselm College; Stonehill College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,504. Total accepted: 2,423. Freshmen enrolled: 532; 77% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 60%. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 57%. Size of waiting list: 457 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 34. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-620, Math: 520-610, Combined: 1040-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $22,008 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,664 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,955 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,152. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 77%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,357 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $37,405 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,451. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (52%), women’s dorms (0%), apartment for single students (47%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 98%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES ACADEMICS Year founded: 1904. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% social sciences, 13% psychology, 11% English language and literature/letters, 6% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), double major (15.8%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (26%), independent study (9.3%), internships (45%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (38%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3696); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3692). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 154 full-time, 58 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 89%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 73%; five-year: 79%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 46% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 7%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; education, 35%; arts and sciences, 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (802) 654-3243. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,940; room/board: $7,960. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were 1606 VERMONT π UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 180. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 241,155; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,560. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 375. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 124. Transfer applicants offered admission: 57. Transfer applicants enrolled: 24. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Vermont I Address: 194 S. Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05405-0160 I Website: http://www.uvm.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,299 full-time; 1,205 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 89, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1080-1270  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,844 in state, $29,682 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,534 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $25,036 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62% U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,299 full-time; 1,205 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 94%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (802) 656-3370. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uvm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by March 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston University; Northeastern University; University of Connecticut; University of Massachusetts–Amherst; University of New Hampshire. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 18,814. Total accepted: 13,079. Freshmen enrolled: 2,450; 74% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 39%. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Non-early acceptance rate: 69%. Size of waiting list: 2486 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 5. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 23% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 61% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-630, Math: 540-640, Combined: 1080-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1791. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% business administration and management, 8% psychology, 7% political science and government, 6% English language and literature, 4% sociology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), cross-registration, distance learning (12%), double major (9%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (9%), independent study (22%), internships (11%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (7%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 586 full-time, 183 parttime (55% men; 45% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 56%; five-year: 70%; sixyear: 72%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 10%; medicine, 12%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 5%; education, 14%; arts and sciences, 29%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (802) 656-5700. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,844 in state, $29,682 out of state; room/board: $8,534. Estimated books and supplies: $990 personal expenses: $1,202. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 10. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 54% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,809 (53%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,733 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,338 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,013. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,180 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $19,287 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,036. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (84%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 54%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 120. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 674. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,613,497; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,891. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 538. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 96%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,085. Transfer applicants offered admission: 741. Transfer applicants enrolled: 400. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 47 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

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Vermont Technical College I Address: PO Box 500, Randolph Center, VT 05061 I Website: http://www.vtc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,160 full-time; 396 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 24, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,984 in state, $18,416 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,508 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: $25,600 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,160 full-time; 396 part-time. Men: 59%; women: 41%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (802) 728-1244. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vtc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $36. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Clarkson University; Norwich University; Rochester Institute of Technology; University of Vermont; Wentworth Institute of Technology. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 920. Total accepted: 529. Freshmen enrolled: 284; Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Non-early acceptance rate: 58%. Size of waiting list: 138 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 53. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 71%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-520, Math: 450-560, Combined: 860-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 11%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 52%; sixyear: 58%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 965-8790. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,984 in state, $18,416 out of state; room/board: $7,508. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $650. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,000 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,188 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,668 (68%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,436. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 64%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,343 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,600. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $850. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 6. Activities include: drama/theater, radio station, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 59,480; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,156. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,069. Transfer applicants offered admission: 603. Transfer applicants enrolled: 490. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; construction trades; engineering technologies/technicians; health professions and related clinical sciences; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; natural resources and conservation; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Special academic programs: double major, dual enrollment, internships, study abroad, other. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 79 full-time, 77 parttime (54% men; 46% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for 1608 VERMONT π VERMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Woodbury College I Address: 660 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 I Website: http://www.woodbury-college.edu I Private I Enrollment: 53 full-time; 17 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (North)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $16,050 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 87% Average debt: $3,473 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 97% U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 53 full-time; 17 part-time. Men: 4%; women: 96%. Ethnic makeup: Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%.

time, 30 part-time (41% men; 59% women). Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 64%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (802) 229-0516. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.woodbury-college.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Required. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Burlington College; Champlain College; Johnson State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 23. Total accepted: 20. Freshmen enrolled: 4; 0% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 87%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1975. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Major fields of study: legal professions and studies; public administration and social service professions. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, independent study, internships, student-designed major, weekend college, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2 full-

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Financial aid office: (877) 563-6076. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $16,050. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 89% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $3,210 (89%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $600 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $1,667. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $500 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $3,473. Proportion who borrowed: 97%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Library: Number of titles: 500; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 15. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 5.

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Virginia Averett University I Address: 420 W. Main Street, Danville, VA 24541 I Website: http://www.averett.edu I Private I Enrollment: 757 full-time; 42 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 43, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1000  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,300 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,390 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: $24,360 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 757 full-time; 42 part-time. Men: 55%; women: 45%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 28%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 65%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 53%; Unknown: 32%; Other: 7%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 283-7388. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.averett.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.averett.edu/admissions/applications.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: 3 (0); Total units: 16 (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Appalachian State University; Christopher Newport University; East Carolina University; James Madison University; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,173. Total accepted: 1,052. Freshmen enrolled: 238; 53% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 90%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 21% were in the top 25 percent; 51% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-490, Math: 420-510, Combined: 830-1000. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-20.

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related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program (30%), cross-registration (0%), distance learning (33%), double major (6%), dual enrollment (20%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), external degree program (6%), honors program (14%), independent study (39%), internships (29%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (13%), teacher certificate program (9%), other (0%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 54 full-time, 53 parttime (53% men; 47% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 59%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 27%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 43%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (434) 791-5646. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,300; room/board: $7,390. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $350; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,155 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,203 (83%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,877 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,678. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,088 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,360. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), women’s dorms (15%), men’s dorms (20%), apartment for single students (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 57%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading, football, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: cheerleading, softball.

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services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 118,782; number of current serial subscriptions: 266. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 260. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 60. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 585 (paper).

Bluefield College I Address: 3000 College Drive, Bluefield, VA 24605 I Website: http://www.bluefield.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 641 full-time; 152 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 48, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 840-1030  Tuition: 2008-2009: $15,640 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,560 Acceptance rate: 50% Average debt: $15,255 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 93%

2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 55% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 420-500, Combined: 840-1030. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 22-22, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1922. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 38% management science, 25% behavioral sciences, 20% criminal justice and corrections, 4% kinesiology and exercise science, 3% business administration and management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (83%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (2%), honors program (2%), internships (8%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 34 full-time, 67 parttime (67% men; 33% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 86%; of 20 to 49 students: 14%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 33%; five-year: 42%; six-year: 38%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 17% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 1%; medicine, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 15%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 5%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 641 full-time; 152 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 79%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 32%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 1%; Baptist: 54%.

Financial aid office: (276) 326-4215. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $15,640; room/board: $6,560. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,400; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,938 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,306 (70%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,691 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,545. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 62%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,370 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,740 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,255. Proportion who borrowed: 93%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (276) 326-4272. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bluefield.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 6; Total units: 22. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Concord University; Ferrum College; Liberty University; Radford University; University of Virginia–Wise. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 732. Total accepted: 363. Freshmen enrolled: 108; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 50%. Credentials of fall ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (16%), women’s dorms (45%), men’s dorms (38%), apartments for married students (0%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,300. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 10. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 28%; of women in sororities: 39%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of BLUEFIELD COLLEGE π VIRGINIA 1611

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NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), martial arts, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), martial arts, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 10. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating. Library: Number of titles: 88,100; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,700. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,254. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 732. Transfer applicants offered admission: 363. Transfer applicants enrolled: 160. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 2. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 510 (paper).

Bridgewater College I Address: 402 E. College Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812-1599 I Website: http://www.bridgewater.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of the Brethren I Enrollment: 1,529 full-time; 12 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,090 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,900 Acceptance rate: 84% Average debt: $29,050 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,529 full-time; 12 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 90%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 11%; Protestant: 62%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 7%; Church of the Brethren: 10%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 759-8328. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bridgewater.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.bridgewater.edu/index.php?id=19. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 15 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. 1612 VIRGINIA π BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE

Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: James Madison University; Radford University; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,537. Total accepted: 1,290. Freshmen enrolled: 445; 19% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 84%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 460-570, Combined: 910-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 16-22, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1880. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 18% business administration and management, 11% biology/biological sciences, 9% health and physical education, 9% mass communication/media studies, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (4%), honors program (10%), independent study (9%), internships (3%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 96 full-time, 31 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 51%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 63%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 66%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (540) 828-5376. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,090; room/board: $9,900. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050; transportation: $680; personal expenses: $1,080. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,884 (69%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,954 (69%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,180 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,294. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,767 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $29,050. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (44%), men’s dorms (35%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $878. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 76. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 91. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, take home exams. Library: Number of titles: 140,733; number of current serial subscriptions: 406. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 187. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 320. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 118. Transfer applicants offered admission: 98. Transfer applicants enrolled: 59. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7. Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Christopher Newport University I Address: 1 University Place, Newport News, VA 23606 I Website: http://www.cnu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,459 full-time; 232 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,550 in state, $14,880 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,900 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $15,872 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 57%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,459 full-time; 232 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (757) 594-7015. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cnu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.cnu.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Total units: 23 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: George Mason University; James Madison University; University of Mary Washington; University of Virginia; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,694. Total accepted: 3,639. Freshmen enrolled: 1,242; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Non-early acceptance rate: 54%. Size of waiting list: 739 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 14. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 94% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550630, Math: 540-620, Combined: 1090-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1960. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% business administration and management, 12% political science and government, 11% biology/biological sciences, 11% psychology, 9% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 226 full-time, 136 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 33%; of 20 to 49 students: 65%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; fiveyear: 47%; six-year: 52%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (757) 594-7170. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,550 in state, $14,880 out of state; room/board: $8,900. Estimated books and supplies: $988; transportation: $911; personal expenses: $1,848. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 64% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 38% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,352 (34%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,677 (26%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,832 (29%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,748. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 78%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,878 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,872. Proportion who borrowed: 57%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (69%), apartment for single students (30%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 166. Activities include: choral groups, CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY π VIRGINIA 1613

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concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 14%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football (lightweight), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 200,813; number of current serial subscriptions: 937. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 552. Transfer applicants offered admission: 288. Transfer applicants enrolled: 145. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11. Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 530 (paper); 197 (computer).

College of William and Mary I Address: PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 I Website: http://www.wm.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,703 full-time; 89 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 32, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1250-1450  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,164 in state, $26,725 out of state Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $7,385 Acceptance rate: 34% Average debt: $15,602 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 32%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,703 full-time; 89 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 77%; International: 2%.

scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Duke University; Georgetown University; James Madison University; University of Virginia; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,853. Total accepted: 3,655. Freshmen enrolled: 1,346; 33% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 29%. Overall acceptance rate: 34%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 46%. Non-early acceptance rate: 33%. Size of waiting list: 2402 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 62. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 79% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 97% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 49%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 630-740, Math: 620-710, Combined: 1250-1450. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 4%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-33, Math: 26-30, Composite: 27-32.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1693. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% business administration and management, 9% English language and literature, 9% history, 9% political science and government, 8% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 619 full-time, 178 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 84%; five-year: 91%; six-year: 92%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 6%; medicine, 3%; arts and sciences, 19%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (757) 221-4223. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.wm.edu/admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (4); Social studies: (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test 1614 VIRGINIA π COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY

Financial aid office: (757) 221-2420. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $9,164 in state, $26,725 out of state; room/board: $7,385. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $346; personal expenses: $0. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 47% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 28% were determined to have financial need; 47% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,302 (28%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (22%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (24%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,403 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,770 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,602. Proportion who borrowed: 32%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (73%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (7%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (5%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 483. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 15; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 27%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 2,165,940; number of current serial subscriptions: 28,212. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 9,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 648. Transfer applicants offered admission: 332. Transfer applicants enrolled: 192. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 115 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 47. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

Eastern Mennonite University I Address: 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462 I Website: http://www.emu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Mennonite Church USA I Enrollment: 942 full-time; 28 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1200  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,280 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,200 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $21,555 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 942 full-time; 28 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 83%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 2%; Protestant: 30%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 10%; Mennonite Church USA: 52%; Baptist: 5%.

Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.emu.edu/admissions/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 21 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater College; Goshen College; Messiah College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 740. Total accepted: 525. Freshmen enrolled: 203; 53% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent; 78% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-600, Math: 470-600, Combined: 920-1200. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-28, Math: 18-26, Composite: 19-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1917. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 26% health professions and related clinical sciences, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs, 5% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (6%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (6%), independent study (17%), internships (47%), study abroad (72%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 118 full-time, 39 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 64%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; fiveyear: 68%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 7% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 16% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 6%; law, 1%; medicine, 9%; theology (or the seminary), 15%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 61%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 368-2665. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.emu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (540) 432-4139. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,280; room/board: $7,200. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $920. Financial aid: EASTERN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY π VIRGINIA 1615

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Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20072008, 83% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 16% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,354 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,769 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,883 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,572. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,218 (23%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,555. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (36%), women’s dorms (24%), men’s dorms (13%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (26%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 58%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,319. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 38. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 172,320; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Emory and Henry College I Address: PO Box 947, Emory, VA 24327 I Website: http://www.ehc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 925 full-time; 52 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1125  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,860 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,980 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $11,577 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 925 full-time; 52 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 848-5493. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ehc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; Total units: 15 (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: James Madison University; Radford University; Roanoke College; University of Virginia–Wise; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,455. Total accepted: 1,048. Freshmen enrolled: 257; 34% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Non-early acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-575, Math: 450550, Combined: 910-1125. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 25-25, Composite: 19-25.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 220. Transfer applicants offered admission: 141. Transfer applicants enrolled: 77. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 36 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 79 (computer).

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1836. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% social sciences, 9% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, 7% history, 7% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, dual U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (23%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 75 full-time, 46 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 77%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 46%; five-year: 53%; sixyear: 54%. Graduate study: 28% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 37% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 23%; law, 31%; medicine, 12%; theology (or the seminary), 8%; education, 2%; arts and sciences, 24%.

Ferrum College I Address: 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA 24088 I Website: http://www.ferrum.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,214 full-time; 26 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 800-980  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,545 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $7,300 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $25,556 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (276) 944-6229. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,860; room/board: $7,980. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $880. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 20072008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; 27% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,557 (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (66%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,456 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $11,577. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 7; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 24%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 55. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 278,749; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,054. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 258. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 150. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 128. Transfer applicants offered admission: 84. Transfer applicants enrolled: 40. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,214 full-time; 26 part-time. Men: 56%; women: 44%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 27%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 68%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 5%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 3%; No preference: 33%; United Methodist: 13%; Other: 36%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 868-9797. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ferrum.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Academic electives: (2); Total units: 22 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May not be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater College; Lynchburg College; Radford University; Roanoke College; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,009. Total accepted: 1,570. Freshmen enrolled: 546; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 5% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 17% were in the top 25 percent; 47% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-490, Math: 400-490, Combined: 800-980. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 16-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1913. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 22% business administration and management, 11% criminal justice/safety studies, 11% parks, recreation, and leisure studies, 10% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 5% public administration. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, matheFERRUM COLLEGE π VIRGINIA 1617

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matics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (8%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program (2%), independent study, internships (43%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), studentdesigned major (1%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 69 full-time, 46 part-time (; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 62%; of 20 to 49 students: 38%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 57%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 35%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (540) 365-4282. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,545; room/board: $7,300. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $465; personal expenses: $1,200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (84%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,526 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,990 (78%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,584. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,301 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,556. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (83%), women’s dorms (12%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (3%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, softball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 101. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, proofreading services, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 200,042; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,835. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 220. Transfer applicants offered admission: 119. Transfer applicants enrolled: 54. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper). 1618 VIRGINIA π GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

George Mason University I Address: 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 I Website: http://www.gmu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 13,948 full-time; 4,641 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1020-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,512 in state, $21,648 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,360 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $16,705 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 13,948 full-time; 4,641 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 16%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 65%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (703) 993-2400. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gmu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $70. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.gmu.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 3 (5); Total units: 18 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: George Washington University; James Madison University; University of Maryland–College Park; University of Virginia; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,327. Total accepted: 7,436. Freshmen enrolled: 2,229; 22% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 21%. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Non-early acceptance rate: 53%. Size of waiting list: 569 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 316. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 51%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-600, Math: 520-610, Combined: 1020-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 20-25, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1957. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 8% psychology, 7% political science and government, 6% accounting, 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange stuU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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dent program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1444); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (2103). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,093 full-time, 930 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 40%; five-year: 56%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (703) 993-2353. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,512 in state, $21,648 out of state; room/board: $7,360. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $1,264; personal expenses: $1,440. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 53% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 39% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,260 (38%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,344 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,589 (30%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,307. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,414 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,534 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,705. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 5,786. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,710. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,222. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 676 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 91. Minimum TOEFL score required: 570 (paper); 230 (computer).

Hampden-Sydney College I Address: PO Box 667, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943 I Website: http://www.hsc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,122 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 98, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1025-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $29,254 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,148 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $16,472 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,122 full-time. Men: 100%; women: 0%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 50%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 23%; Presbyterian: 12%; Other: 2%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (59%), apartment for single students (40%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 23%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,825. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 202. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 23; sororities: 14. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 97%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, martial arts, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 1015. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,625,388; number of current serial subscriptions: 42,037. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,504. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 18,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 755-0733. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hsc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Send application by: January 15; Decision sent by: February 15. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.hsc.edu/admissions/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 3; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: James Madison University; Randolph-Macon College; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; University of Virginia; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,470. Total accepted: 984. Freshmen enrolled: 334; 33% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 38% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-600, Math: 515-630, Combined: 1025-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-26. HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE π VIRGINIA 1619

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1775. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 31% economics, 19% history, 19% political science and government, 11% biology/biological sciences, 5% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (45%), cross-registration (1%), double major (14%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (18%), independent study (7%), internships (24%), study abroad (9%). Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 97 full-time, 27 part-time (71% men; 29% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 69%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 80%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 69%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 69%. Graduate study: 30% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 55% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 35%; law, 20%; medicine, 8%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 10%; arts and sciences, 30%.

wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 98%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 42. Transfer applicants offered admission: 23. Transfer applicants enrolled: 18. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 570 (paper); 230 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 590 (paper).

Hampton University I Address: Tyler Street, Hampton, VA 23668 I Website: http://www.hamptonu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 4,603 full-time; 283 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 24, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 937-1198  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,392 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,440 Acceptance rate: 37% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (434) 223-6119. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $29,254; room/board: $9,148. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $550. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 1. In 2007-2008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 33% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,082 (48%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,542 (48%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,795 (38%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,811. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,270 (50%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,472. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): men’s dorms (64%), fraternity housing (12%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (12%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 95%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 43. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 11; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 259,610; number of current serial subscriptions: 19,004. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 140. School has a 1620 VIRGINIA π HAMPTON UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,603 full-time; 283 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 95%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 2%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 8%; Protestant: 75%; Muslim: 8%; No preference: 8%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (757) 727-5328. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hamptonu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.hamptonu.edu/Admissions/admiss.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Howard University; Norfolk State University; North Carolina A&T State University; Old Dominion University; University of Virginia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Overall acceptance rate: 37%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 45% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 61%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 465-620, Math: 472-578, Combined: 937-1198. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-29, Math: 17-25, Composite: 17-26.

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ness, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 53%. Graduate study: 42% of students pursue further study within five years.

dent body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 575 (paper).

Hollins University I Address: PO Box 9707, Roanoke, VA 24020 I Website: http://www.hollins.edu I Private I Enrollment: 755 full-time; 28 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 98, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,055 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,650 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $23,083 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 755 full-time; 28 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 84%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 624-3341. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,392; room/board: $7,440. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 44% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,175 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,800 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,376. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 28%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): N/A (12%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 68%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 20. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 265,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,100. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,500. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 37 (1% of stuULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Phone: (800) 456-9595. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.hollins.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (3); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: James Madison University; Randolph College; Roanoke College; Sweet Briar College; University of Mary Washington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 632. Total accepted: 559. Freshmen enrolled: 206; Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 85%. Non-early acceptance rate: 89%. Size of waiting list: 26 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 1. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 90% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 64%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520650, Math: 470-580, Combined: 990-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 35%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1842. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 19% visual and performing arts, 18% English language and literature/letters, 13% social sciences, 8% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of HOLLINS UNIVERSITY π VIRGINIA 1621

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required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major (17%), dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), independent study (59%), internships (64%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (27%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 72 full-time, 36 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 86%; of 20 to 49 students: 14%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 62%; five-year: 70%; six-year: 70%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 11%; medicine, 4%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 79%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (540) 362-6332. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,055; room/board: $9,650. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 97% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,711 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,510 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,201 (56%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,498. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,831 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,083. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (75%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (4%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 43% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,375. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 236,427; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,976. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 113. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 64. Transfer appli1622 VIRGINIA π JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

cants offered admission: 50. Transfer applicants enrolled: 32. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 22 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

James Madison University I Address: 800 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 I Website: http://www.jmu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 15,651 full-time; 763 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 4, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1230  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,666 in state, $17,386 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,108 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $16,546 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 15,651 full-time; 763 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 31%; Protestant: 28%; Jewish: 3%; No preference: 22%; Islam: 1%; Other: 15%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (540) 568-5681. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.jmu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 3 (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of William and Mary; George Mason University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Virginia; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 18,352. Total accepted: 11,660. Freshmen enrolled: 3,867; 35% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 47%. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Non-early acceptance rate: 59%. Size of waiting list: 1863 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 258. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 75% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-610, Math: 530-620, Combined: 1050-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 22-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 22% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% social sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 854 full-time, 398 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 31%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 64%; five-year: 79%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 7%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; education, 29%; arts and sciences, 46%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (540) 568-7820. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,666 in state, $17,386 out of state; room/board: $7,108. Estimated books and supplies: $838; transportation: $1,700; personal expenses: $1,794. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 35% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,116 (30%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,419 (13%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,251 (22%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,180. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 50%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,039 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,520 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,546. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (86%), sorority housing (4%), apartment for single students (1%), other housing options (9%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 36%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,750. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 328. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 72%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 181. Library: Number of titles: 784,940; number of current serial subscripULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

tions: 12,811. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,738. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,861. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,127. Transfer applicants enrolled: 659. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 137 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 50. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Liberty University I Address: 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA 24502-2269 I Website: http://www.liberty.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 12,947 full-time; 5,650 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,434 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,800 Acceptance rate: 94% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 24/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 12,947 full-time; 5,650 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 79%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Protestant: 34%; No preference: 14%; Unknown: 8%; Baptist: 32%; Southern Baptist: 10%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 543-5317. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.liberty.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.liberty.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,638. Total accepted: 6,258. Freshmen enrolled: 3,438; 67% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 94%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 39%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 64%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440560, Math: 420-550, Combined: 860-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-25, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-24. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY π VIRGINIA 1623

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Year founded: 1971. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 17% business/commerce, 17% religion/religious studies, 13% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 12% psychology, 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-theology. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (6968). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 340 full-time, 485 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 24/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 29%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 13%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 34%; fiveyear: 47%; six-year: 47%.

Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 6,740. Transfer applicants offered admission: 6,690. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,782. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 639 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 72. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 557 (paper).

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (434) 582-2270. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,434; room/board: $5,800. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 33%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,125. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 295,756; number of current serial subscriptions: 46,176. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Longwood University I Address: 201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909 I Website: http://www.whylongwood.com I Public I Enrollment: 3,832 full-time; 154 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 32, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1130  Tuition: 2007-2008: $8,185 in state, $16,378 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,276 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,832 full-time; 154 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (434) 395-2060. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.whylongwood.com. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.whylongwood.com/applynow/applyonline.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Total units: 29 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Christopher Newport University; James Madison University; Radford University; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,352. Total accepted: 2,872. Freshmen enrolled: 988; 4% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Non-early acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 36% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-570, Math: 480-560, Combined: 960-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1839. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 18% business administration and management, 10% social sciences, 7% visual and performing arts, 6% English language and literature. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (5%), distance learning (5%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (5%), honors program (5%), independent study (5%), internships (100%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (23%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 208 full-time, 39 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study within one year; 31% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 38%; arts and sciences, 18%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (434) 395-2077. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $8,185 in state, $16,378 out of state; room/board: $6,276. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), women’s dorms (10%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (31%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 125. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 13. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 128. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 332,647; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,190. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 437. Transfer applicants offered admission: 325. Transfer applicants enrolled: 207. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 19. Number of countries represented: 10. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Lynchburg College I Address: 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501 I Website: http://www.lynchburg.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 1,999 full-time; 114 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 33, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,105 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,570 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $22,825 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,999 full-time; 114 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 40%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 8%; Unknown: 15%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 9%; Other: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (434) 544-8300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lynchburg.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (1); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: James Madison University; Longwood University; Radford University; Roanoke College; Virginia Commonwealth University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,248. Total accepted: 2,934. Freshmen enrolled: 601; 44% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 61%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-560, Math: 460-570, Combined: 920-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1903. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 14% social sciences, 13% education, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 9% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; busiLYNCHBURG COLLEGE π VIRGINIA 1625

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ness, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cross-registration, double major (3%), dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships (39%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (9%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 157 full-time, 57 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; fiveyear: 52%; six-year: 54%.

Number of campus computers available to all students: 385. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 718. Transfer applicants offered admission: 394. Transfer applicants enrolled: 100. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 561 (paper).

Mary Baldwin College I Address: New and Frederick Streets, Staunton, VA 24401 I Website: http://www.mbc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 1,050 full-time; 465 part-time

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Financial aid office: (434) 544-8228. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,105; room/board: $7,570. Estimated books and supplies: $750; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $200. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 30% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,418 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,825 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,734 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,901. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,851 (35%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,825. Proportion who borrowed: 68%.

 U.S News College Ranking: 25, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 920-1130  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,645 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,730 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $23,197 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 77%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (62%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (16%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (16%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 31% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,462. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 100. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 13%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 234. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 212,619; number of current serial subscriptions: 473. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. 1626 VIRGINIA π MARY BALDWIN COLLEGE

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,050 full-time; 465 part-time. Men: 6%; women: 94%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 72%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 12%; Protestant: 7%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 15%; Unknown: 17%; Presbyterian: 4%; Other: 40%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 468-2262. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mbc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.mbc.edu/admission/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3; Academic electives: (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Hollins University; James Madison University; Randolph College; University of Mary Washington; University of Virginia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,464. Total accepted: 1,090. Freshmen enrolled: 268; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 75%. Non-early acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-580, Math: 450-550,

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Combined: 920-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1842. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% psychology, 17% social sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% history, 10% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (15%), cross-registration (15%), distance learning (35%), double major (4%), dual enrollment (8%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), external degree program (35%), honors program (10%), independent study (5%), internships (75%), liberal arts/career combination (100%), studentdesigned major (3%), study abroad (33%), teacher certificate program (17%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: computer science, engineering, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 74 full-time, 70 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 66%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 52%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 48%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 45% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 15%; law, 15%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 35%; arts and sciences, 15%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (540) 887-7022. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,645; room/board: $6,730. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: May 15. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 77% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,774 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,950 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,344 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,669. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 91%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $14,747 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,197. Proportion who borrowed: 77%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (83%), other housing options (17%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 83%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,701. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 34. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, tennis, volleyball. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 29. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 150,205; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,982. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 227. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 890. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 212. Transfer applicants offered admission: 154. Transfer applicants enrolled: 135. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Marymount University I Address: 2807 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207 I Website: http://www.marymount.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,928 full-time; 310 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1110  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,528 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,190 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $20,686 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,928 full-time; 310 part-time. Men: 25%; women: 75%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 15%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 8%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 58%; International: 6%. Religious preference: Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 4%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; Unknown: 36%; Roman Catholic: 35%; Greek Orthodox: 1%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (703) 284-1500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.marymount.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.marymount.edu/application/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total appliMARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY π VIRGINIA 1627

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cants: 1,904. Total accepted: 1,541. Freshmen enrolled: 400; 52% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 41% were in the top 25 percent; 81% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 31%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 450-550, Combined: 900-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1950. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 11% business administration and management, 9% interior design, 8% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 6% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (15%), cross-registration (5%), distance learning (11%), double major (1%), independent study (10%), internships (93%), student-designed major (6%), study abroad (8%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 138 full-time, 183 parttime (38% men; 62% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 46%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 35%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 51%. Graduate study: 29% of students pursue further study within one year; 43% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 6%; medicine, 4%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (703) 284-1530. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,528; room/board: $9,190. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $470; personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 58% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,037 (58%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,372 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,516 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,541. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,739 (19%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,686. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (53%), women’s dorms (35%), men’s dorms (10%), apartment for single students (2%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s 1628 VIRGINIA π NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY

intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 98. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 231,039; number of current serial subscriptions: 991. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 260. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 713. Transfer applicants offered admission: 521. Transfer applicants enrolled: 268. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 142 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 54. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 574 (paper).

Norfolk State University I Address: 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504 I Website: http://www.nsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,322 in state, $16,242 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,973 Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Old Dominion University I Address: 5115 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529 I Website: http://www.odu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,680 full-time; 4,386 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1150  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,918 in state, $18,588 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,060 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $16,850 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,680 full-time; 4,386 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 22%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 66%; International: 2%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (757) 683-3685. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.odu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.odu.edu/undergraduate.php. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: (3); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Christopher Newport University; College of William and Mary; James Madison University; University of Virginia; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,504. Total accepted: 6,321. Freshmen enrolled: 2,571; 10% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 54%. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Non-early acceptance rate: 61%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 74%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-570, Math: 480-580, Combined: 960-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1930. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% health professions and related clinical sciences, 11% social sciences, 8% English language and literature/letters, 8% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 686 full-time, 418 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 43%; six-year: 48%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 6%; medicine, 8%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 3%; education, 32%; arts and sciences, 14%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (757) 683-3683. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,918 in state, $18,588 out of state; room/board: $7,060. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,875. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 15. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,209 (54%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,973 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,370 (35%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,212. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,018 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $12,615 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,850. Proportion who borrowed: 81%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (49%), apartment for single students (46%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (3%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,880. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 189. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 179. Services include: tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,152,317; number of current serial subscriptions: 16,824. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,035. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,612. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,346. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,120. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 281 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 105. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Radford University I Address: PO Box 6890, RU Station, Radford, VA 24142 I Website: http://www.radford.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,645 full-time; 378 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 36, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 910-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,536 in state, $15,550 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,716 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: $16,599 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,645 full-time; 378 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 88%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (540) 831-5371. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.radford.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 20. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 15; Decision sent by: January 9. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/runet/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (5); Total units: (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: George Mason University; James Madison University; University of Virginia–Wise; Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,046. Total accepted: 5,466. Freshmen enrolled: 1,841; 9% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 28%. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Non-early acceptance rate: 86%. Size of waiting list: 70 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 30. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 6% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-550, Math: 460-550, Combined: 910-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1910. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 13% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 9% business administration and management, 7% journalism, 6% criminal justice/safety studies, 6% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration 1630 VIRGINIA π RADFORD UNIVERSITY

and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.2%), cross-registration, distance learning (8%), double major (3%), honors program (2%), independent study (2%), internships (79%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 397 full-time, 228 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 18% within one year; 27% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 7%; law, 3%; medicine, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 24%; arts and sciences, 38%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (540) 831-5408. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,536 in state, $15,550 out of state; room/board: $6,716. Estimated books and supplies: $877; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 39% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,670 (37%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,972 (25%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,315 (32%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,042. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,585 (4%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $8,649 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,599. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (96%), apartment for single students (4%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,627. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 211. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 17; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 93. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 388,641; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,029. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 708. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Critical Reading: 510-640, Math: 490-610, Combined: 1000-1250. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 17%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 21-29.

ACADEMICS TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,279. Transfer applicants offered admission: 931. Transfer applicants enrolled: 577. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 45 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Randolph College I Address: 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503-1555 I Website: http://www.randolphcollege.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 623 full-time; 26 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 118, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1250  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,380 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,350 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $28,218 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 623 full-time; 26 part-time. Men: 12%; women: 88%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 69%; International: 12%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 38%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 11%; Unknown: 20%; United Methodist: 9%; Other: 3%.

Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 9% English language and literature, 9% biology, 9% international relations and affairs, 9% psychology, 8% political science and government. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (9%), double major (13%), dual enrollment (0%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (8%), independent study (7%), internships (34%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (46%), teacher certificate program (6%), other (0%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 75 full-time, 18 part-time (40% men; 60% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 85%; of 20 to 49 students: 15%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 61%; five-year: 62%; six-year: 62%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2%; law, 10%; medicine, 6%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 55%; veterinary medicine, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 745-7692. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.randolphcollege.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.randolphcollege.edu/admissions/apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (2); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of William and Mary; Hollins University; Sweet Briar College; University of Mary Washington; University of Virginia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,222. Total accepted: 1,018. Freshmen enrolled: 178; 51% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 2%. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Non-early acceptance rate: 83%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 59% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 51%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. Firstyear students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (434) 947-8128. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,380; room/board: $9,350. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 38% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $23,600 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,261 (65%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,532 (55%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,659. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,458 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,218. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 88%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 65% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,860. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program RANDOLPH COLLEGE π VIRGINIA 1631

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with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 18. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 198,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 520. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 61. Transfer applicants offered admission: 53. Transfer applicants enrolled: 21. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 73 (12% of student body). Number of countries represented: 40. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Randolph-Macon College I Address: PO Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005-5505 I Website: http://www.rmc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,152 full-time; 24 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,355 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,670 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $22,725 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,152 full-time; 24 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 85%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 22%; Protestant: 38%; Jewish: 2%; No preference: 4%; Unknown: 16%; United Methodist: 17%; Other: 1%.

1,953. Freshmen enrolled: 392; 26% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 15%. Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Non-early acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 281 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 32. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490580, Math: 500-590, Combined: 990-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1830. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 13% English language and literature, 13% business/managerial economics, 12% sociology, 10% psychology, 7% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (4%), cross-registration (1%), double major (11%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (10%), independent study (5%), internships (60%), study abroad (50%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 91 fulltime, 68 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 51%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 70% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 15%; medicine, 10%; dentistry, 5%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 50%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 888-1762. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rmc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 1. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.rmc.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 1 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 1 (2); Total units: 16 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Christopher Newport University; James Madison University; University of Mary Washington; University of Virginia; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,177. Total accepted: 1632 VIRGINIA π RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (804) 752-7259. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,355; room/board: $8,670. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $780; personal expenses: $720. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,028 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,683 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,317 (48%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,510. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 84%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $15,230 (42%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,725. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (55%), women’s dorms (8%), men’s dorms (11%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (8%), apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (10%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 86%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 33% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 104. Activities U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 35%; of women in sororities: 35%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cross country, football, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 70. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 190,113; number of current serial subscriptions: 811. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 93. Transfer applicants offered admission: 24. Transfer applicants enrolled: 13. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 613 (paper).

Regent University I Address: 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5037 I Website: http://www.regent.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: nondenominational I Enrollment: 578 full-time; 658 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 930-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $12,800 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,667 Acceptance rate: 53% Average debt: $22,127 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 578 full-time; 658 part-time. Men: 31%; women: 69%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 25%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 66%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 3%; Protestant: 62%; Unknown: 7%; nondenominational: 28%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (757) 226-4127. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.regent.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1; decision sent by July 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (2); History: (1). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Liberty University; Old Dominion University; Strayer University; University of Maryland–University College; University of Phoenix. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,256. Total accepted: 670. Freshmen enrolled: 152; 56% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 53%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-640, Math: 450-570, Combined: 930-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 15%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1977. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 36% organizational behavior studies, 25% psychology, 14% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 12% divinity/ministry (B.D., M.Div.), 12% teacher education and professional development. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; psychology; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (50%), double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships (12%), study abroad, teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3728). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 181 full-time, 448 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 17% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 82%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (757) 226-4125. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $12,800; room/board: $8,667. Estimated books and supplies: $598; transportation: $2,727; personal expenses: $6,818. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,127. Proportion who borrowed: 56%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartments for married students (50%), apartment for single students (50%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 10%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, musical theater, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, readers. Library: Number of titles: 283,830; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,260. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 50%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks. REGENT UNIVERSITY π VIRGINIA 1633

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 510. Transfer applicants offered admission: 508. Transfer applicants enrolled: 378. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 577 (paper); 233 (computer).

Roanoke College I Address: 221 College Lane, Salem, VA 24153-3794 I Website: http://www.roanoke.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 1,915 full-time; 91 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,935 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $9,285 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $21,807 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 157 full-time, 33 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 78%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 57%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 40% of students pursue further study within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,915 full-time; 91 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 18%; Protestant: 45%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 16%; Unknown: 8%; Lutheran: 8%; Other: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (540) 375-2270. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.roanoke.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: N/A; Decision sent by: N/A. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $33. To apply online, go to: http://web.roanoke.edu/x218.xml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (4); Social studies: 2; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,258. Total accepted: 2,385. Freshmen enrolled: 566; 51% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 4%. Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 33%. Non-early acceptance rate: 75%. Size of waiting list: 20 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 6. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-600, Math: 500-690, Combined: 1000-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 22%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1842. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 24% business administration and management, 15% social sciences, 12% history, 8% English language and literature, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and 1634 VIRGINIA π ROANOKE COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (540) 375-2235. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,935; room/board: $9,285. Estimated books and supplies: $850; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 36% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,387 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,304 (60%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,517 (45%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,677. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,306 (35%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,807. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 64%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 85. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 21%; of women in sororities: 26%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 220,473; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,672. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 175. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 284. Transfer applicants offered admission: 146. Transfer applicants enrolled: 81. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

Shenandoah University I Address: 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601 I Website: http://www.su.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,521 full-time; 137 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 39, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,340 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,300 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $20,000 Student/faculty ratio: 8/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,521 full-time; 137 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 87%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 37%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 2%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; Unknown: 31%; United Methodist: 7%; Orthodox: 1%; Other: 1%.

professions and related clinical sciences, 9% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% visual and performing arts, 5% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 187 full-time, 166 parttime (46% men; 54% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 8/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 80%; of 20 to 49 students: 19%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 43%; sixyear: 45%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 35% within one year; 45% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 24%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (540) 665-4581. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.su.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 29. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.su.edu/apps.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2 (4); History: 2 (4); Academic electives: 2 (4); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater College; Christopher Newport University; James Madison University; Radford University; Virginia Commonwealth University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,281. Total accepted: 1,132. Freshmen enrolled: 398; 36% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Size of waiting list: N/A applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440560, Math: 440-560, Combined: 880-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 17-23, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1875. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 26% health ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (540) 665-4538. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,340; room/board: $8,300. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 32% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,545 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,604 (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,500 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,898. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 92%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,500 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,000. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 47%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $650. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY π VIRGINIA 1635

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separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 75. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 133,684; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,325. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 175. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 451. Transfer applicants offered admission: 403. Transfer applicants enrolled: 214. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 53. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 200 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

St. Paul’s College I Address: 115 College Drive, Lawrenceville, VA 23868 I Website: http://www.saintpauls.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Episcopal I Enrollment: 666 full-time; 34 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 610-820  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,210 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,640 Acceptance rate: 94% Average debt: $12,996 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 666 full-time; 34 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 96%; Asian American: 1%; White: 2%.

Combined: 610-820. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 16%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 11-16, Math: 13-14, Composite: 13-16.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1888. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 77% business administration, management, and operations, 4% computer science, 4% criminal justice/safety studies, 4% general studies, 1% social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (77%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major (2%), honors program (11%), independent study (7%), internships (25%), teacher certificate program (8%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 28 full-time, 10 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 74% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 48%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 30%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (434) 848-6497. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,210; room/board: $6,640. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $1,800; personal expenses: $2,730. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 92% were determined to have financial need; 2% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,197 (92%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,111 (92%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $1,732 (24%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,996. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 28. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, pep band, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (434) 848-1856. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.saintpauls.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: (2); Total units: 8 (10). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 586. Total accepted: 549. Freshmen enrolled: 256; Overall acceptance rate: 94%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 3% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 10% were in the top 25 percent; 22% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 310-410, Math: 300-410, 1636 VIRGINIA π ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 18. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 55,100; number of current serial subscriptions: 167. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 29. Transfer applicants offered admission: 29. Transfer applicants enrolled: 22. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0.

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Sweet Briar College I Address: 134 Chapel Road, Sweet Briar, VA 24595 I Website: http://www.sbc.edu I Private I Enrollment: 751 full-time; 49 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 84, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,995 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $10,160 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $16,634 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

ated program (5%), cross-registration (5%), double major (13%), dual enrollment (15%), exchange student program (domestic) (6%), honors program (32%), independent study (25%), internships (23%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (31%), teacher certificate program (7%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 61 fulltime, 47 part-time (44% men; 56% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 86%; of 20 to 49 students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 69%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 24% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 4%; medicine, 21%; arts and sciences, 75%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 751 full-time; 49 part-time. Men: 3%; women: 97%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 381-6142. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sbc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.admissions.sbc.edu/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Agnes Scott College; Hollins University; Mary Baldwin College; Randolph College; University of Mary Washington. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 619. Total accepted: 504. Freshmen enrolled: 202; 43% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 34%. Overall acceptance rate: 81%. Non-early acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 56% were in the top 25 percent; 85% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-620, Math: 480-590, Combined: 990-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 34%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 19-24, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1901. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% social sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% visual and performing arts, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 8% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Financial aid office: (434) 381-6156. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,995; room/board: $10,160. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $950. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 65% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,420 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (63%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (54%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,302 (40%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,634. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (50%), other housing options (50%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 90%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 67% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 54. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 45%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 100. Services include: learning center, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 297,073; number of current serial subscriptions: 720. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 70. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 39. Transfer applicants offered admission: 21. Transfer applicants enrolled: 15. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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University of Mary Washington I Address: 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 I Website: http://www.umw.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,670 full-time; 601 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 7, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,940 in state, $18,150 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,060 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $12,800 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 55%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,670 full-time; 601 part-time. Men: 34%; women: 66%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 88%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (540) 654-2000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.umw.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: January 15; Decision sent by: February 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/umw. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of William and Mary; James Madison University; University of Richmond; University of Virginia. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,475. Total accepted: 3,590. Freshmen enrolled: 973; 24% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 30%. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 53%. Size of waiting list: 622 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 197. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 38% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 560-660, Math: 530-630, Combined: 1090-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 23-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1908. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 13% business administration and management, 12% English language and literature, 9% psychology, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-pro1638 VIRGINIA π UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON

fessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: double major, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 251 full-time, 120 parttime (52% men; 48% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 68%; five-year: 75%; six-year: 76%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (540) 654-2468. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,940 in state, $18,150 out of state; room/board: $7,060. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,100; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: May 15. In 2007-2008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 27% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,600 (25%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,000 (12%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,100 (16%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,900. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 56%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,100 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,800. Proportion who borrowed: 55%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), women’s dorms (13%), men’s dorms (0%), apartment for single students (14%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 61%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,755. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 112. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, cheerleading, fencing, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, cheerleading, fencing, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 48. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 374,048; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,672. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 658. Transfer applicants offered admission: 405. Transfer applicants enrolled: 232. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20. Number of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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University of Richmond I Address: 28 Westhampton Way, Univ. of Richmond, VA 23173 I Website: http://www.richmond.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,766 full-time; 28 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 33, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1200-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $38,850 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,200 Acceptance rate: 40% Average debt: $19,214 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 41%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,766 full-time; 28 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 82%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (804) 289-8640. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.richmond.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); History: 2 (4); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Boston College; College of William and Mary; University of Virginia; Vanderbilt University; Wake Forest University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,649. Total accepted: 2,654. Freshmen enrolled: 810; 84% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 20%. Overall acceptance rate: 40%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 57%. Non-early acceptance rate: 39%. Size of waiting list: 1776 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 66. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 62% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 89% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 38%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 82%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590690, Math: 610-690, Combined: 1200-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 18%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 27-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1830. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% social sciences, 9% English language and literature/letters, 8% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, 7% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, studentdesigned major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 286 full-time, 75 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 60%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 91%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 81%; five-year: 86%; sixyear: 86%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 20%; medicine, 20%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 4%; arts and sciences, 35%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (804) 289-8438. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $38,850; room/board: $8,200. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050 personal expenses: $990. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 48% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 39% were determined to have financial need; 94% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $30,646 (39%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $27,556 (38%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,221 (33%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,041. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $17,717 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $29,919 (7%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,214. Proportion who borrowed: 41%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (7%), women’s dorms (33%), men’s dorms (36%), apartment for single students (24%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 92%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,204. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 275. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 8. Proportion of men in fraternities: 28%; of women in sororities: 43%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 92%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 122. Library: Number of titles: 1,020,646; number of current serial subscriptions: 53,171. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND π VIRGINIA 1639

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 233. Transfer applicants offered admission: 94. Transfer applicants enrolled: 41. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 125 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 72.

University of Virginia I Address: Office of Admission, PO Box 400160, Charlottesville, VA 22904 I Website: http://www.virginia.edu I Public I Enrollment: 14,262 full-time; 816 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 23, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1200-1420  Tuition: 2008-2009: $9,300 in state, $29,600 out of state Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $7,820 Acceptance rate: 35% Average debt: $18,075 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 32%

support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (workstudy plan) program, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,253 full-time, 87 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 92%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 14%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 97%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 84%; five-year: 92%; six-year: 93%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 14,262 full-time; 816 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 71%; International: 5%.

Financial aid office: (434) 982-6000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $9,300 in state, $29,600 out of state; room/board: $7,820. Estimated books and supplies: $1,150; transportation: $340; personal expenses: $2,139. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 43% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 27% were determined to have financial need; 100% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,492 (27%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,964 (21%). Average amount of selfhelp aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,836 (18%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,415. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,143 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $20,045 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,075. Proportion who borrowed: 32%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (434) 982-3200. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.virginia.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 2; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $60. To apply online, go to: http://www.virginia.edu/~admiss/ugadmiss/home.shtml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4 (5); Science: 2 (4); Foreign language: 2 (5); Social studies: 1 (4); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Very important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Very important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of William and Mary; Cornell University; Duke University; University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 17,798. Total accepted: 6,273. Freshmen enrolled: 3,248; 28% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 35%. Size of waiting list: 4130 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 159. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 87% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 96% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 4.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 590-700, Math: 610-720, Combined: 1200-1420.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1819. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 10% business/commerce, 10% economics, 10% psychology, 9% history, 7% English language and literature. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and 1640 VIRGINIA π UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 530. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 32; sororities: 22. Proportion of men in fraternities: 30%; of women in sororities: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 5,053,162; number of current serial subscriptions: 52,802. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,859. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols,

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,255. Transfer applicants offered admission: 850. Transfer applicants enrolled: 590. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 631 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 109. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 620 (paper).

University of Virginia–Wise I Address: 1 College Avenue, Wise, VA 24293 I Website: http://www.uvawise.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,509 full-time; 294 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 848-1040  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,439 in state, $18,213 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,912 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $9,206 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,509 full-time; 294 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 89%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 282-9324. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uvawise.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 5; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,121. Total accepted: 893. Freshmen enrolled: 401; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Non-early acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 23% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-510, Math: 428-530, Combined: 848-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 24%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-22, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1954. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% business/commerce, 20% social sciences, 17% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, 11% biological and physical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; forULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

eign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; science technologies/technicians; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), distance learning (1%), double major (3%), dual enrollment (8%), honors program (1%), independent study (4%), internships (2%), liberal arts/career combination (10%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (0%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 95 full-time, 66 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 39%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (276) 328-0103. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,439 in state, $18,213 out of state; room/board: $6,912. Estimated books and supplies: $737; transportation: $474; personal expenses: $937. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 95% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,615 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,583 (55%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,457 (44%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,384. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,046 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $2,190 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $9,206. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 38%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 51. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 10%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 44%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 143,930; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,617. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 173. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 253. Transfer applicants offered admission: 185. Transfer applicants enrolled: 135. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 7. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 234 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 560 (paper).

Virginia Commonwealth University I Address: Box 842527, Richmond, VA 23284 I Website: http://www.vcu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,673 full-time; 4,490 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 960-1170  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,630 in state, $19,750 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,914 Acceptance rate: 62% Average debt: $20,468 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 64%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 17,673 full-time; 4,490 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 21%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 62%; International: 3%.

majors: 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% visual and performing arts, 11% psychology, 10% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% security and protective services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3744). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,888 fulltime, 1,101 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 17% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 40%; six-year: 47%.

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Financial aid office: (804) 828-6669. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,630 in state, $19,750 out of state; room/board: $7,914. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,650; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 59% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 47% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,806 (47%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,367 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,406 (40%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,186. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,398 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $15,306 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,468. Proportion who borrowed: 64%.

Phone: (800) 841-3638. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vcu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.vcu.edu/ugrad. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 5 (4); Total units: 20 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: George Mason University; James Madison University; Old Dominion University; University of Virginia; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 15,160. Total accepted: 9,331. Freshmen enrolled: 3,882; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 62%. Size of waiting list: 100 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 15% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 42% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 66%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-590, Math: 480-580, Combined: 960-1170. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 10%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-24.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (98%), women’s dorms (1%), men’s dorms (1%), apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 79%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 270. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

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Year founded: 1838. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular

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students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 300. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,995,932; number of current serial subscriptions: 23,868. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,200. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,258. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,572. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,730. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 577 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 107. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 590 (paper).

Virginia Intermont College I Address: 1013 Moore Street, Bristol, VA 24201 I Website: http://www.vic.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 527 full-time; 108 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 780-1090  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,200 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,495 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $19,217 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 527 full-time; 108 part-time. Men: 26%; women: 74%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 33%; Unknown: 31%; Baptist: 27%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (276) 466-7856. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vic.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.vic.edu/admiss/application/index.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 1 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 6 (8); Total units: 15 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Averett University; East Tennessee State University; Radford University; St. Andrews Presbyterian College; Sweet Briar College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 672. Total accepted: 466. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Freshmen enrolled: 134; 58% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 20% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 59%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-550, Math: 380-540, Combined: 780-1090. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1884. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 40% education, 13% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences, 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% visual and performing arts, 6% public administration and social service professions. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 39 full-time, 42 part-time (49% men; 51% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 97%; of 20 to 49 students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 37%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 27%; law, 9%; medicine, 9%; education, 27%; arts and sciences, 18%; veterinary medicine, 9%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (276) 466-7873. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,200; room/board: $6,495. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $3,200; personal expenses: $3,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: June 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 12% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,776 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,225 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,319 (57%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,868. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 57%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,072 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,794 (12%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,217. Proportion who borrowed: 71%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 25% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 25. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NAIA.

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Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 18. Services include: tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 109,773; number of current serial subscriptions: 75. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 124. Transfer applicants offered admission: 77. Transfer applicants enrolled: 34. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 13 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 38. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 300 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Virginia Military Institute I Address: VMI Parade, Lexington, VA 24450-0304 I Website: http://www.vmi.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,378 full-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 71, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $10,556 in state, $27,454 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,444 Acceptance rate: 54% Average debt: $19,981 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,378 full-time. Men: 92%; women: 8%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 85%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 25%; Protestant: 64%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 5%; Unknown: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 767-4207. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vmi.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.vmi.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (23). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: The Citadel; United States Air Force Academy; United States Military Academy; United States Naval Academy. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total 1644 VIRGINIA π VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

applicants: 1,704. Total accepted: 926. Freshmen enrolled: 463; 38% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 29%. Overall acceptance rate: 54%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 67%. Non-early acceptance rate: 52%. Size of waiting list: 158 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 1. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 39% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 65%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 89%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 510-610, Math: 520-620, Combined: 1030-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 30%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 21-26, Composite: 2125.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1839. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 28% social sciences, 21% engineering, 11% psychology, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 5% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (5.74%), honors program (13.2%), independent study (29%), internships, study abroad (30%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 117 full-time, 49 part-time (80% men; 20% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 98%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 72%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 82%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 55%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 68%. Graduate study: 8% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 2%; arts and sciences, 4%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (540) 464-7208. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,556 in state, $27,454 out of state; room/board: $6,444. Estimated books and supplies: $775; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 53% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,934 (42%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,361 (40%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,035 (19%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,994. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,846 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,385 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,981. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): other housing options (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 100%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $588. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 43. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: racquetball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: racquetball.

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career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 105. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 475,279; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,358. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 126. Transfer applicants offered admission: 38. Transfer applicants enrolled: 28. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 22 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 548 (paper).

Virginia State University I Address: 1 Hayden Street, Petersburg, VA 23806 I Website: http://www.vsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,933 full-time; 297 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 790-940  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,396 in state, $12,926 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,340 Acceptance rate: 58% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-470, Math: 390-470, Combined: 790-940.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1882. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 11% physical education teaching and coaching, 9% business administration and management, 8% mass communication/media studies, 8% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 7% criminal justice/safety studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 263 full-time, 125 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 70% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 37%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 17% within one year; 30% within five years.

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Financial aid office: (804) 524-5992. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,396 in state, $12,926 out of state; room/board: $7,340. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31; deadline: May 1.

2007-2008 enrollment: 3,933 full-time; 297 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 95%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 4%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (804) 524-5902. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: May 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; Total units: 11. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,481. Total accepted: 2,590. Freshmen enrolled: 1,040; 41% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 58%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 23% were in the top 25 percent; 60% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 72%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 98%. ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (14%), women’s dorms (40%), men’s dorms (21%), apartment for single students (15%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 53%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 70. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor). Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), track and field (indoor), volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Counseling services: veteran student, academic, psychological. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 312,154; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,632. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY π VIRGINIA 1645

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2007-2008 enrollment: 22,506 full-time; 535 part-time. Men: 58%; women: 42%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 84%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 27%; Protestant: 58%; Jewish: 2%; Muslim: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 8%; Other: 2%.

consumer sciences/human sciences, 8% biological and biomedical sciences, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, computer science, education, engineering, natural science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,371 full-time, 231 part-time (68% men; 32% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 23%; of 20 to 49 students: 55%; of 50 or more students: 21%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; fiveyear: 74%; six-year: 78%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

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Phone: (540) 231-6267. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 1; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.admiss.vt.edu/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 18. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 19,429. Total accepted: 13,031. Freshmen enrolled: 5,122; 30% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 23%. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 50%. Non-early acceptance rate: 70%. Size of waiting list: 1444 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 52. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 82% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 62%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530630, Math: 570-670, Combined: 1100-1300.

Financial aid office: (540) 231-5179. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,397 in state, $19,605 out of state; room/board: $6,300. Estimated books and supplies: $1,024; transportation: $1,851; personal expenses: $1,431. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 11; deadline: March 11.

internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 273. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1. Number of countries represented: 32. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Virginia Tech I Address: Blacksburg, VA 24061 I Website: http://www.vt.edu I Public I Enrollment: 22,506 full-time; 535 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 71, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1100-1300  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,397 in state, $19,605 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,300 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1872. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% engineering, 9% family and 1646 VIRGINIA π VIRGINIA TECH

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (67%), women’s dorms (19%), men’s dorms (6%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (2%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 883. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 33; sororities: 22. Proportion of men in fraternities: 13%; of women in sororities: 20%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 193. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 2,237,106; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,988. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 8,000. Proportion of college-owned housing U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,697. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,435. Transfer applicants enrolled: 954. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 418 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 67. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 207 (computer).

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and information sciences and support services; education; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs (% participation): honors program (1%), internships (15%), teacher certificate program (10%), weekend college (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, adult education, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 72 full-time, 39 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 58%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 60%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 31%.

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Financial aid office: (804) 257-5882. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $13,662; room/board: $6,328. Estimated books and supplies: $1,080; transportation: $1,050; personal expenses: $1,750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,008 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,205 (50%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,554 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,975. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 48%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,842 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $38,436. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

2007-2008 enrollment: 1,159 full-time; 36 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 97%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 2%.

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I Address: 1500 N. Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220 I Website: http://www.vuu.edu/ I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 1,159 full-time; 36 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 660-830  Tuition: 2008-2009: $13,662 Selectivity: Least selective Room/board: $6,328 Acceptance rate: 61% Average debt: $38,436 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (804) 257-5600. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vuu.edu/. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 9; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.vuu.edu/admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 1 (1); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Randolph-Macon College; Shaw University; St. Paul’s College; Virginia State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,322. Total accepted: 2,034. Freshmen enrolled: 379; Overall acceptance rate: 61%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 4% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 12% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 78%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 330-410, Math: 330420, Combined: 660-830. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 10-15, Math: 14-16, Composite: 13-16.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (17%), women’s dorms (53%), men’s dorms (30%), sorority housing, fraternity housing. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, dance, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: career, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, learning center, tutors. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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Virginia Wesleyan College I Address: 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502-5599 I Website: http://www.vwc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,195 full-time; 238 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 860-1080  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,438 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,100 Acceptance rate: 90% Average debt: $18,649 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,195 full-time; 238 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 75%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 21%; Protestant: 15%; Jewish: 1%; Unknown: 18%; United Methodist: 15%; Baptist: 13%; Other: 17%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 737-8684. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.vwc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.vwc.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 0 (4); Total units: 12 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Christopher Newport University; College of William and Mary; Lynchburg College; Old Dominion University; Randolph-Macon College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,502. Total accepted: 1,359. Freshmen enrolled: 362; 30% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 90%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 70% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430540, Math: 430-540, Combined: 860-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-21, Math: 16-21, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1961. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 18% business administration and management, 12% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 11% criminal justice/safety studies, 9% parks, recreation, and leisure studies, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including 1648 VIRGINIA π VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE

composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning (1%), double major (5%), honors program (4%), independent study (15%), internships (55%), liberal arts/career combination (33%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (9%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3728). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 85 full-time, 44 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 13% minorities). Fulltime faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 82%; of 20 to 49 students: 18%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 42%. Graduate study: 19% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 3%; medicine, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 6%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (757) 455-3345. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,438; room/board: $7,100. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $2,300; personal expenses: $1,900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 95% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,971 (71%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,648 (47%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,690 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,153. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,461 (26%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,649. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (50%), women’s dorms (7%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (13%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (7%), other housing options (14%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 66%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, swimming, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, racquetball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 73. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 129,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 800. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 99. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 249. Transfer applicants offered admission: 228. Transfer applicants enrolled: 75. International students: Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Washington and Lee University I Address: 204 W. Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116 I Website: http://www.wlu.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,775 full-time; 3 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1310-1460  Tuition: 2008-2009: $37,412 Selectivity: Most selective Room/board: $9,400 Acceptance rate: 27% Average debt: $16,784 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 31%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,775 full-time; 3 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 87%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 17%; Protestant: 34%; Jewish: 3%; No preference: 45%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (540) 463-8710. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wlu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 22. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://admissions.wlu.edu/web/page/normal/101.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 1 (3); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 1; History: 1 (2); Academic electives: 4; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of William and Mary; Davidson College; Duke University; University of Virginia; Vanderbilt University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,719. Total accepted: 1,018. Freshmen enrolled: 462; Overall acceptance rate: 27%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 38%. Non-early acceptance rate: 26%. Size of waiting list: 872 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 31. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 80% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 96% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 69%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 660-740, Math: 650-720, Combined: 1310-1460. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 28-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1749. Academic calendar: Other. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 10% political science and government, 9% economics, 9% history, 8% English language and literaULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

ture, 8% business administration and management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.5%), double major (28%), exchange student program (domestic) (2%), honors program (5%), independent study (66%), internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major (1%), study abroad (50%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 217 full-time, 28 parttime (64% men; 36% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 68%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 95%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 87%; five-year: 89%; six-year: 89%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 36%; medicine, 19%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; arts and sciences, 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (540) 458-8717. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $37,412; room/board: $9,400. Estimated books and supplies: $1,650 personal expenses: $1,778. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1; deadline: March 3. In 2007-2008, 42% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 36% were determined to have financial need; 85% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $30,933 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $26,021 (31%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,166 (15%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,400. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 99%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $20,540 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,784. Proportion who borrowed: 31%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (57%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (29%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 7% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 148. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 16; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 79%; of women in sororities: 76%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 60. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 951,957; numWASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY π VIRGINIA 1649

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ber of current serial subscriptions: 7,809. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 410. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 750. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 111. Transfer applicants offered admission: 17. Transfer applicants enrolled: 10. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 70 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 600 (paper); 250 (computer).

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Washington Central Washington University I Address: 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501 I Website: http://www.cwu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,684 full-time; 1,295 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 49, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 870-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,723 in state, $15,596 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,052 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $19,075 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,684 full-time; 1,295 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 79%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (866) 298-4968. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cwu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuadmis/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (3); History: (1); Total units: 15 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Eastern Washington University; Pacific Lutheran University; University of Washington; Washington State University; Western Washington University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,602. Total accepted: 3,681. Freshmen enrolled: 1,473; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: N/A. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 8%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430550, Math: 440-550, Combined: 870-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 16-22, Composite: 18-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% education, 9% security and protective services, 9% social sciences, 4% engineering technologies/technicians. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; transportation and materials moving; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (22%), distance learning (55%), double major (8%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (.3%), honors program (1%), independent study (13%), internships (28%), student-designed major (6%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (17%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 396 fulltime, 182 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 68% of students pursue further study within one year; 72% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (509) 963-1611. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,723 in state, $15,596 out of state; room/board: $8,052. Estimated books and supplies: $924; transportation: $1,098; personal expenses: $1,941. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 52% were determined to have financial need; 50% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,438 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,648 (36%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,496 (41%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,329. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $800 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $867 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,075. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (77%), women’s dorms (1%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (17%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 24% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 138. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY π WASHINGTON 1651

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2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, softball, team handball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 258. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 698,571; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,687. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 769. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 84%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 726-2787. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cornish.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: California Institute of the Arts; Central Washington University; College of Santa Fe; San Francisco Art Institute; Western Washington University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 715. Total accepted: 428. Freshmen enrolled: 280; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Size of waiting list: 7 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 4.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,264. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,883. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,144. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 146 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 51. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 565 (paper).

City University I Address: 11900 N.E. First Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 I Website: http://www.cityu.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $13,275 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Cornish College of the Arts I Address: 1000 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA 98121 I Website: http://www.cornish.edu I Private I Enrollment: 750 full-time; 26 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,700 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $31,700 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 98%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 750 full-time; 26 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. 1652 WASHINGTON π CITY UNIVERSITY

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1914. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 25% fine/studio arts, 23% design and visual communications, 19% drama and dramatics/theater arts, 17% music performance, 10% dance. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): independent study (28%), internships (36%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (2%). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 55 full-time, 110 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 13% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 88%; of 20 to 49 students: 12%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 44%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (206) 726-5014. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 93% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 8% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,830 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,121 (75%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,441 (78%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,836. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 59%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,707 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $31,700. Proportion who borrowed: 98%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 13. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 25%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 18. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 19,053; number of current serial subscriptions: 123. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 50. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer).

Eastern Washington University I Address: 526 Fifth Street, Cheney, WA 99004 I Website: http://www.ewu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,094 full-time; 1,353 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 48, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 830-1070  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,905 in state, $13,749 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,459 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

and related clinical sciences, 7% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; military technologies; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 427 full-time, 204 part-time (48% men; 52% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 97%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 51%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 40%; sixyear: 47%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 8,094 full-time; 1,353 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 82%; International: 2%.

Financial aid office: (509) 359-2314. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,905 in state, $13,749 out of state; room/board: $6,459. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1.

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Phone: (509) 359-2397. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ewu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.ewu.edu/x5203.xml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Washington University; University of Washington; Washington State University; Western Washington University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,624. Total accepted: 2,890. Freshmen enrolled: 1,335; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 410-530, Math: 420-540, Combined: 830-1070. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 23%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-23.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (93%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (5%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 16%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,074. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 109. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 8. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, team handball, volleyball.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 135. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 721,270; number of current serial subscriptions: 14,076. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 750. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY π WASHINGTON 1653

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500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,895. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,581. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,103. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 147 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 195 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 490 (paper).

Evergreen State College I Address: 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505 I Website: http://www.evergreen.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,802 full-time; 480 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 25, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 980-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,311 in state, $16,171 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,052 Acceptance rate: 97% Average debt: $16,000 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,802 full-time; 480 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 4%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 82%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (360) 867-6170. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.evergreen.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.evergreen.edu/admissions/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 15. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Washington University; Hampshire College; Lewis and Clark College; University of Washington; Western Washington University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,806. Total accepted: 1,750. Freshmen enrolled: 686; 43% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 97%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 64% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 22%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-640, Math: 460-590, Combined: 980-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 31%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: 18-25, Composite: 21-26.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1967. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 38% social sciences, 20% humanities/humanistic studies, 13% natural sciences, 12% visual and performing arts, 10% environmental studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, double major (4%), exchange student program (domestic), independent study (76%), internships (70%), student-designed major (100%), study abroad (34%), weekend college (1%), other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 158 full-time, 84 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 24% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study within one year; 51% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 4%; medicine, 3%; engineering, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 22%; arts and sciences, 61%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (360) 867-6205. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,311 in state, $16,171 out of state; room/board: $8,052. Estimated books and supplies: $924; transportation: $1,098; personal expenses: $1,941. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,398 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,883 (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,538 (46%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,140. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,558 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $1,501 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,000. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (36%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (55%), special housing for disabled students (3%), special housing for international students (4%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 22%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,208. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 134. Services include: tape recorders, U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 472,449; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,416. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 400. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,357. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,326. Transfer applicants enrolled: 849. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 16. Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Gonzaga University I Address: 502 E. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99258-0001 I Website: http://www.gonzaga.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 4,240 full-time; 145 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 3, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1070-1290  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,300 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,600 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $23,854 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,240 full-time; 145 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 86%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 23%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 27%; Roman Catholic: 47%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 322-2584. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.gonzaga.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 3 (4); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 2 (3); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 20 (25). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Santa Clara University; Seattle University; University of Portland; University of Washington; Washington State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,744. Total accepted: 3,961. Freshmen enrolled: 1,036; 54% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 49%. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Non-early acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 419 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 169. Credentials of ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

fall 2007 freshmen: 42% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 76% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-640, Math: 540-650, Combined: 1070-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 27% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% social sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% engineering, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (12%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program (4%), internships, study abroad (28%), teacher certificate program (11%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 352 full-time, 342 part-time. Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 92%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 66%; five-year: 78%; sixyear: 79%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (509) 323-4049. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,300; room/board: $7,600. Estimated books and supplies: $925; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,700. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 77% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 38% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,127 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $14,246 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,095 (42%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,757. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,450 (38%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $18,461 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,854. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (41%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (11%), apartment for single students (29%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,099. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 102. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 311,459; number of current serial subscriptions: 39,669. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 425. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 450. Transfer applicants offered admission: 275. Transfer applicants enrolled: 181. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 82 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 18. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 573 (paper).

Heritage University I Address: 3240 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA 98948 I Website: http://www.heritage.edu I Private I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $9,055 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: N/A Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Northwest University I Address: 5520 108th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98083 I Website: http://www.northwestu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God I Enrollment: 1,014 full-time; 62 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 16, Baccalaureate Colleges (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 900-1160  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,790 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,578 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $20,050 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 81%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,014 full-time; 62 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 82%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 1%; Assemblies of God: 34%; Non-A/G Protestant: 65%.

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decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (3); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Pacific Lutheran University; Seattle Pacific University; University of Washington; Western Washington University; Whitworth University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 372. Total accepted: 295. Freshmen enrolled: 163; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460600, Math: 440-560, Combined: 900-1160. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 26%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 17-24, Composite: 18-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1934. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 21% theology and religious vocations, 13% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% education, 8% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology. Special academic programs: double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 54 full-time, 51 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 28%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 42%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (425) 889-5336. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,790; room/board: $6,578. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $400; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 84% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 18% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,681 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,465 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,095 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,078. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,971 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $9,050 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,050. Proportion who borrowed: 81%. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $5,164. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: football.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 8. Services include: tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 185,576; number of current serial subscriptions: 12,491. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 135. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 900. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Academic electives: (3); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Washington University; Linfield College; University of Washington; Washington State University; Western Washington University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,236. Total accepted: 1,707. Freshmen enrolled: 715; 27% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 66% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 24%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-620, Math: 490-610, Combined: 990-1230. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-28, Math: 21-27, Composite: 22-28.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 3,110 full-time; 239 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 82%; International: 5%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 37%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 20%; Lutheran: 23%; Other: 2%.

Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 16% business administration and management, 12% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 9% education, 6% biology/biological sciences, 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), double major (15%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (2%), honors program, independent study (46%), internships (25%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), student-designed major (.004%), study abroad (36%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 240 full-time, 15 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 83%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 53%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 83%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 64%; sixyear: 66%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 13%; medicine, 13%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 6%; education, 22%; arts and sciences, 40%.

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Phone: (800) 274-6758. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.plu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: (2);

Financial aid office: (253) 535-7134. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,800; room/board: $8,200. Estimated books and supplies: $924; transportation: $486; personal expenses: $1,941. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: January 31. In 20072008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 31% had their need fully met. Average

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 270. Transfer applicants offered admission: 191. Transfer applicants enrolled: 138. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 23 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 575 (paper).

Pacific Lutheran University I Address: 12180 Park Street S, Tacoma, WA 98447 I Website: http://www.plu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 3,110 full-time; 239 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 12, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1230  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,800 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,200 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $23,348 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

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financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,551 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,524 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $9,931 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $8,063. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 87%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,033 (26%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,348. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

Seattle Pacific University I Address: 3307 Third Avenue W, Seattle, WA 98119-1997 I Website: http://www.spu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Free Methodist I Enrollment: 2,893 full-time; 145 part-time

KEY STATS CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (69%), women’s dorms (11%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (13%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (5%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 50%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 40% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, golf, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, football, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 27. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 352,576; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,474. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 435. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 834. Transfer applicants offered admission: 596. Transfer applicants enrolled: 230. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 173 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 583 (paper).

 U.S News College Ranking: 14, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1030-1280  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,817 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,454 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: $23,738 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,893 full-time; 145 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 7%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 86%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 70%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 19%; Free Methodist: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 366-3344. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.spu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1; decision sent by March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: January 5. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/applyonline. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 3 (3); Social studies: 3; History: 2 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Azusa Pacific University; Pacific Lutheran University; University of Washington; Western Washington University; Whitworth University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,055. Total accepted: 1,756. Freshmen enrolled: 716; 45% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Non-early acceptance rate: 85%. Size of waiting list: 232 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 97. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 30% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 52%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-640, Math: 510-640, Combined: 1030-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 22-28, Composite: 22-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 13% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% social sciences, 11% family and consumer sciences/human sciences, 10% psychology, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recre1658 WASHINGTON π SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

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ation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preoptometry. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3798); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3798); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3798). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 186 full-time, 138 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 50%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 63%; sixyear: 65%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (206) 281-2061. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,817; room/board: $8,454. Estimated books and supplies: $924; transportation: $960; personal expenses: $1,752. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 61% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,988 (61%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $16,834 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $8,014 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,872. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,696 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $13,244 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,738. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 56%. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological, religious. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 453. Transfer applicants offered admission: 339. Transfer applicants enrolled: 223. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 20 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 582 (paper).

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Seattle University I Address: 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122-4340 I Website: http://www.seattleu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 3,951 full-time; 302 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1050-1270  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,260 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,340 Acceptance rate: 64% Average debt: $20,067 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,951 full-time; 302 part-time. Men: 39%; women: 61%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 20%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 59%; International: 8%. Religious preference: Protestant: 25%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 2%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 32%; Roman Catholic (Jesuit): 33%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (206) 296-2000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.seattleu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 22. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: http://www.seattleu.edu/home/prospective_students/freshmen/how_to_app ly/application_instructions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gonzaga University; University of Portland; University of San Diego; University of Washington; Western Washington University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,918. Total accepted: 3,131. Freshmen enrolled: 768; 48% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 64%. Non-early acceptance rate: 64%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 32% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 63% were in the top 25 percent; 91% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520640, Math: 530-630, Combined: 1050-1270. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 37%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 22-29, Math: 21-27, Composite: 23-28.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% psychology, 5% accounting, 4% finance, 3% marketing/marketing management. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosoSEATTLE UNIVERSITY π WASHINGTON 1659

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phy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs: double major, honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 426 full-time, 219 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 85%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 50%; five-year: 66%; six-year: 67%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (206) 296-2000. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,260; room/board: $8,340. Estimated books and supplies: $1,350; transportation: $1,527; personal expenses: $2,427. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 80% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 64% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,468 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,442 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,770 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,098. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,308 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,551 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,067. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 39%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 11% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 101. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 242,298; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,040. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 355. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 800. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,323. Transfer applicants offered admission: 637. Transfer applicants enrolled: 380. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 322 (8% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 567 (paper).

St. Martin’s University I Address: 5300 Pacific Avenue SE, Lacey, WA 98503 I Website: http://www.stmartin.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Benedictine) I Enrollment: 1,077 full-time; 257 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1100  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,112 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,040 Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: $25,689 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,077 full-time; 257 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 11%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 71%; International: 4%. Religious preference: Protestant: 25%; Unknown: 25%; Roman Catholic (Benedictine): 50%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 368-8803. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stmartin.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (0); Academic electives: (3); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Washington University; Evergreen State College; Gonzaga University; Pacific Lutheran University; University of Portland. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 657. Total accepted: 611. Freshmen enrolled: 246; 13% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-540, Math: 440-560, Combined: 880-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 21%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1895. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 33% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 20% psychology, 10% engineering, 10% security and protective services, 9% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; history; liberal U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3785); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3790). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 70 full-time, 119 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 73%; of 20 to 49 students: 27%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; fiveyear: 40%; six-year: 46%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 29% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (360) 438-4397. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,112; room/board: $8,040. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,537 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,766 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,807 (54%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,084. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 72%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $12,110 (12%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,584 (6%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,689. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (98%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 23. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, golf, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills, other. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 31. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 92,821; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,463. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 153. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted

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pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 351. Transfer applicants offered admission: 264. Transfer applicants enrolled: 177. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 51 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of Puget Sound I Address: 1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416 I Website: http://www.ups.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,499 full-time; 40 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 81, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1120-1350  Tuition: 2008-2009: $34,140 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,760 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: $27,648 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,499 full-time; 40 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 83%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 5%; Protestant: 16%; Jewish: 1%; Hindu: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 65%; Other: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (253) 879-3211. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ups.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (4); Science: 0 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 0 (3); History: 0 (3); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 0 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Colorado College; Lewis and Clark College; University of Washington; Whitman College; Willamette University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,273. Total accepted: 3,502. Freshmen enrolled: 644; 78% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 15%. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 89%. Non-early acceptance rate: 66%. Size of waiting list: 425 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 29. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 40% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 69% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 58%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 570690, Math: 550-660, Combined: 1120-1350. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 48%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-31, Math: 24-29, Composite: 25-30.

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Year founded: 1888. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional. Most popular majors: 15% business administration and management, 8% English language and literature, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% psychology, 6% economics. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preveterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), double major (13%), honors program (7%), independent study (10%), internships (13%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (37%), teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3785). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 224 full-time, 55 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 88%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 68%; fiveyear: 76%; six-year: 77%. Graduate study: 36% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 38% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 8%; law, 8%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 3%; engineering, 1%; education, 25%; arts and sciences, 40%.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 164. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 542,566; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,186. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 314. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 275. Transfer applicants offered admission: 190. Transfer applicants enrolled: 70. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 8. Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 598 (paper).

University of Washington I Address: Seattle, WA 98195 I Website: http://www.washington.edu I Public I Enrollment: 24,209 full-time; 4,361 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 396-7192. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $34,140; room/board: $8,760. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $1,800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 20072008, 67% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 60% were determined to have financial need; 28% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,089 (60%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $19,374 (58%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,532 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,106. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 83%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,649 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,648. Proportion who borrowed: 60%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), women’s dorms (5%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (6%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 75. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 23%; of women in sororities: 22%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 41, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1090-1320  Tuition: 2007-2008: $6,385 in state, $22,131 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,337 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $16,100 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 49%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 24,209 full-time; 4,361 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 28%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 59%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (206) 543-9686. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.washington.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.washington.edu/students/uga/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (1); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 15 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Seattle University; University of Oregon; University of Southern California; Washington State University; Western Washington University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 17,877. Total accepted: 11,568. Freshmen enrolled: 5,338; 16% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Size of waiting list: 1468 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 332. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 86% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 97% were in the top 25 percent; 100% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 50%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-650, Math: 560-670, Combined: 1090-1320. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-29, Math: 22-29, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1861. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 19% social sciences, 10% biological and biomedical sciences, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% engineering, 6% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; library science; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, preoptometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,933 fulltime, 692 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 49%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 48%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (206) 543-6101. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $6,385 in state, $22,131 out of state; room/board: $8,337. Estimated books and supplies: $1,008; transportation: $396; personal expenses: $2,265. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 28. In 2007-2008, 55% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 41% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,000 (37%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,800 (26%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,000 (29%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,500 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,000 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,100. Proportion who borrowed: 49%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (54%), sorority housing (15%), fraternity housing (14%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (4%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 20%. Average per-year earnings: $3,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 500. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 29; sororities: 16. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, crew (lightweight), football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, crew (heavyweight), crew (lightweight), football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 241. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 7,136,735; number of current serial subscriptions: 61,208. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 5,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 80,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 3,360. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,807. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,345. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1052 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 83. Minimum TOEFL score required: 540 (paper); 207 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 590 (paper).

Walla Walla University I Address: 204 S. College Avenue, College Place, WA 99324-1198 I Website: http://www.wallawalla.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist I Enrollment: 1,501 full-time; 110 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 36, Universities–Master’s (West)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $21,945 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,055 Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: $28,482 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,501 full-time; 110 part-time. Men: 52%; women: 48%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 9%; White: 80%; International: 1%.

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (509) 527-2327. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wallawalla.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://www.wallawalla.edu/enrollment/requirements/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 0 (1); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 11 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Andrews University; La Sierra University; Pacific Union College; Southern Adventist University; Southwestern Adventist University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 374. Total accepted: 347. Freshmen enrolled: 344; 64% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 45% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) First-year students submitting ACT scores: 51%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-26, Math: 18-25, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 17% health professions and related clinical sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 9% engineering, 7% education, 7% public administration and social service professions. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; mechanic and repair technologies/technicians; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 117 full-time, 87 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 69%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 29%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 22%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 49%.

$6,952 (56%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,225 (62%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,505. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $3,777 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $28,482. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 31. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 184,493; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,169. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 70%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 131. Transfer applicants offered admission: 127. Transfer applicants enrolled: 140. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 18 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Washington State University I Address: French Administration Building, Pullman, WA 99164 I Website: http://www.wsu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 17,323 full-time; 2,959 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 116, National Universities  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1000-1210  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,565 in state, $18,601 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,054 Acceptance rate: 76% Average debt: $18,754 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 656-2815. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $21,945; room/board: $5,055. Estimated books and supplies: $1,014; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,746. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 30. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,550 (66%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): 1664 WASHINGTON π WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

2007-2008 enrollment: 17,323 full-time; 2,959 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 83%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (888) 468-6978. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wsu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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http://futurestudents.wsu.edu/admission/apply.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 1 (1); Total units: 16 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Central Washington University; Eastern Washington University; Oregon State University; University of Washington; Western Washington University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 10,853. Total accepted: 8,240. Freshmen enrolled: 3,477; 11% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 76%. Size of waiting list: 684 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 116. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 36% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 56%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490600, Math: 510-610, Combined: 1000-1210. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 27%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% social sciences, 9% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences, 5% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 1,178 fulltime, 474 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 40%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 19%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; fiveyear: 57%; six-year: 63%.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (509) 335-9711. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,565 in state, $18,601 out of state; room/board: $8,054. Estimated books and supplies: $936; transportation: $1,434; personal expenses: $2,108. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 61% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 46% were determined to have financial need; 37% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $10,142 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,738 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,690 (37%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,564. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,865 (3%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $14,718 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,754. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (44%), women’s dorms (10%), men’s dorms (6%), sorority housing (10%), fraternity housing (13%), apartments for married students (7%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Average per-year earnings: $3,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 260. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 25; sororities: 15. Proportion of men in fraternities: 14%; of women in sororities: 18%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,202,397; number of current serial subscriptions: 30,122. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 900. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,296. Transfer applicants offered admission: 3,583. Transfer applicants enrolled: 2,605. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 470 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 92. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

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Western Washington University I Address: 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 I Website: http://www.wwu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 11,986 full-time; 1,113 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 19, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 990-1220  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,291 in state, $16,365 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,090 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: $15,280 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 50%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 11,986 full-time; 1,113 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 9%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 82%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (360) 650-3440. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wwu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. To apply online, go to: http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~admit/applynow.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 2; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 1; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gonzaga University; Pacific Lutheran University; Seattle University; University of Washington; Washington State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 8,850. Total accepted: 6,447. Freshmen enrolled: 2,585; Overall acceptance rate: 73%. Size of waiting list: 372 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 193. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 60% were in the top 25 percent; 92% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 57%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 490-610, Math: 500-610, Combined: 990-1220. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 21-26, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1893. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional certificate. Most popular majors: 6% English composition, 6% psychology, 5% communication, journalism, and related programs, 5% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 5% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service pro-

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fessions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (26%), double major (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (5%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (38%), internships (27%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (9%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, health professions, humanities. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 505 full-time, 232 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 37%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 55%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (360) 650-3470. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,291 in state, $16,365 out of state; room/board: $7,090. Estimated books and supplies: $963; transportation: $1,083; personal expenses: $1,920. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 2007-2008, 57% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 37% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,709 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,914 (29%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,444 (29%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,109. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,525 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,172 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,280. Proportion who borrowed: 50%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (86%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (14%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,540. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 183. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, baseball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 216. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,448,343; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,360. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 2,230. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,970. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,381. Transfer applicants enrolled: 898. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 63. Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Whitman College I Address: 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362-2083 I Website: http://www.whitman.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,452 full-time; 37 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 37, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1240-1430  Tuition: 2008-2009: $35,192 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,820 Acceptance rate: 48% Average debt: $15,811 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,452 full-time; 37 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 10%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 78%; International: 3%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (509) 527-5176. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.whitman.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 21. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $45. To apply online, go to: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/whitman/menu.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (2); History: (2); Academic electives: (0); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Lewis and Clark College; Pomona College; University of Puget Sound; University of Washington; Willamette University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,892. Total accepted: 1,398. Freshmen enrolled: 400; 63% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 28%. Overall acceptance rate: 48%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 73%. Non-early acceptance rate: 47%. Size of waiting list: 453 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 22. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 61% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 91% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 620-730, Math: 620-700, Combined: 1240-1430. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 27-32.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1883. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 12% political science and government, 9% history, 8% biology/biological sciences, 8% psychology, 7% English language and literature. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; communication, journalism, and related programs; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad (45%), other. Cooperative education programs: computer science, education, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 127 full-time, 56 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 26%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 94%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 80%; fiveyear: 85%; six-year: 86%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (509) 527-5178. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $35,192; room/board: $8,820. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: November 15; deadline: February 1. In 2007-2008, 48% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 74% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $28,779 (44%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $21,316 (44%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,914 (44%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,617. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 98%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,155 (30%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,811. Proportion who borrowed: 53%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 62%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 68% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,271. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 60. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 34%; of women in sororities: 29%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 95%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 81. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 401,438; number of current WHITMAN COLLEGE π WASHINGTON 1667

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serial subscriptions: 18,218. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 422. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,200. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 81. Transfer applicants offered admission: 51. Transfer applicants enrolled: 20. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 47 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 33. Minimum TOEFL score required: 560 (paper); 85 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Whitworth University I Address: 300 W. Hawthorne, Spokane, WA 99251 I Website: http://www.whitworth.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 2,048 full-time; 283 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 6, Universities–Master’s (West)  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1110-1300  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,420 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,700 Acceptance rate: 49% Average debt: $18,543 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,048 full-time; 283 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 10%; Protestant: 80%; No preference: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 533-4668. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.whitworth.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: March 1; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 30; Decision sent by: December 22. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.whitworth.edu/Administration/Admissions/Apply/Index.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Gonzaga University; Seattle Pacific University; University of Portland; University of Washington; Washington State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,062. Total accepted: 2,490. Freshmen enrolled: 533; 45% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 62%. Overall acceptance rate: 49%. Non-early acceptance rate: 40%. Size of waiting list: 325 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 52. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 41% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 74% were in the top 25 percent. Average high school grade point average: 1668 WASHINGTON π WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY

3.7. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-650, Math: 560-650, Combined: 1110-1300. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 40%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 25-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% education, 8% social sciences, 7% theology and religious vocations, 7% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (13%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic), independent study (32%), internships (21%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (36%), teacher certificate program (14%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3778). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 127 full-time, 178 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 77%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 59%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 73%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 61% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (800) 533-4668. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,420; room/board: $7,700. Estimated books and supplies: $937; transportation: $839; personal expenses: $1,708. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 73% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,549 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,298 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,520 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,018. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,976 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,543. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), women’s dorms (6%), men’s dorms (7%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (7%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 63%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 41% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 29. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 78%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 22. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 184,315; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,580. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 211. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet

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access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 264. Transfer applicants offered admission: 174. Transfer applicants enrolled: 92. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 20. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

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West Virginia Alderson-Broaddus College I Address: 101 College Hill Drive, Philippi, WV 26416 I Website: http://www.ab.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: American Baptist I Enrollment: 587 full-time; 47 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 21, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,020 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,798 Acceptance rate: 70% Average debt: $27,853 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 95%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 587 full-time; 47 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 7%; Protestant: 1%; No preference: 6%; Unknown: 17%; American Baptist: 7%; Baptist: 17%; Other: 45%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 263-1549. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ab.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 25. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.wvmentor.org/applications/wv_common_app/apply/alderson_b roaddus.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (1); Social studies: 3 (3); Total units: 14 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Davis and Elkins College; Fairmont State University; West Virginia University; West Virginia University–Parkersburg; West Virginia Wesleyan College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 671. Total accepted: 471. Freshmen enrolled: 153; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 70%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 19% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 86% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 69%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440530, Math: 430-530, Combined: 870-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 90%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 16-22, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 21% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 8% health services/allied health/health sciences, 4% biology/biological sciences, 4% business administration and management, 3% music teacher education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; 1670 WEST VIRGINIA π ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE

business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (10%), honors program (1%), independent study (23%), internships (8%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (13%), weekend college (4%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 58 full-time, 38 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 48%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 80%; of 20 to 49 students: 20%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 35%; five-year: 47%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 16% within one year; 18% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 5%; medicine, 20%; dentistry, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 8%; education, 85%; arts and sciences, 5%; veterinary medicine, 5%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 457-6354. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,020; room/board: $6,798. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $820; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 100% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 95% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,707 (95%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,792 (94%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,527 (83%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,972. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,302 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,363 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,853. Proportion who borrowed: 95%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), women’s dorms (20%), apartments for married students (10%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 59%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 46. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 5%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, reliU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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gious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 17. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 100,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 11,000. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 600. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 128. Transfer applicants offered admission: 85. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 6. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Bethany College I Address: PO Box 419, Bethany, WV 26032 I Website: http://www.bethanywv.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) I Enrollment: 805 full-time; 10 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 880-1120  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,640 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $8,160 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 805 full-time; 10 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 29%; Protestant: 35%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 29%; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 829-7611. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bethanywv.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.bethanywv.edu/admission/apply/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 3 (0); Foreign language: 2 (0); Social studies: 3 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 15 (0). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Muskingum College; Thiel College; Washington and Jefferson College; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

Waynesburg University; West Liberty State College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 944. Total accepted: 802. Freshmen enrolled: 249; 78% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 31% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 79%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-570, Math: 440-550, Combined: 880-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 42%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-24, Math: 17-23, Composite: 1824.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1840. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 15% communication, journalism, and related programs, 15% psychology, 14% education, 10% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (3%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), independent study (13%), internships (43%), student-designed major (3%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (14%), other (10%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 51 full-time, 39 part-time (67% men; 33% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 79%; of 20 to 49 students: 20%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 53%; six-year: 56%. Graduate study: 44% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 7%; theology (or the seminary), 7%; education, 15%; arts and sciences, 41%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 829-7141. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,640; room/board: $8,160. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: August 1. In 2007-2008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (88%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $7,244 (39%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (99%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (58%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (7%), sorority housing (10%), fraternity housing (11%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 92%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 65% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 65. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 40%; of women in sororities: 46%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 65%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 40. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 130,696; number of current serial subscriptions: 91. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 224. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 57. Transfer applicants offered admission: 54. Transfer applicants enrolled: 27. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Bluefield State College I Address: 219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701 I Website: http://www.bluefieldstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,453 full-time; 351 part-time

experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Concord University; Marshall University; Mountain State University; West Virginia University; West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 445. Total accepted: 404. Freshmen enrolled: 319; 15% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 91%. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 8%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-520, Math: 400-540, Combined: 780-1060. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1895. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% business administration and management, 13% elementary education and teaching, 12% general studies, 11% nursing, 10% criminal justice/safety studies. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; security and protective services; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (12%), double major (1%), dual enrollment (1%), honors program (1%), independent study (1%), internships (1%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 77 full-time, 54 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 45%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 67%; of 20 to 49 students: 33%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 62%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 16%; six-year: 28%. Graduate study: 6% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 23%; law, 15%; medicine, 15%; dentistry, 8%; engineering, 31%; education, 8%; arts and sciences, 15%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,272 in state, $8,568 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 91% Average debt: $17,600 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,453 full-time; 351 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; Asian American: 1%; White: 86%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 327-4065. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.bluefieldstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 14 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work 1672 WEST VIRGINIA π BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 327-4020. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,272 in state, $8,568 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $1,600; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 72% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,000 (72%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,400 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,600 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,500. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 70%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,375 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,000 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,600. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 2% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $6,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 49. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 72,421; number of current serial subscriptions: 75. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 349. Transfer applicants offered admission: 270. Transfer applicants enrolled: 230. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 17 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 500 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

Concord University I Address: Vermillion Street, Athens, WV 24712 I Website: http://www.concord.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,229 full-time; 500 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,414 in state, $9,806 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,280 Acceptance rate: 78% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,229 full-time; 500 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 384-5249. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.concord.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.concord.edu/Pages/admissions/admissions/online_applications.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2; Science: 2; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 0; Total units: 13. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bluefield State College; Marshall University; West Virginia University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,683. Total accepted: 2,099. Freshmen enrolled: 628; 25% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 78%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 47% were in the top 25 percent; 79% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 86%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-540, Math: 420-540, Combined: 840-1080. First-year students submitting ACT scores: ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1872. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 29% education, 21% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 17% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% social sciences, 6% public administration and social service professions. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, prepharmacy. Special academic programs: cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 104 full-time, 88 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 61%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 34%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 65%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 31%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 34%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 384-6069. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,414 in state, $9,806 out of state; room/board: $6,280. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (8%), women’s dorms (46%), men’s dorms (46%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,059. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 62. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 20%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 45. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 156,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 221. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: CONCORD UNIVERSITY π WEST VIRGINIA 1673

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283. Transfer applicants offered admission: 176. Transfer applicants enrolled: 118. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 562 (paper).

Davis and Elkins College I Address: 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241 I Website: http://www.davisandelkins.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian I Enrollment: 568 full-time; 72 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 18, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,840 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,700 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $17,756 Student/faculty ratio: 10/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 568 full-time; 72 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%; International: 6%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 637-1230. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.davisandelkins.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 1 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (4); Total units: 15 (24). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: AldersonBroaddus College; Fairmont State University; Glenville State College; West Virginia University; West Virginia Wesleyan College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 351. Total accepted: 264. Freshmen enrolled: 117; 44% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 28% were in the top 25 percent; 50% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 39%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 25%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-530, Math: 400-510, Combined: 820-1040. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 49%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 15-21, Composite: 1722.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1904. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 23% marketing/marketing management, 14% elementary education and teaching, 10% history, 8% drama and dramatics/theater arts, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; 1674 WEST VIRGINIA π DAVIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE

visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (24%), double major (15%), honors program (22%), independent study (17%), internships (22%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (12%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 44 full-time, 20 part-time (53% men; 47% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 10/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 22%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 32%; fiveyear: 45%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 6%; education, 44%; arts and sciences, 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 637-1373. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,840; room/board: $6,700. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $0; personal expenses: $0. Financial aid: In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 47% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,309 (76%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,902 (57%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,530 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,639. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,023 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,341 (24%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,756. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (39%), women’s dorms (29%), men’s dorms (32%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 48%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 6% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 11%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 47. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 124,829; number of current serial subscriptions: 963. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 81. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 256. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 151. Transfer applicants offered admission: 114. Transfer applicants enrolled: 78. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 35 (6% of student body). Number of countries represented: 13. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 531 (paper).

Fairmont State University I Address: 1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 I Website: http://www.fairmontstate.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,140 full-time; 1,802 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,632 in state, $9,566 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,318 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3827); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 232 full-time, 263 part-time (50% men; 50% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 48%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 55%; of 20 to 49 students: 40%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 11%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 35% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

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Financial aid office: (304) 367-4213. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,632 in state, $9,566 out of state; room/board: $6,318. Estimated books and supplies: $1,200; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 9% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,463 (64%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (45%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (50%). Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,055 (8%).

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 367-4892. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.fairmontstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: None. To apply online, go to: http://www.fairmontstate.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applying.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; History: 1; Total units: 24 (2). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Glenville State College; Marshall University; Shepherd University; West Virginia University; West Virginia Wesleyan College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,400. Total accepted: 2,692. Freshmen enrolled: 1,220; Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 24% were in the top 25 percent; 57% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 73%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-508, Math: 390-500, Combined: 790-1008. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-22, Math: 16-21, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1865. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), women’s dorms (10%), apartment for single students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 10% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 81. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 175. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, special bookstore section, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 224,122; number of current serial subscriptions: 27,267. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,100. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 872. Transfer applicants offered admission: 590. Transfer applicants enrolled: 376. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 52 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 19. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Glenville State College I Address: 200 High Street, Glenville, WV 26351 I Website: http://www.glenville.edu I Public I Enrollment: 1,078 full-time; 363 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,192 in state, $10,038 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,372 Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $15,931 Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: 69%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,078 full-time; 363 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 9%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 462-4128. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.glenville.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $10. To apply online, go to: http://www.wvmentor.org/applications/wv_common_app/apply/glenville.ht ml. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (0); Mathematics: 3 (0); Science: 3 (0); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 15 (0); Total units: 28 (30). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fairmont State University; Marshall University; West Virginia University; West Virginia University–Parkersburg. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,143. Total accepted: 1,143. Freshmen enrolled: 291; 12% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 55% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 380-460, Math: 340-460, Combined: 720-920. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-23, Math: 16-21, Composite: 16-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1872. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 28% education, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% social sciences, 9% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 7% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related 1676 WEST VIRGINIA π GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE

support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; physical sciences; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, internships, studentdesigned major, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: health professions. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 58 full-time, 27 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 64%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 26%; six-year: 31%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 16% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 22%; law, 6%; engineering, 2%; education, 53%; arts and sciences, 17%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 462-4103. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,192 in state, $10,038 out of state; room/board: $6,372. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,106; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1. In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 25% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,653 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,982 (61%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,960 (61%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,870. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,837 (6%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,046 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $15,931. Proportion who borrowed: 69%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (46%), apartments for married students (0%), special housing for disabled students (0%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 30%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $314. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 30. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 4%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 30%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic, psychological, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 128,433; number of current serial subscriptions: 18,323. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 46. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 900. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 168. Transfer applicants offered admission: 168. Transfer applicants enrolled: 77. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Number of countries represented: 3. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 509 (paper).

Marshall University I Address: 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755 I Website: http://www.marshall.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,902 full-time; 1,684 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 43, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,360 in state, $11,264 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,818 Acceptance rate: 86% Average debt: $17,932 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,902 full-time; 1,684 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 642-3499. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.marshall.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.marshall.edu/www/ugadmiss/ugadmiss.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,405. Total accepted: 2,059. Freshmen enrolled: 1,688; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 86%. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-570, Math: 440-560, Combined: 890-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 88%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 20-26, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% general studies, 7% business administration and management, 7% elementary education and teaching, 6% biology/biological sciences, 6% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.). Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: education, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 463 full-time, 239 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 54%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; fiveyear: 37%; six-year: 43%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 696-3162. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,360 in state, $11,264 out of state; room/board: $6,818. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 personal expenses: $2,540. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 40% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,080 (50%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,916 (34%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,390 (38%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,351. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 60%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,442 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,564 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,932. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, apartments for married students, special housing for disabled students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,306. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 155. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 13; sororities: 8. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 189. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,616,398; number of current serial subscriptions: 21,447. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,865. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour MARSHALL UNIVERSITY π WEST VIRGINIA 1677

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foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 779. Transfer applicants offered admission: 762. Transfer applicants enrolled: 636. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 93 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 50. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Mountain State University I Address: 609 S. Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV 25802 I Website: http://www.mountainstate.edu I Private I Enrollment: 3,030 full-time; 1,139 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $8,400 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $27,903 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,030 full-time; 1,139 part-time. Men: 36%; women: 64%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 8%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 3%.

40% health professions and related clinical sciences, 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 14% security and protective services, 7% biological and biomedical sciences, 6% multi/interdisciplinary studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; personal and culinary services; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; transportation and materials moving. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: prelaw, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (33%), distance learning (60%), double major (.5%), dual enrollment (.4%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.4%), independent study (58%), internships (86%), liberal arts/career combination (0%), studentdesigned major (5.4%), weekend college (8%). Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 96 full-time, 268 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 32%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 52%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 8%; five-year: 10%; six-year: 21%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 40% within one year; 20% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 5%; law, 3%; medicine, 3%; education, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 929-4636. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mountainstate.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (2); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 13 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Very important. Geographical residence: Very important. State residency: Very important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Very important. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Very important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bluefield State College; Concord University; Marshall University; West Virginia University; West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,652. Total accepted: 1,652. Freshmen enrolled: 540; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 26% were in the top 25 percent; 57% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 17%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 200-565, Math: 200-565, Combined: 400-1130. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 17-23, Math: 17-23, Composite: 17-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1933. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 1678 WEST VIRGINIA π MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY

Financial aid office: (304) 929-1595. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $8,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 96% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 2% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,107 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,664 (41%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,962 (58%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,075. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 44%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,857 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $6,843 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,903. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (4%), other housing options (96%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 3%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 4% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,751. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 17. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, pep band, student government. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, golf, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: golf, soccer, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 95,446; number of current serial subscriptions: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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177. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 167. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,734. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,734. Transfer applicants enrolled: 718. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 121 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 44. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 520 (paper).

Ohio Valley University I Address: 1 Campus View Drive, Vienna, WV 26105-8000 I Website: http://www.ovu.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Church of Christ I Enrollment: 509 full-time; 37 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $16,180 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,530 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $20,000 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 509 full-time; 37 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 84%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Church of Christ: 48%; Other: 52%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (877) 446-8668. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ovu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (3); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: (0); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: (0); Total units: 12 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Freed-Hardeman University; Harding University; Lipscomb University; Marshall University; West Virginia University–Parkersburg. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 493. Total accepted: 277. Freshmen enrolled: 121; 63% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 75%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 41%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-570, Math: 430-550, Combined: 870-1120. First-year students submitting ACT scores:

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83%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-24, Math: 16-24, Composite: 1824.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1958. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 27% business/commerce, 7% elementary education and teaching, 6% business administration and management, 6% human resources management/personnel administration, 5% liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program, distance learning, double major (.5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (0%), honors program, independent study, internships (32%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (32%), weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 23 full-time, 43 part-time (71% men; 29% women; 0% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 52%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 66%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; fiveyear: 40%; six-year: 39%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 865-6075. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $16,180; room/board: $6,530. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 76% were determined to have financial need; 14% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,767 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,237 (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,151 (64%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,833. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 63%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $6,916 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,849 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,000. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (47%), men’s dorms (44%), apartments for married students (9%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 2. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 70%; of women in sororities: 70%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 12. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 33,988; number of current serial subOHIO VALLEY UNIVERSITY π WEST VIRGINIA 1679

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scriptions: 111. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 75. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 97%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 138. Transfer applicants offered admission: 78. Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 38 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 500 (paper).

Shepherd University I Address: PO Box 3210, Shepherdstown, WV 25443-3210 I Website: http://www.shepherd.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,123 full-time; 842 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 40, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $4,898 in state, $12,812 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,221 Acceptance rate: 88% Average debt: $18,994 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 3,123 full-time; 842 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% education, 15% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 8% visual and performing arts, 7% parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning (5%), double major (3%), honors program (5%), independent study (5%), internships (13%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 116 full-time, 198 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 81%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 13%; five-year: 30%; six-year: 38%. Graduate study: 16% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 14%; medicine, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 19%; arts and sciences, 50%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 876-5212. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.shepherd.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.shepherd.edu/admweb/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 2; History: 1; Academic electives: 7; Total units: 21. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fairmont State University; Frostburg State University; Radford University; Salisbury University; West Virginia University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,611. Total accepted: 1,418. Freshmen enrolled: 706; 41% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 20%. Overall acceptance rate: 88%. Non-early acceptance rate: 93%. Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 44%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 450-560, Math: 460-540, Combined: 910-1100. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 53%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 17-22, Composite: 19-24.

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Financial aid office: (304) 876-5470. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $4,898 in state, $12,812 out of state; room/board: $7,221. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,609 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,290 (28%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,054 (37%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,986. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,853 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $5,874 (5%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,994. Proportion who borrowed: 61%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (55%), apartment for single students (23%), other housing options (22%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 12% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,310. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 58. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, swimming, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 103. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, other. Library: Number of titles: 191,678; number of current serial subscriptions: 421. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 350. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 400. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 563. Transfer applicants offered admission: 544. Transfer applicants enrolled: 346. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 21 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Charleston I Address: 2300 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25304 I Website: http://www.ucwv.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,090 full-time; 81 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 15, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,150 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $8,325 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $27,305 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 85%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,090 full-time; 81 part-time. Men: 40%; women: 60%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 83%; International: 10%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 995-4682. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ucwv.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.ucwv.edu/admissions/online_application.aspx. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: (3); History: (2); Total units: (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Marshall University; West Virginia State University; West Virginia ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

University; West Virginia Wesleyan College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,451. Total accepted: 966. Freshmen enrolled: 328; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 55%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 29%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 430-560, Math: 460-550, Combined: 890-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 80%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1888. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, master’s, first professional. Most popular majors: 19% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 16% business administration and management, 9% sport and fitness administration/management, 8% interior design, 8% medical radiologic technology/science-radiation therapist. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 79 fulltime, 55 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 62%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 31%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 30%; five-year: 39%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 46% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 21%; law, 6%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 2%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 62%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 357-4759. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,150; room/board: $8,325. Estimated books and supplies: $1,500; transportation: $750; personal expenses: $250. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: August 15. In 2007-2008, 87% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 82% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,030 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,198 (46%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,150 (76%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,785. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 88%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,750 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $16,075 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $27,305. Proportion who borrowed: 85%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (80%), other housing options (20%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 55%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 19% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 42. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 9%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON π WEST VIRGINIA 1681

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 15. Services include: remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, texts on tape, other. Library: Number of titles: 187,303; number of current serial subscriptions: 308. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 220. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 358. Transfer applicants offered admission: 234. Transfer applicants enrolled: 95. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 108 (10% of student body). Number of countries represented: 15. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

West Liberty State College I Address: Route 88, PO Box 295, West Liberty, WV 26074-0295 I Website: http://www.westliberty.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,068 full-time; 334 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,312 in state, $10,330 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,984 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 18/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,068 full-time; 334 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 336-8076. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.westliberty.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; History: 1. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethany College; Fairmont State University; Ohio University; West Virginia University; Wheeling Jesuit University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,524. Total accepted: 1,262. Freshmen enrolled: 503; 9% were from 1682 WEST VIRGINIA π WEST LIBERTY STATE COLLEGE

out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 30% were in the top 25 percent; 62% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.1. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 14%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 400-530, Math: 400-520, Combined: 800-1050. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 16-19, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1837. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 26% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 22% education, 12% liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% security and protective services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 99 full-time, 64 part-time (56% men; 44% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 60%. Student/faculty ratio: 18/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 56%; of 20 to 49 students: 43%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 19%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 43%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 33% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 22%; law, 7%; medicine, 3%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 49%; arts and sciences, 12%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 336-8016. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,312 in state, $10,330 out of state; room/board: $5,984. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $1,800; personal expenses: $1,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,431 (N/A). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,787 (N/A). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,232 (N/A). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,023.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (68%), women’s dorms (14%), men’s dorms (14%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (2%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 45%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station. Number of fraternities: 9; sororities: 4. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 20%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, tennis.

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birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 35. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 193,538; number of current serial subscriptions: 420. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 200. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 521. Transfer applicants offered admission: 373. Transfer applicants enrolled: 259. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5. Number of countries represented: 9. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 510 (paper).

history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, computer literacy, English (including composition), history, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, double major, dual enrollment, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 58%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 24%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 766-3131. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $4,136 in state, $9,718 out of state; room/board: $5,600.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II.

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West Virginia State University I Address: PO Box 1000, Institute, WV 25112 I Website: http://www.wvstateu.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score: 18  Tuition: 2007-2008: $4,136 in state, $9,718 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,600 Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, other testing accommodations. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 574. Transfer applicants offered admission: 434. Transfer applicants enrolled: 164.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: N/A full-time. Men: N/A; women: N/A. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 79%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 766-3221. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wvstateu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 10. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 3 (3). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,722. Total accepted: 1,539. Overall acceptance rate: 89%.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

West Virginia University I Address: PO Box 6201, Morgantown, WV 26506-6201 I Website: http://www.wvu.edu I Public I Enrollment: 19,748 full-time; 1,397 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,100 in state, $15,770 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,434 Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 19,748 full-time; 1,397 part-time. Men: 54%; women: 46%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 344-9881. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wvu.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.arc.wvu.edu/admissions/applications.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 4; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY π WEST VIRGINIA 1683

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3; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: James Madison University; Marshall University; Pennsylvania State University–University Park; University of Pittsburgh; Virginia Tech. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,634. Total accepted: 12,200. Freshmen enrolled: 4,731; 50% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 89%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 68%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 50%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-560, Math: 490-590, Combined: 960-1150. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 50%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 20-27, Composite: 2126.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1867. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 12% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 10% communication, journalism, and related programs, 10% engineering, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% social sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 802 full-time, 350 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 80%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 47%; of 50 or more students: 19%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 55%.

self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,168 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,146. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 76%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,922 (27%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $11,502 (1%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 17% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,691. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 300. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 14; sororities: 9. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 8%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 600. Services include: tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 1,741,627; number of current serial subscriptions: 36,515. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 3,500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 7,100. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 2,075. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,495. Transfer applicants enrolled: 915. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 353 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 68. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

West Virginia Univ. Institute of Technology I Address: 405 Fayette Pike, Montgomery, WV 25136 I Website: http://www.wvutech.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

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West Virginia University–Parkersburg I Address: 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101-9577 I Website: http://www.wvup.edu I Public I Enrollment: 2,219 full-time; 1,524 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked, Baccalaureate Colleges (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-21  Tuition: 2007-2008: $1,824 in state, $6,460 out of state Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 100% Average debt: $12,750 Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,219 full-time; 1,524 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 98%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (304) 424-8220. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wvup.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. To apply online, go to: http://www.scusco.wvnet.edu/www/stserv/commapp/commonapp.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (4); Mathematics: 0 (3); Science: 0 (3); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 0 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 0 (16). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Not considered. Standardized test scores: Not considered. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Fairmont State University; Glenville State College; Marshall University; West Virginia State University; West Virginia University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,063. Total accepted: 1,063. Freshmen enrolled: 564; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 100%. Size of waiting list: 0 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 0. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 17% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 37% were in the top 25 percent; 71% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 9%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 75%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-20, Composite: 16-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1961. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 40% general studies, 28% business administration and management, 21% elementary education and teaching, 11% engineering/industrial management. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; engineering; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; security and protective services. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs (% participation): cooperative (work-study plan) program (2%), cross-registration (4%), distance learning (29%), dual enrollment (5%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (2%), independent study (1%), internships (3%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 88 full-time, ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

145 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 17%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 59%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 3%; five-year: 12%; six-year: 17%. Graduate study: 7% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 10% within one year; 15% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 18%; law, 8%; medicine, 8%; dentistry, 5%; engineering, 25%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 25%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 424-8210. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $1,824 in state, $6,460 out of state. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,400. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 75% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,900 (75%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (68%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (64%). Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 80%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $890 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,750. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 0%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 1% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 24. Activities include: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Proportion of men in fraternities: 37%; of women in sororities: 63%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 4. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 50,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 100. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 435. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 50. Campus safety: Security services offered: lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 216. Transfer applicants offered admission: 216. Transfer applicants enrolled: 216. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 0. Minimum TOEFL score required: 213 (paper). Average TOEFL score: 220 (paper).

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West Virginia Wesleyan College I Address: 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201 I Website: http://www.wvwc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Methodist I Enrollment: 1,202 full-time; 32 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $22,880 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,470 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: $20,501 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 72%

English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 69 full-time, 69 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 74%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 63%; of 20 to 49 students: 36%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 44%; five-year: 54%; six-year: 55%. Graduate study: 27% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 36% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; law, 5%; medicine, 14%; theology (or the seminary), 5%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 58%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,202 full-time; 32 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 91%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 722-9933. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wvwc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/wvwc/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2 (3); Social studies: 2; History: 2; Academic electives: (3); Total units: 24. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Important. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bridgewater College; Marietta College; Marshall University; West Virginia State University; Westminster College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,388. Total accepted: 1,065. Freshmen enrolled: 402; 39% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 29% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 57% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 85%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 54%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 420-550, Math: 430-560, Combined: 850-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 68%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1890. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% education, 9% social sciences, 8% health professions and related clinical sciences, 6% biological and biomedical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (11%), 1686 WEST VIRGINIA π WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE

Financial aid office: (304) 473-8080. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $22,880; room/board: $6,470. Estimated books and supplies: $2,500; transportation: $1,000; personal expenses: $2,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 82% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 74% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $21,821 (74%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (71%). Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 81%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,787 (20%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $10,379 (10%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,501. Proportion who borrowed: 72%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 76%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 50% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 0. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 25%; of women in sororities: 25%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 82. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 150,861; number of current serial subscriptions: 10,782. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 144. Transfer applicants offered admission: 90. Transfer applicants enrolled: 55. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 49 (4% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

Wheeling Jesuit University I Address: 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003 I Website: http://www.wju.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 964 full-time; 235 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 16, Universities–Master’s (South)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,390 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,640 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $22,750 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 90%

studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (4%), English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), honors program (6%), independent study (28%), internships (33%), liberal arts/career combination (30%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (11%), other. Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 78 full-time, 60 parttime (54% men; 46% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 58%; of 20 to 49 students: 42%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 51%; five-year: 59%; sixyear: 58%. Graduate study: 32% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 32% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 16%; law, 1%; medicine, 26%; dentistry, 6%; engineering, 6%; theology (or the seminary), 6%; education, 12%; arts and sciences, 26%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 964 full-time; 235 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Jewish: 1%; Roman Catholic: 65%; Other: 34%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 624-6992. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wju.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by August 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.wju.edu/admissions/adm_apply.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 1 (1); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2; Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 15 (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Bethany College; Duquesne University; Ohio State University–Columbus; Ohio University; West Virginia University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,370. Total accepted: 950. Freshmen enrolled: 240; 59% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 22% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 82% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 77%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 56%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 460-540, Math: 450-570, Combined: 910-1110. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 70%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-24, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1954. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 29% health professions and related clinical sciences, 25% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% general studies, 9% psychology, 4% physical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (304) 243-2304. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,390; room/board: $8,640. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $600; personal expenses: $600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 90% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 82% were determined to have financial need; 24% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $19,489 (81%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,610 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,071 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,475. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,819 (18%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,945 (4%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $22,750. Proportion who borrowed: 90%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (43%), women’s dorms (26%), men’s dorms (22%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 78%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,550. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 70%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 38. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 130,725; number of current serial subscriptions: 382. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 325. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 150. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transWHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY π WEST VIRGINIA 1687

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port/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply.

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For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 131. Transfer applicants offered admission: 89. Transfer applicants enrolled: 42. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 30 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 285 (paper).

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Wisconsin Alverno College I Address: 3400 S. 43rd Street, PO Box 343922, Milwaukee, WI 532343922 I Website: http://www.alverno.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,670 full-time; 644 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 55, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,161 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,336 Acceptance rate: 87% Average debt: $23,948 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 89%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,670 full-time; 644 part-time. Men: 0%; women: 100%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 17%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 12%; White: 65%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 20%; Jewish: 1%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 18%; Unknown: 11%; Roman Catholic: 32%; Orthodox: 1%; Other: 16%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (414) 382-6100. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.alverno.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 3; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Cardinal Stritch University; Carroll College; Marquette University; Mount Mary College; University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 484. Total accepted: 419. Freshmen enrolled: 290; 1% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 87%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 12% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 65% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1887. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 29% health professions and related clinical sciences, 19% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% education, 7% psychology. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (2%), independent study (15%), internships (68%), student-designed major (0%), study abroad (5%), teacher certificate program (5%), weekend college (29%), other (12%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 110 full-time, 118 part-time (21% men; 79% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 90%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 21%; five-year: 35%; six-year: 43%. Graduate study: 14% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 14%; law, 5%; engineering, 2%; education, 30%; arts and sciences, 12%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (414) 382-6046. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,161; room/board: $6,336. Estimated books and supplies: $1,056; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,760. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 88% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $11,997 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): N/A (74%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): N/A (71%). Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,778 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,948. Proportion who borrowed: 89%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 9%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 2. of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learningdisabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 32. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer. Library: Number of titles: 113,438; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,623. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. ALVERNO COLLEGE π WISCONSIN 1689

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Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 175. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 485. Transfer applicants offered admission: 450. Transfer applicants enrolled: 278. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 12. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer).

Beloit College I Address: 700 College Avenue, Beloit, WI 53511 I Website: http://www.beloit.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,308 full-time; 44 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, Liberal Arts Colleges  SAT Score (25th/75th percentile): 1210-1380  Tuition: 2008-2009: $31,540 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,696 Acceptance rate: 60% Average debt: $23,214 Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 9% political science and government, 8% psychology, 7% sociology, 6% English language and literature/letters, 6% anthropology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (25%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (4%), exchange student program (domestic) (9%), independent study (54%), internships (55%), student-designed major (2%), study abroad (38%), teacher certificate program (3%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 120 full-time, 10 part-time (57% men; 43% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 94%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 76%; of 20 to 49 students: 24%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 74%; five-year: 78%; six-year: 79%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 25% within one year; 65% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12%; law, 10%; medicine, 9%; engineering, 3%; education, 6%; arts and sciences, 60%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,308 full-time; 44 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 85%; International: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (608) 363-2500. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.beloit.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.beloit.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (4); Foreign language: (3); Social studies: (4); History: (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carleton College; Grinnell College; Knox College; Lawrence University; Macalester College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,157. Total accepted: 1,304. Freshmen enrolled: 325; 78% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or earlyaction plans: 39%. Overall acceptance rate: 60%. Non-early acceptance rate: 50%. Size of waiting list: 207 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 5. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 68% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 63%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 73%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 620-710, Math: 590-670, Combined: 1210-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 38%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-31, Math: 23-29, Composite: 25-29.

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COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (608) 363-2663. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $31,540; room/board: $6,696. Estimated books and supplies: $600 personal expenses: $900. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1; deadline: March 1. In 2007-2008, 78% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 65% were determined to have financial need; 72% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $24,506 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $17,819 (64%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,687 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,177. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,946 (25%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,214. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (70%), women’s dorms (4%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (7%), apartment for single students (6%), other housing options (11%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 89%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 42% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,219. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 80. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 98%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: ultimate frisbee.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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learning-disabled program or receiving services: 69. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 704,690; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,959. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 700. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 102. Transfer applicants offered admission: 48. Transfer applicants enrolled: 21. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 61 (5% of student body). Number of countries represented: 31. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 592 (paper).

Cardinal Stritch University I Address: 6801 N. Yates Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217 I Website: http://www.stritch.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,857 full-time; 223 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $19,074 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,750 Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: $23,785 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 99%

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1937. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 76% business administration and management, 6% education, 5% nursing, 4% drama and dramatics/theater arts, 3% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 98 full-time, 360 part-time (47% men; 53% women; 17% minorities). Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 79%. Graduation rates: Six-year: 55%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (414) 410-4048. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $19,074; room/board: $5,750. Estimated books and supplies: $672 personal expenses: $4,812. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 71% were determined to have financial need; 6% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,222 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $6,127 (43%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,657 (67%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,583. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 40%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,987 (8%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $4,265 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,785. Proportion who borrowed: 99%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,857 full-time; 223 part-time. Men: 33%; women: 67%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 17%; Jewish: 1%; Unknown: 64%; Other: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (414) 410-4040. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.stritch.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); Academic electives: 6 (6); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 58% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 2.9. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 15%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 85%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), apartment for single students (10%). Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 20. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NAIA.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, veteran student, academic, religious. Library: Number of titles: 132,775; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,533. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 275. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 512. Transfer applicants offered admission: 238. Transfer applicants enrolled: 142. International students: Number of countries represented: 17. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

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Carroll College I Address: 100 N. East Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186 I Website: http://www.cc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) I Enrollment: 2,498 full-time; 562 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $21,936 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,694 Acceptance rate: 72% Average debt: $21,794 Student/faculty ratio: 16/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,498 full-time; 562 part-time. Men: 32%; women: 68%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 14%; Protestant: 7%; Unknown: 70%; Presbyterian Church (USA): 1%; Lutheran: 8%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (262) 524-7220. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (3); Foreign language: (0); Social studies: (3); History: (3); Total units: (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carthage College; Marquette University; University of Wisconsin–Madison; University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,728. Total accepted: 1,975. Freshmen enrolled: 679; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 72%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 55% were in the top 25 percent; 83% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 20-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1846. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 14% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 13% business administration and management, 12% elementary education and teaching, 10% psychology, 6% biology/biological sciences. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre1692 WISCONSIN π CARROLL COLLEGE

medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (50%), double major (4%), exchange student program (domestic) (0%), honors program (6%), independent study (5%), internships (39%), liberal arts/career combination (75%), student-designed major, study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 121 full-time, 168 part-time (43% men; 57% women; 1% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 63%. Student/faculty ratio: 16/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 53%; of 20 to 49 students: 44%; of 50 or more students: 4%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 41%; fiveyear: 52%; six-year: 58%. Graduate study: 51% of students pursue further study within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (262) 524-7296. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $21,936; room/board: $6,694. Estimated books and supplies: $1,060; transportation: $968; personal expenses: $1,291. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 89% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 67% were determined to have financial need; 79% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,047 (67%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,664 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,974 (53%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,324. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 100%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,854 (33%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,794. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (72%), women’s dorms (11%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 49%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 45% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,100. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 40. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 2; sororities: 4. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 6%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 40%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 32. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 150,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 17,250. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 320. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 95%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 603. Transfer applicants offered admission: 300. Transfer applicants enrolled: 208. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 49 (2% of U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 578 (paper).

Carthage College I Address: 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha, WI 53140 I Website: http://www.carthage.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America I Enrollment: 2,233 full-time; 427 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 10, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2008-2009: $26,500 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,500 Acceptance rate: 77% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,233 full-time; 427 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 90%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 30%; Protestant: 10%; No preference: 7%; Unknown: 31%; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: 17%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (262) 551-6000. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.carthage.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Send application by: July 26; Decision sent by: September 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.carthage.edu/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); History: (0); Academic electives: (3); Total units: (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Augustana College; Marquette University; Northern Illinois University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 4,687. Total accepted: 3,619. Freshmen enrolled: 686; 72% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 77%. Non-early acceptance rate: 77%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 18% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 43% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 88%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 7%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-620, Math: 500660, Combined: 1000-1280. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 97%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-27, Math: 20-27, Composite: 2126.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1847. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 24% business administration and management, 10% elementary education and teaching, 6% biology/biological sciences, 6% kinesiology and exercise science, 5% criminal justice/law enforcement administration. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/techniULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

cians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5%), cross-registration (1%), double major (27%), honors program (3%), independent study (1%), internships (5%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (4%), teacher certificate program (21%). Teacher certification offered in: special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 135 full-time, 95 part-time (62% men; 38% women; 4% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 85%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 54%; of 20 to 49 students: 46%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 43%; five-year: 52%; sixyear: 54%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year; 20% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 10%; medicine, 5%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 35%; arts and sciences, 15%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (262) 551-6001. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $26,500; room/board: $7,500. Estimated books and supplies: $1,400; transportation: $1,200; personal expenses: $1,500. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 15. In 20072008, 86% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $16,264 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,245 (73%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,383 (57%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,260. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,691 (26%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (63%), women’s dorms (15%), men’s dorms (2%), sorority housing (6%), fraternity housing (5%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (6%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 68%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 52% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,200. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 30%; of women in sororities: 29%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.

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additional fees. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses. Library: Number of titles: 125,488; number of current serial subscriptions: 425. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 3,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 96%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 298. Transfer applicants offered admission: 208. Transfer applicants enrolled: 79. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12. Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

Concordia University Wisconsin I Address: 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097 I Website: http://www.cuw.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 1,994 full-time; 1,642 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 67, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,990 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,700 Acceptance rate: 66% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,994 full-time; 1,642 part-time. Men: 38%; women: 62%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 12%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 83%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 19%; Protestant: 15%; Lutheran: 65%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (262) 243-4300. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.cuw.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 3 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2; Foreign language: (2); Social studies: 2; Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,112. Total accepted: 1,397. Freshmen enrolled: 425; 40% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 66%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 13% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 66% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 74%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 99%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 19-25, Composite: 19-25.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 38% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 16% health professions and related clinical sciences, 15% education, 10% security and protective services, 4% public administration and social service professions. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (40%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), distance learning, double major (7%), dual enrollment (.05%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program, independent study (1%), internships (1%), liberal arts/career combination (3%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (1%), teacher certificate program (1%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 96 full-time, 135 part-time (46% men; 54% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 68%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 49%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 45%; five-year: 67%; six-year: 65%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: theology (or the seminary), 64%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (262) 243-4569. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,990; room/board: $7,700. Estimated books and supplies: $1,156; transportation: $320; personal expenses: $1,726. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 1; deadline: April 1. In 2007-2008, 92% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 34% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,475 (78%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,553 (71%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,482 (70%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,203. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 75%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,037 (16%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (56%), men’s dorms (44%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 60%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 38% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. Library: Number of titles: 85,414; number of current serial subscriptions: 969. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 250. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 407. Transfer applicants offered admission: 117. Transfer applicants enrolled: 116. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 27 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 509 (paper).

Edgewood College I Address: 1000 Edgewood College Drive, Madison, WI 53711-1997 I Website: http://www.edgewood.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,533 full-time; 463 part-time

literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 102 full-time, 171 part-time (45% men; 55% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 78%; of 20 to 49 students: 21%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 71%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 50%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,533 full-time; 463 part-time. Men: 30%; women: 70%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Protestant: 1%; Jewish: 1%; No preference: 2%; Unknown: 38%; Roman Catholic: 32%; Baptist, Christian, Lutheran, Presbyterian: 26%.

Financial aid office: (608) 663-2305. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,040; room/board: $6,826. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $2,235. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 70% were determined to have financial need; 21% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,108 (70%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,221 (66%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,818 (65%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,313. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 73%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $9,858 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%).

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Phone: (608) 663-2294. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.edgewood.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 26. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?edgewd. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (2); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 1 (1); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Not considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,104. Total accepted: 886. Freshmen enrolled: 305; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 34% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 100%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-24, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-25.

Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (64%), women’s dorms (21%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students (3%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 38. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 31%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,040 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,826 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, other. Library: Number of titles: 95,114; number of current serial subscriptions: 309. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 146. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 2,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 450. Transfer applicants offered admission: 310. Transfer applicants enrolled: 156. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 28 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). EDGEWOOD COLLEGE π WISCONSIN 1695

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Lakeland College I Address: W3711 South Drive, Plymouth, WI 53073 I Website: http://www.lakeland.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 1,069 full-time; 1,935 part-time

20 to 49 students: 30%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 70%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 34%; six-year: 39%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 60%; law, 5%; education, 35%.

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 U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-23  Tuition: 2008-2009: $18,435 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $6,360 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $26,871 Student/faculty ratio: 17/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

Financial aid office: (920) 565-1298. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $18,435; room/board: $6,360. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $700; personal expenses: $750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 31; deadline: March 31. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 78% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $12,976 (77%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,097 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,093 (68%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,530. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,990 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $26,871. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 1,069 full-time; 1,935 part-time. Men: 37%; women: 63%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 6%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 84%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (920) 565-1226. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lakeland.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling; decision sent by September 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.lakeland.edu/Application/Home.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (4); Science: (2); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (1); History: (2); Total units: (4). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Not considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 898. Total accepted: 602. Freshmen enrolled: 202; Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 24% were in the top 25 percent; 51% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 95%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 5%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 360-550, Math: 430-630, Combined: 790-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-23.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,600. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 32. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: bowling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, personal, academic, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors. Library: Number of titles: 54,455; number of current serial subscriptions: 306. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1862. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 69% business/commerce, 13% computer science, 12% education. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Preprofessional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (10%), distance learning (25%), double major (10%), English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 56 full-time, 248 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 12% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 17/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 70%; of 1696 WISCONSIN π LAKELAND COLLEGE

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 117 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 34. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

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Lawrence University I Address: PO Box 599, Appleton, WI 54912 I Website: http://www.lawrence.edu I Private I Enrollment: 1,388 full-time; 63 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 56, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 27-31  Tuition: 2008-2009: $33,264 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,957 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $25,375 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 74%

study (65%), internships (25%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (27%), teacher certificate program (2%). Teacher certification offered in: middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, health professions, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 153 full-time, 37 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 23%; of 50 or more students: 2%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 88%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 63%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 79%. Graduate study: 22% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 22% within one year; 1% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; law, 2%; medicine, 2%; dentistry, 1%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; arts and sciences, 18%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,388 full-time; 63 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 86%; International: 7%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 16%; Protestant: 22%; Jewish: 3%; No preference: 10%; Unknown: 38%; Other: 11%.

Financial aid office: (920) 832-6583. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $33,264; room/board: $6,957. Estimated books and supplies: $675; transportation: $195; personal expenses: $1,005. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 72% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 86% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $25,800 (59%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $18,000 (59%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,800 (59%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,500. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,690 (21%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $25,375. Proportion who borrowed: 74%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 227-0982. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.lawrence.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: January 15; decision sent by April 1. Early decision: Send application by: November 15; Decision sent by: December 1. Early action: Send application by: December 1; Decision sent by: January 15. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://app.commonapp.org/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Total units: 16. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Beloit College; Carleton College; Macalester College; St. Olaf College; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,599. Total accepted: 1,445. Freshmen enrolled: 357; 65% were from out of state. Accepted through early-decision or early-action plans: 34%. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Early-decision acceptance rate: 78%. Non-early acceptance rate: 47%. Size of waiting list: 264 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 35. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 39% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 71% were in the top 25 percent; 96% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 60%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.6. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 610-730, Math: 590-700, Combined: 12001430. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 55%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 27-32, Math: 26-30, Composite: 27-31.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1847. Academic calendar: Trimester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 10% political science and government, 9% English language and literature, 9% biology/biological sciences, 9% music performance, 6% psychology. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (23%), independent ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (79%), women’s dorms (2%), other housing options (19%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 97%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 90. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 22%; of women in sororities: 10%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, fencing, football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, fencing, football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, team handball, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: other. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 30. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, take home exams, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 721,895; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,909. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 354. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 26. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 101. Transfer applicants offered admission: 34. Transfer applicants enrolled: 15. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 98 (7% of student body). Number of countries represented: 50. Minimum TOEFL score required: 577 (paper); 233 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 617 (paper).

Maranatha Baptist Bible College I Address: 745 W. Main Street, Watertown, WI 53094 I Website: http://www.mbbc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Baptist I Enrollment: 794 full-time; 56 part-time

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 794 full-time; 56 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 96%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Baptist: 98%; Other: 2%.

29%; five-year: 45%; six-year: 50%. Graduate study: 21% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 15% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; theology (or the seminary), 40%; education, 35%; arts and sciences, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (920) 206-2319. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $10,560; room/board: $5,800. Estimated books and supplies: $940; transportation: $1,410; personal expenses: $2,140. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 69% were determined to have financial need; 11% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,770 (65%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,031 (49%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,878 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,878. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 44%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $850 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $17,733. Proportion who borrowed: 80%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (54%), men’s dorms (46%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 72%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 23% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, student government, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, volleyball.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (920) 206-2327. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mbbc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $50. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 2 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 3 (3); Academic electives: (0); Total units: 18 (18). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Very important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Very important. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Northland College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 411. Total accepted: 275. Freshmen enrolled: 223; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Average high school grade point average: 3.4.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1968. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, other. Special academic programs (% participation): distance learning (2%), double major (1%), independent study (1%), internships (3%), study abroad (1%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3926). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: N/A. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 61%; of 20 to 49 students: 32%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 1698 WISCONSIN π MARANATHA BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service. Remedial assistance: writing, study skills. Counseling services: personal, academic, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 2. Services include: remedial English, untimed tests, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, proofreading services. Library: Number of titles: 130,994; number of current serial subscriptions: 352. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 90%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 5 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 171 (computer).

Marian University I Address: 45 S. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 I Website: http://www.mariancollege.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 1,439 full-time; 626 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,940 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,380 Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: $21,112 Student/faculty ratio: 12/1 Proportion who borrowed: 96%

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2007-2008 enrollment: 1,439 full-time; 626 part-time. Men: 26%; women: 74%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 91%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 30%; Unknown: 21%; Roman Catholic: 42%; Other: 7%.

Financial aid office: (920) 923-7614. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,940; room/board: $5,380. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $1,420. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 80% were determined to have financial need; 41% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $17,744 (80%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $9,825 (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $7,282 (75%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $6,130. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 90%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $4,362 (13%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,112. Proportion who borrowed: 96%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (920) 923-7650. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mariancollege.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.mariancollege.edu/ProspectiveStudents/applicationchoice.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 1 (2); Foreign language: (2); History: 1; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carroll College; Ripon College; University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 747. Total accepted: 633. Freshmen enrolled: 267; 9% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 29% were in the top 25 percent; 68% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 81%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 95%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 16-22, Math: 17-23, Composite: 18-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1936. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 29% nursing, 28% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 15% criminal justice/law enforcement administration, 9% education, 4% social work. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, health professions, social/behavioral science, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 86 full-time, 183 parttime (50% men; 50% women; 3% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 65%. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 75%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 74%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 29%; five-year: 49%; sixyear: 50%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 26% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 41. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 33%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 17. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 97,815; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,004. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 450. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 335. Transfer applicants offered admission: 265. Transfer applicants enrolled: 138. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 25 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 700 (paper).

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Marquette University I Address: PO Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 I Website: http://www.marquette.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit) I Enrollment: 7,511 full-time; 444 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 77, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 24-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $28,128 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $9,280 Acceptance rate: 67% Average debt: $32,231 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 88%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,511 full-time; 444 part-time. Men: 46%; women: 54%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 5%; White: 84%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 15%; Muslim: 1%; No preference: 12%; Roman Catholic (Jesuit): 60%; Other: 12%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 222-6544. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.marquette.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: December 1; decision sent by January 31. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. To apply online, go to: http://www.marquette.edu/addmissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 2 (4); Total units: 14 (22). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Loyola University Chicago; St. Louis University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 13,375. Total accepted: 9,005. Freshmen enrolled: 1,820; 57% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 67%. Size of waiting list: 1912 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 568. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 34% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 65% were in the top 25 percent; 93% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 59%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 13%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 540-630, Math: 550-660, Combined: 1090-1290. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-30, Math: 24-29, Composite: 24-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1881. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% communication, journalism, and related programs, 11% social sciences, 9% engineering, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; theol1700 WISCONSIN π MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

ogy and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (1%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (5%), cross-registration (1%), distance learning, double major (30%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (6%), independent study (25%), internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad (19%), teacher certificate program (6%), weekend college (4%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 609 full-time, 467 parttime (61% men; 39% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 11%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 90%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 57%; five-year: 74%; six-year: 75%. Graduate study: 33% of students pursue further study within one year; 42% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 11%; law, 13%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 2%; engineering, 7%; education, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (414) 288-0200. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $28,128; room/board: $9,280. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $200; personal expenses: $1,350. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 69% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 57% were determined to have financial need; 67% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): N/A (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,731 (54%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,105 (48%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,290. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 71%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,445 (28%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $23,802 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $32,231. Proportion who borrowed: 88%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (58%), women’s dorms (9%), men’s dorms (8%), sorority housing, fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (18%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (4%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 51%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 38% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,500. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 250. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 10; sororities: 12. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 4%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 150. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement, other. Library: Number of titles: 1,482,930; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,161. Information technology resources: U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,700. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 675. Transfer applicants offered admission: 351. Transfer applicants enrolled: 181. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 114 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 41. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 582 (paper).

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design I Address: 273 E. Erie Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 I Website: http://www.miad.edu I Private I Enrollment: 614 full-time; 36 part-time

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1974. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Major fields of study: visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Special academic programs: cross-registration, double major, exchange student program (domestic), independent study, internships, study abroad. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 32 full-time, 76 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 5% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 11/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 91%; of 20 to 49 students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 33%; five-year: 41%; six-year: 46%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (414) 291-3272. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $24,100. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (100%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 30% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,500. Activities include: drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%.

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: Unranked Specialty School–Fine Arts  SAT or ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): N/A  Tuition: 2007-2008: $24,100 Selectivity: N/A Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 11/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 614 full-time; 36 part-time. Men: 49%; women: 51%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 8%; White: 81%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (414) 291-8070. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.miad.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 0 (0); Mathematics: 0 (0); Science: 0 (0); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 0 (0). Tests: The college does not use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Considered. Essay: Very important. Nonacademic: Interview: Very important. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Very important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Kansas City Art Institute; Maryland Institute College of Art; Minneapolis College of Art and Design; University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin–Stout. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 395. Total accepted: 292. Freshmen enrolled: 139; Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 2% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 59% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 78%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 4%. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 39%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial English, remedial reading, oral tests, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 28,392; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,265. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 170. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 111. Transfer applicants offered admission: 84. Transfer applicants enrolled: 52. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 9 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Milwaukee School of Engineering I Address: 1025 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109 I Website: http://www.msoe.edu I Private I Enrollment: 2,066 full-time; 251 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 7, Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-29  Tuition: 2008-2009: $27,300 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,825 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $35,875 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 86%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,066 full-time; 251 part-time. Men: 81%; women: 19%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 4%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 88%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 332-6763. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.msoe.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.msoe.edu/admission. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 4 (4); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (0); Social studies: 0 (0); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 0 (0); Total units: 10 (12). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Not considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Marquette University; Michigan Technological University; University of Wisconsin–Madison; University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin–Platteville. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,732. Total accepted: 1,767. Freshmen enrolled: 575; 29% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 520-630, Math: 590-685, Combined: 1110-1315. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 24-27, Math: 27-29, Composite: 23-29.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1903. Academic calendar: Quarter. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 68% engineering, 20% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 6% engineering technologies/technicians, 5% health professions and related clinical sciences, 1% communication, journalism, and related programs. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; health professions and related clinical sciences. Areas of required coursework: humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (2%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), independent study (92%), internships (84%), study abroad (2%). Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 119 full-time, 116 part-time (71% men; 29% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 70%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 42%; of 20 to 49 students: 58%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 36%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 54%. Graduate study: 5% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 17% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 25%; law, 1%; engineering, 71%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (414) 277-7511. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $27,300; room/board: $6,825. Estimated books and supplies: $2,640; transportation: $2,000; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 20072008, 91% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 81% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,863 (81%). Average amount 1702 WISCONSIN π MOUNT MARY COLLEGE

of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,311 (81%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $2,949 (71%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $2,753. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 66%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $13,086 (19%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $35,875. Proportion who borrowed: 86%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 44%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 9% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,640. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 74. Activities include: dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, pep band, radio station, student government, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 8%; of women in sororities: 12%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 64%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 51. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 53,888; number of current serial subscriptions: 376. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 5,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 372. Transfer applicants offered admission: 240. Transfer applicants enrolled: 163. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 49 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 16. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

Mount Mary College I Address: 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI 53222 I Website: http://www.mtmary.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 816 full-time; 553 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 18-21  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,350 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,995 Acceptance rate: 59% Average debt: $20,745 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 78%

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2007-2008 enrollment: 816 full-time; 553 part-time. Men: 3%; women: 97%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 19%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 4%; Hispanic: 6%; White: 68%; International: 1%. Religious preference: Protestant: 22%; No preference: 38%; Roman Catholic: 33%; Other: 7%.

Financial aid office: (414) 256-1258. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,350; room/board: $6,995. Estimated books and supplies: $1,100; transportation: $1,174; personal expenses: $1,562. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 76% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 68% were determined to have financial need; 19% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $13,905 (68%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $8,898 (67%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,456 (63%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,774. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 67%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $10,443 (11%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $20,745. Proportion who borrowed: 78%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 321-6265. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.mtmary.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.mtmary.edu/apply.htm. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 2 (3); Science: 2 (2); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 2 (2); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 2 (0); Total units: 16 (16). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Alverno College. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 482. Total accepted: 284. Freshmen enrolled: 129; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 59%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 16% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 35% were in the top 25 percent; 67% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 81%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-20, Composite: 18-21.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1913. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 35% health professions and related clinical sciences, 19% visual and performing arts, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, predentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (5.5%), distance learning, double major (10%), dual enrollment, honors program (2%), independent study, internships (29%), liberal arts/career combination, studentdesigned major, study abroad (17%), teacher certificate program (13%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 66 full-time, 137 part-time (21% men; 79% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 84%; of 20 to 49 students: 16%; of 50 or more students: 0%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 68%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 23%; five-year: 32%; six-year: 44%. Graduate study: 10% of students pursue further study within one year.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): women’s dorms (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 45. Activities include: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 9%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 36. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, untimed tests, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 103,450; number of current serial subscriptions: 22,210. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 336. School does not have a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 287. Transfer applicants offered admission: 183. Transfer applicants enrolled: 120. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 15 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

Northland College I Address: 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806 I Website: http://www.northland.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ I Enrollment: 618 full-time; 58 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $23,101 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,440 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $23,630 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 79%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 618 full-time; 58 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (715) 682-1224. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.northland.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 3 (4); Total units: 18 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: College of the Atlantic; Green Mountain College; Lawrence University; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,243. Total accepted: 883. Freshmen enrolled: 153; 44% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 7%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 19%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530620, Math: 480-620, Combined: 1010-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 86%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 20-26, Composite: 21-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1892. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 19% education, 13% biological and biomedical sciences, 11% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% multi/interdisciplinary studies, 11% natural resources and conservation. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; education; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (10%), honors program (20%), independent study (60%), internships (50%), student-designed major (10%), study abroad (2%), teacher certificate program (30%). Teacher certification offered in: elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: engineering, natural science, other. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 38 full-time, 58 part-time (71% men; 29% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 76%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 65%; of 20 to 49 students: 35%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 73%. Graduation rates: Sixyear: 46%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: law, 8%; medicine, 8%; engineering, 8%; education, 17%; arts and sciences, 42%.

2008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 85% were determined to have financial need; 15% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,081 (85%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $12,618 (83%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,743 (81%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,296. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $8,318 (14%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,630. Proportion who borrowed: 79%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (85%), women’s dorms (15%), apartment for single students (0%), cooperative housing (0%), other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 69%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 90% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,400. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 90%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 18. Services include: tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority seating, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 78,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 260. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 89. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 151. Transfer applicants offered admission: 97. Transfer applicants enrolled: 49. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 12 (2% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 600 (paper).

Ripon College I Address: 300 Seward Street, Ripon, WI 54971-0248 I Website: http://www.ripon.edu I Private I Enrollment: 983 full-time; 17 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score: 24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $24,245 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,770 Acceptance rate: 80% Average debt: $19,929 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: 87%

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (715) 682-1255. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $23,101; room/board: $6,440. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $950; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 20071704 WISCONSIN π RIPON COLLEGE

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ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (920) 748-8337. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ripon.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $30. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (1); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 4; Total units: 17 (17). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Important. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Very important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Very important. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Carthage College; Marquette University; St. Norbert College; University of Wisconsin–La Crosse; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 974. Total accepted: 775. Freshmen enrolled: 262; 26% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 80%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 51% were in the top 25 percent; 84% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 93%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 6%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: N/A.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1851. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 15% biological and biomedical sciences, 15% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% social sciences, 10% history, 7% foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pretheology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (0%), double major (31%), exchange student program (domestic) (10%), independent study (20%), internships (10%), student-designed major (5%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 52 full-time, 38 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 7% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 96%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 45%; of 50 or more students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 86%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 60%; five-year: 71%; six-year: 73%. Graduate study: 25% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 28% within one year; 55% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 9%; law, 8%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 4%; theology (or the seminary), 3%; education, 9%; arts and sciences, 60%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (920) 748-8101. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $24,245; room/board: $6,770. Estimated books and supplies: $1,000; transportation: $325; personal expenses: $800. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 94% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 84% were ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $20,438 (83%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $15,544 (83%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $6,022 (69%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,167. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $16,813 (22%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $19,929. Proportion who borrowed: 87%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (23%), women’s dorms (9%), men’s dorms (13%), sorority housing (19%), fraternity housing (30%), apartment for single students (6%). Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $794. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 50. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 85%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, fencing, field hockey, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, fencing, field hockey, football (lightweight), racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, academic, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 21. Services include: tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other. Library: Number of titles: 185,000; number of current serial subscriptions: 341. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 150. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applicants enrolled: 25. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 14 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 11. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 570 (paper).

Silver Lake College I Address: 2406 S. Alverno Road, Manitowoc, WI 54220 I Website: http://www.sl.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 199 full-time; 387 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 16-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $19,194 Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $7,150 Acceptance rate: 63% Average debt: $24,029 Student/faculty ratio: 5/1 Proportion who borrowed: 83%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 199 full-time; 387 part-time. Men: 28%; women: 72%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 6%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 90%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 39%; Unknown: 36%; Lutheran: 14%; Other: 11%.

loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,578. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 68%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $5,726 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $3,000 (3%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,029. Proportion who borrowed: 83%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (920) 686-6175. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sl.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.wisconsinmentor.org/Applications/Silver_Lake_College/apply.html. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 1; Social studies: 1; History: 1; Academic electives: 8; Total units: 20. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Not considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Not considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Lakeland College; Marian College; St. Norbert College; University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 167. Total accepted: 105. Freshmen enrolled: 38; 0% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 63%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 11% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 21% were in the top 25 percent; 73% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 76%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 15-22, Math: 16-21, Composite: 16-22.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1935. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 27% business administration and management, 16% human resources management/personnel administration, 14% accounting, 9% psychology, 7% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; psychology; public administration and social service professions; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (61%), double major (31%), internships (3%), studentdesigned major, teacher certificate program (22%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 30 full-time, 211 part-time (; 2% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 47%. Student/faculty ratio: 5/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 97%; of 20 to 49 students: 3%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 69%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 21%; five-year: 36%; six-year: 61%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (920) 686-6122. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $19,194; room/board: $7,150. Estimated books and supplies: $1,050; transportation: $1,050; personal expenses: $1,300. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 85% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 79% were determined to have financial need; 17% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $14,756 (79%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $10,233 (77%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,230 (72%). Average need-based 1706 WISCONSIN π ST. NORBERT COLLEGE

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): apartment for single students (100%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 25%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 0% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $0. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 13. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 75%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: career, academic. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 0. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, notetaking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, take home exams. Library: Number of titles: 61,855; number of current serial subscriptions: 265. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 124. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 0%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 150. Transfer applicants offered admission: 103. Transfer applicants enrolled: 75. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 7 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 4. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

St. Norbert College I Address: 100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115-2099 I Website: http://www.snc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: 2,032 full-time; 54 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $25,926 Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $6,781 Acceptance rate: 87% Average debt: $24,808 Student/faculty ratio: 14/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 2,032 full-time; 54 part-time. Men: 43%; women: 57%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%; International: 3%. Religious preference: Protestant: 16%; Muslim: 1%; Buddhist: 1%; No preference: 1%; Unknown: 19%; Roman Catholic: 62%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (800) 236-4878. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.snc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $25. To apply online, go to: http://www.snc.edu/futurestudents/apply. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: (4); Mathematics: (3); Science: (3); Foreign language: (2); Social studies: (3); Total units: (15). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions deciU.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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sions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Offcampus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Marquette University; University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire; University of Wisconsin–Green Bay; University of Wisconsin–Madison; University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 1,789. Total accepted: 1,562. Freshmen enrolled: 543; 32% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 87%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 27% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 58% were in the top 25 percent; 87% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 71%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 87%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-27, Math: 21-26, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1898. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 19% business/commerce, 15% elementary education and teaching, 10% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 7% sociology, 5% accounting. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): double major (10%), dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), honors program (13%), independent study, internships (34%), student-designed major, study abroad (31%), teacher certificate program (16%), other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 109 fulltime, 67 part-time (61% men; 39% women; 6% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 93%. Student/faculty ratio: 14/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 43%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 84%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 64%; five-year: 69%; six-year: 71%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (65%), women’s dorms (11%), sorority housing (0%), fraternity housing (0%), apartment for single students (7%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (16%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 74%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 39% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,545. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 63. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 7%; of women in sororities: 7%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 80%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 110. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, notetaking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 226,428; number of current serial subscriptions: 754. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 221. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 880. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 99%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 155. Transfer applicants offered admission: 124. Transfer applicants enrolled: 73. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 58 (3% of student body). Number of countries represented: 29. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 555 (paper).

University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire I Address: 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701 I Website: http://www.uwec.edu I Public I Enrollment: 9,427 full-time; 669 part-time

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (920) 403-3071. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $25,926; room/board: $6,781. Estimated books and supplies: $900; transportation: $350; personal expenses: $750. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 75% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 63% were determined to have financial need; 35% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $18,075 (63%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $13,072 (62%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,274 (50%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,938. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $7,562 (31%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $24,808. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

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KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 26, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,845 in state, $13,418 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,150 Acceptance rate: 69% Average debt: $18,466 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 65%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 9,427 full-time; 669 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%; International: 1%.

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Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.uwec.edu/admissions. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics: 3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 2; Social studies: 3; Academic electives: 2; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–La Crosse; University of Wisconsin–Madison; University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 7,446. Total accepted: 5,142. Freshmen enrolled: 2,034; 24% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 69%. Size of waiting list: 17 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 13. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 26% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 59% were in the top 25 percent; 98% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 530-680, Math: 550680, Combined: 1080-1360. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-26, Math: 22-26, Composite: 2226.

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Year founded: 1916. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, transfer-associate, terminal-associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 24% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% health professions and related clinical sciences, 10% education, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% security and protective services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (3%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (1%), distance learning (2%), double major (8%), dual enrollment (2%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), honors program (6%), independent study (16%), internships (53%), liberal arts/career combination (8%), study abroad (20%), teacher certificate program (15%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3915). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 413 full-time, 117 part-time (51% men; 49% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 28%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 12%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 81%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 18%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study within one year.

Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 47. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, waiver of math degree requirement. Library: Number of titles: 777,907; number of current serial subscriptions: 24,360. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,409. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,500. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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Financial aid office: (715) 836-3373. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,845 in state, $13,418 out of state; room/board: $5,150. Estimated books and supplies: $460; transportation: $720; personal expenses: $1,780. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 68% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 44% were determined to have financial need; 73% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,031 (43%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,155 (24%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,483 (41%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,677. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 93%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,789 (9%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,466. Proportion who borrowed: 65%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (77%), women’s dorms (9%), men’s dorms (5%), apartment for single students (9%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 18% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,800. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 221. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 3. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,423. Transfer applicants offered admission: 926. Transfer applicants enrolled: 557. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 104 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 39. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer).

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University of Wisconsin–Green Bay I Address: 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311 I Website: http://www.uwgb.edu I Public I Enrollment: 4,632 full-time; 1,250 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,959 in state, $13,532 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,150 Acceptance rate: 71% Average debt: $16,114 Student/faculty ratio: 24/1 Proportion who borrowed: 66%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 4,632 full-time; 1,250 part-time. Men: 35%; women: 65%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 2%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (920) 465-2111. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uwgb.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $44. To apply online, go to: http://apply.wisconsin.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 17 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Very important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire; University of Wisconsin–Madison; University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh; University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,452. Total accepted: 2,461. Freshmen enrolled: 1,000; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 71%. Size of waiting list: 171 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 168. Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 20-25.

(30%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (1%), exchange student program (domestic) (1%), external degree program (2%), independent study (30%), internships (60%), liberal arts/career combination (5%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (15%), teacher certificate program (10%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 180 full-time, 103 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 82%. Student/faculty ratio: 24/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 27%; of 20 to 49 students: 57%; of 50 or more students: 16%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 24%; five-year: 49%; six-year: 53%. Graduate study: 15% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 20% within one year; 30% within five years. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 20%; law, 5%; medicine, 10%; education, 20%; arts and sciences, 45%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (920) 465-2075. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,959 in state, $13,532 out of state; room/board: $5,150. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $558; personal expenses: $1,920. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: April 15. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 59% were determined to have financial need; 45% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,462 (57%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,004 (32%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,416 (41%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,281. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 82%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,421 (1%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $7,394 (1%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $16,114. Proportion who borrowed: 66%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (40%), apartment for single students (60%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 34%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 94. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1965. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 18% business administration and management, 17% developmental and child psychology, 11% biomedical sciences, 7% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% education. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs (% participation): cross-registration (1%), distance learning (5%), double major ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: math, writing. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, tape recorders, untimed tests, note-taking services, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, priority seating, texts on tape. Library: Number of titles: 348,590; number of current serial subscriptions: 4,825. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 550. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,445. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,062. Transfer applicants enrolled: 690. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 41 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 27. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper).

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse I Address: 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 I Website: http://www.uwlax.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,116 full-time; 405 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 17, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 23-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,850 in state, $13,422 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $5,130 Acceptance rate: 65% Average debt: $12,145 Student/faculty ratio: 23/1 Proportion who borrowed: 62%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,116 full-time; 405 part-time. Men: 42%; women: 58%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 92%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (608) 785-8939. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uwlax.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.apply.wisconsin.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 4 (2); Total units: 17 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Marquette University; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire; University of Wisconsin–Madison. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,777. Total accepted: 4,411. Freshmen enrolled: 1,753; 17% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 65%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 31% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 83% were in the top 25 percent; 97% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 2%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 500-600, Math: 500-580, Combined: 1000-1180. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 2227, Math: 22-26, Composite: 23-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1909. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 16% education, 10% biology, 8% business/commerce, 8% psychology, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign 1710 WISCONSIN π UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–LA CROSSE

languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, computer literacy, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), honors program, independent study, internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 347 full-time, 100 part-time (60% men; 40% women; 9% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 23/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 36%; of 20 to 49 students: 56%; of 50 or more students: 8%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 87%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 28%; five-year: 59%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 23% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (608) 785-8604. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,850 in state, $13,422 out of state; room/board: $5,130. Estimated books and supplies: $300; transportation: $730; personal expenses: $2,000. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 66% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 43% were determined to have financial need; 20% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $5,491 (40%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $4,617 (17%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,725 (37%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,549. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 74%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,202 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,145. Proportion who borrowed: 62%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (61%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students (8%), special housing for international students (19%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 35%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 15% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,885. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 182. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 3; sororities: 2. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 66%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 87. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, extended time for tests, priority registration, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 687,207; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,160. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 600. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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be accommodated: 1,800. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 746. Transfer applicants offered admission: 557. Transfer applicants enrolled: 366. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 137 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 26. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

University of Wisconsin–Madison I Address: 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706 I Website: http://www.wisc.edu I Public I Enrollment: 27,879 full-time; 2,739 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 35, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 26-30  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,188 in state, $21,438 out of state Selectivity: More selective Room/board: $7,390 Acceptance rate: 56% Average debt: $21,018 Student/faculty ratio: 13/1 Proportion who borrowed: 48%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 27,879 full-time; 2,739 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 3%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 6%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 83%; International: 4%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (608) 262-3961. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wisc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: February 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $44. To apply online, go to: http://www.apply.wisconsin.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 2 (4); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 17 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Marquette University; University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign; University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire; University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 24,870. Total accepted: 13,977. Freshmen enrolled: 5,996; 39% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 56%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 60% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 93% were in the top 25 percent; 99% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 70%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.8. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 28%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 550-670, Math: 620-710, Combined: 1170-1380. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 84%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 25-31, Math: 26-31, Composite: 26-30.

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ACADEMICS Year founded: 1848. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, first professional certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 6% political science and government, 5% biology/biological sciences, 4% English language and literature, 4% history, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (13%), cooperative (work-study plan) program (4%), distance learning (40%), double major (25%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (3%), honors program (4%), independent study (43%), internships (22%), liberal arts/career combination (1%), student-designed major (1%), study abroad (21%), teacher certificate program (5%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, engineering. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Navy ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 2,393 full-time, 481 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 15% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 91%. Student/faculty ratio: 13/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 44%; of 20 to 49 students: 39%; of 50 or more students: 17%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 93%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 47%; five-year: 77%; six-year: 80%. Graduate study: 20% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 30% within one year; 42% within five years.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (608) 262-3060. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,188 in state, $21,438 out of state; room/board: $7,390. Estimated books and supplies: $930; transportation: $500; personal expenses: $2,180. Financial aid: In 2007-2008, 49% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 33% were determined to have financial need; 22% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $9,939 (33%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $3,621 (26%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,709 (28%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,073. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,831 (17%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $19,631 (2%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $21,018. Proportion who borrowed: 48%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 24%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 16% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $7,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 738. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook. Number of fraternities: 26; sororities: 11. Proportion of men in fraternities: 9%; of women in sororities: 8%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 8,015,081; number of current serial subscriptions: 68,560. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 7,100. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,297. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,076. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,276. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 1133 (4% of student body). Number of countries represented: 91. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 577 (paper).

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee I Address: PO Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201 I Website: http://www.uwm.edu I Public I Enrollment: 20,190 full-time; 4,205 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $7,576 in state, $17,306 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $8,500 Acceptance rate: 83% Average debt: $12,639 Student/faculty ratio: 33/1 Proportion who borrowed: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 20,190 full-time; 4,205 part-time. Men: 48%; women: 52%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 7%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 5%; Hispanic: 4%; White: 83%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (414) 229-2222. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uwm.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: July 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $44. To apply online, go to: http://www.apply.wisconsin.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 17 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: Marquette University; University of Wisconsin–La Crosse; University of Wisconsin–Madison; 1712 WISCONSIN π UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MILWAUKEE

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh; University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 12,555. Total accepted: 10,385. Freshmen enrolled: 4,598; 5% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 83%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 18% were in the top 25 percent; 63% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.0. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 3%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 470-610, Math: 500-630, Combined: 970-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 18-25, Composite: 19-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1956. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctorate. Most popular majors: 21% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 11% education, 9% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 8% visual and performing arts. Major fields of study: architecture and related services; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; legal professions and studies; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, premedicine, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: business, computer science, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 738 full-time, 59 part-time (59% men; 41% women; 26% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 95%. Student/faculty ratio: 33/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 38%; of 20 to 49 students: 48%; of 50 or more students: 15%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 15%; five-year: 33%; six-year: 41%. Graduate study: 13% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (414) 229-6300. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $7,576 in state, $17,306 out of state; room/board: $8,500. Estimated books and supplies: $950; transportation: $2,040; personal expenses: $1,600. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 2007-2008, 79% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 66% were determined to have financial need; 23% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $6,952 (56%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,533 (23%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,665 (47%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,512. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 52%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,929 (0%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $792 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $12,639. Proportion who borrowed: 58%.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (87%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (11%), special housing for disabled students (2%), other housing options. Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 12%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 276. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 12; sororities: 9. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 76%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, veteran student, academic, older student, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 375. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, notetaking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,132,580; number of current serial subscriptions: 8,612. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,000. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,000. Proportion of collegeowned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 4,101. Transfer applicants offered admission: 2,437. Transfer applicants enrolled: 1,472. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 165 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 49. Minimum TOEFL score required: 520 (paper); 190 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh I Address: 800 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI 54901 I Website: http://www.uwosh.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,724 full-time; 2,367 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,364 in state, $12,838 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,746 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $18,000 Student/faculty ratio: 22/1 Proportion who borrowed: 68%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,724 full-time; 2,367 part-time. Men: 41%; women: 59%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (920) 424-0202. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uwosh.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://apply.wisconsin.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 1 ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

(1); Academic electives: 4; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Important. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Important. Work experience: Important. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire; University of Wisconsin–La Crosse; University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point; University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,056. Total accepted: 4,017. Freshmen enrolled: 1,763; 3% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 89% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 87%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.3. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 94%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-25, Math: 19-24, Composite: 20-24.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1871. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 18% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 17% education, 12% health professions and related clinical sciences, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% social sciences. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; philosophy and religious studies; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 379 full-time, 188 part-time (52% men; 48% women; 11% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 22/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 30%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 10%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 14%; five-year: 38%; six-year: 47%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1%; education, 1%; arts and sciences, 10%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (920) 424-3377. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $5,364 in state, $12,838 out of state; room/board: $5,746. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $472; personal expenses: $2,214. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 60% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 36% were determined to have financial need; Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $4,500 (36%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $1,800 (22%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $3,000 (22%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $5,900. Among students who received needbased aid, the average percentage of need met: 38%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $835 (9%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,000. Proportion who borrowed: 68%. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–OSHKOSH π WISCONSIN 1713

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Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (98%), women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%). Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 27%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $4,350. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 152. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station. Number of fraternities: 1; sororities: 1. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, ultimate frisbee.

Phone: (262) 595-2355. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uwp.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.apply.wisconsin.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 2 (2); Total units: 17 (21). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Neither required nor recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 2,127. Total accepted: 1,973. Freshmen enrolled: 949; 7% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 93%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 8% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 27% were in the top 25 percent; 61% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 90%.) First-year students submitting ACT scores: 92%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: N/A, Math: N/A, Composite: 17-22.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 200. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, proofreading services, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 602,875; number of current serial subscriptions: 2,872. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 500. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 100. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour footand-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,829. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,386. Transfer applicants enrolled: 860. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 66 (1% of student body). Minimum TOEFL score required: 523 (paper); 193 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 550 (paper).

University of Wisconsin–Parkside I Address: 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141-2000 I Website: http://www.uwp.edu I Public I Enrollment: 3,563 full-time; 1,330 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 17-22  Tuition: 2008-2009: $5,759 in state, $13,332 out of state Selectivity: Less selective Room/board: $5,610 Acceptance rate: 93% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1968. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 13% social sciences, 11% security and protective services, 8% communication, journalism, and related programs, 7% English language and literature/letters. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certificate program, weekend college, other. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3896). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 174 full-time, 100 parttime (55% men; 45% women; 19% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 73%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 52%; of 20 to 49 students: 41%; of 50 or more students: 7%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Placement only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 63%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 10%; five-year: 24%; six-year: 33%. Graduate study: 1% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 18% within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3%; law, 1%; medicine, 1%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 10%.

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2007-2008 enrollment: 3,563 full-time; 1,330 part-time. Men: 45%; women: 55%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 11%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 7%; White: 77%; International: 1%.

Financial aid office: (262) 595-2004. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $5,759 in state, $13,332 out of state; room/board: $5,610. Estimated books and supplies: $800; transportation: $1,130; personal expenses: $1,564. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: November 15.

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CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (55%), apartment for single students (44%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%). Students who live in collegeowned, operated, or affiliated housing: 17%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 13% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $3,000. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 66. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra. Number of fraternities: 6; sororities: 7. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 2%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (20072008): Member of NCAA II. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, field hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 78. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, untimed tests, notetaking services, learning center, extended time for tests. Library: Number of titles: 393,425; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,965. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 894. Transfer applicants offered admission: 597. Transfer applicants enrolled: 367. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 50 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 24. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper).

University of Wisconsin–Platteville I Address: 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818 I Website: http://www.uwplatt.edu I Public I Enrollment: 5,692 full-time; 661 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 64, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-25  Tuition: N/A Selectivity: Selective Room/board: N/A Acceptance rate: 85% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 20/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

3; Science: 3; Foreign language: 0; Social studies: 3; History: 0; Academic electives: 4; Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Important. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Important. State residency: Important. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Wisconsin–La Crosse; University of Wisconsin–Madison; University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point; University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,519. Total accepted: 2,978. Freshmen enrolled: 1,467; 21% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 85%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 9% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 33% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 94%.) First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 19-26, Composite: 2025.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1866. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s. Most popular majors: 23% engineering, 14% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 12% education, 8% engineering technologies/technicians, 6% agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts, other. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (1891). Faculty and instruction (20072008): Total instructional faculty: 285 full-time, 82 part-time (64% men; 36% women; 13% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 79%. Student/faculty ratio: 20/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 32%; of 20 to 49 students: 63%; of 50 or more students: 6%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 2, 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 17%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 51%.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 5,692 full-time; 661 part-time. Men: 64%; women: 36%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 95%.

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Phone: (800) 362-5515. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uwplatt.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.apply.wisconsin.edu/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4; Mathematics:

Campus housing available: coed dorms, women’s dorms, men’s dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, special housing for disabled students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 43%. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 170. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical

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theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 5. Proportion of men in fraternities: 5%; of women in sororities: 4%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 74. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, note-taking services, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, priority seating, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 372,905; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,858. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,200. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 1,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 653. Transfer applicants offered admission: 447. Transfer applicants enrolled: 306. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 19. Number of countries represented: 14. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer).

University of Wisconsin–River Falls I Address: 410 S. Third Street, River Falls, WI 54022 I Website: http://www.uwrf.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,883 in state, $13,455 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,924 Acceptance rate: 81% Average debt: $14,012 Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 74%

University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point I Address: 2100 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481 I Website: http://www.uwsp.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,072 full-time; 570 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 45, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-25  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,216 in state, $16,384 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $5,180 Acceptance rate: 74% Average debt: $18,979 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 70%

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,072 full-time; 570 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 93%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (715) 346-2441. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uwsp.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://apply.wisconsin.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (3); Social studies: 3 (4); Total units: 17. Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Not considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire; University of Wisconsin–La Crosse; University of Wisconsin–Madison; University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 5,123. Total accepted: 3,779. Freshmen enrolled: 1,618; 6% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 74%. Size of waiting list: 463 applicants; enrolled from waiting list: 18. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 14% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 46% were in the top 25 percent; 95% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 89%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 1%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 440-613, Math: 463-613, Combined: 903-1226. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 96%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-25, Math: 20-25, Composite: 21-25.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1894. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% biology/biological sciences, 7% business administration and management, 7% psychology, 6% communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, 5% elementary education and teaching. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; natural resources and conservation; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, English as a Second Language (ESL), independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 396 full-time, 84 part-time (58% men; 42% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 26%; of 20 to 49 students: 59%; of 50 or more students: 15%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 77%. Graduation rates: Fouryear: 20%; five-year: 52%; six-year: 59%. Graduate study: 12% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4%; law, 8%; medicine, 7%; dentistry, 1%; engineering, 2%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 18%; arts and sciences, 56%; veterinary medicine, 3%.

University of Wisconsin–Stout I Address: 1 Clock Tower Plaza, Menomonie, WI 54751 I Website: http://www.uwstout.edu I Public I Enrollment: 6,655 full-time; 896 part-time

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Financial aid office: (715) 346-4771. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,216 in state, $16,384 out of state; room/board: $5,180. Estimated books and supplies: $450; transportation: $329; personal expenses: $1,775. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: June 15. In 2007-2008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 50% were determined to have financial need; 71% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,593 (49%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,425 (25%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,168 (45%). Average needbased loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,721. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 94%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $2,269 (7%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,979. Proportion who borrowed: 70%.

 U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-23  Tuition: 2007-2008: $7,272 in state, $15,018 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,994 Acceptance rate: 79% Average debt: $23,825 Student/faculty ratio: 19/1 Proportion who borrowed: 73%

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (90%), women’s dorms (5%), men’s dorms (5%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 37%. Student employment: During the 20072008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,900. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 184. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 4; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 1%; of women in sororities: 1%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learningdisabled program or receiving services: 89. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, texts on tape, other testing accommodations. Library: Number of titles: 1,065,948; number of current serial subscriptions: 3,271. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,132. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 29,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,223. Transfer applicants offered admission: 954. Transfer applicants enrolled: 658. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 156 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 30. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 193 (computer). ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 6,655 full-time; 896 part-time. Men: 51%; women: 49%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 3%; Hispanic: 1%; White: 94%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (715) 232-1411. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uwstout.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission cannot be deferred. Application fee: $35. To apply online, go to: http://www.apply.wisconsin.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (3); Science: 3 (3); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (3); History: 0 (0); Academic electives: 4 (4); Total units: 17 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Considered. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire; University of Wisconsin–River Falls; University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point; Winona State University. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,948. Total accepted: 3,106. Freshmen enrolled: 1,486; 35% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 79%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 7% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 25% were in the top 25 percent; 75% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.2. Firstyear students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 18-23, Math: 18-24, Composite: 19-23.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1891. Academic calendar: 4-1-4. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate. Most popular majors: 15% business administration and management, 9% hospitality administration/management, 8% design and applied arts, 7% human development and family studies, 6% construction management. Major fields of study: business, management, marketing, and related support services; communications technologies/technicians and support services; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; psychology; science technologies/technicians; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), philosophy, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–STOUT π WISCONSIN 1717

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internships, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, secondary. Cooperative education programs: art, business, computer science, education, engineering, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 324 full-time, 88 part-time (55% men; 45% women; 10% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 75%. Student/faculty ratio: 19/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 34%; of 20 to 49 students: 61%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 72%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 16%; five-year: 44%; six-year: 49%. Graduate study: 11% of students pursue further study within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (715) 232-1363. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $7,272 in state, $15,018 out of state; room/board: $4,994. Estimated books and supplies: $334; transportation: $930; personal expenses: $1,766. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 74% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 51% were determined to have financial need; 51% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $8,297 (51%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,030 (25%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $5,222 (49%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $4,586. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 86%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,356 (2%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $23,825. Proportion who borrowed: 73%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (91%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for disabled students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 40%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 27% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,544. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 120. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 3. Proportion of men in fraternities: 2%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 60%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 145. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, extended time for tests, tutors, priority registration, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 226,424; number of current serial subscriptions: 1,769. Information technology resources: Students are required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 875. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 4,500. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,122. Transfer applicants offered admission: 859. Transfer applicants enrolled: 614. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 72 (1% of 1718 WISCONSIN π UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–SUPERIOR

student body). Number of countries represented: 28. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 173 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 525 (paper).

University of Wisconsin–Superior I Address: Belknap and Catlin, PO Box 2000, Superior, WI 54880-4500 I Website: http://www.uwsuper.edu I Public I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: fourth tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $5,907 in state, $6,300 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,720 Acceptance rate: 73% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: 68%

University of Wisconsin–Whitewater I Address: 800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190 I Website: http://www.uww.edu I Public I Enrollment: 8,660 full-time; 748 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: 60, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 20-24  Tuition: 2008-2009: $6,152 in state, $14,103 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $4,840 Acceptance rate: 75% Average debt: $18,838 Student/faculty ratio: 21/1 Proportion who borrowed: 67%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 8,660 full-time; 748 part-time. Men: 50%; women: 50%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 5%; Asian American: 2%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 90%; International: 1%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (262) 472-1440. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uww.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 1. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $44. To apply online, go to: http://www.apply.wisconsin.edu. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: 0 (2); Social studies: 3 (4); Academic electives: 4; Total units: 17 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Neither SAT nor ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: Not available. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Very important. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Important. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Important. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Other schools with the greatest overlap in applicants: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire; University of Wisconsin–La Crosse; University of Wisconsin–Madison; University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 6,211. Total accepted: 4,667. Freshmen enrolled: 2,063; Overall acceptance rate: 75%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 10% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 32% were in the top 25 percent; 77% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 92%.) First-year students who submitted SAT U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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scores: 3%. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 98%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 19-24, Math: 19-25, Composite: 20-24.

ball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1868. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. Most popular majors: 29% business, management, marketing, and related support services, 19% social sciences, 16% education, 11% communication, journalism, and related programs, 6% computer and information sciences and support services. Major fields of study: area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), history, social science. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs (% participation): accelerated program (.5%), cooperative (work-study plan) program, cross-registration (.5%), distance learning (3%), double major (5%), dual enrollment (1%), English as a Second Language (ESL) (.5%), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program (3%), independent study (4%), internships (10%), student-designed major (.5%), study abroad (3%), teacher certificate program (22%), weekend college (18%). Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 383 full-time, 122 part-time (54% men; 46% women; 16% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 84%. Student/faculty ratio: 21/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 35%; of 20 to 49 students: 60%; of 50 or more students: 5%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit only. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 20%; five-year: 46%; six-year: 52%. Graduate study: 17% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation; 17% within one year.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (262) 472-1130. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $6,152 in state, $14,103 out of state; room/board: $4,840. Estimated books and supplies: $645; transportation: $875; personal expenses: $2,092. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 15. In 2007-2008, 71% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 48% were determined to have financial need; 54% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $7,006 (46%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $5,208 (22%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,137 (41%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,997. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 79%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $1,954 (5%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,838. Proportion who borrowed: 67%.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, other. Remedial assistance: reading, math, writing, study skills, other. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, other. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 278. Services include: remedial math, remedial English, reading machines, remedial reading, tape recorders, other special classes, note-taking services, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, early syllabus, priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 681,633; number of current serial subscriptions: 6,521. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,300. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 10,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-andvehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,394. Transfer applicants offered admission: 764. Transfer applicants enrolled: 612. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 64 (1% of student body). Number of countries represented: 25. Minimum TOEFL score required: 500 (paper); 234 (computer).

Viterbo University I Address: 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601 I Website: http://www.viterbo.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic I Enrollment: N/A

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Universities–Master’s (Midwest)  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 19-24  Tuition: 2007-2008: $18,590 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,140 Acceptance rate: 89% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: N/A Proportion who borrowed: N/A

Wisconsin Lutheran College I Address: 8800 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226 I Website: http://www.wlc.edu I Private; Religious affiliation: Lutheran I Enrollment: 662 full-time; 44 part-time

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available (% using): coed dorms (94%), women’s dorms (3%), special housing for disabled students (3%). Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 21% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,590. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 170. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 5; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 3%; of women in sororities: 3%. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 35%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, footULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, Liberal Arts Colleges  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 22-27  Tuition: 2008-2009: $20,560 Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $6,990 Acceptance rate: 82% Average debt: $18,424 Student/faculty ratio: 9/1 Proportion who borrowed: 75%

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 662 full-time; 44 part-time. Men: 44%; women: 56%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 2%; Asian American: 2%; WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE π WISCONSIN 1719

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Hispanic: 2%; White: 92%; International: 2%. Religious preference: Roman Catholic: 4%; Protestant: 6%; No preference: 5%; Lutheran: 69%; other Lutheran (non-WELS/ELS): 11%; Other: 5%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (414) 443-8811. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.wlc.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: Rolling. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $20. To apply online, go to: http://www.wlc.edu/admissions/. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 2 (3); Foreign language: 2 (4); History: 2 (2); Academic electives: 3 (3); Total units: 16 (20). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Important. Class rank: Considered. Letters of recommendation: Important. Standardized test scores: Important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Important. Alumni/ae relationship: Considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Not considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Important. Minority status: Considered. Volunteer work: Considered. Work experience: Considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 490. Total accepted: 404. Freshmen enrolled: 181; 22% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 82%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 21% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 40% were in the top 25 percent; 74% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 91%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.4. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 9%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 457-645, Math: 532-647, Combined: 989-1292. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 93%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 21-28, Math: 20-27, Composite: 22-27.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1973. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: bachelor’s. Most popular majors: 18% communication and media studies, 16% psychology, 8% business/managerial economics, 6% biology, 6% history. Major fields of study: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; education; English language and literature/letters; foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; social sciences; theology and religious vocations; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), foreign languages, sciences (biological or physical), history, social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other. Special academic programs: double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863); Navy ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863); Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (3863). Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 58 full-time, 42 part-time (64% men; 36% women). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67%. Student/faculty ratio: 9/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 74%; of 20 to 49 students: 25%; of 50 or more students: 1%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Placement only. Scores

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accepted: 3, 4, 5. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 76%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 49%; five-year: 64%; six-year: 64%. Graduate study: 31% of students pursue further study immediately upon graduation. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10%; law, 2%; medicine, 3%; theology (or the seminary), 1%; education, 3%; arts and sciences, 80%; veterinary medicine, 1%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (414) 443-8856. Expenses (2008-2009): Tuition and fees 2008-2009: $20,560; room/board: $6,990. Estimated books and supplies: $700; transportation: $300; personal expenses: $1,440. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: March 1. In 20072008, 81% of undergraduates applied for financial aid. Of those, 73% were determined to have financial need; 26% had their need fully met. Average financial aid package (proportion receiving): $15,683 (73%). Average amount of gift aid, such as scholarships or grants (proportion receiving): $11,168 (72%). Average amount of self-help aid, such as work study or loans (proportion receiving): $4,975 (66%). Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans): $3,974. Among students who received need-based aid, the average percentage of need met: 85%. Among students who received aid based on merit, the average award (and the proportion receiving): $11,766 (24%). The average athletic scholarship (and the proportion receiving): $0 (0%). Average amount of debt of borrowers graduating in 2007: $18,424. Proportion who borrowed: 75%.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: women’s dorms, men’s dorms, apartment for single students. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 75%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 20% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $1,700. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 26. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper. Number of fraternities: 0; sororities: 0. Average proportion of students who stay on campus on weekends: 50%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA III. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, softball, volleyball.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Services include: tape recorders, videotaped classes, untimed tests, note-taking services, learning center, extended time for tests, tutors, other. Library: Number of titles: 78,107; number of current serial subscriptions: 310. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 250. School has a wireless network. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants do not need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 88. Transfer applicants offered admission: 55. Transfer applicants enrolled: 34. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 11 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 8. Minimum TOEFL score required: 550 (paper); 213 (computer).

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Wyoming University of Wyoming I Address: 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071 I Website: http://www.uwyo.edu I Public I Enrollment: 7,795 full-time; 1,697 part-time

KEY STATS  U.S News College Ranking: third tier, National Universities  ACT Score (25th/75th percentile): 21-26  Tuition: 2007-2008: $3,173 in state, $10,013 out of state Selectivity: Selective Room/board: $7,248 Acceptance rate: 96% Average debt: N/A Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Proportion who borrowed: N/A

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY STATS 2007-2008 enrollment: 7,795 full-time; 1,697 part-time. Men: 47%; women: 53%. Ethnic makeup: African American: 1%; American-Indian: 1%; Asian American: 1%; Hispanic: 3%; White: 91%; International: 2%.

ADMISSIONS FACTS AND FIGURES Phone: (307) 766-5160. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.uwyo.edu. Application deadlines for fall 2009: Regular decision: August 10. Early decision: Not offered. Early action: Not offered. Admission can be deferred. Application fee: $40. To apply online, go to: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply_now.asp. Admissions requirements/recommendations: High school units required (recommended): English: 4 (4); Mathematics: 3 (4); Science: 3 (4); Foreign language: (2); Total units: 13 (19). Tests: The college uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions. Either SAT or ACT required. For admission to the fall 2009 entering class, the school will accept: ACT with writing, ACT without writing. Campus visit: Recommended. Admissions interview: Neither required nor recommended. Off-campus interview: May be arranged. Factors that count in admissions decisions: Academic: Secondary school record: Very important. Class rank: Not considered. Letters of recommendation: Considered. Standardized test scores: Very important. Essay: Considered. Nonacademic: Interview: Considered. Extracurricular activities: Considered. Talent/ability: Considered. Character/personal qualities: Considered. Alumni/ae relationship: Not considered. Geographical residence: Not considered. State residency: Considered. Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered. Minority status: Not considered. Volunteer work: Not considered. Work experience: Not considered. Admissions statistics for the fall 2007 entering class: Total applicants: 3,366. Total accepted: 3,220. Freshmen enrolled: 1,641; 57% were from out of state. Overall acceptance rate: 96%. Credentials of fall 2007 freshmen: 20% ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 50% were in the top 25 percent; 80% were in the top half. (Proportion submitting class standing: 83%.) Average high school grade point average: 3.5. First-year students who submitted SAT scores: 20%. Scores (25/75 percentile): Critical Reading: 480-610, Math: 500-630, Combined: 980-1240. First-year students submitting ACT scores: 91%. Scores (25/75 percentile): English: 20-26, Math: 20-27, Composite: 21-26.

ACADEMICS Year founded: 1886. Academic calendar: Semester. Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s certificate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, first professional, doctorate. Most popular majors: 9% elementary education and teaching, 7% nursing/registered nurse training (R.N., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.), 6% business administration and management, 4% criminal justice/safety studies, 4% psychology. Major fields of study: agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing, and related support services; communication, journalism, and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; engineering; engineering technologies/technicians; English language and literature/letters; family and consumer sciences/human sciences; ULTIMATE COLLEGE GUIDE 2009

foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics; health professions and related clinical sciences; history; liberal arts and sciences studies, and humanities; mathematics and statistics; multi/interdisciplinary studies; parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies; philosophy and religious studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; security and protective services; social sciences; visual and performing arts. Areas of required coursework: arts/fine arts, humanities, mathematics, English (including composition), sciences (biological or physical), social science, other. Pre-professional programs: pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other. Special academic programs: accelerated program, cooperative (work-study plan) program, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic), external degree program, honors program, independent study, internships, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certificate program. Teacher certification offered in: early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural. Cooperative education programs: agriculture, business, education, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Army ROTC: Offered on campus; Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus. Faculty and instruction (2007-2008): Total instructional faculty: 692 full-time, 48 part-time (63% men; 37% women; 8% minorities). Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 86%. Student/faculty ratio: 15/1. Classes of fewer than 20 students: 41%; of 20 to 49 students: 50%; of 50 or more students: 9%. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit: AP tests may be used for: Credit and/or placement. Scores accepted: 3, 4, 5. International Baccalaureate exams may be used for: Credit only. Freshmen returning for sophomore year: 75%. Graduation rates: Four-year: 26%; five-year: 50%; six-year: 57%. Graduate study: 18% of students pursue further study within one year. Fields in which graduates pursue further study: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 13%; engineering, 15%; education, 5%; arts and sciences, 26%.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid office: (307) 766-2116. Expenses (2007-2008): Tuition and fees 2007-2008: $3,173 in state, $10,013 out of state; room/board: $7,248. Financial aid: Priority filing date for institution’s financial aid form: February 1.

CAMPUS LIFE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus housing available: coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options. Students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 21%. Student employment: During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22% of undergraduates worked on campus. Average per-year earnings: $2,298. Clubs and organizations: Number of student organizations: 198. Activities include: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station. Number of fraternities: 8; sororities: 6. Proportion of men in fraternities: 6%; of women in sororities: 5%. Sports program (2007-2008): Member of NCAA I. Men’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), racquetball, softball, track and field (indoor), volleyball, water polo, wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate varsity sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, football (lightweight), racquetball, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor), volleyball, water polo, wrestling.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES Basic services: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, health service, health insurance. Counseling services: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control. For learning-disabled students: School does not offer a structured program with separate admission and additional fees. Total undergraduates in learning-disabled program or receiving services: 95. Services include: reading machines, tape recorders, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, learning center, readers, extended time for tests, tutors, UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING π WYOMING 1721

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priority registration, substitution of courses, texts on tape, exams on tape or computer, other testing accommodations, other. Library: Number of titles: 2,499,355; number of current serial subscriptions: 48,734. Information technology resources: Students are not required to lease or own a computer. Number of campus computers available to all students: 1,269. School has a wireless network. Approximate number of users that can be accommodated: 6,000. Proportion of college-owned housing units wired for high-speed internet access: 100%. Campus safety: Security services offered: 24-hour foot-and-vehicle patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

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TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Transfer students: May apply for admission for the following academic terms: Fall, Spring, Summer. Applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply. For fall 2007: Transfer applications received: 1,555. Transfer applicants offered admission: 1,474. Transfer applicants enrolled: 929. International students: Number of foreign undergraduates: 168 (2% of student body). Number of countries represented: 54. Minimum TOEFL score required: 525 (paper); 197 (computer). Average TOEFL score: 586 (paper).

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Abilene Christian University, 1527 Adams State College, 462 Adelphi University, 1083 Adrian College, 888 Agnes Scott College, 547 Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 330 Alabama State University, 330 Alaska Pacific University, 355 Albany State University, 548 Albertus Magnus College, 479 Albion College, 889 Albright College, 1347 Alcorn State University, 960 Alderson-Broaddus College, 1670 Alfred University, 1084 Alice Lloyd College, 744 Allegheny College, 1348 Allen University, 1453 Alma College, 890 Alvernia College, 1349 Alverno College, 1689 American Indian College of the Assemblies of God, 359 American International College, 825 American Jewish University, 382 American University, 504 Amherst College, 826 Anderson University (IN), 650 Anderson University (SC), 1453 Andrews University, 891 Angelo State University, 1528 Anna Maria College, 827 Appalachian State University, 1194 Aquinas College (MI), 892 Aquinas College (TN), 1490 Arcadia University, 1350 Arizona State University, 359 Arizona State University–West, 360 Arkansas Baptist College, 365 Arkansas State University, 365 Arkansas Tech University, 366 Armstrong Atlantic State University, 549 Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1249 Art Center College of Design, 383 Asbury College, 745 Ashland University, 1249 Assumption College, 828 Atlanta Christian College, 550 Atlantic Union College, 829 Auburn University, 331 Auburn University–Montgomery, 333 Augsburg College, 928 Augusta State University, 550 Augustana College (IL), 596 Augustana College (SD), 1481 Aurora University, 597 Austin College, 1529 Austin Peay State University, 1490 Averett University, 1610 Avila University, 974 Azusa Pacific University, 383

Babson College, 830 Bacone College, 1306 Baker College of Flint, 893 Baker University, 721 Baldwin-Wallace College, 1250 Ball State University, 651 Baptist Bible College, 975 Baptist Bible College and Seminary, 1351 Bard College, 1085 Bard College at Simon’s Rock, 831 Barnard College, 1086 Barry University, 512 Barton College, 1195 Bates College, 787 Bay Path College, 832 Baylor University, 1530 Beacon College, 513 Becker College, 832 Belhaven College, 961 Bellarmine University, 746 Bellevue University, 1017 Belmont Abbey College, 1196 Belmont University, 1491 Beloit College, 1690 Bemidji State University, 929 Benedict College, 1454 Benedictine College, 722 Benedictine University, 597 Bennett College, 1197 Bennington College, 1597 Bentley College, 833 Berea College, 747 Berklee College of Music, 834 Berry College, 551 Bethany College (CA), 384 Bethany College (KS), 723 Bethany College (WV), 1671 Bethany Lutheran College, 930 Bethel College (IN), 652 Bethel College (KS), 724 Bethel College (TN), 1492 Bethel University, 930 Bethune-Cookman University, 513 Biola University, 384 Birmingham-Southern College, 333 Black Hills State University, 1482 Blackburn College, 598 Bloomfield College, 1049 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 1351 Blue Mountain College, 962 Bluefield College, 1611 Bluefield State College, 1672 Bluffton University, 1252 Boise State University, 590 Boricua College, 1087 Boston Architectural College, 835 Boston College, 836 Boston Conservatory, 837 Boston University, 837 Bowdoin College, 788

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Bowie State University, 802 Bowling Green State University, 1253 Bradley University, 599 Brandeis University, 838 Brenau University, 552 Brescia University, 747 Brevard College, 1198 Brewton-Parker College, 553 Briar Cliff University, 694 Bridgewater College, 1612 Bridgewater State College, 839 Brigham Young University–Hawaii, 585 Brigham Young University–Idaho, 591 Brigham Young University–Provo, 1588 Brown University, 1443 Bryan College, 1493 Bryant University, 1444 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church, 1352 Bryn Mawr College, 1353 Bucknell University, 1354 Buena Vista University, 695 Burlington College, 1598 Butler University, 653

C Cabrini College, 1355 Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo, 404 Caldwell College, 1050 California Baptist University, 385 California College of the Arts, 386 California Institute of Technology, 387 California Institute of the Arts, 388 California Lutheran University, 389 California Maritime Academy, 390 California State Polytechnic University–Pomona, 391 California State University–Bakersfield, 392 California State University–Chico, 392 California State University–Dominguez Hills, 393 California State University–East Bay, 394 California State University–Fresno, 394 California State University–Fullerton, 395 California State University–Long Beach, 396 California State University–Los Angeles, 397 California State University–Monterey Bay, 399 California State University–Northridge, 400 California State University–Sacramento, 400 California State University–San Bernardino, 401 California State University–San Marcos, 402 California State University–Stanislaus, 403 California University of Pennsylvania, 1356 Calumet College of St. Joseph, 654 Calvin College, 894 Cambridge College, 840 Cameron University, 1306 Campbell University, 1199 Campbellsville University, 748 Canisius College, 1087 Capital University, 1254 Cardinal Stritch University, 1691 Carleton College, 931 Carlow University, 1357 Carnegie Mellon University, 1358 Carroll College (MT), 1008 Carroll College (WI), 1692 Carson-Newman College, 1494 Carthage College, 1693 Case Western Reserve University, 1255

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Castleton State College, 1599 Catawba College, 1200 Catholic University of America, 505 Cazenovia College, 1088 Cedar Crest College, 1359 Cedarville University, 1256 Centenary College, 1051 Centenary College of Louisiana, 768 Central Baptist College, 367 Central Christian College, 725 Central College, 696 Central Connecticut State University, 480 Central Methodist University, 975 Central Michigan University, 895 Central State University, 1257 Central Washington University, 1651 Centre College, 749 Chadron State College, 1017 Chaminade University of Honolulu, 585 Champlain College, 1599 Chapman University, 405 Charleston Southern University, 1455 Chatham University, 1360 Chester College of New England, 1037 Chestnut Hill College, 1361 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, 1362 Chicago State University, 600 Chowan University, 1201 Christian Brothers University, 1495 Christopher Newport University, 1613 Citadel, The 1456 City University, 1652 Claflin University, 1457 Claremont McKenna College, 406 Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1363 Clark Atlanta University, 553 Clark University, 841 Clarke College, 697 Clarkson University, 1089 Clayton State University, 554 Clearwater Christian College, 514 Cleary University, 896 Clemson University, 1458 Cleveland Institute of Art, 1258 Cleveland Institute of Music, 1259 Cleveland State University, 1260 Coastal Carolina University, 1459 Coe College, 698 Cogswell Polytechnical College, 407 Coker College, 1460 Colby College, 789 Colby-Sawyer College, 1037 Colgate University, 1090 College for Creative Studies, 897 College of Charleston, 1461 College of Idaho, 591 College of Mount St. Joseph, 1261 College of Mount St. Vincent, 1091 College of New Jersey, 1052 College of New Rochelle, 1092 College of Notre Dame of Maryland, 803 College of Santa Fe, 1076 College of St. Benedict, 932 College of St. Catherine, 933 College of St. Elizabeth, 1053 College of St. Joseph, 1600 College of St. Mary, 1018

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College of St. Rose, 1092 College of St. Scholastica, 934 College of St. Thomas More, 1531 College of the Atlantic, 790 College of the Holy Cross, 842 College of the Ozarks, 976 College of the Southwest, 1077 College of Visual Arts, 935 College of William and Mary, 1614 College of Wooster, 1262 Colorado Christian University, 462 Colorado College, 463 Colorado School of Mines, 464 Colorado State University, 465 Colorado State University–Pueblo, 466 Columbia College (IL), 601 Columbia College (MO), 977 Columbia College (SC), 1462 Columbia Union College, 804 Columbia University, 1093 Columbus College of Art and Design, 1263 Columbus State University, 555 Concord University, 1673 Concordia College (AL), 335 Concordia College (NY), 1094 Concordia College–Moorhead, 936 Concordia University (CA), 408 Concordia University (MI), 897 Concordia University (NE), 1019 Concordia University (OR), 1328 Concordia University Chicago, 601 Concordia University Wisconsin, 1694 Concordia University–Austin, 1531 Concordia University–St. Paul, 937 Connecticut College, 481 Converse College, 1463 Cooper Union, 1095 Coppin State University, 804 Corban College, 1328 Corcoran College of Art and Design, 506 Cornell College, 699 Cornell University, 1096 Cornerstone University, 898 Cornish College of the Arts, 1652 Covenant College, 556 Creighton University, 1020 Crichton College, 1496 Crown College, 938 Culver-Stockton College, 978 Cumberland University, 1496 CUNY–Baruch College, 1097 CUNY–Brooklyn College, 1098 CUNY–City College, 1099 CUNY–College of Staten Island, 1100 CUNY–Hunter College, 1101 CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 1102 CUNY–Lehman College, 1103 CUNY–Medgar Evers College, 1104 CUNY–New York City College of Technology, 1105 CUNY–Queens College, 1106 CUNY–York College, 1107 Curry College, 843 Curtis Institute of Music, 1364

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Dakota Wesleyan University, 1483 Dallas Baptist University, 1532 Dalton State College, 557 Dana College, 1021 Daniel Webster College, 1038 Dartmouth College, 1039 Davenport University, 899 Davidson College, 1202 Davis and Elkins College, 1674 Defiance College, 1264 Delaware State University, 499 Delaware Valley College, 1365 Delta State University, 962 Denison University, 1265 DePaul University, 602 DePauw University, 655 DeSales University, 1366 Dickinson College, 1367 Dickinson State University, 1240 Dillard University, 769 Dixie State College of Utah, 1589 Doane College, 1022 Dominican College, 1109 Dominican University, 603 Dominican University of California, 409 Dordt College, 700 Dowling College, 1109 Drake University, 701 Drew University, 1053 Drexel University, 1368 Drury University, 979 Duke University, 1203 Duquesne University, 1369 D’Youville College, 1110

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Emory and Henry College, 1616 Emory University, 558 Emporia State University, 726 Endicott College, 847 Erskine College, 1464 Eureka College, 606 Evangel University, 980 Evergreen State College, 1654 Excelsior College, 1112

F Fairfield University, 483 Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1054 Fairmont State University, 1675 Fashion Institute of Technology, 1113 Faulkner University, 335 Fayetteville State University, 1206 Felician College, 1055 Ferris State University, 901 Ferrum College, 1617 Finlandia University, 902 Fisher College, 848 Fisk University, 1498 Fitchburg State College, 849 Flagler College, 517 Florida A&M University, 518 Florida Atlantic University, 519 Florida Gulf Coast University, 520 Florida Institute of Technology, 521 Florida International University, 522 Florida Memorial College, 523 Florida Southern College, 523 Florida State University, 524 Fontbonne University, 981 Fordham University, 1114 Fort Hays State University, 727 Fort Lewis College, 467 Fort Valley State University, 559 Framingham State College, 850 Francis Marion University, 1465 Franciscan University of Steubenville, 1266 Franklin and Marshall College, 1375 Franklin College, 657 Franklin Pierce University, 1040 Franklin University, 1267 Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1500 Freed-Hardeman University, 1499 Fresno Pacific University, 410 Friends University, 728 Frostburg State University, 805 Furman University, 1466

G Gallaudet University, 507 Gannon University, 1376 Gardner-Webb University, 1207 Geneva College, 1377 George Fox University, 1330 George Mason University, 1618 George Washington University, 508 Georgetown College, 751 Georgetown University, 507 Georgia College and State University, 559 Georgia Institute of Technology, 560 Georgia Southern University, 561 Georgia Southwestern State University, 563 Georgia State University, 564

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Georgian Court University, 1055 Gettysburg College, 1377 Glenville State College, 1676 Goddard College, 1601 Golden Gate University, 411 Goldey Beacom College, 500 Gonzaga University, 1655 Gordon College, 851 Goshen College, 658 Goucher College, 806 Grace Bible College, 903 Grace College and Seminary, 659 Graceland University, 702 Grambling State University, 770 Grand Valley State University, 903 Grand View College, 703 Granite State College, 1040 Gratz College, 1378 Great Basin College, 1033 Green Mountain College, 1602 Greensboro College, 1208 Greenville College, 607 Grinnell College, 704 Grove City College, 1378 Guilford College, 1209 Gustavus Adolphus College, 939 Gwynedd-Mercy College, 1379

H Hamilton College, 1115 Hamline University, 940 Hampden-Sydney College, 1619 Hampshire College, 852 Hampton University, 1620 Hannibal-LaGrange College, 982 Hanover College, 660 Harding University, 367 Hardin-Simmons University, 1534 Harris-Stowe State University, 983 Hartwick College, 1116 Harvard University, 853 Harvey Mudd College, 412 Hastings College, 1023 Haverford College, 1380 Hawaii Pacific University, 586 Heidelberg College, 1267 Henderson State University, 369 Hendrix College, 369 Heritage University, 1656 High Point University, 1210 Hilbert College, 1117 Hillsdale College, 904 Hiram College, 1268 Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 1117 Hodges University, 525 Hofstra University, 1118 Hollins University, 1621 Holy Family University, 1381 Holy Names University, 413 Hood College, 807 Hope College, 905 Hope International University, 414 Houghton College, 1119 Houston Baptist University, 1534 Howard Payne University, 1535 Howard University, 509 Humboldt State University, 415

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Humphreys College, 416 Huntingdon College, 337 Huntington University, 661 Husson College, 791 Huston-Tillotson University, 1536

I Idaho State University, 592 Illinois College, 608 Illinois Institute of Technology, 609 Illinois State University, 610 Illinois Wesleyan University, 612 Immaculata University, 1382 Indiana Institute of Technology, 662 Indiana State University, 663 Indiana University East, 665 Indiana University Northwest, 667 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1383 Indiana University Southeast, 671 Indiana University–Bloomington, 664 Indiana University–Kokomo, 666 Indiana University-Purdue University–Fort Wayne, 668 Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis, 669 Indiana University–South Bend, 670 Indiana Wesleyan University, 672 Iona College, 1120 Iowa State University, 705 Iowa Wesleyan College, 706 Ithaca College, 1121

J Jackson State University, 963 Jacksonville State University, 338 Jacksonville University, 526 James Madison University, 1622 Jamestown College, 1241 Jarvis Christian College, 1536 John Brown University, 371 John Carroll University, 1269 John F. Kennedy University, 416 Johns Hopkins University, 808 Johnson and Wales University, 1445 Johnson C. Smith University, 1211 Johnson State College, 1602 Judson College, 339 Judson University, 613 Juilliard School, 1122 Juniata College, 1384

K Kalamazoo College, 907 Kansas City Art Institute, 984 Kansas State University, 729 Kansas Wesleyan University, 730 Kean University, 1056 Keene State College, 1040 Kendall College, 614 Kennesaw State University, 565 Kent State University, 1270 Kentucky State University, 752 Kentucky Wesleyan College, 753 Kenyon College, 1271 Kettering University, 908 Keuka College, 1123 Keystone College, 1385 King College, 1501 King’s College, 1386

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Knox College, 614 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1387

L La Roche College, 1389 La Salle University, 1390 La Sierra University, 416 Lafayette College, 1388 LaGrange College, 566 Laguna College of Art and Design, 416 Lake Erie College, 1272 Lake Forest College, 615 Lake Superior State University, 909 Lakeland College, 1696 Lamar University, 1537 Lambuth University, 1502 Lander University, 1467 Lane College, 1503 Langston University, 1308 Lasell College, 854 Lawrence Technological University, 909 Lawrence University, 1697 Le Moyne College, 1124 Lebanon Valley College, 1391 Lee University, 1503 Lees-McRae College, 1212 Lehigh University, 1392 LeMoyne-Owen College, 1504 Lenoir-Rhyne College, 1213 Lesley University, 855 LeTourneau University, 1538 Lewis and Clark College, 1331 Lewis University, 616 Lewis-Clark State College, 592 Liberty University, 1623 Life University, 567 Limestone College, 1468 Lincoln College, 617 Lincoln Memorial University, 1505 Lincoln University (MO), 985 Lincoln University (PA), 1393 Lindenwood University, 985 Lindsey Wilson College, 753 Linfield College, 1332 Lipscomb University, 1505 Livingstone College, 1214 Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 1394 Long Island University–C.W. Post Campus, 1125 Longwood University, 1624 Longy School of Music, 856 Loras College, 707 Louisiana College, 771 Louisiana State University–Alexandria, 772 Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge, 772 Louisiana State University–Shreveport, 773 Louisiana Tech University, 774 Lourdes College, 1273 Loyola College in Maryland, 809 Loyola Marymount University, 417 Loyola University Chicago, 618 Loyola University New Orleans, 775 Lubbock Christian University, 1539 Luther College, 708 Lycoming College, 1394 Lynchburg College, 1625 Lyndon State College, 1603 Lynn University, 527

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Lyon College, 372

M Macalester College, 941 MacMurray College, 619 Macon State College, 567 Madonna University, 910 Maharishi University of Management, 709 Maine College of Art, 792 Maine Maritime Academy, 793 Malone College, 1274 Manchester College, 673 Manhattan College, 1126 Manhattan School of Music, 1127 Manhattanville College, 1127 Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, 1395 Maranatha Baptist Bible College, 1698 Marian College, 674 Marian University, 1698 Marietta College, 1275 Marist College, 1128 Marlboro College, 1603 Marquette University, 1700 Mars Hill College, 1215 Marshall University, 1677 Martin Methodist College, 1507 Martin University, 675 Mary Baldwin College, 1626 Marygrove College, 911 Maryland Institute College of Art, 810 Marylhurst University, 1333 Marymount Manhattan College, 1129 Marymount University, 1627 Maryville College, 1507 Maryville University of St. Louis, 986 Marywood University, 1397 Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 856 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 857 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 858 Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 859 Master’s College and Seminary, 418 Mayville State University, 1242 McDaniel College, 811 McKendree University, 620 McMurry University, 1540 McNeese State University, 776 McPherson College, 731 Medaille College, 1130 Memphis College of Art, 1508 Menlo College, 419 Mercer University, 568 Mercy College, 1131 Mercyhurst College, 1398 Meredith College, 1216 Merrimack College, 860 Mesa State College, 468 Messiah College, 1399 Methodist University, 1217 Metropolitan College of New York, 1132 Metropolitan State College of Denver, 469 Metropolitan State University, 942 Miami University–Oxford, 1276 Michigan State University, 911 Michigan Technological University, 912 Mid-America Christian University, 1309 MidAmerica Nazarene University, 732 Mid-Continent University, 754

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Middle Tennessee State University, 1509 Middlebury College, 1603 Midland Lutheran College, 1024 Midway College, 755 Midwestern State University, 1541 Miles College, 339 Millersville University of Pennsylvania, 1400 Milligan College, 1510 Millikin University, 621 Mills College, 420 Millsaps College, 964 Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, 1701 Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1701 Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 942 Minnesota State University–Mankato, 943 Minnesota State University–Moorhead, 944 Minot State University, 1243 Misericordia University, 1401 Mississippi College, 965 Mississippi State University, 966 Mississippi University for Women, 967 Mississippi Valley State University, 968 Missouri Baptist University, 987 Missouri Southern State University, 987 Missouri State University, 988 Missouri University of Science & Technology, 989 Missouri Valley College, 990 Missouri Western State University, 990 Mitchell College, 484 Molloy College, 1132 Monmouth College, 622 Monmouth University, 1057 Montana State University, 1009 Montana State University–Billings, 1010 Montana State University–Northern, 1011 Montana Tech of the University of Montana, 1011 Montclair State University, 1058 Montreat College, 1218 Montserrat College of Art, 861 Moore College of Art and Design, 1402 Moravian College, 1402 Morehead State University, 755 Morehouse College, 569 Morgan State University, 812 Morningside College, 710 Morris College, 1469 Mount Aloysius College, 1403 Mount Holyoke College, 862 Mount Ida College, 863 Mount Marty College, 1484 Mount Mary College, 1702 Mount Mercy College, 711 Mount Olive College, 1218 Mount St. Mary College (NY), 1133 Mount St. Mary’s College (CA), 421 Mount St. Mary’s University, 813 Mount Union College, 1277 Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 1278 Mountain State University, 1678 Muhlenberg College, 1404 Murray State University, 756 Muskingum College, 1279 Myers University, 1281

N Naropa University, 470 National Hispanic University, 422

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National University, 422 National-Louis University, 623 Nazareth College, 1134 Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1025 Neumann College, 1405 New College of Florida, 528 New England College, 1041 New England Conservatory of Music, 864 New Jersey City University, 1059 New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1060 New Mexico Highlands University, 1078 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1079 New Mexico State University, 1079 New School, 1135 New York Institute of Technology, 1136 New York University, 1137 Newberry College, 1469 Newbury College, 864 Newman University, 733 Niagara University, 1138 Nicholls State University, 776 Nichols College, 864 Norfolk State University, 1628 North Carolina A&T State University, 1219 North Carolina Central University, 1219 North Carolina School of the Arts, 1220 North Carolina State University–Raleigh, 1221 North Carolina Wesleyan College, 1222 North Central College, 624 North Central University, 945 North Dakota State University, 1244 North Georgia College and State University, 570 North Greenville University, 1470 North Park University, 627 Northeastern Illinois University, 625 Northeastern State University, 1309 Northeastern University, 865 Northern Arizona University, 361 Northern Illinois University, 626 Northern Kentucky University, 757 Northern Michigan University, 913 Northern State University, 1484 Northland College, 1703 Northwest Christian College, 1334 Northwest Missouri State University, 990 Northwest Nazarene University, 593 Northwest University, 1656 Northwestern College (IA), 712 Northwestern College (MN), 946 Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 1310 Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 777 Northwestern University, 628 Northwood University, 914 Norwich University, 1604 Notre Dame College of Ohio, 1281 Notre Dame de Namur University, 422 Nova Southeastern University, 529 Nyack College, 1139

O Oakland City University, 675 Oakland University, 915 Oakwood University, 340 Oberlin College, 1281 Occidental College, 423 Oglethorpe University, 571 Ohio Dominican University, 1282

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Ohio Northern University, 1283 Ohio State University–Columbus, 1284 Ohio University, 1285 Ohio Valley University, 1679 Ohio Wesleyan University, 1286 Oklahoma Baptist University, 1311 Oklahoma Christian University, 1312 Oklahoma City University, 1313 Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 1314 Oklahoma State University, 1315 Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 1316 Old Dominion University, 1628 Olivet College, 916 Olivet Nazarene University, 629 Oral Roberts University, 1317 Oregon Institute of Technology, 1335 Oregon State University, 1336 Otis College of Art and Design, 424 Ottawa University, 734 Otterbein College, 1287 Ouachita Baptist University, 373 Our Lady of Holy Cross College, 778 Our Lady of the Lake University, 1542

P Pace University, 1140 Pacific Lutheran University, 1657 Pacific Northwest College of Art, 1337 Pacific Union College, 425 Pacific University, 1337 Paine College, 571 Palm Beach Atlantic University, 530 Park University, 990 Patten University, 426 Paul Quinn College, 1543 Paul Smith’s College, 1141 Peace College, 1222 Peirce College, 1406 Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1407 Pennsylvania State University–University Park, 1408 Pepperdine University, 427 Peru State College, 1026 Pfeiffer University, 1223 Philadelphia Biblical University, 1409 Philadelphia University, 1410 Philander Smith College, 374 Piedmont College, 572 Pikeville College, 759 Pine Manor College, 866 Pittsburg State University, 735 Pitzer College, 428 Plymouth State University, 1043 Point Loma Nazarene University, 429 Point Park University, 1411 Polytechnic University, 1141 Pomona College, 430 Portland State University, 1338 Prairie View A&M University, 1544 Pratt Institute, 1142 Presbyterian College, 1471 Prescott College, 362 Princeton University, 1061 Principia College, 630 Providence College, 1446 Purdue University–Calumet, 676 Purdue University–North Central, 677 Purdue University–West Lafayette, 678

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Q Queens University of Charlotte, 1224 Quincy University, 630 Quinnipiac University, 485

R Radford University, 1630 Ramapo College of New Jersey, 1062 Randolph College, 1631 Randolph-Macon College, 1632 Reed College, 1339 Regent University, 1633 Regis College, 867 Regis University, 470 Reinhardt College, 573 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1143 Rhode Island College, 1447 Rhode Island School of Design, 1448 Rhodes College, 1511 Rice University, 1545 Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, 1063 Rider University, 1064 Ringling College of Art and Design, 531 Ripon College, 1704 Rivier College, 1044 Roanoke College, 1634 Robert Morris College, 631 Robert Morris University, 1412 Roberts Wesleyan College, 1144 Rochester College, 917 Rochester Institute of Technology, 1145 Rockford College, 632 Rockhurst University, 991 Rocky Mountain College, 1012 Roger Williams University, 1449 Rogers State University, 1318 Rollins College, 532 Roosevelt University, 633 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 679 Rosemont College, 1413 Rowan University, 1065 Russell Sage College, 1146 Rust College, 969 Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–Camden, 1067 Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick, 1069 Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–Newark, 1068

S Sacred Heart University, 486 Sage Colleges–Albany, 1147 Saginaw Valley State University, 918 Salem College, 1225 Salem State College, 867 Salisbury University, 814 Salve Regina University, 1450 Sam Houston State University, 1546 Samford University, 340 San Diego State University, 431 San Francisco Art Institute, 432 San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 433 San Francisco State University, 434 San Jose State University, 435 Santa Clara University, 436 Sarah Lawrence College, 1148 Savannah College of Art and Design, 574 Savannah State University, 575 School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 634

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St. Bonaventure University, 1150 St. Cloud State University, 948 St. Edward’s University, 1552 St. Francis College, 1151 St. Francis University, 1417 St. Gregory’s University, 1322 St. John Fisher College, 1152 St. John’s College (MD), 816 St. John’s College (NM), 1081 St. John’s University(MN), 949 St. John’s University (NY), 1153 St. Joseph College (CT), 488 St. Joseph’s College (IN), 680 St. Joseph’s College (ME), 794 St. Joseph’s College New York, 1154 St. Joseph’s University, 1418 St. Lawrence University, 1155 St. Leo University, 535 St. Louis University, 995 St. Martin’s University, 1660 St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, 681 St. Mary’s College, 682 St. Mary’s College of California, 441 St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 817 St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, 950 St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, 1554 St. Michael’s College, 1605 St. Norbert College, 1706 St. Olaf College, 952 St. Paul’s College, 1636 St. Peter’s College, 1072 St. Thomas Aquinas College, 1156 St. Thomas University, 536 St. Vincent College, 1419 St. Xavier University, 638 Stanford University, 440 Stephen F. Austin State University, 1553 Stephens College, 994 Sterling College, 737 Stetson University, 534 Stevens Institute of Technology, 1071 Stevenson University, 815 Stillman College, 343 Stonehill College, 871 Suffolk University, 872 Sul Ross State University, 1555 SUNY College of A&T–Cobleskill, 1164 SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–Geneseo, 1162 SUNY College of Arts and Sciences–New Paltz, 1163 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1165 SUNY College of Technology–Alfred, 1166 SUNY College of Technology–Delhi, 1167 SUNY College–Brockport, 1160 SUNY College–Cortland, 1161 SUNY College–Old Westbury, 1168 SUNY College–Oneonta, 1169 SUNY College–Potsdam, 1170 SUNY Institute of Technology–Utica/Rome, 1174 SUNY–Albany, 1157 SUNY–Binghamton, 1158 SUNY–Buffalo State College, 1159 SUNY–Empire State College, 1171 SUNY–Farmingdale, 1172 SUNY–Fredonia, 1173 SUNY–Maritime College, 1175 SUNY–Oswego, 1176 SUNY–Plattsburgh, 1177

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SUNY–Purchase College, 1178 SUNY–Stony Brook, 1179 Susquehanna University, 1420 Swarthmore College, 1421 Sweet Briar College, 1637 Syracuse University, 1180

T Tabor College, 738 Talladega College, 344 Tarleton State University, 1555 Taylor University, 683 Temple University, 1422 Tennessee State University, 1514 Tennessee Technological University, 1515 Tennessee Wesleyan College, 1516 Texas A&M International University, 1555 Texas A&M University–College Station, 1556 Texas A&M University–Commerce, 1557 Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, 1558 Texas A&M University–Kingsville, 1559 Texas Christian University, 1559 Texas College, 1560 Texas Lutheran University, 1561 Texas Southern University, 1562 Texas State University–San Marcos, 1562 Texas Tech University, 1563 Texas Wesleyan University, 1565 Texas Woman’s University, 1566 The Citadel, 1456 Thiel College, 1423 Thomas Aquinas College, 442 Thomas College, 794 Thomas Edison State College, 1073 Thomas More College, 760 Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, 1047 Thomas University, 579 Tiffin University, 1289 Toccoa Falls College, 579 Tougaloo College, 970 Touro College, 1181 Towson University, 818 Transylvania University, 761 Trevecca Nazarene University, 1517 Trinity Christian College, 639 Trinity College, 489 Trinity International University, 640 Trinity University (DC), 511 Trinity University (TX), 1567 Tri-State University, 684 Troy University, 344 Truman State University, 996 Tufts University, 874 Tulane University, 781 Tusculum College, 1518 Tuskegee University, 345

U Union College (KY), 762 Union College (NE), 1026 Union College (NY), 1182 Union Institute and University, 1290 Union University, 1519 United States Air Force Academy, 471 United States Coast Guard Academy, 490 United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1183 United States Military Academy, 1184

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United States Naval Academy, 819 Unity College, 795 University at Buffalo–SUNY, 1184 University of Akron, 1291 University of Alabama, 346 University of Alabama–Birmingham, 348 University of Alabama–Huntsville, 349 University of Alaska–Anchorage, 356 University of Alaska–Fairbanks, 357 University of Alaska–Southeast, 358 University of Arizona, 363 University of Arkansas, 375 University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, 376 University of Arkansas–Little Rock, 376 University of Arkansas–Monticello, 376 University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff, 377 University of Baltimore, 820 University of Bridgeport, 490 University of California–Berkeley, 443 University of California–Davis, 444 University of California–Irvine, 445 University of California–Los Angeles, 446 University of California–Riverside, 447 University of California–San Diego, 448 University of California–Santa Barbara, 449 University of California–Santa Cruz, 450 University of Central Arkansas, 378 University of Central Florida, 537 University of Central Missouri, 998 University of Central Oklahoma, 1323 University of Charleston, 1681 University of Chicago, 641 University of Cincinnati, 1292 University of Colorado–Boulder, 472 University of Colorado–Colorado Springs, 473 University of Colorado–Denver, 474 University of Connecticut, 491 University of Dallas, 1568 University of Dayton, 1293 University of Delaware, 500 University of Denver, 475 University of Detroit Mercy, 921 University of Dubuque, 715 University of Evansville, 685 University of Findlay, 1294 University of Florida, 538 University of Georgia, 580 University of Great Falls, 1013 University of Hartford, 493 University of Hawaii–Hilo, 587 University of Hawaii–Manoa, 588 University of Houston, 1569 University of Houston–Downtown, 1570 University of Idaho, 594 University of Illinois–Chicago, 642 University of Illinois–Springfield, 643 University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign, 644 University of Indianapolis, 687 University of Iowa, 716 University of Kansas, 739 University of Kentucky, 763 University of La Verne, 451 University of Louisiana–Lafayette, 782 University of Louisiana–Monroe, 783 University of Louisville, 764 University of Maine, 795 University of Maine–Augusta, 796

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University of Maine–Farmington, 797 University of Maine–Fort Kent, 798 University of Maine–Machias, 799 University of Maine–Presque Isle, 800 University of Mary, 1245 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1571 University of Mary Washington, 1638 University of Maryland–Baltimore County, 820 University of Maryland–College Park, 821 University of Maryland–Eastern Shore, 822 University of Maryland–University College, 823 University of Massachusetts–Amherst, 875 University of Massachusetts–Boston, 876 University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth, 877 University of Massachusetts–Lowell, 878 University of Memphis, 1520 University of Miami, 539 University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, 922 University of Michigan–Dearborn, 923 University of Michigan–Flint, 924 University of Minnesota–Crookston, 953 University of Minnesota–Duluth, 954 University of Minnesota–Morris, 955 University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, 956 University of Mississippi, 970 University of Missouri–Columbia, 999 University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1000 University of Missouri–St. Louis, 1001 University of Mobile, 350 University of Montana, 1014 University of Montana–Western, 1015 University of Montevallo, 351 University of Nebraska–Kearney, 1027 University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 1028 University of Nebraska–Omaha, 1029 University of Nevada–Las Vegas, 1034 University of Nevada–Reno, 1035 University of New England, 800 University of New Hampshire, 1047 University of New Haven, 494 University of New Mexico, 1081 University of New Orleans, 784 University of North Alabama, 352 University of North Carolina–Asheville, 1228 University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, 1229 University of North Carolina–Charlotte, 1230 University of North Carolina–Greensboro, 1231 University of North Carolina–Pembroke, 1232 University of North Carolina–Wilmington, 1233 University of North Dakota, 1246 University of North Florida, 540 University of North Texas, 1572 University of Northern Colorado, 476 University of Northern Iowa, 717 University of Northwestern Ohio, 1295 University of Notre Dame, 688 University of Oklahoma, 1324 University of Oregon, 1341 University of Pennsylvania, 1425 University of Pittsburgh, 1426 University of Pittsburgh–Bradford, 1427 University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown, 1428 University of Portland, 1342 University of Puget Sound, 1661 University of Redlands, 452 University of Rhode Island, 1451 University of Richmond, 1639

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University of Rio Grande, 1295 University of Rochester, 1185 University of San Diego, 453 University of San Francisco, 454 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 1325 University of Scranton, 1429 University of Sioux Falls, 1487 University of South Alabama, 353 University of South Carolina–Aiken, 1474 University of South Carolina–Columbia, 1475 University of South Carolina–Upstate, 1477 University of South Dakota, 1488 University of South Florida, 542 University of Southern California, 455 University of Southern Indiana, 689 University of Southern Maine, 801 University of Southern Mississippi, 971 University of St. Francis (IL), 645 University of St. Francis (IN), 690 University of St. Mary, 740 University of St. Thomas (MN), 957 University of St. Thomas (TX), 1573 University of Tampa, 543 University of Tennessee, 1521 University of Tennessee–Chattanooga, 1522 University of Tennessee–Martin, 1523 University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 1579 University of Texas–Arlington, 1574 University of Texas–Austin, 1575 University of Texas–Brownsville, 1576 University of Texas–Dallas, 1577 University of Texas–El Paso, 1578 University of Texas–Pan American, 1580 University of Texas–San Antonio, 1581 University of Texas–Tyler, 1582 University of the Arts, 1430 University of the Cumberlands, 765 University of the District of Columbia, 511 University of the Incarnate Word, 1583 University of the Ozarks, 379 University of the Pacific, 456 University of Toledo, 1296 University of Tulsa, 1326 University of Utah, 1590 University of Vermont, 1606 University of Virginia, 1640 University of Virginia–Wise, 1641 University of Washington, 1662 University of West Alabama, 354 University of West Florida, 544 University of West Georgia, 581 University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, 1707 University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, 1709 University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, 1710 University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1711 University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, 1712 University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, 1713 University of Wisconsin–Parkside, 1714 University of Wisconsin–Platteville, 1715 University of Wisconsin–River Falls, 1716 University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, 1716 University of Wisconsin–Stout, 1717 University of Wisconsin–Superior, 1718 University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, 1718 University of Wyoming, 1721 Upper Iowa University, 718 Urbana University, 1297

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V Valdosta State University, 582 Valley City State University, 1247 Valley Forge Christian College, 1432 Valparaiso University, 691 Vanderbilt University, 1525 VanderCook College of Music, 646 Vanguard University of Southern California, 457 Vassar College, 1188 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, 1189 Vermont Technical College, 1608 Villanova University, 1433 Virginia Commonwealth University, 1642 Virginia Intermont College, 1643 Virginia Military Institute, 1644 Virginia State University, 1645 Virginia Tech, 1646 Virginia Union University, 1647 Virginia Wesleyan College, 1648 Viterbo University, 1719 Voorhees College, 1478

W Wabash College, 692 Wagner College, 1190 Wake Forest University, 1234 Waldorf College, 718 Walla Walla University, 1663 Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Adm., 925 Walsh University, 1298 Warner Pacific College, 1343 Warner Southern College, 545 Warren Wilson College, 1235 Wartburg College, 718 Washburn University, 741 Washington and Jefferson College, 1434 Washington and Lee University, 1649 Washington College, 824 Washington State University, 1664 Washington University in St. Louis, 1002 Wayland Baptist University, 1584 Wayne State College, 1031 Wayne State University, 925 Waynesburg University, 1435 Webb Institute, 1191 Webber International University, 546 Weber State University, 1593 Webster University, 1003 Wellesley College, 879 Wells College, 1191 Wesley College, 501 Wesleyan College, 583 Wesleyan University, 495 West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 1436 West Liberty State College, 1682 West Texas A&M University, 1585 West Virginia State University, 1683 West Virginia University, 1683 West Virginia University Institute of Technology, 1684 West Virginia University–Parkersburg, 1685 West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1686

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Western Carolina University, 1236 Western Connecticut State University, 496 Western Governors University, 1594 Western Illinois University, 647 Western Kentucky University, 766 Western Michigan University, 926 Western New England College, 880 Western New Mexico University, 1082 Western Oregon University, 1344 Western State College of Colorado, 477 Western Washington University, 1666 Westfield State College, 881 Westminster College (MO), 1004 Westminster College (PA), 1437 Westminster College (UT), 1595 Westmont College, 458 Wheaton College (IL), 648 Wheaton College (MA), 882 Wheeling Jesuit University, 1687 Wheelock College, 883 Whitman College, 1667 Whittier College, 459 Whitworth University, 1668 Wichita State University, 742 Widener University, 1438 Wilberforce University, 1299 Wiley College, 1586 Wilkes University, 1439 Willamette University, 1345 William Carey University, 972 William Jewell College, 1005

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William Paterson University of New Jersey, 1073 William Penn University, 719 William Woods University, 1006 Williams Baptist College, 380 Williams College, 884 Wilmington College, 1300 Wilmington University, 502 Wilson College, 1440 Wingate University, 1237 Winona State University, 958 Winston-Salem State University, 1238 Winthrop University, 1478 Wisconsin Lutheran College, 1719 Wittenberg University, 1301 Wofford College, 1479 Woodbury College, 1608 Woodbury University, 460 Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 885 Worcester State College, 886 Wright State University, 1302

X Xavier University, 1303 Xavier University of Louisiana, 785

Y Yale University, 497 Yeshiva University, 1192 York College, 1032 York College of Pennsylvania, 1441 Youngstown State University, 1304

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About the Authors and Editors Founded in 1933, Washington, D.C.-based U.S.News &

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